The talking machine world (Jan-June 1923)

98 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD May 15, 1923 A -Jungle iJazx — SNAKES Old Boa-con-stvic-tor. Jazz dance di-rec-tov. ©LEO. FEIST INC. N.YC TRADE HAPPENINGS IN QUAKER CITY (Continued from page 97) unknown to his many friends in the trade and within a few days returned to his desk at Penn headquarters better than ever. Mr. Barnhill's absence from his usual duties was immediately noted and resulted in his keeping open house in his room at the hospital during the days of liis convalescence. Making a Record in Record Sales What is probably a record in the retail sale of a single recording has been established by the People's Talking Machine Co., operating two Victor stores, Harry Kander, proprietor, in the sale of 3,500 records of the Jewish number, "Where Is My Jukel?" The demand for this recording was created by consistent advertising, .sales promotion work and attractive window displays, the latter attracting so much attention at times that the police were called to preserve order. Most of the sales were made without demonstration and as rapidly as they could be shipped the Penn Phonograph Co., Victor jobber, tried to keep up with the urgent orders of Mr. Kander. Everybody's Talking Machine Co. Still Expands Three enlargements in seven months is the record achieved by Everybody's Talking Machine Co., in adding to the facilities of its headquarters at 810 Arch street, this city. When possession was taken of this building last September the layout of the headquarters provided for con siderable expansion. So rapid, however, was the growth of the business of this company that several alterations were necessary within a few months to meet the increasing needs and finally at the first of this month extensive alterations were again completed, permitting greatly increased space for the wholesale end of the business and somewhat diminishing the space allotted to the retail end. Messrs. Grabuski, Fischer and Fingrudt, who direct the destinies of this concern, are indefatigable workers, and, according to the present rate of growth, it is problematical how long it will be before the present facilities will be outgrown. Now Occupying Its Handsome New Building On May 10 the Guarantee Talking Machine Supply Co., of which Jacob H. Keen is proprietor, took possession of its new building at 109 North Tenth street, this city. This building, recently purchased by this company, is a threestory structure, providing 3,000 square feet of floor space, which will be entirely devoted to the wholesale end of the business. Jacob H. Keen needs no introduction to the trade as he has been connected with the industry in various capacities for many years. Some time ago Mr. Keen founded the Guarantee Talking Machine Supply Co., with headquarters at 113 North Ninth street, retailing and wholesaling talking machines, cabinets, motors, tone arms and supplies. The location at North Ninth street will be continued as a retail branch whereas the new building will function entirely as wholesale The Wonder Brush The Most Efficient Record Brush Made of fine French bristles that cant come out. It gets right into the grooves of the record, thus preserving its life and adding to the enjoyment. Your individual imprint on the handle of every brush. JOBBERS and DEALERS We have a special plan in conjunction with the sale of these Record Brushes that means money to you and costs you nothing. Write for it Display a Card and Watch them Sell Retails at 35c. — Usual Dealer and Jobber Discounts H. WONDERLICH 2814 No 4th Street Philadelphia, Pa. headquarters. The Guarantee Talking Machine Supply Co. has grown rapidly from its very beginning and the acquisition of these additional facilities was made necessary through the steady expansion of the business. Novelty That Should Help Trade The Philadelphia Badge Co., of this city, has again presented the trade with a novelty — this time a bank for talking machine record and music savings. This attractive novelty, the Banco, is produced at a very attractive price and consists of a bank which cannot be opened except by the dealer, neither can the coins be shaken out. This bank provides an incentive for the saving of coins towards the purchase of records. In fact, the suggestion is given that a coin be dropped in with the playing of each record with surprising results when the bank is opened. Space is provided on this bank for the dealer's imprint and is very attractive in appearance. Although just produced, samples sent out have resulted in substantial orders. The K-nob-o combination needle box and record cleaner which was announced last month is already in big demand and substantial orders have been received for the same. Death of Mrs. Louis Buehn's Mother Condolences are being received by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Buehn, of the Louis Buehn Co., prominent local Victor wholesale house, on the death of Mrs. Buehn's mother, who passed away at her home here recently from pneumonia. Her death is regretted by a host of friends. Earl G. Dare Promoted Earl G. Dare, new head of the Penn Phonograph Co.'s record department, will continue to handle the machine order department and is now virtually the inside manager of the Penn forces. He is receiving many congratulations from his friends in the trade over this promotion. Harry Cregar, Penn representative in this city, has become Mr. Dare's assistant, while Victor Moore continues as head of the record order department. Incorporates Brunswick Business M. J. Thorman, of Bangor, Pa., has incorporated his business under the firm name of Thorman & La Barre and will distribute the Brunswick line after making extensive alterations to his store. News Gleanings Charles Paulson, formerly of Weymann's, is now at the Chestnut Ridge Farm, Saddle River, N. J., in an effort to regain his health, and his many friends are wishing him every success. Harry Ellis, of the Talking Machine Co., says that he expects the new Victor art models soon to be put on the market will greatly stimulate the late Spring and Summer business, as the dealers are enthusiastic about these models and will push them. George Witney, manager of Heppe's, reports that business is moving along smoothly and that prospects for Summer business are good. Mr. Heppe is very busy just now 'in arranging the plans for the local celebration