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Cabinet—Height 47 inches, depth 21½ inches, width 20½ inches; built of mahogany, three-ply mahogany finished veneered panels; also built to order of quartered oak, finished golden or fumed; in design, finish and construction equal to the highest priced machines on the market; two door compartment has five horizontal sections affording ample space for a large assortment of records.
Motor—Twin spring worm drive motor, heavy cast frame, mounted free from contact with resonating chamber, constant uniform speed, non-vibrating and noiseless; mechanically perfect with every late improvement to make it run smoothly and silently; a single winding will play several records, can be wound while playing; anti-crystallizing crank connection device overcomes shaft breakage.
Reproducer—Universal type tone arm and diaphragm, adjustable for any make of disc record without extra attachments; the mica diaphragm responds to the faintest delicate phrasing of the violin or the most violent orchestral and band music; positively unexcelled in clearness of tone, enunciation and expression.
Turn Table—Perfectly balanced 12 inch felt covered turn table, suitable for smallest or largest records, can be instantly regulated to proper speed, fitted with friction brake and automatic stop that shuts off motor at end of record.
Sound Chamber—Large horn and throat of thoroughly seasoned specially treated wood, trumpet shaped, perfectly proportioned and as carefully made as a violin; produces a full, round, distinct tone of unusual quality and sweetness, all motor noise and mechanical sounds positively eliminated.
Tone Control—Equipped with an improved controlling device operated from the outside whereby volume of tone can be instantly regulated to the requirements of any class of music; the control is so perfect that any record may be played in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms or magnified to be distinctly heard in all parts of a large audience hall.
Summary—This model is the popular home phonograph, large enough to have sufficient volume, in appearance good enough for the finest furnished home; all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished; fitted with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles and printed instructions with each machine; equal in every way to any phonograph retailed for $150.00; every machine tested and shipped in perfect condition, warranted to give satisfaction; weight substantially boxed for transportation about 125 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures prompt and safe delivery.
No. J-75—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 90.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price.
Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records.
Motor—Twin spring worm drive motor, heavy cast frame, mounted free from contact with resonating chamber, constant uniform speed, non-vibrating and noiseless; mechanically perfect with every late improvement to make it run smoothly and silently; anti-crystallizing crank connection device overcomes shaft breakage.
Reproducer—Universal type tone arm and diaphragm, adjustable for any make of disc record without extra attachments; the mica diaphragm responds to the faintest delicate phrasing of the violin or the most violent orchestral and band music; positively unexcelled in clearness of tone, enunciation and expression.
Turn Table—Perfectly balanced 12 inch felt covered turn table, suitable for smallest and largest records, can be instantly regulated to proper speed, fitted with friction brake and automatic stop that shuts off motor at end of record.
Sound Chamber; very large, scientifically shaped and correctly proportioned for perfect tone qualities; built of thoroughly seasoned specially treated wood, has tapering curved throat which expands to a wide trumpet like opening reproducing the natural tone of the voice or musical instruments; all motor noise and mechanical sounds positively eliminated.
Tone Control—Equipped with an improved controlling device operated from the outside whereby volume of tone can be instantly regulated to the requirements of any class of music; the control is so perfect that any record may be played in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms or magnified to be distinctly heard in all parts of a large audience hall.
Summary—There are but few makes of phonographs that will come up to the high standard of this machine and the limited number that compare with it in quality are retailed for almost twice as much; there is no finer toned phonograph at any price; finish and design are all that can be aksd for for beauty and refinement; all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished, equipped with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles and printed instructions with each machine; weight boxed for transportation about 200 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures prompt and safe delivery.
No. J-135-M—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 150.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price.
OPERAPHONE RECORDS—SEND FOR CATALOG. Every dealer can sell Operaphone Records; they can be played on all universal tone arm machines with sound box facing front; known from coast to coast as the original steel needle vertical cut records; latest popular war songs, snappy dances, Hawaiian music, patriotic music, military band marches, instrumental selections, violin and banjo solos, duets, trios, quartets, symphony orchestra records, concert and band music. We have made up a trial assortment of twelve 10 inch, 75¢ retail price, double faced records as follows:
THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Guaranteed to Reproduce all makes Disc Records without Surface or Mechanical Sounds.
