The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1914)

6 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. Unique Record albums CONTAINING SIX PAGES OF INDEX For Durability, Artistic Design and Finish, our Albums have no equal. They are made in the most substantial manner by skilled workman, and are firstclass in every particular. We sell them at very low prices t o meet competition. DISC RECORD ALBUMS ARE WHAT EVERY Talking Machine Owner MUST NOW HAVE With the index they make a complete system for filing away all disc Records, and can be added to, Album by Album, as Records accumulate, like books in a librarv. OUR SUPERB ALBUMS ARE BEST FOR VICTOR, COLUMBIA AND ALL OTHER TALKING MACHINES MADE IN TWO SIZES TO FIT ALL 10 AND 12=INCH DISC RECORDS These Albums contain 17 pockets made of strong fibre paper, each pocket having a hole in the center, as shown in the picture. These pockets are so made that they show very plainly both the single and double face titles on the RecordSo The Albums are bound in the finest quality of Brown Silk Finish Cloth, with gilt title on front cover. They are also bound in imitation leather. Write for sample and prices of our Albums, which are superior to all others. Address NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO., 235 South American St., Philadelphia, Pa A LIVE TALKER DEPARTMENT. Section of Main Floor of Store of F. G. Smith Piano Co., Washington, D. C, Given Over to Sale of Victor and Columbia Machines. A RECIPE FOR "MAKING GOOD." (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Washington, D. C, February 7. — So rapid has been the development of the business of the talking machine department of the F. G. Smith Piano Co., at 1217 F street, this city, that it was recently found advisable to move the department tp the main floor of the company's building, where soundproof and other special equipment was installed to facilitate the proper handling of the trade. The accompanying illustration affords an excellent idea of the general attractiveness of the department. The F. G. Smith Co. handles both the Victor and Columbia lines of talking machines and records, and features both in an aggressive manner. Complete stocks of F. G. Smith Piano Co.'s both makes of records are always kept on hand. The business in both machines and records during the holidays was in excess of any previous record made by the company, while trade for January was in excess of same month last year. In addition to the talking machine lines the F. G. Smith Co. also handles the Chickering, Bradbury and other makes of pianos and player-pianos with great success. As a man's knowledge broadens to understand the relations between his own special work and the work of other departments, he tends to become ■ inventive. He will probably see means of improving a method or process, some economy that could be effected, some difficulty in inter-departmental relations that could be smoothed away. Every time he succeeds in securing any such advantage, liis interest in his work and his self-confidence FEATURING DANCE RECORDS. I Columbia Graphophone Co.'s Store in Boston Makes Capital Out of the Run of "The Sunshine Girl" and Sells Many Records of Argentine Tango from That Play — Miss Sanderson Uses the Grafonola — An Interesting Letter. Talking Machine Display Rooms, Washington. are increased. He grows. As soon as he begins to accept or to gather information beyond the special task entrusted to .him, such growth begins in him. And when such growth begins, a man always wants more and more knowledge. He becomes absorbed in a satisfying pursuit. His part in the business will never be monotonous. Both that part and the entire business will be alive with interest (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., February 7. — The Columbia Graphophone Co., 174 Tremont street, is closing a splendid dance record business, which has been aided considerably by the testimonial given in store by Julia Sanderson, the prominent actress, appearing in the successful play, "The Sunshine Girl." One of the mort successful records in the Columbia catalog is the one featuring the Argentine Tango from Miss Sanderson's play, and this dance was rehearsed by Miss Sanderson with the assistance of a Columbia Grafonola. Miss Sanderson's letter to the Boston store reads as follows : "It may please you to know that the Columbia Grafonola I am using at my hotel and theater is a v/onderful help to me and Mr. Mudie in rehearsing before each performance the Argentine Tango. The music as rendered on your instrument is of better tempo than that furnished by the average orchestra. You are to be commended on the splendid tango selections made by the Municipal Band of the Argentine Republic. I should like to see more Bostonians learning this new dance, as it is especially beneficial to their health and figure. Anyone seeing my dance in 'The Sunshine Girl' at the Hollis Theater would know I liked 'The Tango,' but the beautiful grand opera selections and instrumental records made by your company give me an equal amount of pleasure." As a rule, the man who is always hinting that a raise in salary would be appreciated is not to be looked upon as favorably by his employer as is the man who takes an interest in the business, does his best and depends on merit for a raise.