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Presto

Issue: 1924 1960

.February 16, 1924.
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PRESTO
SHEET MUSIC TRADE
RECALLING THE OLD SONGS
Play Given Last Week in New York Has Ancient
Melodies for Its Basis.
One of the New York theaters has been present-
ing a new play in which many old songs are featured
as part of the plot and its development. In describ-
ing the play, a newspaper correspondent said:
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"Does it happen that you hold memories of an
angular aunt who used to sing, with gestures and
THE COMBINED CIRCULATION
feeling, such classics of her own and her mother's
OF PRESTO (EST. 1884), AND MUS-
day as 'Come, Birdie, Come,' or 'Down by the River-
side,' 'The Gypsy's Warning,' and 'Call Me Pet
ICAL TIMES (EST. 1881), IS BY FAR
Names, Dearest'? If you have, you can imagine how
THE LARGEST IN THE FIELD OF "Bring Back That Old-Fashioned Waltz" a Hot well
they fit into the setting suggested by the words."
Favorite with Buyers in Many Places.
THE MUSIC TRADE. COMBINA-
All old-time music dealers can remember when the
The new waltz of Jerome H. Remick, New York, songs named were the ones most called for. The first
TION RATES OF SPECIAL AT-
"Bring Back That Old-Fashioned Waltz," is now in the list was by C. A. White, of Boston; the second
TRACTIVENESS FOR ADVERTIS- being
featured with advantage by live dealers in many by Will L. Hays, of Louisville, and all had a great
ING SPACE IN BOTH PAPERS parts of
the country. In cities visited by Albert Hay run. It would pay to resurrect every one of them
WILL BE MADE TO MUSIC PUB- Malotte and his wife, who have a clever vaudeville today.
skit, the song is particularly in demand. Mr. Ma-
LISHERS
lotte is the composer of the song ballad, which has
taken the fancy of song buyers.
This department is designed to advance the sales
W. T. Grant, the Buffalo department store, finds
of sheet music, and give any current information in "Bring Back That Old Fashioned Waltz," one of the
Resignation of Two Prominent Publishers from Ranks
the Sheet Music Trade.
best sellers on the list just now. The song was
of Opposing Publishers Announced at Meeting.
. This publication believes that Sheet Music will featured in a most attractive window display recently
pay the dealer, just as any other commodity pays which stimulated sales in a gratifying way.
At a meeting of the National Association of Broad-
those who merchandise it properly.
Attractive slides were used in the featuring of casters in Chicago last week E. F. McDonald, Sr.,
The conductor of this department will review "Bring Back That Old-Fashioned Waltz" last week president of the organization, pointed to the resigna-
any numbers that are sent in for the purpose. It is by the Columbia Theater Orchestra, Portland, Ore. tion of two of the "Big Six" song publishers—Water-
not the intent to criticise, but to review these offer- According to I. E. Sklare, manager of the Remick son, Berlin & Snyder, and Will Rossiter—and scouted
ings, giving particular information of the theme and Song & Gift Shop in that city, big sales of the waltz threats of the American Society of Composers,
a description of the musical setting of the number ballad are due to that fine publicity.
Authors and Publishers to force these recalcitrants
discussed.
"Watchin' the Moon Rise," "Until Tomorrow," to remain members because they are under contract.
Address all communications to Conductor Sheet "Lou'siana" and "First, Last and Always" are other
"That's a joke!" said Mr. McDonald. "They can't
Music Dept, Presto. 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago, 111. big sellers on the Remick list, according to reports sue one of their members without that member's
from many places.
consent."
At the meeting at the Blackstone Hotel the radio
POPULAR SONG NUMBERS.
broadcasters went to the mat for a finish bout with
"Someday, Sweetheart," one of the most popular
song hits of Melrose Bros. Music Co., Grand Opera
A. J. Stasny Co., of New York, Controls Song the House, Chicago, is now released on Gennett, O.K.,
World Over.
Paramount and Melody player rolls. There is now
running an extensive radjo on "Someday, Sweetheart"
The world rights to "Heart-Broken Rose," the and "Mobile Blues," both being featured by some of
English fox-trot hit written by Milt Hagen and Sam the best orchestras and artists in the country. Miss
Goold, were purchased by cable this week by the Monette Moore, popular song and piano artist, of
A. J. Stasny Music Co., Inc., of 56 West 45th street, Kansas City, will broadcast the songs for three weeks
Where the Lazy Daisies Grow
New York.
on KYW.
