Presto

Issue: 1922 1892

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PRESTO
October 28, 1922.
COINOLAS
FOR
THEATRES, CHURCHES
and LODGE HALLS
the gross weight, according to a report from Vice-
Consul Fletcher at La Guarira.
The C. D. Thompson Music Co., New Bern, N. C,
is featuring its new sheet music department.
A big line of sheet music is carried in the New
Hopkinsville, Ky., branch of the McLaughlin Music
Co., Paducah, Ky.
Waltz songs are strong favorites in Denver, Colo.,
according to Miss Frost, manager of the sheet music
department of the Denver Music Co.
Fall business in sheet music is going to break all
previous records in Denver, Colo., according to the
anticipations of Hedley Baskerville, head of the sheet
music department of the Charles E. Wells Music Co.
The Joseph C. Smith Music Shop, La Porte, Ind.,
had a notable exhibit of music goods at the recent
La Porte County Fair, held in that city.
The Darrow Music Co., Denver, Colo., had a booth
for the display of music goods at the Denver Fall
Fashion Show held recently.
NEW REMICK SONG WINNERS
Merit of the Newest Publications of the New York
Music Publishing House Commands Success.
Style 50
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
The eyes have it again! "Lovable Eyes," one of
the new hits of Jerome H. Remick & Co., is du-
plicating the successes of "Your Eyes Have Told
Me So," an assured gatherer of profits for the sheet
music dealers. "Lovable Eyes" is of the same ten-
der quality in words and suitability in melody as
the earlier winner from Jerome H. Remick & Co.
The "State Theme" is likely to achieve another
winner in "Carolina in the Morning," and if it does
half as well as "California," that other Remick hit,
it will be among the great favorites in the song line.
"Tomorrow Will Be Brighter Than Today," is
a song with an encouraging title and words and music
that properly present its spiritr With "Buddy," it
is sharing the favor of the sheet music buyers. It is
sought as a concert number and is always well re-
ceived by critical audiences. Others among the New
Jerome H. Remick Co.'s numbers that are proving
satisfactory to jobbers, dealers and that high court of
musical opinion—the public—are "Polly," "Just a Lit-
tle Blue," "Silver Swanee" and "Dixie Highway."
BUYS APPLETON BUSINESS.
William H. Nolan, who recently purchased the
Carroll Music Shop, Appleton, Wis., was formerly
in charge of the artist's tours for the Victor Talking
Machine Co. Mrs. Nolan is a concert artist of ability
and before coming to Appleton was a contralto soloist
in Philadelphia, under the direction of Alexander
Matthews, organist and composer. Mr. Nolan took
formal possession of the business last week from
E. F. Carroll, who has gone to California.
Ed. Lindbeck, of the Lindbeck & Nelson concern
of Kewanee, Illinois, was among the dealers who
called on Chicago wholesale music companies during
the week.
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MORE APPROBATION FOR
NEW CONTRACT FORM
Principles of Arbitration in Rule 9 Particularly
Evokes Praise From Organization.
The Standard Acceptance of Order, which was
adopted by the Musical Supply and Piano Manufac-
turers Associations and which has already been put
into use by a number of supply firms, has met with
the approval of several of the more important trade
bodies, both state and national. The principle of ar-
bitration, embodies in Rule 9 of the standard contract,
appeals particularly to the common desire of these or-
ganizations to promote workable plans for the set-
tlement of commercial disputes without litigation.
Letters have been received by the Music Industries
Chamber of Commerce from H. R. Heydon, Secre-
tary of the National Association of Purchasing
Agents, and Charles L. Bernheimer, Chairman of the
Committee on Arbitration of the New York State
Chamber of Commerce, expressing interest in the
standard contract form and approval of the recogni-
tion given to arbitration as a means for the disposi-
tion of disputes, as evidenced by Rule 9.
The contract form was also referred to the United
States Chamber of Commerce at Washington, and the
following letter has been received from D. A. Skin-
ner, secretary, in which he said:
"Rule 9, to which you call special attention, is in
general accordance with the point of view expressed
by our Board of Directors when the National Cham-
ber issued its pamphlet on arbitration, last spring.
The form you have used for the rule also seems ad-
vantageous, in that it provides opportunity for the
use of good offices by the Music Industries Chamber
of Commerce.
"The effect upon the trade in piano supplies of such
a rule as the one to which you direct attention would
seem to be very beneficial. If your plan comes into
general use, this rule would seem to influence strongly
both buyers and sellers to fulfill their obligations in
accordance with the understanding of the parties
when the obligations were made. Such a result
should have a stabilizing influence upon conditions in
the trade, especially at times of uncertainty in geneial
business conditions."
UNIFORM SALES LAWS
INTEREST PIANO DEALERS
Illinois Music Merchants' Association and New York
Association Discuss the Matter.
The convention last week in Peoria of the Illinois
Music Merchants' Association resulted in the concen-
tration of the trade of the state on the necessity of an
amendment to the chattel mortgage law of Illinois.
The legislation committee of the organization will
immediately proceed to secure such an amendment,
one that will permit of filing instead of recording
chattel mortgages.
