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times or bad, there are
^ ^ always those who can find the
silver lining back of the clouds. One
of them is an eastern piano manufac-
turer who, a day or two after elec-
tion, declared that the Democratic vic-
tory meant the appointment of close
to 100,000 postmasters, a majority of
whom could be considered new piano
prospects. Here's hoping that, if his
figures are correct, the outgoing offi-
cials will have most of the payments
made on their instruments.
the past month the Grim
Reaper has again been active in
the music trade, removing from its
rolls, among others, John W. Jenkins,
of Kansas City, one of the outstand-
ing figures of the industry. One of
the pioneers in the retail music field
in the West, Mr. Jenkins saw his
business prosper until it covered sev-
eral states, and without a single sac-
rifice of the higher ethics of business.
Although his loss is a severe blow to
the trade, he leaves behind him a
commanding business monument.
I T isn't the local dealer but the man-
ufacturers of musical instruments
and the publishers of music who are
demoralizing sales conditions, accord-
ing to Fred P. Cunningham of Green-
wood, Mich. Other dealers have said
the same and the manufacturers and
publishers have much to offer in re-
buttal. However, Mr. Cunningham
disagrees with our editorial last month
and his comments are worth reading.
IT'S only a month to Christmas.
Have you that holiday advertising,
that Yuletide window and the special
Christmas gift promotion matter all
ready to shoot? The annual chance
to boost sales is here.
NOVEMBER, 1932
No. 9
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
SHEET MUSIC
ACCESSORIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Christmas Spirit in the Show Window
4
Musical Instrument Production in 1931
5
Editorially Speaking
&
L. C. Wagner Heads Chicago P. & O. Association
7
John W . Jenkins Killed in Accident
13
Obituary Notices
14
Radio Manufacturers Take Steps to Prevent Unfair Competi-
tion
16
REGULAR DEPARTMENTS
Piano Factory and Piano Servicing
15
(Dr. Wm. Braid White, Technical Editor)
Musical Merchandise
17
Sheet Music and Books
18
B. BRITTAIN WILSON, Editor
EDWARD LYMAN BILL, Publisher
RAY BILL. Associate Editor
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