The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

April IS, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 85 Specialized Manufacturing Production for the Phonograph Trade H K f orentzen^ "They buy at a place where prices conii)ete, where Quality must always excel." Only one of the reasons our business is growing-, "We serve all our customers well." NEEDLE CUPS, BRAKES, COVER SUPPORTS, REGULATOR DIALS, etc. What Is Your Need ? Corretpondence invited — Orders promptly attended to 60 Grand Street New York City MUSIC FOR THE HEROES IN BUFFALO Full Advantage Taken of Return of Troops From France by Local Talking Machine Dealers—F. E. Russell Heads Adam & Co. Department— Other Changes of Interest Buffalo, N. Y., April 5. — "Welcome the boys with cheerful music in the home." This is the keynote of the trade campaigns being conducted by Buffalo's talking machine stores this month. This drive for new business in talking machines and records was especially effective on April 1, when the 108th Infantry and the 106th Field Artillery, formerly the old Seventy-fourth and Sixty-fifth Regiments of this city, arrived here from France. A civic holiday was declared on that date and the talking machine dealers joined with all the other concerns in giving the Buffalo boys, who had seen active service in France, a royal welcome, the talking machine stores being especially decorated for the event. Besides the patriotic banners various signs, such as "Records for Our Soldiers," were displayed in the show windows. F. E. Russell has been appointed manager of the Victrola department of J. N. Adam & Co. He succeeds William Gardner, who has gone into another line of business. Mr. Russell was formerly manager of the Victrola department of Denholm & McKay, of Worcester, Mass. In Worcester he made a special feature of Victrola concerts and will probably introduce them here. He is co-operating with other local Victrola dealers in the exchange of records, he making out his special list of Victor records every month and some of the other dealers doing the same. This "swapping" of records spells quick service and good profits for dealers using this plan. F. M. Anderson has taken charge of the repair work of this department. C. E. Siegesmund, of 632 Main street, reports that he has a representative stock of Victrolas and records. The improvements at his store are progressing rapidly. He will have twelve soundproof, nicely furnished booths and various other modern equipment. Mr: Siegesmund is making a special feature of service. In circular letters, which he recently sent to his customers, he said in part: "If any record is procurable it will be found at this shop for Victrolas." L. M. Cole, manager of the talking machine department of the Hoffman Piano Co., distributors of OkeH records in the Buffalo territory, is booming the sale of this stock. He is using a large map that shows scores of tacks representing the location of dealers who have taken on this line. He reports that deliveries are very satisfactory. Bing & Nathan, furniture dealers, who handle talking machines, have just celebrated their twentieth anniversary. Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co., Pathe dealers, recently celebrated their fifty-second anniversary. This firm has one of the largest department stores in the country. William Turner, who handles the Columbia and Pathe lines, will increase his floor space. W. Plissler has joined the sales force of Goold Bros., Victrola and Sonora dealers. T. A. Goold recently visited the New York market. Buffalo newspapers recently played up the report that the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. would erect a $2,000,000 building in New York City. Denton, Cottier & Daniels are making a special feature of period Vocalions. This firm was recently visited by John W. Jenkins, of the J. W. Jenkins' Sons Music Co., Kansas City. George Moessinger, treasurer of C. Kurtzmann & Co., was recently attacked while he was about to enter the factory and robbed of $3,970. Mr. Moessinger was felled with a billy and robbed of the money, the payroll of the Kurtzmann plant. The company has offered a reward of $500 for the capture of the robber. Columbia records are always given special window space in the jewelry store of Lewin Bros. Co., located in Ellicott Square. The Evanston Talking Machine Shop has been opened at 922 Chicago avenue, Evanston, 111., by Vincent Johnson, of that city. The DeLuxe Stylus The Best Semi-Permanent Needle Obtainable — ^Loud or Soft With Reasonable Care PLAYS 100 TO 300 RECORDS No Scratch No Hiss Perfect Points— Perfect Tones The DeLuxe is experiencing a Wonderful Sale | You can't afford not to carry the DeLuxe Stylus Write norv for free samples, discounts and descriptive circulars, ivhich jve furnish for ^our mailing list The Duo -Tone Co. ANSONIA, CONN. 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