The talking machine world (Jan-June 1925)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 66 J. E. Rudell Go. Adds Materially to Floor Space Prominent Manufacturer Announces Production of Tone Arm for Use in Portable Talking Machines — Demand Caused Expansion The Joseph E. Rudell Co., Inc., manufacturer of tone arms, sound boxes and reproducers, recently added considerable space to its plant which will be devoted to the manufacture of J. E. Rudell the company's products, at 144 Chambers street, New York City. In discussing its recent expansion, Joseph E. Rudell, president of the company, said: "Since starting production on the Jerco radio tone arm there has been a constantly increasing demand throughout the trade for this product, and in order to satisfy the requirements of the industry it has been necessary to enlarge our factory. "With the added factory space we have been enabled to start production on a new tone arm designed for use in portable talking machines. The tone arm is solid brass and employs a sound box of regulation size and mica dia phragm. We have felt for a long time that there was a distinct demand among phonograph manufacturers for a low-priced tone arm to be used in portable talking machines. It was with this in view that we designed our present portable tone arm." California Ramblers, Columbia Artists, Broadcast The recording laboratories of the Columbia Phonograph C°-, Inc., New York, N. Y., announced recently that the exclusive Columbia recording organization, the California Ramblers, which maintains its own inn on Pelham Parkway, had signed a contract to broadcast through WGBS, the Gimbel Brothers station in New York. This well-known orchestra will be "on the air" every Thursday night from 7:30 to 8:30 and every Saturday night from 10:30 to 11:30. Columbia dealers in the metropolitan district are planning to use this broadcasting to advantage as a stimulant for record sales. The California Ramblers have also signed contracts to appear at a number of college events this season, and their services are in active demand among society's dance lovers. Ayer Music Co. Broadcast Long Beach, Cal., June 5. — The opening of the salesrooms of the Ayer Music Co., 530 Pine avenue, this city, was celebrated by a special program broadcast from Station KHJ. This new establishment is a reorganization of the Krieger-Ayer Music Co., located for four years at 236 East Third street. The new home of the company was completely remodeled and redecorated and a mezzanine floor, covering a third of the building, has been added. A complete line of talking machines and records, radio and pianos is carried. Canelli's Music Shop Opens Wallingford, Conn., June 8. — The formal opening of Canelli's Music Shop, 73 Quinnipiac street, was held on Friday, May 22. A full line of talking machines, pianos and musical merchandise is carried, together with records, sheet music and musical accessories. Appropriate souvenirs were distributed to those attending the opening ceremonies. Max M. Miller is manager of the new store. June 15, 1925 Colin B. Kennedy Co. Puts New Model Set on Market Royal Sixteen, Upright Cabinet Model in Twotone Finish, Introduced to Trade — Has Builtin Reproducer and Chamber for Batteries St. Louis, Mo., June 5— The Royal Sixteen is the latest addition to the products of the Colin B. Kennedy Co., of this city, consisting of a new furniture type receiving set. The upright New Kennedy Royal Sixteen Model cabinet was developed by well-known furniture designers, and has been executed in a style which harmonizes with any interior decorative effect. It is furnished in two-toned mahogany and walnut, equipped with a built-in reproducing unit and tone chamber, with a compartment for "A" and "B" batteries and a battery charger. Space is also provided at the top for phones, "log" charts and similar equipment. This new Kennedy receiver employs two stages of tuned radio frequency, a non-regenerative detector tube and two stages of audio amplification. Only two control dials are required, one for each hand, and the tuning is extremely simple. A unique feature is the graduated selectivity control which requires setting only once to suit local conditions, after which it may be left alone. The panel is placed at a convenient height, with the tubes visible and instantly accessible. Where an outside aerial is not practicable, the set operates well on an indoor aerial or on a loop, a special jack being provided for plugging in the loop. Like all other Kennedy models this receiver is non-radiating. Keech Eagle Radio Co. Opens New Showroom Cincinnati, O., June 8. — The Keech Eagle Radio Co. has arranged a showroom in the Fosdick Building, 141 East Fourth street, this city. This company specializes in Eagle radio products and will especially feature the Eagle neutrodyne model "B" and Eaglet instrument. This firm is one of the most successful among local radio retailers. It is headed by G. Kennedy Keech and John Gates, Jr., treasurer of the company, both of whom are experienced merchandisers. The Telephone Corp. of America, New York, was recently incorporated at Dover, Del., to make radio horns, with a capital stock of $10,500,000. Have You A Genola in Your Toy Shop? It's a great little money maker— a child's phonograph retailing at $5.00 — that plays all flat records up to 10 inch size with the clear reproduction of a large machine. It is bright and appealing in appearance and makes a hit with both parents and children. The Genola stands but iy2 inches high. Then to retail at $10.00, there is The Baby Cabinet, standing 17 inches high and which is a delightful piece of nursery furniture as well as a splendid little talking machine. 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