The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1917)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 75 UNCLE SAM and KAISER BILL A Novelty for Talking Machines Uncle Sam is booting Kaiser Bill in Vigorous Yankee fashion and Boxing his Ears. Kaiser Bill is "Goose-Stepping" it away as fast as he can go, taking his U-Boat "Pretzel" with him. This novelty is timely and a side-splitter. We have had to use our "First Aid to the Injured" on people who have seen it at our factory. Play with any Lively or Patriotic Record. Great Novelties to Liven Up Your Windows and Stores These toys fit all standard machines (except Edison) and can be put on or taken off in 5 seconds. They do not injure the record or mar the machine. They simply perform away to any lively tune as the music plays. The greatest fun makers you ever saw. Samples and Discounts — To the trade in less than dozen lots of one kind or assorted, 1/3 off. In dozen lots or more, 40 per cent, discount. For single sample of any one item, mail us $1.00 and we will immediately send same prepaid. Ragtime Rastus is the Original Ragtime Coon, doing buck and wing, clogs and double shuffles to the music (figure 5 inches high). Item 100A, retail $1.00. Boxing Darkies. These little fellows box each other merrily and heartily as the music plays, uppercuts and overhead swings, all the steps and blows known. Very realistic and funny. (Figures 4 inches high). Item 100B, retail $1.25. Combination Rastus and Boxers. Both toys at a little more than the price of one. They use the same dancing platform. One figure may be quickly changed for the other at will without removing the platform. Item 100AB, retail ¥1.50. Uncle Sam and Kaiser Bill (the figures 51/. inches high). Our item 100 E. Retail $1.25. RAGTIME RASTUS PATENTED MARCH 10. 1016 NATIONAL TOY CO. 281 Congress St. Boston, Mass. THE BOXERS PATENTED MARCH 16. 1 ORGANIZE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Organization of Phonograph Manufacturers Holds Meeting to Secure Additional Members — Resolution on War Revenue Bill Adopted The Phonograph Chamber of Commerce, an organization of talking machine and supply manufacturers, which has held a series of meetings recently with the object of forming a permanent association of the manufacturers of talking machines and parts throughout the United States, held a meeting on Wednesday, May 2, at Keene's Chop House, 76 West Thirty-sixth street. The main object of the meeting was to bring into the body those who have not already signified their intentions of supporting such an organization, and over thirty prospective members attended the gathering. It was decided that the executive committee, composed of the officers of the association, take measures at an • early date to incorporate the body so as to make it an active organization. Tentative by-laws have already been adopted, but these will have several changes made in them when the association is incorporated. The temporary officers of the association are William E. Hoschke, head of the Crescent Talking Machine Co., president; R. Kanarek, president of the German-American Talking Machine Co., vice-president; F. B. Guarnier, general manager of the Melophone Talking Machine Co., secretary, and William Phillips, of the Mutual Talking Machine Co., treasurer. The meeting was addressed by Harry Weinberger, an attorney of wide experience in the forming of co-operative bodies, and William Wolff Smith, an attorney of Washington, D. C. Both addresses were of a nature to encourage the association. Mr. Smith's address was filled with many suggestions for the association's use, and he also brought excerpts from the constitutions of the bodies that compose the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Those who attended appointed Mr. Smith as the representative of their interests at the hearings before Congress of those who oppose the 5 per cent, tax on musical instruments. The War Revenue Bill also came up for discussion and the following resolutions were adopted and a copy sent to the members of the Ways and Means Committee and also to the various congressmen and senators: Whereas, the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives proposes to impose a tax of five per cent, on the cost of manufacture of phonographs, phonograph records, and other musical instruments; Whereas, the imposition of such tax upon the cost of manufacture would be a deterrent to the development of .in industry which in this country is quite young and is but now beginning to blossom; Whereas, the imposition of such tax would entail a hardship upon the manufacturers because of complicating clerical work, so that the burden upon him would not be the five per cent, tax, but would approximate ten per cent, on the cost of manufacture; Whereas, the phonograph has become an instrument of unestimable educational value, ami, Whereas, the imposition of such tax would necessitate an advance in the selling prices of phonographs and phonograph records, which would materially injure sales; Therefore, Be it resolved, that the Phonograph Chamber of Commerce of the United States, through its committee, urge the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives not to impose the proposed tax upon manufacturers, but to impose it upon the consumer in the form of a stamp tax, reducing, if necessary, the amount from five per cent, to whatever amount may be deemed advisable in order that the Government of the United States may derive all of the intended income therefrom. MAY ORGANIZE NEW~C0MPANY Cincinnati, O., May 11. — A complete change in the manner of manufacturing the KnabeCrystola talking machine is about to take place, according to reliable information. Indications point to the manufacturing rights being separated from the Knabe Bros. Co. and a new company formed. Dr. Swing, the inventor, has perfected a record cutting machine and also made improvements on the original Crystola, which causes him to believe there is room for a $500 machine in the American market. Finney Bros., of Martinsville, Ind., have opened a store for the display of the Pathe Pathephone. BUYS REX TALKING MACHINE CORP. Imperial Talking Machine Co. Plans to Manufacture Complete Line of Machines The Imperial Talking Machine Co. has purchased the entire plant, assets, etc., of the Rex Talking Machine Corp. and will manufacture a complete line of talking machines and records, which will be merchandised under the name of "Imperial." James B. Stephens, a member of the firm of Kaltenbach & Stephens, prominent manufacturers of Allentown, Pa., and Newark, N. J., and a director in several banks and mercantile institutions, has been elected president of the company and will be in active charge of its affairs. Mr. Stephens is well known in business and financial circles and will devote a large part of his time to the activities of the Imperial Talking Machine Co. Philip Wohlstetter, formerly president of the Rex Talking Machine Corp., has been elected vice-president and general manager of the Im perial Talking Machine Co., and his lengthy experience in the industry will doubtless be an important factor in the company's progress. Paul E. Haessler, formerly secretary of the Rex Talking Machine Corp., is secretary of the new company, and will continue to take care of the important duties of this position. Gaetano Merola. formerly associated with Hammerstein's London Opera House and the Manhattan Opera House, has been appointed nRisical director of the Imperial Talking Machine Co., and will be in charge of the recording laboratories at 35 W. 31st street, N. Y. Ground is now being broken for a large factory building in Newark, N. J., for the manufacture of "Imperial" machines and the pressing of records. Pending the construction of this plant the executive offices of this company will be located at Wilmington, Del. According to present plans the Imperial records will be manufactured in 10 and 12 inch sizes, doublefaced, hill-and-dale cut. The President s War Message on Records The Patriotic Sensation of the Record World President Wilson's historical message has been reproduced on 10inch, double-faced records. You are cordially invited to hear these wonderful records that will sell all over the world. No Home or Institution Should Be Without Them Immediate deliveries in any quantity. Representatives wanted Act Quickly PATRIA RECORDS CORPORATION 32 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK