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the preliminary orders indicate future business
of sizable proportions. Speaking of this, Mr.
Buugeleisen said: "We have been busy every
minute in the day, and already our shipping fa-
cilities are being taxed. Our new catalogue has
evidently hit the mark, for the number of in-
quiries we have received, not to mention orders
actually placed, is not only pleasing to us but
proves that The Review is widely circulated and
closely read, as letters from all parts of the
country have been received. The trade cannot
go astray in inquiring about our lines before
buying. We have the right stuff a t the right
prices every time, and a variety and selection of
up-to-date lines not equaled by any house in
America. No dead wood is allowed to accumu-
late and our stock is strictly alive and always
salable merchandise."
TALKING MACHINE AFFAIRS.
Friday last Judge Lacombe, of the United
States Circuit Court, heard argument in the case
of the American Graphophone Co. and Columbia
Phonograph Co. against the Victor Distributing
& Export Co.. New York. The issue involves the
award of prizes at the St. Louis World's Fair
and the advertising rights connected therewith.
Both sides asked for a temporary injunction
against each other. Decision was reserved.
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It is said that when the tapering mandrel ex-
pires in May, unusual activity will ensue in the
field of cylinder records. A foreign corporation
of world-wide repute is reported as awaiting this
event, preparatory to the.organizing of an Amer-
ican selling company with large capital for ex-
ploiting wh,at they claim to be the "finest record
ever produced."
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Another postponement was taken in the suit
of the American Graphophone Co. and the Colum-
bia Phonograph Co. against John E. Ellis & Co.,
agents for the Victor Talking Machine Co.'s
goods in Washington, D. C. Possibly the hearing
will depend upon the case in New York, above
KOCH HARMONICAS
mentioned, which is along the same lines.
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Growing in Popularity With Small Goods
D. B. Potts, assistant secretary of the Talk-o-
Trade—Ernest Koch Visiting Customers in
Phone Co., Toledo, O., with headquarters at the
the West.
New York branch, has been out of town this
week on special business. The company is do-
In the line of accordeons Ands. Koch. 296
ing a land office business, due in great measure
Broadway,
New York, is now manufacturing, at
to their energetic staff of executive officers.
his extensive plant in Trossingen, Germany,
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Judge Henry E. Lacombe, one of the most dis- twenty-seven different styles of accordeons.
tinguished Federal justices, and who has heard,
either in the United States Circuit Court, south-
ern district of New York, or in the Appellate di-
vision, very nearly, if not all, the cases involv-
ing the validity and scope of talking machine
patents, has had charges preferred against him
before the Judiciary Committee of the House of
Representatives, and his impeachment is de-
manded. It is safe to say the outcome is a fore-
gone conclusion.
THE SCRIBNERS WILL SOON GO WEST.
Early in February Frank Scribner, accom-
panied by his son, George W., will leave for the
West, making Chicago headquarters for several
weeks. The latest novelties and standard goods
in Weiss harmonicas will have fitting representa-
tion in the western metropolis, and a heavy busi-
ness is anticipated on the merits of the line,
which has been greatly improved and strength-
ened this season.
AUG. POLLMANN HAS BAD FALL.
Friday last August Pollmann, president of the
August Pollmann Co., New York, sustained a
heavy fall on the stairway of his establishment,
which inflicted several severe scalp and face
wounds. He has been confined to his home since,
and is not expected to return to business for a
week. Owing to his illness the case in bank-
ruptcy proceedings, set down for Wednesday in
the United States District Court, was postponed
for a week.
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These instruments are spoken of as being made
in the very best manner from reliable material
by skilful artisans, and in this particular it may
safely be said that Germany leads the world.
Ernest Koch, manager of the American house,
owing to the press of business, is compelled to
shorten his trips. Last week he made a num-
ber of calls on leading firms, and Wednesday he
started out for a quick run around in the west-
ern trade, expecting to be back inside of ten
days.
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You are in business for a profit.
You recommend goods to your customer as good.
If the goods should not happen to be good
Your friend has had enough of you.
You state to him the article is worth the price,
He finds out later that he can buy elsewhere cheaper.
You lose another friend.
If you are selling him a Talk-O-Phone,
Then it is different.
You will not have these matters to deal with.
The machine is honest throughout.
The price tends to show that other machines are too high.
You want the respect of your customers.
You can get it and keep it by selling Talk-O-Phones.
We are always at home for your inquiries and orders.
The Talk-O-Phoi\e Company
TOLEDO, OHIO
CHICAGO
SAN FRANCISCO
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NEW YORK
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