Watchin' the Moonrise
The Stasny Company had held the American rights
I Wonder Who's Dancing With
to this famous number, while Dix & Co., of London,
THE BANANA FUNERAL MARCH.
You Tonight
owned the British copyright. Mrs. Stasny, whose
More than 10,000 people followed a jazz band at
publishing interests are world-wide, thought so well
If You'll Come Back
of the song that she cabled an offer to the English the funeral of Jules Tantot, theater owner of Amiens,
So I Took the Fifty Thousand
France, this week, when the man who had made a
publishers, which was this week accepted. The song
Dollars
fortune
out
of
vaudeville
ditties
was
buried
to
the
will be released for orchestras and acts within a few
Arizona
Stars
tune of "Yes, We Have No Bananas" and "Ain't We
days.
Until Tomorrow
Go Fun." M. Tantot's will obliged his heirs to fulfill
Somebody's Wrong
its conditions of a jazz funeral, with a full brass band,
although Amiens and the surrounding country was
You Can't Make a Fool Out of Me
shocked.
Twilight Rose
TO PUBLISHERS
ness for January. There has been very little change
in prices, and at present, while there are no great
outstanding successes, there is a strong, even flow of
business which is very gratifying.
REMICK WALTZ BALLAD SELLS
WAR OF RADIO BROADCASTERS
RIGHTS OF HEART-BROKEN ROSE
REMICK SONG HITS
RESTRICTING PUBLICATION
A REMICK SONG HIT.
All last week at the Tivoli, one of Chicago's largest
moving picture theaters, a feature was a set stage
The tendency towards the restriction of a novelty scene, of remarkable beauty, in which a male and
output to compositions of merit is heralded by Lyon female singer gave a telling rendition of "You Can't
& Healy, Chicago, as a substantial benefit to the Make a Fool Out of Me," a new Remick song, sung
trade. In the past many compositions have been in responsive fashion. The melody caught the great
forced upon the public that had no reasonable excuse audience and the effect was distinctly successful.
for existence. The higher standard of editing prom-
ised by practically all the novelty publishers should
LEGALIZING NATIONAL ANTHEM.
enable sheet music dealers to achieve greater sales for
A bill to make the "Star-Spangled Banner" the
the numbers they do handle, is the opinion of the national anthem of the United States has been intro-
Chicago firm.
duced in the House of Representatives by Representa-
"This simplification is a long step in the right direc- tive Linthicum of Maryland.
The bill, which is
tion," said Manager Stanton of the sheet music de- known as H. R. 6429, has been given to the House
partment. "People will have more confidence in the Committee on the Judiciary.
new issues as the standard is raised and I believe the
sales totals will reach a larger figure. There will be
E. O. SPITZNER AGAIN A WINNER.
no noticeable change in prices this year. Salesmen
A second prize in the composers' contest of the
who have recently visited various sections within the Chicago Daily News has been won by E. O. Spitzner,
Chicago zone report that the outlook for sheet music
Portland, Ore. Mr. Spitzner's recent award was for
trade this year is excellent."
"Moods and Fancies," an arrangement for two violins
Both Lyon & Healy's wholesale and retail sheet
and a piano. The previous prize was for "Prairie
music departments report an excellent month's busi- Lament" for full orchestra.
Head of Sheet Music Department in Lyon & Healy,
Chicago, Sees Advantage in Suggested Plan.
- 9est /
Music Printers ( i
ANY PUBLISHER ^ V ,
OUR REFERENCE
BAYNER DALHEIM & Co
Estimates
Nearer and Dearer
Land of Broken Dreams
Steppin' Out
You've Simply Got Me Cuckoo
Bring Back the Old Fashioned
Waltz
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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.
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WORK DONE BY
ALL PROCESSES
2054^2060 W.Lake St., Chic ago, 111.
Geo. W. Thomas Music Co.
428 Bowen Ave.
Chicago, U. S. A.
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PRESTO
music publishers who refuse to allow their songs to
be broadcast without payment of a license fee. The
organization claims to be backed by 16,000 theatre
owners, 2,000 hotel owners, and 800 dancing masters
and music teachers, and tossed down the gauntlet
to the publishers, refused to enter into negotiations
with them, and accused them of using the "strong
arm":
At the conclusion of the meeting members of the
executive committees of all the organizations left for
Washington.
"This controversy has become national in scope
and is being echoed in Washington," said Paul B.
Klugh, executive chairman of the broadcasters. He
left the inference that efforts may be made to obtain
governmental action, and possibly legislation. He
made public a letter to the publishers.
