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Presto

Issue: 1923 1949

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PRESTO
December 1, 1923
HEARST MUSIC PUBLISHERS, LTD
SHEET MUSIC TRADE
TO PUBLISHERS
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THE COMBINED CIRCULATION
OF PRESTO (EST. 1884), AND MUS-
ICAL TIMES (EST. 1881), IS BY FAR
THE LARGEST IN THE FIELD OF
THE MUSIC TRADE. COMBINA-
TION RATES OF SPECIAL AT-
TRACTIVENESS FOR ADVERTIS-
ING SPACE IN BOTH PAPERS
WILL BE MADE TO MUSIC PUB-
LISHERS.
This department is designed to advance the sales
of sheet music, and give any current information in
the Sheet Music Trade.
This publication believes that Sheet Music will
pay the dealer, just as any other commodity pays
those who merchandise it properly.
The conductor of this department will review
any numbers that are sent in for the purpose. It ia
not the intent to criticise, but to review these offer-
ings, giving particular information of the theme and
a description of the musical setting of the number
discussed.
Address all communications to Conductor Sheet
Music Dept., Presto. 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago, 111
From Small Beginning in Winnipeg Company Has
Grown to Big Position in Field.
The phenomenal success of Hearst Music Pub-
lishers of Canada, Ltd., is further marked in pub-
lishing circles by its establishing new executive offices
at the Garrick Building, Chicago, 111. The well-
known and courteous Thos. J. Quigley, late of M.
Witmark & Sons, is general manager. Another
change of interest to the trade and profession, is the
engaging of Fred K. Steele, who was with the Broad-
way Music Corporation for many years, to take
charge of professional activities in the New York
office. These announcements are of more than pass-
ing interest to everybody for they forcibly demon-
strate what organization and co-operation mean to
the music publisher.
The Hearst Music Publishers of Canada, Ltd., like
other successful houses, started in a very modest way
in Winnipeg, Canada, where the head offices are still
situated. The old maxim, "You have to publish in
New York to be successful," has again been exploded,
for from that modest beginning the Hearst Music
Publishers of Canada, Ltd., is now a million dollar
concern with offices established in New York, Chi-
cago, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
The numbers, "Beautiful Rose," "In the Land of
Sweet Sixteen," "Ginny," "Some Day You'll Cry Over
Somebody Else," "If I Had You," "She's Got An-
other Daddy," "Someone Like You," are used in
Big Time acts from coast to coast, and enjoy a
domestic and export trade second to none. In short,
the earnest co-operation the company has always
shown the trade and profession has resulted in plac-
ing it in the front rank of the popular music pub-
lishers.
people and among the promises of an early recording
the Brunswick have promised to keep this before
them and as they have already numerous demands
the future looks bright for "Sonny Boy."
HEARST HIT ON XYLOPHONE.
One of the favorite selections of Jess Libonati, the
famous xylophonist, who is touring on the Pantages
Circuit, is "Some Day You'll Cry Over Somebody
Else," a winning ballad of Hearst Music Publishers,
Ltd., New York, and Toronto and Winnipeg, Canada.
The melody lends itself to Libonati's clever treatment
on the instrument which he plays in such a masterly
way.
His trip west covers circuit and includes
Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Van-
couver and from then on to Spokane, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and re-
turn to New York by way of the southern states.
WILL AID SALES.
A new source of musical merchandise sales is seen
in the plan of some of the transatlantic railroads to
carry orchestras on trains. J. E. Horn, president of
the Consolidated Orchestra Booking Exchange, New
York City, has closed contracts with several of the
roads for entertainers.
REMICK SONG HITS
Nearer and Dearer
Watchin' the Moon Rise
Until Tomorrow
Nobody Knows but My Pillow
and Me
The Old Folks at Home
Arizona Stars
Barney Google
Beside a Babbling Brook
You Can't Make a Fool Out of Me
Big Blond Mamma
First, Last and Always
Somebody's Wrong
Do You, Don't You, Will You,
Won't You?
Tweet, Tweet
Lou'siana
"SONNY BOY" MAKES A BIG HIT
New Production of Herbert J. Gott, Chicago Pub.