MODEL 75. Positively equal in every respect to any $150.00 machine. Will play any make of record so perfectly and with such distinct tonal effects as to make hearers feel they are actually in the presence of the singer or musician rendering the selection.
MODEL 135. Has Size, Volume, Tone and Quality of any $250.00 Machine. Embodies the harmonious combination of mechanical perfection and luxurious elegance. Hal all the elements necessary to class it with the finest nationally advertised phonographs regardless of make or price.
No. J-75—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 90.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price.
No. J-135-M—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 150.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price.
4115—Jack O’Lantern. Sweet Emaline, my Gal.
4124—The Darktown Strutters Ball. I’m Coming Back to You Poor Butterfly.
5123—Hello I’ve Been Looking for You. Yock-A-Hilo Town.
5128—I’m Writing to You Sammy. When the Great Red Dawn is Shining.
5133—A Baby’s Prayer at Twilight. My Sweet Hawaiian Rose.
5143—Tom, Dick, Harry and Jack. Give Me the Right to Love You.
5145—I’m Sorry I Made You Cry. Homeward Bound.
5146—I’m Going to Follow the Boys. In the Land of Wedding Bells.
5155—Liberty Bell. Chimes of Normandy.
6110—Sally in Our Alley. They Need an Angel in Heaven.
7109—Tambourines and Oranges. U. S. Boy Scouts March.
7121—Liberty Lads March. Lights Out March.
No. J-5000—Introductory Assortment Twelve Double Faced Records as above and Catalog Operaphone Records. Dozen 12.00.
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Talking
Rich in tone, clear in expression, entertains
with all kinds of music, talks and sing's in
the natural voice of the world’s most famous
masters, plays all records without extra at¬
tachments.
Machines
331
John-U^weUjZompany
THE LOIS
A sample in your store will sing its own
praises, attract customers and make you
money. If you are now selling phonographs
order a Lois for comparison, you will appre¬
ciate the superiority of this talking machine.
Department 16—First Floor.
Guaranteed to Reproduce all makes Disc Records without Surface or Mechanical Sounds.
MODEL 75
Positively equal in every respect to any $150.00 machine.
Will play any make of record so perfectly and with such dis¬
tinct tonal effects as to make hearers feel they are actually in
the presence of the singer or musician rendering the selection.
Description.
Cabinet —Height 47 inches, depth 21 y 2 inches,
width 20 y 2 inches; built of mahogany, three-ply
mahogany finished veneered panels; also built to
order of quartered oak, finished golden or fumed;
in design, finish and construction equal to the
highest priced machines on the market; two door
compartment has five horizontal sections afford¬
ing ample space for a large assortment of records.
Motor —Twin spring worm drive motor, heavy
cast frame, mounted free from contact with reso¬
nating chamber, constant uniform speed, non¬
vibrating and noiseless; mechanically perfect with
every late improvement to make it run smoothly
and silently; a single winding will play several
records, can be wound while playing; anti-crystal¬
lizing crank connection device overcomes shaft
breakage.
Reproducer —Universal type tone arm and dia¬
phragm, adjustable for any make of disc record
without extra attachments; the mica diaphragm
responds to the faintest delicate phrasing of the
violin or the most violent orchestral and band
music; positively unexcelled in clearness of tone,
enunciation and expression.
Turn Table —Perfectly balanced 12 inch felt cov¬
ered turn table, suitable for smallest or largest
records, can be instantly regulated to proper speed,
fitted with friction brake and automatic stop
that shuts off motor at end of record.
No. J-75—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet
Golden oak or fumed oak to order
Sound Chamber —Large horn and throat of
thoroughly seasoned specially treated wood, trum¬
pet shaped, perfectly proportioned and as care¬
fully made as a violin; produces a full, round, dis¬
tinct tone of unusual quality and sweetness, all
motor noise and mechanical sounds positively
eliminated.
Tone Control —Equipped with an improved con-
troling device operated from the outside whereby
volume of tone can be instantly regulated to the
requirements of any class of music; the control is
so perfect that any recdrd may be played in a soft,
rich expression suited to small rooms or magnified
to be distinctly heard in all parts of a large au¬
dience hall.