The laws relating to chattel mortgages are matters
of considerable interest in other states. Uniform con-
ditional sales laws will be discussed at a meeting of
the New York Piano Merchants' Association to be
held at the Cafe Boulevard, Broadway and Forty-first
street on the evening of October 31. At this meeting
Samuel Weinstein, well posted on the sales conditions
in the piano trade and well informed on all laws ap-
plying to sales, will speak. The distinction between a
chattel mortgage and a sale determined by the uni-
form conditional sale law now effective in New York
state will be pointed out by Mr. Weinstein.
THE WEEK'S BEST SELLERS
Songs, Records and Rolls Reported as Having the
Readiest Call in Stores.
Brunswick Records: "Zaza, Little Gypsy" and
"Dear Zaza." "Lovely Lucerne" and "Three
O'Clock in the Morning." "Tricks" and "Dancing
Fool."
Columbia Records: "I'll Stand Beneath Your
Window" and "When You and I Were Young,
Maggie." "Don't Bring Me Posies" and "State
Street Blues." "A Song of the Hills."
Gennett Records: "Tomorrow" and "You Can
Have Him, I Don't Want Him." "Bugle Call Blues"
and "Discontented Blues." "Oogie-Oogie Wa Wa"
and "Blue."
Mel-O-Dee Player Rolls: "Three O'Clock in the
Morning." "Suez." "My Buddy."
Okeh Records: "Hot Lips" and "Houston Blues."
"Three O'Clock in the Morning" and "Call Me Back,
Pal o' Mine." "The Okeh Laughing Record."
Sheet Music: "Carolina in the Morning." "I'll
Build a Stairway to Paradise." "Truly."
Vocalion Records: "You Remind Me of My
Mother" and "Nellie Kelly, I Love You." "Yankee
Doodle Blues" and "Suez." "Parade of the Wooden
Soldiers" and "Carmen."
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PRESTO
October 28, 1922.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
A RARE O P P O R T U N I T Y .
FOR SALE—An old established and distinctly high-grade
piano and general music store may be bought on
attractive terms. Complete in every department.
Located in one of the best cities in Illinois. Owner
retiring. Full particulars on application. Address
"Owner, Box 4," PRESTO, Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Highly successful music store manager experienced in
sales building, financing and profit making is avail-
able for immediate change. Young, energetic, entire
business life in only two positions, both registering
big successes. Communicate at once. Address " E n -
ergetic," Box 11, PRESTO Office, Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
We have an opening for one or two high class piano
salesmen in our Kansas City organization. Hard
work will be required. Men whose experience qualifies
them for both floor and outside work preferred.
Chance to qualify for executive position is offered to
a hustler. Salary and commission arrangement. Sev-
eral of our men are in the $100 per week class. We
want more of this type. This is the wrong piace for
a fellow looking for a "soft snap." Write, giving full
particulars regarding age, experience, nationality, sal-
ary expectations, etc., to Smith, Barnes & Strohber
Co., 917-919 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Wanted—Piano Salesman desiring to locate in the very
best spot in California, must be clean cut in every
way, to join with fine established general music store
in best town in state, of 10,000 population. Prefer
man with a little money to invest as partner in busi-
ness. Address Graber-Henrich Music House, 204 E.
Main St., Visalia, Calif.
T A L K I N G MACHINES W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — Columbia or Victor talking machines, all
styles. Give styles you have and price in first letter.
No quantity too large if price is right. Address
"Hanover," care PRESTO.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Excellent opportunity in western Iowa, city of 70,000
population, for salesman with small capital desiring
to establish himself in business. Address, Iowa, care
Presto, Chicago.
SALES C O R R E S P O N D E N T W A N T E D .
Old established Chicago piano house needs young man
with natural salesman's instinct to write piano selling
letters to out-of-town prospects. Must be energetic
and resourceful.
Rural training and sympathetic
understanding of home folks more essential than
technical knowledge of goods. City sales experience
not necessary; our most successful piano salesmen
come from the country. State qualifications in first
letter; age, schooling, experience, married or single,
salary to start, etc. Address, Correspondent, Box
18, Presto Office, Chicago.
STORE FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Music Store in good central Ohio city of
about 30,000. Established nine years. Good line of
pianos and phonographs. Owner interested in other
business. A small amount of cash required. Address
STORE C H A N C E , care Presto, Chicago.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
Fact'.-ry Man Wanted—A man with thorough experience
and good references wanted to fill position as assist-
ant superintendent. Assistant, care Presto, Chicago.
FACTORY M A N W A N T E D .
Wanted—A good mill room man and cabinet maker, with
good record, can secure foreman's position in a well
known piano factory. Address Foreman, care Presto,
Chicago.
A BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
For Sale—Exclusive Music Store in a thriving Wisconsin
town, doing a fine business; stock and equipment in
perfect shape. A rare chance for one who appre-
ciates the advantages of a medium-sized town. Cash
necessary.
Apply Box 17, Presto Office, 407 So.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
A thorough!.* experienced man for floor work. Must be
a good f .ser. Kreiter Piano Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
FINISHER WANTED
At our Milwaukee warerooms. Steady position.