Usher, Played by Leading Orchestras.
"Sonny Boy," the sensation fox trot of the season,
is a production of Herbert J. Gott, music publisher,
177 North State street, Chicago. This number is
being played by all the leading orchestras in Chicago,
and many outside towns, being featured by over fifty
acts running out of the Orpheum Circuit of New
York. A good many professional singers are using
this number in Chicago and on different vaudeville
circuits. The number is going by radio. This fox
trot will outsell "Drifting" Back to Dreamland," as it
is a better song, according to Mr. Gott, who adds:
"Important of all is this. In a large percentage of
homes you will find a little sonny boy brightening the
home and naturally this song comes to them coinci-
dentally. In pushing it to the radio I am constantly
using the above as a means to push it through and
convince the professionalist that it is of importance
to them."
"Sonny Boy" is already proposed to the recording
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
REMICK SONGS FEATURED.
The Remick number "Somebody's Wrong" was fea-
tured this week at the Rivoli Theater, Portland, Ore.,
by Francesco Longo, with his 30-piece symphony
orchestra, while Remick numbers were also featured
at the Lyric Theater, during the presentation of the
play "Too Many Kids," among them "Nearer and
Dearer." Henri Keates, master organist of the
Liberty Theater, also featured Remick's "You Can't
Make a Fool Out of Me" with slides.
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Muaic
Department Are Printed.
The Earle G. Poling Co., Akron, O., an exclusive
talking machine store, has added a sheet music de-
partment. Popular numbers are featured, but a full
line of standard music carried. Preparations for the
new department are now being made on the main
floor of the store.
The Shuck Music Co., Glendale, Cal., carries a fine
stock of classical and popular music. Particular at-
tention is given to the professional and teacher busi-
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ness in music and books.
E. G. Council, "The Music Man," conducts
the sheet music department of the Brook
Mays Piano Co., Dallas, Tex.
A biographical course dealing with the
lives of great composers has been launched
by the University of California.
The Eldorado Loan & Mercantile Co.,
which moved recently to new quarters, has a
constantly growing sheet music and music
teachers' supply trade.
Harry Von Tilzer, president of the Harry
Von Tilzer Music Publishing Company,
Inc., New York, this week will celebrate his
thirty-first anniversary as a song-writer, by
moving his firm into larger quarters at 1587
Broadway, where the third floor is occupied.
EEP YOUR CA5U REGISTER
VNG/NG
FEATURE
HEARST MUSIC
STANDA
POPULAR
INSTRUMENTAL'
and make your own conditions instead of being
at the mercy of them.
100% PROFIT-
THE BIGGEST CASH REGISTER CATALOGUE
YOU CAN HANDLE
Rings the bell like a bill collector
BIG PROFITS — QUICK SALES — BIGGER BUSINESS
There is no loss on any HEARST Song. All
unsold copies fully returnable
Prices F. O. B. Nearest Office:
100 of one Song: 14.'
100 Assorted. ...t*Hc
Less than 100 15c
Write for Catalogue
Featuring HEARST Music is likv making love to a
Widow—You can't overdo it I
ORDER NOW
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from your Jobber or any of the follow-
injj Offices
HEARST
1658 Broadway, NEW YORK
MUSIC
PUBLISHERS
OF CANADA LTD.
Phoenix Bid*., WINNIPEG
199 Yonge. St., TORONTO
NEW BROOKLYN STORE.
Hechenroder Bros., owners of the Or-
monde Music Shop,-1314 Fulton street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., recently purchased the
Victor store of Abraham Lesser at 114-15
Boulevard, Rockaway Park, L. I., which will
be conducted hereafter under the name of
the Ormonde Music Shop at the same
address.
A SHEET MUSIC WINDOW.
The advantages of a window display for
the encouragement of sheet music sales is
well understood by the management of the
Sheldon Music House, Charles City, la.,
which recently achieved the "biggest week"
in sheet music with the aid of an attractive
window show of the current music hits. The
window was not an experiment in the
Charles City house. The use of window dis-
plays for sheet music is continuous.
