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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
NOVEMBER 1, 1919
43
WHAT ONE ATWOOD LOADER DID
With Its Assistance N. A. Ketchum Delivered
Twenty-three Instruments in Month
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
CF. GOEPEL&CO
137 E A S T I3 T -* ST.
NEW
YORK
DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
H. & H. Foundry & Machine Co., Maker of Piano
Plates, Has Enlarged Stamford Plant—Expects
a Capacity of 100,000 Plates Yearly
STAMFORD, CONN.,
October 27.—The H. & H.
Foundry & Machine Co., which a few months ago
took over the business of the John Davenport
Foundry, has just declared its first quarterly divi-
dend of 1J4 per cent. President Benjamin Har-
ris, of the company, states that the plant has been
considerably modernized, the steam power
changed to electricity, and modern hoisting de-
vices and conveyancers installed to move heavy
castings.
The principal products of the plant are piano
plates, and he expects that by the first of Janu-
ary these will be turned out at the rate of 60,000
a year, and that the capacity will later be in-
creased to 100,000 plates a year. The most of
the company's products are'shipped by motor
trucks, giving a door-to-door delivery.
ST. FRANCIS, KAS., October 27.—N. A. Ketchum,
of the St. Francis Piano Co., Gulbransen dealers
of this city, sold and delivered twenty-one Gul-
bransen players and two straight pianos during
the month of August alone, with only the help
of an Atwood piano loader. In a letter which
You will regret it later if you do not
take our advice now and look into this
matter of adopting the use of Behlen's
Varnish Crack Eradicator for your re-
finishing jobs.
Where time and price is a factor the
man who uses Behlen's Varnish Crack
Eradicator always wins out because he
eliminates the time and trouble of scrap-
ing off the old varnish and shellac.
Write for sample can today and try it.
H. Behlen & Bro
N. A. Ketchum and His Atwood Loader
Anilines • ^ x . -Stains
Shellacs *»%*?> Fillers
he wrote recently to the Atwood Piano Loader
3 7 1 PEARL ST.. NEW YORK
Co., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he defines the piano
dealer's best friends as being "The Gulbransen, a
Ford, and an Atwood piano loader," and says
Vogel, "it is my opinion that we have passed the
in part:
peak of high prices, and that the coming year will
"Not a small part of the credit was due to the show a gradual decline, with no prospect, however, of
Atwood loader, as no extra help was required, reaching the pre-war level. Reduced working hours
and I could make almost as good time on the and efficiency in conjunction with the wastage of
road with the piano in the car as empty. Six of war leave us little hope for any marked reduction.
these purchasers live at a distance of 80 to 87 As an industry, we should strive for the best possi-
miles from here, three at 50 to 70 miles, nine at ble industrial relations, for only in this way can we
about 15 miles, while only three were in St. Fran- hope to increase our output in quality and quantity.
cis. All sales were made and delivered person- Strikes and lockouts are wasteful, and benefit neither
ally by the writer in St. Francis, Kas."
labor nor capital. It should be our constant aim to
raise the standard of our employes and win their
confidence. To do this effectively they must under-
TANNERS' CONFERENCE ENDS
stand the language and spirit of our country. Much
Annual Meeting at Chicago Came to a Close of our present labor disturbance is directly traceable
Last Friday—Peak of High Prices Reached Is to the power wielded by the unscrupulous labor
Sentiment of Prominent Man in the Trade
leader over the ignorant foreigners.
"During the war we have gained a solid foothoLl
The annual gathering of the Tanners' Council of
in the foreign markets of the world for American
the United States held in Chicago ended on Friday leather; let us strive to maintain a permanent su-
of last week. One of the principal speakers was A. premacy by the quality of our product and the high-
H. Vogel, who discussed general conditions in the est business standards."
leather industry and declared that the peak of high
Many other important addresses were made
prices has been reached. "In conclusion," said Mr. during the convention.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
SALESMAN WANTED—In city of 40,000. Wonderful op-
SITUATION WANTED—By phonograph sales manager
portunity. Will furnish trade. Must be good closer, salary
now employed by very large manufacturers. Know Middle
and commission. Address "Box 1972," care of Music Trade
West trade. Prefer Chicago. Address O. C. 2, care of The
NY member of the music trade may
Review. 373 Fourth Ave.. New York.
Music Trade Review, 209 South State St., Chicago. 111.
We have an attractive proposition open for a first-class
forward to this office a "situation"
SITUATION WANTED as manager of music store, pianos,
player piano salesman. Address W. F. Roeher Music Co.,
phonographs, or both; experienced; employed at present;
Topeka, Kansas.
advertisement intended for this De-
references. Address "Box 1962," care of The Music Trade.
