Music Trade Review

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Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, March 14, 1908.
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I ^ H E present issue of The Review is a publication of more
try, who are instructed not only to report what is going on in the
than ordinary interest in that it contains an imposing Spe-
piano trade, but to' give faithfully and impartially the news of the
cial Number, incorporated within the regular edition, devoted to
music publishing world as well.
The advantage of such a specialized paper over those which
the portrayal of the developments of a single branch of the indus-
try to which this trade newspaper appeals as a whole.
This Special will demonstrate to all of our readers in every
do not treat of the various departments of the industry in an
intelligent manner is obvious.
Thousands of piano dealers not only sell musical instruments
part of the country the important position which music publishing
And, too, it will show beyond argument that the
but music in sheet fo'rm as well, and a paper which covers broadlv
men who control the publishing field are keenly alert to the pos-
this particular department is unquestionably of greater interest to
sibilities o'f the trade situation.
They are in truth the kind of
publishers than one which ignores their interests. Then again, such
men who do things and with such forces behind the guns there
a publication is of vastly greater value to piano advertisers be-
is no good reason to doubt the continued expansion of the music
cause it reaches many more people than an exclusive piano paper
publishing industry.
can ever hope to.
has assumed.
In fact these interests are so great to-day
The varied departments all help to make a
that there is an actual need of a publication which, free from
strong publication and give to' each advertiser an increased value,
alliances of every nature, shall represent the interests of the
and it is with some degree of pride that I refer to The Review
music publishing trade in a fair and consistent manner—a paper
of to-day, as a publication which covers comprehensively all
that shall be reliable and clean-cut in its utterances and shail
branches relating to the music trade industry.
disseminate only news of a truthful character—a paper which
I have endeavored to make The Review the forum of the
shall accurately record not only what is going on in the musical
music trade in the truest sense and to make it a vitalizing force
world, but tell from a critical standpoint all of the happenings
for manufacturers, publishers and dealers, and to make it of such
relating to music publishing.
value that it will be sought for eagerly by all branches of the
Realizing the truth of this and knowing the importance of
this special branch of the industry, we have placed during the
trade for reliable information which it contains, reinforced by
suggestions which are of value to every business man.
past year added emphasis upon the music publishing department
I trust that my efforts may continue to merit the good will
of this paper and have endeavored by every consistent means to
and co-operation of those whose interests are closely related to
advance the legitimate interests of music publishers and dealers.
the musico-industrial affairs of America in further developing
That our work is appreciated is evidenced by the imposing size
this trade newspaper to greater power for the support of straight-
of the present Review, which is in truth a remarkable publication.
forward legitimate trade interests.
The music publishers are not slow to take advantage of such an
aided by a competent staff of specialists all members of which
influential publication as this, which reaches every city and hamlet
have worked with unswerving loyalty in the upbuilding of a trade
in the United States and foreign countries as well, for this news-
newspaper institution which should stand for correct business
paper institution maintains its own offices in London, Bo'ston, Chi-
principles and be a helpful adjunct to all of the musical indus-
cago, and a corps of correspondents throughout the entire coun-
tries
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In my work I have been
EDWARD LYMAN BILL.