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PRESTO
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TRAFFIC COP CONDUCTOR
Writer in London Daily Chronicle Suggests Regulat-
ing Traffic with Musical Terms.
A distinct tendency to rigidity is noticeable in many
crossing policemen. What is wanted is a little more
verve and timbre, with the hand rising and falling
with the traffic symphony. When we are more musi-
cal we shall understand that wave without hesitation.
Thus:
Allegro non troppo. ("Go easy there, you Ford.")
Appassionata.
("I'll take your number in a
minute.")
Andante. ("Get a move on, Foden steam wagon.'')
Con fucco. ("You two busses can skip across.")
Allegro vivace. ("You can go on, Bike, if you're
going to the left.")
Adagio. ("All right, Ma, take your time; you'll
be quite all right.") And—
Largo. ("All together, lads; road clear.")
But to attain this standard, a baton would be neces-
sary and a policeman would have to turn round and
face his traffic instead of ignoring them so pointedly
as at present. He would, in fact, have to achieve a
more intimate note.—London Daily Chronicle.
December 1, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
W O R K E R W A N T S POSITION.
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Position Wanted—By a thoro Player-Piano and small
Tuner, repairman and all around player mechanic, with
goods salesman-manager. Not a down-and-outer, or
15 years' experience, available a t once. Have had
some selling experience and have a car. Address
a has-beener, but active, wide awake, with a keen
" E . X . B.," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
insight into all the branches of the retail business,
Chicago.
advertising, correspondence, building up salesmen.
Know the promotion of sales in both city and coun-
try business; appreciate the importance of shorter
MANAGER A N D CLOSER.
time on sales, and pulling the slow-payers over the
Manager, piano and phonograph, at present successfully
hill, with an eye on the overhead. And all-around
operating store doing approximately $400,000 yearly,
mixer; can smile and make it take. A hard-worker
is considering a change Jan. 1. 36 years old, forceful
to the end. Will go anywhere if opportunity war-
personality, executive, strong individual closer and
rants. Compensation must be measured by results
well versed in advertising. Or would consider A1
obtained, salary and commission. Reference. A d -
floor Job. Location no object. Address "Closer," Box
dress "Active," care Box 14, Presto Office, 417 So.
11, PRESTO Office, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
Twenty used pianos which have not yet passed through
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
range from $25 to $50, all woods included. Special
price for carload lots. Address reply to E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
T U N E R S A N D REPAIR M E N .
WANTED—Several first-class tuners and repair m«n.
Also several good, experienced finishers wanted a t
once for Dallas and Houston, Tex., two of the most
progressive cities in the country. Steady employment,
good wages, delightful climate, make this an excep-
tionally attractive opportunity for the right men,
who will be given immediate employment by one of
the largest music houses in the Southwest. Address
"Southwest," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
BROADCASTING HEARST SONGS
Toronto Daily Star Gives Radio Fans A Treat in
Popular Music.
Bert Caldwell, general manager of the Toronto
office of the Hearst Music Publishers of Canada,
Limited, assisted by Miss Ethel Laird, soprano; Jack
J. Radey, pianist, of the staff, and Harold Fair,
violinist and leader of Pavlowa Orchestra, recently
broadcasted from the Toronto Daily Star's radio sta-
tion a very much appreciated program of some of
their latest issues of popular and standard numbers.
"Some Day You'll Cry Over Somebody Else," "If
I Had You," "In the Land of Sweet Sixteen,"
"Mother My Own," "Sunset the Hills and You,"
"Ginny," "Beautiful Rose," "Always Looking for a
Little Sunshine," "Home, My Lovin' Dixie Home,"
"Wonderful Child," "Piano Dreams," and "Love Is
Love Forever" are a few of the numbers which made
such a hit with the radio fans, also the Toronto Daily
Star, which said, "It was the best concert broadcasted
from the station in a long while," and requested that
Mr. Caldwell provide another in the near future.
The following unsolicited testimonials were tele-
phoned to the Daily Star immediately after the con-
cert.
John Turner, 125 Howland avenue, said: "The
program was one of the best he had ever heard. It
was good all the way through."