Summary —This model is the popular home phon¬
ograph, large enough to have sufficient volume,
in appearance g6od enough for the finest fur¬
nished home; all exposed metal parts nickel plated
and polished; fitted with needle cups and lid sup¬
port, 100 steel needles and printed instructions
with each machine; equal in every way to any
phonograph retailed for $150.00; every machine
tested and shipped in perfect condition, warranted
to give satisfaction; weight substantially boxed
for transportation about 125 pounds; we advise
express shipment which insures prompt and safe
delivery.
.Each 90.00
for 16% added to list price.
OPERAPHONE RECORDS—SEND FOR CATALOG
Every dealer can sell Operaphone Records; they can be played on all universal tone arm machines with sound box facing front; known
from coast to coast as the original steel needle vertical cut records; latest popular war songs, snappy dances, Hawaiian music, pa¬
triotic music, military band marches, instrumental selections, violin and banjo solos, duets, trios, quartets, symphony orchestra rec¬
ords, concert and band music. We have made up a trial assortment of twelve 10 inch, 75£ retail price, double faced records as follows:
4115—Jack O’Lantern
Sweet Emaline, my Gal
4124—The Darktown Strutters Ball
I’m Coming Back to You Poor But¬
terfly
5123—Hello I’ve Been Looking for You
Yock-A-Hilo Town
512S—I’m Writing to You Sammy
When the Great Red Dawn is Shining
5133—A Baby’s Prayer at Twilight
My Sweet Hawaiian Rose
5143—Tom, Dick, Harry and Jack
Give Me the Right to Love You
5145— I’m Sorry I Made You Cry
Homeward Bound
5146— I’m Going to Follow the Boys
In the Land of Wedding Bells
5155—Liberty Bell
Chimes of Normandy
6110 —Sally in Our Alley
They Needed an Angel in Heaven
7109— Tambourines and Oranges
U. S. Boy Scouts March
7121 —Liberty Lads March
Lights Out March
No. J-5000—Introductory Assortment Twelve Double Faced Records a s above and Catalog Operaphone Records
Dozen 12.00
MODEL 135
Has Size, Volume, Tone and Quality of any $250.00 Machine.
Embodies the harmonious combination of mechanical perfection and
luxurious elegance. Hal all the elements necessary to class it with
the finest nationally advertised phonographs regardless of make or price.
Description.
Cabinet —Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width
23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship
equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines;
built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels ve¬
neered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to
order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed
finish; record compartment has double walls and
individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered
for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional
records, amply accommodates an extensive assort¬
ment of largest records.
Motor —-Twin spring worm drive motor, heavy
cast frame, mounted free from contact with reso¬
nating chamber, constant uniforfm speed, non¬
vibrating and noiseless; mechanically perfect with
every late improvement to make it run smoothly
and silently; anti-crystallizing crank connection
device overcomes shaft breakage.
Reproducer —Universal type tone arm and dia¬
phragm, adjustable for any make of disc record
without extra attachments; the mica diaphragm
responds to the faintest delicate phrasing of the
violin or the most violent orchestral and band
music; positively unexcelled in clearness of tone,
enunciation and expression.
Turn Table —Perfectly balanced 12 inch felt cov¬
ered turn table, suitable for smallest and largest
records, can be instantly regulated to proper
speed, fitted with friction brake and automatic
stop that shuts off motor at end of record.
Sound Chamber; very large, scientifically shaped
and correctly proportioned for perfect tone quali¬
ties; built of thoroughly seasoned specially treated
wood, has tapering curved throat which expands
to a wide trumpet like opening reproducing the
natural tone of the voice or musical instruments;
all motor noise and mechanical sounds positively
eliminated.
Tone Control —Equipped with an improved con¬
trolling device operated from the outside whereby
volume of tone can be instantly regulated to the
requirements of any class of music; the control
is so perfect that any record may be played in a
soft, rich expression suited to small rooms or
magnified to be distinctly heard in all parts of a
large audience hall.
Summary —There are but few makes of phono¬
graphs that will come up to the high standard
of this machine and the limited number that
compare with it in quality are retailed for almost
twice as much; there is no finer toned phonograph
at any price; finish and design are all that can
be aksd for beauty and refinement; all exposed
metal parts nickel plated and polished, equipped
with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles
and printed instructions with each machine;
weight boxed for transportation about 200 pounds;
we advise express shipment which insures prompt
and safe delivery.
Each 150.00
No. J-135-M—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet
Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price.
