The Argosy, April 1916 — page 218: what you’re looking at

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Universal 133-37 West 39th Street, Chicago, Ill. Send at once your wonderful new Universal Phono- graph and 8 selections of the regular 65c Double Dise Columbia Records. If satisfactory after examination, and I decide to keep them, I will send you $1 in ten days after arrival. $15.50 in monthly payments of $1.55 each until paid. Otherwise I willreturn Phonograph and records at your expense, THE ARGOSY—ADVERTISING SECTION. No Money In Advance We offer you the most sensational, the; most astoundingly liberal offer ever made in the history of the Phonograph business. We will send to you without one penny in ad- vance, Without one bit of obligation on your art whatsoever, this remarkable Universal honograph—this startling new invention— this marvelous all metal machine which is revolutionizing the talking machine world. Just 10,000 of these wonderful Phonographs have been set aside to be sent out on this amazing advertising offer which is made in order to get a machine in each locality of the United States immediately. Never before—and without doubt never Sensational Phonograph Offer again—will an offer so liberal be made. Not one cent in advance—no references asked— no C, O. D.—no delay—no red tape—not even your promise to keep the machine. The coupon below is all that is necessary. And with this remarkable machine will be sent eight splendid selections—the regular 65c double disc Columbia records. Play this grand Universal in your home with the superb selections sent with it—give the Universal a thorough ten days’ test and then, if after a thorough test and examination you believe it to be the most remarkable, the most wonderful phonograph you ever heard, simply Pay Only 12°InTen Days exe pay balance of our Specia] Limited Introducto argain price of $16.50 in small monthly payments o $1.55each. If for any reason you do not want to keep the phonograph and records simply return to us within ten days after receipt at our expense and you owe us nothing— without the records the Phonograph furnished for only $13.90. Think whata remarkable Phonograph this one must be in order to stand such a critical test asthis. Songs, Speeches, Instrumental Music, Band and Orchestra Se- lections, each voice, male or female, each instrument brought out in an actual reproduction exactly as the original, not one sound or syllable blurred or indistinct ‘—no screeching or buzzing. or | Gorgeous Harp frontié«e piece and all trimming beautiful silver effect, not one particle of tin or wood inits entire construction; base 15 inches wide by 6 inches high, 114 inches deep3 weight 17 Ibs.; has exclusive automatic start and stop, Plays ALL makes and sizes of disk records. . Eight beautiful selections—the regular 65 cent double disc Columbia records—will be sent to you:‘on this offer. A complete list of hundreds of the most famous selections will be sent along with the machine and records. You have the privilege of exchanging immediately any or all of the 8 selections sent to you for those of your own choice. Send No Money! ¥ No Reference Asked \ Phonograph Co., I then agree to pay the balance of CoB OOOO OOH EHO OHHH Eee reer einer em eene sore eeovreovevrsense Argosy Address.......... Sis 6116 5 wie re ¥6i705 04 eos sueteue lo Yeueyenel¥ .a001e- BGLC2% Sua See perevexauene Remember, no reference asked. On receipt of the coupon we simply ship the phonograph and records right out to you. cide that you want to keep the Phonograph and records send us only $1 within ten days and pay the balance at $1.55 a month until you have paid us our Special Introductory Bargain Price of only $16.50. Otherwise return them at our expense. Do not delay in this matter. Send coupon today, then examine and test this beauti- ful, perfect, new Universal Phonograph in your home on this liberal No. Money In Advance offer. immediate action is necessary — mail the coupon today. UNIVERSAL PHONOGRAPH COMPANY, 133-37 West 39th Street, If you de- This offer is limited— In answering this advertisement it és desirable that you mention THE ARGoSY. COMmiclboo CO inn