Edward Benson, 110 Benson avenue, said: "We
enjoyed it better than any concert we have ever
heard for quite a while. There was lots of 'pep,' no
waits, and the variety was wide enough to please all
tastes.
Important
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Announcement*
I desire to announce to all my friends
in the Trade and Profession that I have
Revered my connection with M. Witmark
& Sons and am now with the
HEARST MUSIC PUBLISHERS
OF CANADA, LIMITED
and announce the opening: of our Execu-
tive Offices for the United States a t
FOURTH FLOOR, GARRICK BLDG.
CHICAGO, ILL.,
Monday, December 3rd, 9 a. m. to 5 p. in.
THOS. J . QUIGLEY
SONGS THAT SELL
"I Ain't No Sheik, Just Sweet Papa,
That's All."
"I've Got a Man of My Own."
"Houston Blues." "The Fives."
"Muscle Shoals Blues." "The Rocks."
"You Have a Home Somewhere."
"Up the Country Blues."
"Shorty George Blues."
"I've Found a Sweetheart."
"Mammy's Little Brown Rose."
and the Sensational Waltz Success
"AT SUNDOWN"
Order From Your Jobber or Direct.
Geo. W. Thomas Music Co.
438 Bowen Ave.
Chicago, U. S. A.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Piano floor salesman wanted for excellent position In
largest and most beautiful piano store in Northwest.
Permanent position with good salary and bonus.
Must be first-class salesman In every respect. All
replies strictly confidential. Address E. R. Mihm, 800
Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMAN A N D MANAGER.
W A N T E D — A t once, good live piano salesman to take
charge of piano department of an established piano
and phonograph business. Salary and commission.
Good town of 17,000 population In southern Michigan.
The chance of a lifetime. The Baldwin Piano Com-
pany of Indiana, 18 N. Penn St., Indianapolis, Ind.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — T w o experienced piano salesmen. A better
proposition than you now have. Salary, commission
or both. Must be men of character and ability. None
other need apply. The best selling conditions in any
city South or West. No soliciting necessary. Give
experience and reference in first letter. Also re-
muneration expected. Address "Sales Manager," Box
839, Shreveport, La.
A D E A L E R ' S BARGAIN.
FOR SALE—Self-lifting Findlay piano truck for sale to
highest bidder. Mail bids at once. Address J . A .
Burns, Persia, Iowa.
FOR S A L E — G E N E R A L MUSIC STORE.
Located in the garden spot of the South; established ten
years; usual annual business $50,000. Stock consists
of pianos, players, phonographs of nationally adver-
tised lines. 50% of all sales are spot cash. Address
"C. L. D. F " care PRESTO, Chicago.
A BUSINESS C H A N C E .
Due to interests in another state, I am offering a com-
plete, new and clean stock of musical merchandise
and long established business for sale. Immediate
possession can be had. Wonderful lease and richest
and best growing part of the state of Kansas. City
of 18,000, with just one other music store. Address
Business Chance, care Presto, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
TUNER A N D REPAIRMAN.
Experienced tuner and player mechanic, with some sell-
ing experience. This is livest town in America. Write
me for particulars. Address Billy Murray's Music
Store, New Kensington, Penn.
SPECIAL R E T A I L SALESMEN
to work among dealers for large, well established manu-
facturer doing an extensive business among dealers.
This is an opportunity to make a permanent con-
nection. If you are an experienced retail salesman
and a strong closer write for details. A. C. Hoffer,
1111 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
COLD IVORY G L U E .
W A N T E D — T u n e r s and repair men to t r y our Special
• White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
be used cold. Harlem Piano & Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, In the U. S.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
S A L E S M E N W A N T E D — L i v e , energetic, thoroughly ex-
perienced piano salesmen for one of our branch stores
in one of the best cities in central Illinois. Fine
proposition for the right man. Most complete line of
pianos and talking machines. Address E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
Featuring—
Songs span Profits
BEAUTIFUL ROSE
'GINNY
SUNSET, THE HILLS, AND YOU
I F I HAD YOU
SOMEDAY YOU'LL CRY OVER SOME-
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