Great Industry Arises From Invention
A 19th century reflection on the phonograph’s birth and growth led by Thomas Edison. It traces early toy status to home use and business dictation, noting the rise of record sales, musical performances via machines, and the shift away from the bass announcer role as production expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
France
Aeolian Vocalion
Edison Diamond Disk Phonograph
Columbia Grafonola
Victrola
Sonora Phonograph Company
Ore
THE
Morrison Music Company
New December Victrola Records at Morrison's
New December Victrola records arrive at Morrison's with Christmas selections fast selling. Highlights include 17842 Noel and Stille Nacht performed with celesta by Adolphe Adam and Felix Arndt, plus 17866 Romeo and Juliet Prelude and Nevin Venetian Love Song performed by Victor Concert Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
Adolphe Adam
Gruber
Felix Arndt
England
Germany
France
Mr. Arndt
Gounod
Victor
Venice
Ethelbert Nevin
Nevin
Popular Songs and Musical Comedy Numbers This Month
The usual fine list of popular songs and production numbers is offered this month with highlights from Victor Herbert's Princess Pat three numbers, Reed and Harrison duets, Henry Burr and Charles Harrison ballads, and Eliza beth Wheeler Monterey song. Conway's Band provides December Dance Records including four medleys and two new dance numbers, all in lively rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Herbert
Pat
Reed and Harrison
Peerless
Henry Burr
Charles Harrison
Elizabeth Wheeler
Lou
Jeff Branen
Arthur Lange
Clarke Piantadosi
Charles Harri
Sterling
H. von Tilzer
James Reed
J. F. Harrison
Home Sweet Home
Lewis-Meyer
Stoddard King
Elliott
Blossom-Herbert
Olive Kline
Bower
Honolulu
Glick- Kailimai
Monterey
Williams-Moret
Eliz
Conway
Bom-Bombay
One-steps and Fox Trot Records from Conway's Band
The listing features Hezekiah one-step and Blue Paradise one-step by Conway's Band with themed medleys In Alabama Dear and Kentucky Lady. Also two humorous Taylor Holmes records on Blue Label with a comic song and a humorous recitation about a country boy, praised as a master piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Don Richardson
Conway
Alabama
Foxtrot
Withett
Kentucky
Dearie Girl
Blue Paradise
R. H. Bowers
Taylor Holmes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joo
Talking Machine
Cumberland
Morrison Music Co
Morrison Music
Baltimore ST
Ors
the Meottan Co
NEW December Victrola Records
Morrison's
Y. M. ©. A. Building
Baltimore Street
King
Holmes
Eeee
Promienent
GUICK
Eleonora de Cisneros Es
Carmen
Victor-Victrola
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