Edison Phonograph Types Explained In Brief
A historic note outlines several kinds of the Edison phonograph. It briefly contrasts models by mechanism and intended use, signaling evolving technology and early consumer options in sound recording.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
1
A historic note outlines several kinds of the Edison phonograph. It briefly contrasts models by mechanism and intended use, signaling evolving technology and early consumer options in sound recording.
The prompt describes two forms of entertainment: an annual event lasting a day or two and a universal, ever-present entertainment that can be enjoyed anytime and endures for a lifetime.
The piece suggests bringing world class dialogue from top comedians, songs from musical comedies, music from famed bands and orchestras, and selections from opera into the home, creating a portable Big Tent of culture.
Dr Baker of Togo visits. school staff changes at Yorkton and Roblin. Banks to close at 3 pm from Jan 1 1913. Rev Smalley to lead Baptist services at Russell and Endcliffe. Miss Minnie Lyons improving after illness. Rev Reed preached in Baptist and Methodist churches. C W Stanley granted long leave due to ill health and went to Ontario. Public meeting planned in Maccabee Hall for ratepayers. Carnival at Silverton rink with prizes for fancy dress. Rev H Feir ill. services altered. Police settle dispute in Craigie district. Big belt match slated at rink between Benedicts and Bachelors. Funeral of Matthew Beatty in Russell cemetery. Curling matches at Binscarth with teams from Shoal Lake, Birtle, Foxwarren, Russell. Manwaring named district umpire. Matheson rink wins Northern Crown. other teams win prizes. Travel notes on visiting Bligh from Oregon. Anguish over missing details about a young girl's death case. Public carnival planned at Angusville with music by Russell Tadtics Band. Bligh recalls changes in Russell district. Health and industry notes on moose and elk damage near Russell. R Thomson returns home crippled by fall. Scotty Gallatler loses arm after accident at Queen's Hotel. Carnival planned at Angusville with prizes. Bligh visits Bavelaw. roses and trees in bloom on departure day. Christina Hertlein dies from poison after distressing events. assault case linked to Langenburg. Various carnival costume entries listed. Dividend announcemen t from a local venture shows 20 percent payout after three months. Call for cooperative marketing among farmers. Mr D Brunner from Saltcoats visits. Mrs Graham travels to Binscarth.
Edison Phonograph offers a nightly changing program with new performers monthly. Machines priced from 19.60 to 240.00 dollars with Blue Amberol Indestructible Records as the latest achievement. Edison claims to have them all beaten.
Pursuant to the Manitoba Trustees Act all persons with claims against the St Arthur Temple deceased, who died near Shelmouth in Manitoba on about December 3, 1903, must send full particulars of their claims and accounts to Northern Trust Company at Winnipeg by a specified date. The Northern Trust Company will distribute assets among those entitled, based on verified claims received before distribution. Campbell & Simpson solicitors.
The season's first fancy dress carnival was held Monday evening at Russell rink with many costumes on display. Judges faced a tough task selecting prizes. Gentleman's prize went to Harold Madill for a dude costume. Ladies prize awarded to Miss Leifer for a cow girl outfit. Jessie Tod won the girls fancy prize.
The Senior Guild meets at the Rectory while Mr G H Bradshaw suffers a chin bite from a Kentucky horse. R Gordon leaves town to resume studies after a home holiday, and E Pleasance has moved to Medicine Hat. Grain Growers plan a meeting next Saturday the 18th for delegate reports. A whist drive is set for Friday 24th in Wallers Hall at 8:30 pm. tickets $1.50 for one and a guest, at Geo Whites Restaurant. The Bin scarth club opened with a debate on agriculture, mechanical, and professional pursuits. Curling Bonspiel attracted large crowds with winners listed: Grand Challenge Cup Plumb and L Argo forthcoming. Merdock Cup Plamb, Hargreaves, Crerar, Lo Argo, Rache Cup Plamb, Matheson, Dr Swan, Allen. Northern Crown Bank Cup Matheson, L Argo, Allen, Hyde. Consolation Prize Thomas, Dr Larigan.
A meeting of ratepayers in Russell will be held at Macra Bee Hall on Tuesday 21st at 1 o clock to discuss erecting a new school. Mr Fletcher Deputy Minister of Education and Mr J Pender West architect will attend and rural ratepayers are earnestly invited.
The first meeting of the Shellmouth weigh scare shareholders was held at Mr W McFadyen's house on Saturday last to hear the secretary's report. The brief session addressed early results and future steps.
Silver Creek council at Silverton January 7 1913 appoints 1913 officers W McKay sec treas Dr Swallow health officer W W W Wilson solicitor weed inspectors Vandicar Brown Minshall Coualt er Broadfoot McRostie Reeve Hyde authorized to buy bridge plank bylaws 249 250 251 passed court of revision to be held last Wednesday in April amounts paid Staples 1015 Richardson Bishop 150 McKay postage 1955 Western Municipal News 680 cemetery caretakers 5000 next meeting March 13 at Angusville.
Sale notices list March auctions for Milton Setter, R S Gray, Mrs J C Langford, and Cowles Bros with A R McIntyre and A Clee as auctioneers. Other items note price inflation in Britain, Manitoba electric plans, crop losses in California, humorous anecdotes, a Scots funeral carriage joke, and a note on Hiinots selecting the first Democrat governor in sixteen years.
Shellmouth Mr J Skeoch of Russell visited the village last week. A McDougall returned from Yorkton. A Clea of Russell also visited. The annual bachelors ball is mentioned. Mr Patterson returns from illness. Cold weather reduced wood piles. C Topp appointed constable. Local families of G Wise ill. Concert at Dropmore schoolhouse Friday Jan 24 at 8 pm for Dropmore football club. Admission 25c. Millers moving pictures and vaudeville at Village Hall Thursday and Friday Jan 16 and 17 admission 15c and 35c.
Mr Jack Graham has rented the W J Doig farm four miles from Binscarth and will move there toward four ring. A new teacher arrived about a month earlier than planned and the district opened school on Monday the 13th.
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