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
POSITION WANTED—By first-class tuner, action regula-
partment, to occupy a space of four lines,
tor, player and all around repairer. Good references. Ad-
WAN'lED—Expert tuner and player repair man. Must
agate measure, and it will be inserted
dress "Box 1962," care of The Music Trade Review, 373
be steady and reliable. State age, experience and salary
Fourth Ave., New York.
expected. Bush & Gertz Piano Co., Houston, Texas.
free. The replies will also be forwarded
POSITION WANTED—By first class piano and organ
WANTED—First class tuner, repairer and player man.
without cost. Additional space will be
tuner and repairer, to locate in some good territory either
Address "C. Sharp," care of The Music Trade Review,
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
independent or connected with some good music house. Have
at the rate of 25c. per line. If bold-faced
had over twenty years' experience in all branches of the
IF THERE IS any real "A-l" piano salesman in the
type is desired, the cost f:r :ame will be
business. Address "Box 1970," care of The Music Trade Re-
country who desires to get ahead, just .communicate with
view, 373 Fourth Ave.. New York.
me. One vacancy open. 1 heo. H. Bower, district manager
25 cents a line.
of A. J. Crafts Piano Co., 331 Fayetteville S t , Raleigh,
SALESMAN wants good sales proposition. Fourteen years
N. C.
Business opportunities, 25c. per line.
experience. Age thirty-two. Just discharged from Navy and
will go anywhere. Address "O. C. 1," care of The Music
SITUATION WANTED—Manager wants to make a
All advertisements intended for this
Trndp Review. 209 Si-. State Sji . Chicago fil.
change. Eleven years with present firm. Experienced in
WANTED—Position as salesmanager, special player or
all branches of the piano business. Best of references and
department must be in hand on the Sat-
will show figures for past business. Address "Box 1953,"
reproducing piano salesman. Address "Box 1963," care of
urday preceding date of issue.
care of The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New
The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
York.
WANTED—Piano salesman in town of about 10,000. Store
in good location and doing good business. Address S. E. 5,
SITUATION DESIRED AS SUPERINTENDENT by a
care of The Music Trade Review, 209 South State St., Chi- thoroughly experienced player action maker, mechanical
III.
expert with years of practical experience. Inventor and de-
POSITION WANTED—By a top notch piano cago.
signer. Only established concern or men with capital need
SITUATION WANTED—Salesman and collector five years
and player salesman. Many years' experience. experience, open for position. Married man, hustler, reliable answer. Address * "Box 1958," care of The Music Trade
Review. 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
and straight forward. Address "Box 1964," care of The
Good closer. Highest references. Floor or road Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—First-class tuner and player man. Good posi-
POSITION
DESIRED—Credit
man
wants
position.
Eight
preferred. Address "Eureka," care of Music
tion for right party. C. C. Bender Co., Seattle. Washington.
years" retail experience, tactful, competent. Correspondence
SITUATION WANTED—Man. 35 years old, married, four
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
and collection specialist. Address "Box 1965," care of The
years office and ten years successful sales record ; pianos and
Music Trade Review. 373 Fourth Ave.. New York.
phonographs.
Education, personality and experience at your
SUPERINTENDENT—35 years, experienced,
SITUATION WANTED—A first-class practical factory
disposal. Prefer association with manufacturer's sales rooms.
good_ education, with a retail and wholesale sell-
buying, scale drafting, is open for engagement. playerman,
Address
"Box
1961." care of The Music Trade Review. 373
ing experience, is seeking a position where advancement will
Address "Box 1960," care of The Music Trade be commensurate with ability. Address "Box 1966." care of Fourth Ave.. New York.
WANTED—Position with reliable piano company, 28 years
The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
experience with largest factories in all branches of piano
WANTED at once, first-class piano tuners and playermen.
F. A. North, 1306 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
construction, player and repair work of all musical instru-
SITUATION WANTED—Thoroughly competent salesman
ments included. Address "J. H. L.," care of The Music
SITUATION WANTED—Anywhere in a piano or music
and auditor, twelve years experience both retail and whole-
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
house by young woman experienced in teaching piano. Also
sale, is open for proposition from factory or branch. Ad-
a graduate of the Koester School, in card writing, window
dress "Salesman," care of The Music Trade Review, 373
SITUATION WANTED—Credit man and collection man-
display and advertising. Best references. Address S. P. 22, aj?er—Young man, 35, married, having had fourteen years'
Fourth Ave., New York.
care of The Music Trade Review, 209 South State St., Chi- experience with large piano and player hardware concern,
SITUATION WANTED—Salesman and collector open for
cago. 111.
desirous of making a change where experience and capability
position, city or out of town, ten years' experience Belling
will insure advancement. Salary $3,100. A No. reference.
WANTED—Experienced player roll arranger. Communi-
pianos, players and Victors. Hustler. Married, age thirty-
Address "Box 1967," care of The Music Trade Review. 878
Columbia Music Roll Co., 16 South
flve. Address "Box 1969," care of The Music Trade Review, cations confidential.
Fourth Ave., New York.
Peoria St., Chicago. 111.
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
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