The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1916)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 27 ILSLEY'S Graphite Phono Spring Lubricant The Perfect Lubricant for Talking Machine Motors, Mainsprings, Gears, Etc. To lubricate and insure smooth, easy and noiseless running of mainsprings, remove springs from spring barrel or cup and wash thoroughly with benzine or gasoline (this will remove all the old lubricant), allow them to dry, and then apply liberally ILSLEY'S GRAPHITE PHONO SPRING LUBRICANT, working it thoroughly between the coils of springs. This practically overcomes friction, which usually is the cause of jump spring, spring knocking, etc. For springs one inch wide use about six or eight ounces of lubricant for each spring. Write for descriptive folder and prices Manufactured by ILSLEY" DOUBLED AY & CO. Established 1853 229-231 Front Street, New York, N. Y., U. S. A. STEWART CO. OFFICES MOVED Directing Offices of the Stewart Talking Machine Co., Indianapolis, Now Located in the Company's Wholesale Branch in the Heart of the Retail Business District in That City Indianapolis, Ind., June 6. — The general directing offices of the Stewart Talking Machine face a visitor as he ascends the broad staircase. Behind are arranged the desks of the bookkeepers, stenographers and the office manager. A. M. Stewart's comfortable quarters are screened from the main office by a partition of translucent glass. This move completes the furnishing of the six-story building for the firm's use. The building now houses ample warerooms, demonstrating rooms, bookkeeping department and general office, sales and advertising department, record storerooms and packing and shipping departments# The Stewart Building is located in the heart of the Indianapolis wholesale district. It is within a three-minute trip from the farthest freight depot and offers marvelously speedy service by reason of its location. Punctual and thorough service is further assured by a trained organization that has its superior nowhere in the country. SUMMER ACTIVITY IN LOS ANGELES Machines and Records Being Bought for Vacation Use— Fred R. Sherman and Phil T. Clay Among Visitors — F. S. Allen to Attend Conventions— New Edison Dealers Appointed New Home of Stewart Talking Machine Co. Co., the Victor distributers in this city, have been moved from the fourth floor of the Lemcke Annex to the second floor of the Stewart Co.'s wholesale branch. The new department is elegantly fitted up in keeping with the furnishings of the rest of the building. A mahogany balustrade and counter Los Angeles, Cal., June 5. — The summer months are with us once more and in consequence of the usual migration to the pleasure resorts, business has dropped off to some extent, especially in records. The usual number of small machines are being purchased by the vacation colony to carry along as entertainers. As an outdoor attraction the "talker" is becoming more and more popular every season. Most of the local jobbers are gradually getting their stocks in shape again, and the outlook for fall is very promising. Fred R. Sherman and Philip T. Clay, of Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco, both spent a few days in Los Angeles while passing through last week. Mr. Sherman visited the San Diego fair, while in southern California, and Mr. Clay continued on to Prescott, Ariz., to visit his family. Both gentlemen intend making the round trip by motor. H. E. Lindsey, manager of the talking machine department of the Wiley B. Allen Co., is enjoying a three weeks' vacation in Portland, Ore., his old home. Mr. Lindsey formerly was connected with the above house in Portland. F. S. Allen, proprietor of the Musical Record Shop, is making a trip East in order to attend the National Association of Piano Merchants' convention at New York, June 21 and 22. While in the East Mr. Allen will make a visit to the Victor and Edison factories. The Mercantile Co., of Long Beach, Cal., the largest department store of that city, has recently taken over the talking machine agencies from the Hawthorn & Broderson and Carlton Music Co., and will be exclusive Edison dealers in the future. The Diamond Disc Distributing Co., of 340 South San Pedro street, has just received a car load of machines and now have a full supply of all models and finishes. O. A. Lovejoy, the manager, reports business good and lie established several exclusive Edison agencies last month. They have been very busy getting their new quarters in shape and now have one of the best equipped wholesale houses on the Coast. C. H. Yates, lately with the Phonograph Co., of Kansas City, Mo., has connected with the traveling force of . the above company. ARRANGE FOR NEW STORE The Naeve Bros. Music House, of Davenport, la., has closed a lease for a new store at 220 Harrison street, where, in addition to pianos and small goods, they will make a special feature of Columbia Grafonolas and records. The Whitehall Phonograph Shop has opened elaborate quarters at 32 Whitehall street, Atlanta, Ga., and will feature the Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph. ARE YOU SATISFIED? ^ Do you firmly believe that you are securing your share of the vast Victor business which is available if service and efficiency are placed at the disposal of your customers? CJIs there not some minor or important phase of your business which can be made more productive if the service you are receiving were made more efficient ? If so WILLIAMS CO. SERVICE Will help you in many ways. We have aided numerous Victor dealers in solving the problems which confronted them, and this experience is at your service. fjjSuch important things as stock, advertising and| turn-over have all been included in the co-operation we extended these dealers. Perhaps we can help you. May we not try? G. T. Williams Co. VICTOR WHOLESALE EXCLUSIVELY 217 Duf field Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.