The talking machine world (Jan-June 1925)

112 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD May 15, 1925 FROM OUR CHICAGO HE ADQUARTERS— ( Continued from page 111) motor man. He was one of the pioneers of the industry, inventing the Zonophone talking machine, which was made by the Universal Talking Machine Co., of New York. This organization was taken over by the Victor Co. several years ago. The deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Miss Octavia and Mrs. Drake Shafer. New Location of Starr Co. Offices The retail and wholesale offices of the Starr Piano Co. Sales Corp., the Chicago branch of the Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind., moved several weeks ago from 423 South Wabash avenue to its new home at 234 South Wabash avenue. The Davidson Talking Machine Shop, located at this address, will represent the Starr Co. in a retail capacity. The second floor will be devoted to the talking machine and radio department while the retail piano department will be located on the third floor of the new headquarters building. Introduce New "Friction Slide" Hinge A new "friction slide" hinge for use on talking machine and radio cabinets was introduced by the Lakeside Supply Co. several days ago, which is intended to prevent the cover from falling and injuring the filament in radio tubes. While the cover is being raised its weight falls, as it does in any ordinary support, but just before the full length of the support is reached, a series of metal bumpers are thrown into position. The thickness of the slide is increased, thus creating friction that will not allow the top to fall. Earl Rickard, Okeh Artist, Scores Earl Rickard, widely known in vaudeville and musical comedy circles and an exclusive Okeh artist, is attaining exceptional success as the feature performer at the Moulin Rouge, a popular cabaret in the Chicago loop. Mr. Rickard is appearing at the Moulin Rouge for twenty weeks and it is a well-deserved tribute to his ability and popularity that the cabaret has been drawing capacity audiences since his first appearance eight weeks ago. Earl Rickard's Okeh Earl Rickard records are proving active sellers in the Chicago market and the dealers in this territory are keenly enthusiastic as to the sales possibilities of future recordings by this well-known singer. Kimball Co. Report Sales Increase The first quarter of the year 1925 has been very encouraging for the W. W. Kimball Co., manufacturers of Kimball phonographs, for according to J. V. Sill, assistant secretary of the company, the first three months of the present year have exceeded the corresponding months of 1924 in volume of phonograph sales. The trend of business took no downward slide in April, for that particular months'' figure was considerably larger than a year ago. The W. W. Kimball Co. has been sponsoring a progressive sales campaign during the past few months and dealer tie-ups with national advertising by the use of local newspaper space, together with direct business' solicitation, have been directly responsible for the increase in business. F. S. Spofford Again at Helm F. S. Spofford, Sonora and Cheney dealer, located on the seventh floor of the Republic Building, returned April 24 from a four months' vacation. Mr. Spofford was quite seriously injured in an automobile accident last December and he has spent a large portion of his time recuperating at his Winter home at Sarasota, Fla. His many friends in the trade will be glad to learn that he has returned to his desk in Chicago, feeling fit and in the best of health. Neutrowound Co. Introduces New Model The Neutrowound Radio Manufacturing Co., 1721 Prairie avenue, this city, recently introduced to the trade the 1926 model six-tube set. The new model Neutrowound is said to be the first receiving set ever made with an all metal case. The "shielding principle" has been developed and perfected by Neutrowound engineers so that the all metal case not only serves as a protection for the vital parts of the receiving set but acts as an electro-magnetic shield against outside interference. The Neutrowound is a six-tube set, shipped completely sealed, and weighing twenty-three pounds. The Neutrowound Radio Mfg. Co. is a division of the Advanced Automobile Accessories Corp. of Chicago. Important Blood Announcement Coming An announcement which will keenly interest the talking machine trade will soon be made by the Blood Tone Arm Co., 222 West Madison street, according to E. Roetsch, president of (Continued on page 114) Balkite Battery Charger. For charging 6 vols storage batteries. Price #19.50 $20 West of Rockies $27.50 in Canada Balkite "B" — replaces B" batteries or dry cells. Operates from light socket. 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