Piano Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Kreiter
REAL BARGAINS.
Your choice of forty used Uprights, ebony finish, from
$27.00 to $45.00 each. Address replies to R. J. C ,
Cable Piano Company, Chicago, Illinois.
SALES AGENCY W A N T E D .
Wanted—Sales agency for Piano supplies and accessories,
by established music roll company, doing business tn
Chicago and by mail all over U. S. We are in touch
with all live dealers and manufacturers, and equipped
to handle side lines. Address ".Side Lines," Box 11,
Presto Office, Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — T w o first-class outside piano salesmen for
one of the strongest piano houses in the South. No
snow or ice. Excellent opportunity for hustlers.
Apply Isaac Bledsoe, Hotel Morrison, Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
Wanted—Wholesale road-man, with ability to sell high-
class merchandise, to travel In the States of Iowa,
Missouri and Nebraska.
Give full particulars in
first letter. Adam Schaaf Piano Co., 319 So. Wabash
Ave., Chicago, III.
PRODUCING MANAGER.
Manager desires position with reliable Piano House
where production would be appreciated. Address:
"Production," care Presto, Chicago.
STARR
"Built on Family P. ide"
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
IACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
FOR S A L E .
Established piano and small goods business located in
Quincy, Illinois. Ill health of the senior member of
the firm of Giles Brothers makes it imperative to dis-
pose of the stock at once. Will not require much
capital. Firm will assist in financing right party.
Established in 1885,—one of the finest equipped stores
in the state. Firm owns the building. A rare op-
portunity to take over a profitable business. A d -
dress Giles Brothers, Quincy, III.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—First-class tuner and player me-
chanic wants position with good house. Had several
years' experience on all makes of pianos and players.
Graduate Polk's School. Twenty-six years old, mar-
ried and a hustler. Address "R. A.," Box 9, care
PRESTO, Chicago.
ROAD-MAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
J arge eastern piano manufacturer offers an attractive
proposition to travelers now representing one or
more factories to handle our complete line of up-
rights, players, grands and reproducing grands on a
money-making basis.
Large open territory. I m -
mediate appointments will be made. Address A t -
tractive, Box 12, Presto Office, Chicago.
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypress Ave.
NEW YORK
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Two thoroughly experienced Piano and Player Piano
salesmen, for outside territory. Must be producers
and able to furnish first-class references. To these
men we offer a special proposition. Territory in
Southwest. In 'answering state experience had, for
whom working, age, and whether married or single.
Address "Southwest," care Presto, Chicago.
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
HOMER PIANOS
RADIO "MONOPOLY" CHARGED
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
Curb on Broadcasting by Big Companies Named,
Alleged By Omaha Man.
A charge that the Radio Corporation of America,
the General Electric Company and others have en-
tered a conspiracy to obtain a monopoly of wire-
less service and prevent individual use of the radio
was made in a suit filed in the United States Dis-
trict court last week by John O. Yeiser, Jr., of
Omaha, who asks an injunction to restrain the
defendants from interfering with his right to broad-
cast.
Air. Yeiser alleges that "there are 25,000 wave
lengths that may be used in transmitting distinct
non-interfering radio service, and yet the said de-
fendants, by conspiring with unknown underlings
in the department of the government assuming to
exercise authority over the radio service, have crowd-
ed all broadcasting stations sending music, lectures
'and educational matters to waves of 360 meters."
The Radio Corporation, General Electric Company,
the American Telephone and Telegraph Company,
the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and the
YVestinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
and other persons and corporations unknown to Mr.
Yeiser, he avers, "intend to erect distinct sending
stations and commercialize the same by charges for
broadcasting."
He alleges his own radio station was closed re-
cently because he was operating slightly above the
360-meter wave length. A jury to determine, damages,
which he alleges to be $25,000, is requested, with
treble damages under the Sherman anti-trust law
and an attorney's fee of $25,000.
STEINWAY THE LEADER.
The Steinway piano is featured as leader by the
Salak Brothers Piano Company, Racine, Wis., which
opened its store at 306 Fifth street, last week. The
opening was of an informal nature, but an elaborate
formal event will be held later.
PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a price for every purse
• Dealers Sad tanmatched selling points m thst
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER a n d
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
PIONEER SCHOOL FO
PIANO MEN
In it's 20-year
with upwards of
1000
SUCCESSFUL
GRADUATES
COURTHOUSE SO,
VALPARAISO. 1ND.
Piano °layer-Piano and Organ Tuning, Repairing, Regula-
tinf
A Voicing. Best equipped achool in the U. S.
DipJo-nas awarded and positions secured. Private and class
instn-tions. both sexet.
SeMoml all the ymmr. fHuttratmJ mat«?o#u*» ree.
TOLICS SCHOOL OF TUNING, VALPARAISO, iND
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attraot bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
WIIIIAMS
Pianos,
WILLl7%ITI3 Maker* of . Williams Organs
Epworth Pi nos and
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealel ) solicited
THE STARR PIANO CO
STARR and RICHMOND GRAI \O PIANOS
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER at »J REMINGTON
PIANOS and PLAYER-H fr.NOS
Factories :
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