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THE
7VYUSIO TRRDE
POSTAGE REFORM.
REVIEW
STARR PIANOS
A manufacturer makes the following sug-
gestion with reference to desirable modifica-
tions in postal usages:
While postal changes are under discussion
we wish to ask that calendars, catalogues
and other low class matter be returned to
sender, when addressee is not found, if sender
agrees by notice on parcel to pay for return.
At present sender must request that notice of
non-delivery be sent to him and agree to
forward return postage for the unclaimed
parcel.
We think this would not be an addition
to the present postal deficit, which should
be eliminated by higher rates for matter now
carried at the expense of the tax-payer in-
stead of the sender, and would be of much
value to the sender.
The following letter from a leading West-
ern manufacturer, in favor of one-cent post-
age in cities, covers another phase of the
postage agitation now under way:
Why should not the postage on drop let-
ters at carrier post offices be made one cent
per ounce? There has been some agitation
about letter postage being reduced to one
cent throughout the country, but this is im-
practicable owing to the loss of revenue. I
believe the experiment can be tried in cities
and then in time it could be further extended.
Some years ago—I believe in 1880 or 1881—
we were allowed to send invoices for one
cent, and it was a great convenience and sav-
ing. One-cent postage within cities would
enlarge the volume of business greatly with-
out adding a proportionate amount of ex-
pense, and would greatly facilitate commer-
cial transactions. As against competitions
of the telephone I believe the Government
should make this experiment.
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Embody generous artistic values and have
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been found most desirable instruments for
the dealers to handle*
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Factories: RICHMOND,
IND.
Simplex piano
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BEST I
THEODORE P. BROWN
WORCESTER, MASS.
Writ* for territory and terms.
You want an easy seller
THE SEAVERNS ACTIONS.
The Geo. W. Seaverns Piano Action Co.,
of Cambridgeport, Mass., have just closed
their books for the first month of the new
year with more business to their credit than
for any similar month in their history. The
indications now are for even a greater suc-
cess with this concern than in 1901, which
was exceptionally satisfactory.
The Seaverns actions have long had a
strong following in the trade and they are
increasing their supporters every month.
Only last week several important contracts,
which mean a goodly output during the
present year, were made.
THE SOHMER USED.
The Sohmer piano was used at the con-
cert given by the National Institute of Mu-
sic at Carnegie Lyceum last Thursday even-
ing.
Its many charms of tone were revealed
most satisfactorily by Miss Semnacher and
other presiding artists.
Geo. B. Day, of Columbus, O., who re-
cently engaged in the piano business in that
city, is handling the Kurtzmann piano as his
leader.
F. S. Slade, the Henry F. Miller represen-
tative in Buffalo, N. Y., will remove to new
quarters in that city on May 1st.
THEN SECURE THE AGENCY FOR THE
5TULTZ <& BAUER
cA Lender and a Seller as c well
cAttr&ctrve Cases Jt Superb Tone
FACTORIES AND WAREROOMS:
NEW YORK.
335-340 EAST 3*st STREET
Smitb & JBarnee flManos
Most Profitable for the
Dealer to Handle *
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Factory, 477 to 481 Clybourn Avenue,
CHICAGO, ILL
HALLET
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Endorsed by Leading Artists
for more tKan Half at Century
...BOSTON. MASS.
THE HAGEN & RUEFER PIANOS
RE MADE to satisfy the desire of
the buying public. Honest in
construction, tasteful in design;
touch, light and elastic, and
musical quality unsurpassed. The
prices are low, making them just the right
instrument for dealers who wish to make
., money, while building up a good reputation.
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS A N D
TERRITORY TO THE FACTORY AT
PETERBORO,
toi$tman
Pianos
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N. H.
A PIANO AiADE FOR
MUSICAL PEOPLE.
RICH IN VALUE
FOR THE DEALER.
and Wareroornsl 21 East 14th St., New Yor .
CHRISTIAN & SON, Office
Factory: 6 6 5 - 6 6 7 Hudson Street, New York.
RADLE
PIAN05
are built to wear, of the best
material and sold at a remark-
ably low price. A money-making
instrument for the dealer.
Factory, 611 * 613 West 36th Street, NEW YORK.