The talking machine world (Jan-June 1923)

120 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD May 15, 1923 FROM OUR CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 118) TWO NEW LOW-PRICED EDISON PHONOGRAPHS That Increase the Dealer* s Sales Possibilities Mr. Edison has realized his great ambition to place on the market the perfected EDISON PHONOGRAPH at orices that everyone can pay. The EDISON line now offers a full size cabinet model with standard Edison equipment as low as $100 list, and a console at $135. Write for our liberal dealer proposition We have openings for dealers in parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. To progressive merchants we offer an opportunity to build a profitable Edison Phonograph business. Write today! The Phonograph Co. 229 So. Wabash Ave. Chicago, III. connected with the Chicago headquarters of the Columbia Graphophone Co. Sonora Music Shop Chartered The Sonora Music Shop, 3329 West Madison street, this city, has been granted a charter of incorporation under the laws of this State, with a capital of $25,000, to deal in musical instruments and supplies of all kinds. Incorporators are F. P. Hodges, Stephen P. Hidek and John Hidek, Jr. Tivoli Syncopators Use Melrose Publications In last month's issue of The Talking Machine World there appeared in the news columns a story concerning Albert B. Short and his Tivoli Syncopators. The story told of Mr. Short and his Syncopators' presence in New York in the recording studios of Aeolian. Since Mr. Short and His Syncopators have returned to Chicago the Balaban & Katz string of theatres has been featuring them and local Vocalion dealers have been tying up with their ABSOLUTELY FREE of Extraneous Sounds is the This has been accomplished by a new discovery which makes the playing point of TONOFONE more Resilient and More Flexible Than ever before: This means less wear on the Records and a sweet, clear brilliant tone. TONOFONE May now be had in two styles. LOUD For Dancing and Band Records or MEDIUM For Voice and Instrumental Records Both ofifer the Best Needle Value ever ofifered the trade. Write for samples and particulars— free. THE TONOFONE COMPANY no So. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Inventor t and Manufacturer* appearance in different houses. Mr. Short is musical director at the Tivoli Theatre of Chicago and, since he organized his Tivoli Syncopators, this organization has come to be one of the most popular orchestras in the Chicago district. When playing at the Tivoli Theatre on the South Side the Syncopators featured "Wolverine Blues," a very popular number that was recently put out by Melrose Bros., whose place of business is at Sixty-third street and Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago, directly across the street from the Tivoli Theatre. The enthusiasm that followed the introduction of "Wolverine Blues" by the Tivoli Syncopators was so encouraging that nearly every orchestra in the country has taken this number on. According to Walter Melrose, manager of the Melrose Bros. Music Co., the history of "Wolverine Blues" was very interesting. Some few weeks ago the number was introduced locally by Joe Oliver, known as "Wizard on the Cornet," and the requests Mr. Oliver received for copies of the publication were very numerous. Mr. Melrose, in making the inquirj', discovered that the number was unpublished and, upon investigation, learned from Mr. Oliver that the writers of the number lived on the Coast. He lost no time in getting in touch with them and negotiations for publishing by the Melrose Co. were completed within a few days by wire. Columbia Dealers* Artist Tie-up The recent appearance in this city of Cantor David Roitman, exclusive Columbia artist, was responsible for a most complete tie-up of the leading Columbia dealers handling Jewish records. Cantor Roitman visited several of the dealers' establishments, including the Halsted Music Shop, 1242 South Halsted street, and Eller's Music Shop, 2702 West Division street. At the latter store Cantor Roitman autographed Left to right: Louis Eller, Harry Eller, Jack Kapp. Columbia Graphophone Co., and Cantor David Roitman every one of his records that was sold during his visit and the accompanying photograph was taken at this store. Takes on Sonora The Fair department store in Chicago's Loop has just announced the addition of Sonora phonographs to its already comprehensive line, which includes Victor, Brunswick and Cheney. ( Coiitiinicd on l^age 122) Lakeside Supreme No 10 Radio Receiving Set, $70 Size, 24 inches long. 10 inchea hirh, 8 inches wide. LAKESIDE SUPPLY CO. 73 W. Van Buren St., Chicago. 111.