The talking machine world (Aug-Dec 1919)

NOVEilBEK 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 169 PHIL BAKER ON EMERSON RECORDS Wizard of Crgan-Accordeon Makes Novel Jazz Records for Emerson Phonograph Co. Phil Baker, supreme in jazz and the art of syncopated harmony, is now recording his melodic gymnastics on Emerson records. His playing is Phil Baker; Vaudeville Star both novel and distinctive and contains some real harmony along with snappy syncopation. With his first two numbers on Emerson records, "St. Swithin Blue-", foxtrot, and "Just for Today", one-step, Piiil Baker brings with him the atmosphere of the famous "Century Midnight Whirl," and the rare individuality which has made him a prime favorite with vaudeville goers everywhere. DEFINITION OF TERMS NEEDED Australian Merchants Want Explanation of American Shipping Terms — Meaning of "F. O. B. New York" Not Clear in All Cases The Trade Commissioner of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce at Melbourne, Australia, has recently called to the attention of the bureau several cases which indicate an element of uncertainty in quotations made by exporters. Several Australian importers have requested his interpretation of "f. o. b. New York." In every case the American exporter has held that "f. o. b. New York" meant only prepayment of freight to the City of New York; that is, cartage, warehouse and other incidental charges are for the account of the importer. Where goods have been shipped promptly, the question has not been important, but with the long delays due to unsettled shipping conditions, the securing of export licenses and other causes of delay the question as to who was to bear these charges has become serious.. It would seem from the investigations that have been made by the bureau from its New York office that there is an element of uncertainty and a varying practice among American firms as to their method of quoting "f. o. b. New York." With inland firms it appears to be the general practice to quote in this way, while with professional exporters in New York quotations are usually made " f . o. b. vessel New York. ' ' The latter quotation is, of course, preferable from the stand point of the foreign importer, and also because of its eliminating any possibility of misunderstanding. It is suggested that firms quoting " f . o. b. New York" should take pains to explain that all charges after arrival in New York City, or other ports, are for the account of the importer. OPENS BRUNSWICK DEPARTMENT Fitchburg, Mass., November 2. — Nichols & Fiost of this city, who have an exclusive Brunswick department in their large establishment, have Nichols and Frost Warerooms been doing one big business ever since the department was opened a few weeks ago. F. E. Warren is the manager and in announcing his opening he used liberal space in the local newspapers. From the start there has been a big call for high priced machines. The interior of the store is handsomely arranged with an eye to comfort and convenience and the music lovers of the city are visiting the warerooms regularly. VICTOR DISTRIBUTORS Cohen &. Hughes, Washington, D. C. Florida Talking Machine Co., Jackson \ille. Fla. T.vnn & Fealv. Chicago. 111. Cohen & Hughes, Baltimore, Md. E. F. Droop & Sons Co., Baltimore, Md. Eastern Talking Machine Co., Boston, Mass. Bpc i i "v^'eil Co., Minneapolis, Minn. J. W. Jenkins' Sons Music Co., Kansas City, Mo. Schmelzer Arms Co., Kansas City, Mo. W. D. & C. N. Andrews, Buffalo, N. Y. TVrrv B. Whitsit Co., Columbus, Ohio. Penn Phonograph Co., Philade.phia. Pa. bau=er 'laiKing Machine Co., Milwaukee, Stewart Talking Machine Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Eclipse Musical Co., Cleveland, Ohio, ut utuds jius.c House, Mobile, Ala. Tqji'j-" Machine Co., Birmingham, Ala. H. A. Weymann & Son, Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. D. Ornstein Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cleve'and Talking Machine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., Chicago, 111 W. J. Dyer & Bro., St. Paul, Minn. Knickerbocker Talking Machine Co., New York City. W. D. Andrews Co., Syracuse, N. Y. J. Samuels & Bro., Inc.. Providence, R. I. EDISON DISTRIBUTORS Denver Dry Goods Co., Denver, Colo. Pardee Ellenberger Co., New Haven, Conn. Phonographs. Inc., Atlanta, Ga. Diamond Music Co., New Orleans, La. Pardee Ellenbereer Co.. Bo-ton. Mass. Columbia WHOLESALERS Everywhere to wind your phonograph Hence the reason why jobbers are acting a Lawrence H. Lucker, Minneapolis, Minn. Silverstone Music Co., St. Louis, Mo. Phonograph Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Phonograph Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Girard Phonograph Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Buehn Phonograph Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Proudrit Sporting Goods Co., Ogden, Utah. Kipp Phonograph Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Harger & Blish, Ees Moines, Iowa. American Phonograph Co., Gloversville, N. Y. Phonograph Co. of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wise. FATHE DISTRIBUTORS John A. Futch Co., Jacksonville, Fla. Fuller Morrison Co., Chicago, 111. Hallet & Davis Piano Co., Chicago, 111. W. W. Kimball Co., Chicago, 111. National Piano Co., Baltimore, Md. Hallet & Davis Piano Co., Boston, Mass. Wm. Volker Co., Kansas City, Mo. Wright & Wilhelmy Co., Omaha, Nebr. Pathe Freres Phonograph Co., New York City. Fischer Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Philadelphia Pathephone Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Pathephone Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Buffalo Wholesale Hardware Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Harbour Longmire Phonograph Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Salt Lake Hardware Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. R. B. Broyles Furniture Co., Birmingham. Ala. ! STARR PIANO COMPANY — AM Branches and Distributors the following phonograph s Motrola Distributors BRUNSWICK DISTRIBUTORS Kraft, Bates & Spencer, Inc., Boston, Mass. Butler Bros., Chicago, 111. Brunswick Balke Collender Co., Seattle, Wash. Wallace Brown, Inc.. Detroit, Mich. SONORA DISTRIBUTORS Western Jobbing & Trading Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Minneapolis Drug Co., Minneapolis, 'Minn. Smith, Kline & French Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Yahr & Lange Drug Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Hessig Ellis Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn. Streveil-Pater=on Hardware Co.. Salt Lake City, Utah. MISCELLANEOUS A. C. Becker Co., Chicago, 111. Empire Talking Machine Co., Chicago, 111. A. Burdwise, Baltimore, Md. F. C. Henderson Co., Boston, Mass. National Phonograph Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Hoeffler Piano Co., Milwaukee, Wis. American Phonograph Co., Burlington, Vt. E. R. Godfrey & Sons Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Gilbert Bros. Mfg. Co., Wichita, Kansas B. J. Sheppard Co., Savannah, Ga. Associated Furniture Manufacturers, St. Louis, Mo. Wiley B. Allen Co., San Francisco, Cal., and branches. • Pacific Accessory & Supply Co., Portland, Oregon. Cabinet & Accessaries Co., New York City. Plaza Music Company, New York City. BROOKS MI" Or, CO., Saginaw, Mich.