PRESTO
April 3, 1920.
Mr. Dealer—
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THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES CLINIC
This Syndicate is a cure for dis-
advantages under which Music
Merchants have struggled, without
recourse, for years. It offers ad-
vantages in the way of purchasing
power, quick delivery of worth-
while merchandise, service, mer-
chandising counsel, financing of in-
stallment paper, etc.
Never before has so comprehen-
sive an organization for the mutual
benefit of Music Merchants been
proposed. The Syndicate is far
reaching, sound in plan and purpose,
and backed by men who know the
business from every angle of manu-
facturing and selling. For further
information write.
THE AMALGAMATED PHONOGRAPH
SYNDICATE of AMERICA
Grand Rapids, Mich.
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CHICAGO
Realizing that the proper medical treatment of
their employees plays an important part in the
production of their factories, the Kohler Industries
of New York City have recently enlarged their med-
ical clinic so that this important work might be
carried on in an increased scope. Medical treatment
has always been a part of the welfare work of the
Kohler Industries, but recently more of the em-
ployees have taken advantage of these services,
which in consequence has necessitated enlarged
quarters in which to operate. .
The new hospital and clinic is modern in every
detail. One cut illustrating this article shows the
large reception room, where patients await their
turn to be treated by the doctor and the nurses.
Another illustrates the main surgical room, where
all but major surgical needs are treated, and anoth-
er illustrates the private consultation room, in which
extensive medical examinations are performed.
This clinic is presided over by Dr. Schoenburg,
whose excellent work has made him a much con-
sulted man in the Industries. He is assisted by
Mrs. Mary L. Rogers, who conducts the Social Serv-
ice Bureau, and Miss Gladys Morton, who further
assists in both the medical and social welfare work.
The clinic is open from 9 until 12 o'clock every
morning, when employees of the Kohler Industries
may report for medical examination or treatment.
Mrs. Rogers in Charge.
The balance of the work at the hospital is in
charge of Mrs. Rogers, who is ready to give medical
treatment at any time. If the case presenting itself
requires the attention of the doctor he is immediate-
ly notified that his services are necessary.
This medical service forms but a part of the So-
cial Welfare Work conducted by the Kohler Indus-
tries. This work does not cease with attention to
the employees in the various factories, but follows
them to their homes so that if need be their domes-
tic conditions may be bettered.
"The Social Service Bureau may seem a peculiar
name for the work we are carrying on, but I think
it best explains it. It is conducted particularly in
connection with our factory welfare work, but of
course presents a larger scope of operation, as its
object is the treatment of not only physical needs
but also those mental," said Mrs. Mary L. Rogers,
who has charge of this social bureau. Large em-
ployers are rapidly realizing that the production
of their factories necessarily reflect home conditions
of their employees. It is with this fact in mind that
we attempt to reach the employee in his home and
make it cheerier and better. If the employee is in
better mental state he or she is irj better shape for
the work in the factory,
"Of course, the major part of this work is car-
ried on among the girl employees in our Industries.
1 do not say that men are excluded in this service,
but I have found that the girls and women more
readily come to us with their troubles and there-
fore are more easily helped. Quite often the em-
ployee herself does not know exactly what her trou-
ble is, and only by investigation into her social and
domestic conditions can we ascertain it. This quite
often makes necessary a trip to her home—an inter-
view with the rest of the members of her family.
We almost, without exception, find that home con-
ditions reflect themselves in the mental easiness of
our girl employees. As the result of this work most
of the girls in our Industries do not hesitate to
come to us with troubles, and are beginning to rec-
ognize a place where they can ge.t sympathetic ad-
vice and with whom they can place their confidence
entirely. Every consultation is kept secret, and
this, perhaps, is the reason that this work has been
so successfully conducted.
Work in Its Infancy.
"It is our plan to interview every girl entering
the employ of these Industries. She will be given
a medical examination and advice, if need be, as
to the care of her health and appearance and her
general deportment. Where time can be found her
living conditions will be investigated and any change
that would better it will be suggested. This work,
however, is still in its infancy, and we expect with-
in a year perhaps to have it down on a sound basis,
after which we will be able to take care of all cases
presenting themselves."
Medical and mental assistance to the employee is
without a doubt a dominant factor in increased
production in any plant and the scope of this work
as carried on by the Kohler Industries makes anoth-
er step forward by this progressive group of piano
manufacturers and may well be emulated by any
ether large manufacturer, whether they make pianos
or other products which are manufactured in quan-
tities.
RESULTS OF LEIPSIG FAIR.
The following cablegram which was received from
Berlin, Germany, by the Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce, Washington, D. C, dated
March 9, regarding the results of the Leipsig In-
dustrial Fair, is significant: Total attendance over
100,000, of which about 11,000 were foreign buyers,
mostly from Switzerland, others from South Amer-
ica, France, Holland, Sweden and England; few
Americans; 12,000 exhibitors, about 2,500 more than
previous years,
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