Limerick, Tuesday, August 30, 1904 – Singing and talking machines have become incredibly popular among people from all walks of life, leading to an anticipated surge in sales in the coming months. To meet this demand, Messrs Cole, Nelson & Co, Ltd, located at 38-39 Patrick Street in Limerick, has already stocked a large inventory of both disc and cylinder types of these instruments.

The disc machines are priced between £23 and £15, while the cylinder machines range from £15 to £10. Additionally, they offer a variety of records, including Edison Bell at 1 shilling, Ebony at 1 shilling and 6 pence, Pathe at 1 shilling and 6 pence, X P at 1 shilling and 3 pence, Nicole Disc Records at 1 shilling and 2 shillings and 6 pence, and Columbia records at 2 shillings and 4 shillings each.

The standout offering from Messrs Cole, Nelson & Co, Ltd is their “Farringdon” disc machine priced at £70 and 3 shillings. They believe that its naturalness and clear tone will be difficult to surpass. In fact, some individuals who heard similar instruments at recent exhibitions and festivals were convinced that they were listening to the actual human voice due to the remarkable quality and realism of the sound.

As the popularity of singing and talking machines continues to soar, Messrs Cole, Nelson & Co, Ltd in Limerick are well-prepared to cater to the growing demand and provide customers with a wide selection of machines and records to enhance their musical enjoyment.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 30 August 1904