The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

156 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD August 15, 1924 Latest Figures on Exports and Imports of "Talkers" Figures on Exports Show Substantial Increase for the Twelve Months Ending in June — Interesting Data on Exports and Imports in Detail Washington, D. C, August 9. — In the summary of exports and imports of the commerce of the United States for the months of May and June, 1924 (the latest period for which it has been compiled), which has just been issued, the following are the figures bearing on talking machines and records: The dutiable imports of talking machines and parts during May, 1924, amounted in value to $28,698, as compared with $92,525 worth which were imported during the same month of 1923. The eleven months' total ending May, 1924, showed importations valued at $529,356, as compared with $528,984 worth of talking machines and parts during the same period of 1923. Talking machines to the number of 7,020, valued at $235,819, were exported in May, 1924, as compared with 6,065 talking machines, valued at $215,430, sent abroad in the same period of 1923. The eleven months' total showed that we exported 64,403 talking machines, valued at $2,517,129, as against 55,446 talking machines, valued at $2,127,948, in 1923. The total exports of records and supplies for May, 1924, were valued at $187,541, as compared with $161,154 in May, 1923. The eleven months ending May, 1924, show records and accessories exported valued at $1,425,069, as compared with $1,119,707 in 1923. The countries to which exports were made in May, 1924, and the values thereof are as follows: France, $1,365; United Kingdom, $1,027; other Europe, $10,575; Canada, $21,379; Central America, $11,968; Mexico, $20,486; Cuba, $11,431; Argentina, $9,859; Chile, $3,719; Peru, $8,086; other South America, $22,597; China, $10,449; Japan, $50,730; Philippine Islands, $11,271; Australia, $19,274; New Zealand, $4,779; other countries, $16,824. The Figures for June The dutiable imports of talking machines and parts for June, 1924, amounted in value to $33,549, as compared with $86,441 worth, which were imported the same month of 1923. The twelve months' total ending June, 1924, showed importations valued at $562,905, as compared with $615,425 worth of talking machines and parts imported during the same period of 1923. Talking machines to the number of 6,039, valued at $232,658, were exported in June, 1924, as compared with 5,795 talking machines, valued at $243,117, sent abroad in the same period of 1923. The twelve months' total showed that we exported 70,442 talking machines, valued at $2,749,787, as compared with 61,241 talking machines, valued at $2,371,065, in 1923. The total exports of records and supplies for June, 1924, were valued at $151,811, as compared with $123,194 in June, 1923. In the twelve months ending June, 1924, records and accessories were exported valued at $1,576,880, as compared with $1,242,901 in 1923. The countries to which exports were made in June, 1924, and the values thereof are as follows: France, $7,371; United Kingdom, $12,572; other Europe, $15,894; Canada, $27,519; Central America, $6,574; Mexico, $10,489; Cuba, $10,318; Argentina, $8,228; Chile, $19,867; Peru, $1,683; other South American countries, $19,128; China, $5,225; Japan, $49,579; Philippine Islands, $9,512; New Zealand, $16,382; other countries, $7,551. Home From European Trip Mrs. A. Glander, of the record publicity arid sales division of the General Phonograph Corp. and editor of the popular house organ, "The Okeh Record," returned to New York a few days ago on the steamer "Homeric," after spending several weeks abroad. Mrs. Glander, who sailed from New York on the "Berengaria," made the trip abroad solely as a vacation, and while there visited London, Paris, Switzerland and other points of interest. E. L. Sampter, of the General Phonograph Corp., is at present away on a two weeks' vacation, which he is spending in the wilds of northern Michigan preparing some interesting fish stories for his friends. Three Big Jobbers Take on the Garod Corp. Line The Garod Corp., 120 Pacific street, Newark, N. J-, manufacturer of the Garod Neutrodyne radio receiving sets and licensed under the Hazeltine patents by the Independent Radio Manufacturers, Inc., has recently placed on the market two new models, and extensive plans are under way to merchandise these sets throughout the talking. machine trade. Several jobbers have already been appointed in the music field, among these being Laurence H. Lucker, of Minneapolis, and Harger & Blish, Des Moines, la., for the " State of Iowa. E. A. Corwin, 33 Eleventh street, San Diego, Cal., has also been appointed distributor for the Garod Corp. on the Pacific Coast. Mr. Corwin will maintain offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco as well. "The new models should be particularly acceptable to the phonograph trade, not only in view of the fact of the excellent performance of the set itself, but also the attention that has been given to the cabinet finish and design. The Garod 'Georgian' is set in an upright cabinet with a built-in loud speaker, concealed battery and accessory drawer, finished iri burled walnut. The Garod Model V is enclosed in a mahogany cabinet. "The factory at the present time is prepared to turn out quantity production so that all the demands of the trade may be met during the coming Fall and Winter seasons. We feel that in the new models we have a most suitable line for the phonograph dealer, particularly in that the cabinets have been designed with special attention and care," said Laurence Gardner, secretary of the Garod Corp., in a recent chat with The World. Victor Standard Records Pushed During Month The records chosen for special sales efforts by Victor dealers according to the sales plan for standard records during the past month were as follows: For the week of July 18, record No. 17701, coupling "Hawaiian Waltz Medley" and "Kilima Waltz," both played by Lua and Kaili, on Hawaiian guitars. Record No. 770, containing John McCormack's rendition of "Mavis" and "Little Grey Home in the West," was the other record emphasized during this week. For the week of July 25 record 6064, "Invitation to the Waltz" and "Rigoletto," piano selections played by Alfred Cortot, famous French pianist, and record 17474, "Silver Threads Among the Gold," sung by Elsie Baker, and "When You and I Were Young, Maggie," sung by C. Harrison, were the records called to the attention of the dealers. "La Capinera" and "Caro mio ben," both sung by Galli-Curci and contained on record 629 and record 18728, containing two saxophone solos, "Valse Erica" and "Saxophobia," both played by Rudy Wiedoeft, were the records billed for special sales attention during the week of August 1. The past week was set aside for the pushing of two ever popular numbers, record 6095, with Humoresque" and "Serenade," both played by Mischa Elman, and record 55116, "I Love a Lassie" and "She Is My Rosie," both sung by Sir Harry Lauder. Alto Mfg. Go. Moves Chicago, 111., August 7. — The Alto Mfg. Co., of this city, manufacturer of needle cutters and automatic stops, has moved from 1801 Cornelia avenue to 1647-51 Wolfram street. In its new home tin company will have increased facilities for the production of its various phonograph accssories, and J. I! rands tetter, head of the Alto Mfg. Co., is making plans for an active Fall trade. The Alto needle cutter is now being merchandised by dealers throughout the country, and the automatic stop recently introduced by the company is meeting with considerable favor. VICTOR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Disraeli Said: "The secret of success is constancy to purpose." Blackman Says: "We aim to make our PURPOSE harmonize with the best interests of Victor Dealers." W$m^m blackman and dependability mat