I have been browsing and came across this photo of a 78 rpm record by the "Master", but have never heard, or even heard of, it before... anyone got a recording they would like to share?
Hmmm. The tune was waxed for Columbia by Prince's Band...but I haven't found a copy online.
Interestingly, Emerson Records was founded by Victor Hugo Emerson...formerly Chief Recording Engineer for Columbia. Left to form his own company in 1914. The label is probably from one of his 7" discs, common for that period with Emerson.
The "Toddle" was a dance craze dating from the 1920-21 (post WWI) period.
"Inner Circle" could have a number of meanings...my favorite would be the "Malt Beverage" company called "Inner Circle". Advertising using music was fairly new...but many, esp. beverage companies, were having songs written around their product.