The talking machine world (July-Sept 1921)

September 15, 1921 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD When Rosa Ponselle, supreme soprano ol the New York Metropolitan Opera Company, sings "A Song ol India" lrom Sadko, she makes you teel the charm ol the Far East surrounding you. Columbia 49920. Columbia Graphophone Co NEW YORK OTTO HEINEMANBACK FROM EUROPE President of General Phonograph Corp. Returns From Visit to Lead'ng European Countries — Gives Interesting Resume of Condit'ons in the Various Countries He Visited Otio Hein email, president of the General 1'hoiiograph Corp., returned on the steamer "Orduna" a few days ago, after spending six weeks ahroad He was accompanied on li s re Otto Heineman turn voyage by Mrs. Heineman and Mrs. W. G. Pilgrim, wife of the treasurer of the General Phonograph Corp. Although this trip was supposed to be a combined business and pleasure voyage Mr. Heineman spent the greater part of his time visiting the most important industrial centers in Europe and, with his usual keen ob sirvation, secured invaluable data relative to business activities in Europe and I lie trend of industrial affairs. Commenting upon general conditions in the leading European countries, Mr, Heineman said: "When I visiled England this country was suffering from the effects of the coal strike, although I was glad to note that there was an undercurrent of optimism in practically all industries which was substantiated by signs of a trade revival generally. "Prance is recovering more slowly than any of the great European countries, and this must be expected, a_s this country is facing exceptional conditions. The improvement will be gradual, although by next year 1 feel sure that France will be on the road to steadily increasing prosperity. "Germany was a revelation in many ways. Although 1 had beard that German industries were in excellent shape, 1 had not imagined that 'they had improved so remarkably as evidenced on my visit to this country. Germany is securing a material proportion of English trade, owing to the fact that she is producing merchandise at very low prices. Internal conditions throughout Germany are excellent, and in practically every manufacturing field the factories arc working to capacity. Orders arc being received from all over the world, and an important factor in German manufacturing activity is the labor question, for at the present time German labor is receiving one-eighth of (he wages paid to labor by the rest of the world, owing to the present rale of exchange "The phonograph business in Germany is very prosperous and the larger companies arc paying 20 per cent dividends. Export trade is rapidly increasing and I found that the quality of German merchandise had improved greatly as compared with previous years. The phonograph business in England is fairly active, with the outlook for the future very promising and a general spirit of optimism exists that is encouraging." PROTECTION FOR TRADE-MARK Patent Office Now Recording Articles of Incorporation of Companies Clarence J. Loflus, of Chicago, counselor in patent and trade-mark cases, has called attention to an order recently entered by the Commissioner of Patents in Washington which provides in substance that for "the present the Pa'cr.l Office is recording the articles of incorporation ol" companies, so that their names may he available for trade-mark searchers." Mr. Loflus points out that the new order should prove of interest to, and be taken advantage of, by mercantile and manufacturing corporations and their representatives in the protection of their patent and trade-mark interests, for the system of registration should tend to eliminate largely the possibility of unauthorized and unscrupulous persons registering in the Patent Office trade-marks which are the principal part of a corporate name. RETURNS FROM WESTERN TRIP Philadelphia, Pa., September 7. — Harry A. Beach, vice-president of the Unit Construction Co., this city, manufacturer of Unico equipment for talking machine warerooms, returned an August 30 from a seven weeks' trip throughout the West. Mr. Beach reports that a very optimistic spirit is manifested throughout that section of the country and that the dealers expect good Fall business with the increased activity lasting throughout 1922. L. C. WIRES HEADS ORCHESTRA Little Falls, N. Y-, September 12. — Leland C. Wires, manager of the Victrola department of the B. Feldman & Sons store, has resigned to accept the position of manager and leader of the Liberty Theatre orchestra in Herkimer. MASTER WAX BUSINESS BLANKS Special Waxes for Recording and Black Diamond Business Blanks Due to our increased business, we announce that we have moved from 57-59 Paris St., Newark, N. J., to a new and larger factory at 165-167 Bloomfield Ave.. Bloomfield, N. J., where we are equipped to produce at a maximum. We would be glad to discuss a sales proposition from different territories for our output. The Wax and Novelty Company 165-167 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, N. J. F. W. MATTHEWS