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DECEMBER 1, 1928
Chicago and Middle West
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are interested in the education and the social
advancement of the children in your commu-
nity. There is no question about the part that
music plays in the educational and social life
of young folks in particular. This firm is di-
rectly interested in everything musical that will
help make homes happier and give young people
a better equipment for life.
"We are calling upon you for your co-opera-
tion in helping to make homes happier with
music. As a teacher you are in direct contact
with a large number of homes in the commu-
nity where you have been teaching, and you are
in a position to determine with very little effort
what homes should have a piano, phonograph,
or other musical instruments."
Stfaube Man Reports
Better Trend in South
J. N. England, Company's Representative in
That Territory, Reports Increase in Demand
There From Buying Public
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large sale of Straube pianos which we enjoy
in our Southern States. In the South name
value stands very high, and because of the
great many years that the Straube has been
sold there and the pronounced satisfaction that
it has given, the people have come to consider
it as a part of cultural environment.
"In describing the piano situation in the South
in this way, I do not mean to infer any inert-
ness of the people in accepting improvements
in piano manufacture. On the contrary, I doubt
if there is a section of the country which has
responded more quickly or in greater business
volume to the great improvements and unique
features in piano manufacture which Straube
has introduced."
Knabe Ampico Float in
Baxter Springs Rodeo
The J. W. Grantham Music Shop, American
Piano Co. representatives in Baxter Springs,
Kan., recently entered a most attractive float
representing the Knabe Ampico in a parade
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Kimball Piano Uninjured
by Cyclone and Frost
After Unusually Hard Usage the Owner Re-
ports That It Was Readily Salable After It
Had Been Cleaned Up
The Fitzgerald Music Co., Los Angeles, Cal.,
Kimball dealers in that city, received recently
the following letter from Thos. E. Kenyon, a
resident of Los Angeles, testifying to the
ability of the Kimball piano to stand up under
particularly trying conditions, and to survive
both cyclone and frost. The letter reads:
"You would perhaps be glad to know of an
experience I had with a Kimball piano style
15—purchased in St. Charles, Minn., and which
I used in my home for six years.
"One day a cyclone came and the building
caved in on top of this instrument, and al-
though the only damage to the piano was case
damage, I placed it in a room without heat for
the winter months.
"The case, the plate and the strings were
J. N. England, who has been with the Straube
Piano Co. for many years as southeastern sales
representative, reports a pronounced upward
Knabe Ampico
Float in Baxter
Springs, Kan.
held in connection with a rodeo in that city.
The float attracted unusual attention, from the
crowds along the line of march and the inter-
esting part is that there were many visitors to
the store to inquire further about the instru-
ment. As a prospect getter it proved a huge
success.
Taylor Doing Promotional
Work for the Duo-Art
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J. N. England
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trend in trade conditions in the South. When
interviewed recently Mr. England stated:
"The people of the South are by nature musi-
cal. This inclination toward music is not only
reflected in the large sale of every type of musi-
cal instrument, but it is emphasized in the keen
desire of every Southern home to have a piano.
"A piano in the home fulfills the traditions of
the South. The ability to play a piano is
rightfully looked upon as an evidence of cul-
ture, refinement and higher education.
"There is also a special reason for the very
November 23.—G. L. Taylor,
of San Francisco, of Sherman, Clay & Co., is
in Portland doing promotional work along mu-
sical lines, appearing before the Chamber of
Commerce, the Lions Club, the high schools
and all of the various musical organizations of
the city. Mr. Taylor uses the Duo-Art to il-
lustrate his lectures and is assisted by Mrs.
Edith Densmore, vocalist, who is accompanied
by the Duo-Art. When Mr. Taylor completes
his Portland itinerary he will visit the clubs,
schools and colleges of Salem, Eugene and Cor-
vallis, Ore., and Longview, Wash.
PORTLAND, ORE.,
covered with frost for months and the piano
was forgotten. The next summer I sold this
piano to George Smith, who was in the grocery
business at St. Charles for $10 more than I paid
for it. Nothing was done to this piano with
the exception of cleaning it up.
"I just want to say that I know of no other
pianos that would stand this test—and my next
piano shall be nothing else than the Kimball."
Maresh Piano Go. Arranging
Store for Radio Lines
CLEVELAND, O., November 23.—The Maresh
Piano Co. is fixing up its East Fifty-fifth street
store and having it wired for more outlets for
radio demonstration. The Sonora and Bruns-
wick lines have just been added to both stores,
including Brunswick records. The Okeh line
of records has also been added. The new store
on Broadway was visited by burglars this week
and two unsuccessful attempts made to gain
entrance.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, to occupy four
lines agate measure, and it will be in-
serted free. Replies will also be for-
warded without cost. Additional space
charged at the rate of 25c per line. If
bold-faced type is desired, the cost for
same will be 25c a line, 7 words to a line.
"Help Wanted" advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of 25c per line.
Cash must accompany order.
Business Opportunities and Por Sale
advertisements inserted as display space
only at $7.00 per single column inch.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of iasoe.
WANTED—Experienced retail salesman re-
quired who can show record as producer. Good
opportunity for the right man. Address details
in full to Penn Music Co., 1018 Walnut St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
HIGH-CLASS PIANO
SALESMEN
WANTED—Experienced, aggressive salesmen
are wanted to sell high-grade pianos in the Oil
Capitol. Unusual commission offered. Refer-
ences required. For further information write
M. I. Swan, P. O. Box 423, Tulsa, Okla.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced in all departments
of retail piano selling, strong closer, ability to sell and
demonstrate straight pianos.
Desire management of
branch store in East. References. Salary or commission
basis. Address Box No. 3286, care The Music Trade
Review, 430 Lexington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—Superintendent with years ex-
perience, scale and piano draftsman and inventor. Thorough
piano mechanic. Address Box No. 3291, The Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants connection with reliable music house. South pre-
ferred. Strictly sober and reliable. Married. Address
Box No. 328S, care The Music Trade Review, 420 Lex-
ington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—A-l piano tuner, repairer of
grands, uprights, actions, Ampicos, players, small goods,
some refinishing, IS years' experience. Conduct business
on own account and have dealers' patronage.
Pacific
States preferred. Fair violinist. Address Box No. 3284,
care The Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York.
POSITION—Thoroughly capable tuner and technician,
member N. A. P. T., would like to h«r. from reliable
dealers in south or southwest who are willing to pay for
first class service. Pneumatic and expression work a
specialty. Address Box 3281, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington avenue, New York City.