This letter explains that the fight has been over
demands that the broadcasting stations pay the pub-
lishers a license fee for the privilege of broadcasting
their songs. It contains:
"Unfortunately your objectives go far beyond ordi-
nary recognition of what you term your rights. They
enter the realm of high taxation, with every likli-
hood that the burden will grow each year.
"It is difficult to reconcile such strong arm methods
with any bona fide desire to seek a fair solution of
this question."
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
The J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co., Kansas City,
Mo., has accepted for publication the song "Adora-
tion," composed by Arthur F. Otis, Davenport, la.
The approach of Easter is stimulating the sale of
church music with the Oliver Ditson Co., Boston.
The company is featuring special Lenten offerings
found in its novelty list.
E. T. Paull, noted as a composer of marches, an-
nounces the publication of a new folio of marches
containing nine popular numbers for the piano.
"The Fundamentals of Music," by Karl W. Gehr-
kens, is a first year's course adopted by the National
Federation of Music Clubs.
Wittsteins, a well-known sheet music house of New
Haven, Conn., moved recently from 110 Church street
to 156 Temple street.
The Ray Prisby Music Co., of Youngstown, Ohio,
reports that the sales of their latest releases are con-
stantly on the increase. The numbers are "I've
Buried Those Mem'ries with You," advertised as
king of all waltz ballads, and a novelty blues number,
"Papa Please?" discovered and featured by Trixie
Smith, Black Swann Phonograph Star. Homer Fer-
man, manager of sheet sales, is leaving shortly on an
extended tour in the interests of their catalogue.
HELPS PAUL DRESSER MEMORIAL.
According to plans formulated by the American
Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers, the
organization will co-operate with the Paul Dresser
Memorial Association of Indiana to provide an appro-
priate resting place for the body of the writer of "On
the Banks of the Wabash." The fact is announced
in a letter sent by J. C. Rosenthal, general manager
of the society, to Edward O. Snethen, of the Paul
Dresser Memorial Association.
N E W REMICK FOX-TROT BALLAD.
February 16, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a Must have experience In handling canvassers. All our
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men make big money. Call for an Interview. See Mr.
Newman, The Smith Piano Co., 214 S. Wabash Ave.,
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
Chicago, III.
tive. I can Increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
FACTORY BOOKKEEPER WANTED.
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
of the largest piano industries wants a first-class
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., One bookkeeper
and accountant. One with understanding
Chicago.
of the piano business preferred. Apply at once, ad-
dressing "Bookkeeper," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
One of the foremost piano industries in the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen;, of
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
Want wideawake partner in general music store in best
throughout the United States. Men already employed
spot
in
sunny
California; $5,000 needed, not to buy
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
a half interest, but to double the capital. Business
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
been
going
about
two years and making money. This
a
rar
salesmen are wanted, and they are Invited to apply at
1?
S~chance for the right party. Address J. F.
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Graber,
204
E.
Main
St., Visalla, Calif.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTS POSITION.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Wholesale piano traveler of 35 years' experience is open
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
for position. Best of references. Prefer states of
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. Address
understands player actions and has made some of the
H. V., care of PRESTO, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chi-
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
cago.
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN—TUNER.
What dealer wants the services of a piano salesman who
has been successful in selling the rural as well as
STOCK KEEPER WANTED.
urban trade? His sales experience has extended over
Young man in small player factory and office who knows
several months and is underbuilt by five years of
player material and stock keeping, accurate and
successful Independent tuning. This man Is under
quick. One with ability to advance. Tell us in con-
twenty-five years and pan answer to any require-
fidence where you have worked, age, experience and
ments you may wish to bring forth. What do you
wages wanted. Address "Stock Keeper," Box 9,
offer to him? He can use his own car If necessary.
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Write to him, addressing "Worker," Box 14. PRES-
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Owing to the recent death of my brother and former
partner, am offering our stock of musical goods for
sale at a sacrifice. Stock consists of pianos, talking
machines and small goods. Will invoice from $3,000
to $4,000. Will consider any reasonable offer. Own
store building, one of the finest in the city. Rent
reasonable. If interested, address J. E. Giles, Admin-
istrator, Quincy, III.
SHEET MUSIC MANAGER.
WANTED—Experienced sheet music and small goods
manager, capable of taking complete charge of well-
established department in leading music store of large
Southern city. Must be able to buy, sell and make
profit. Apply promptly If interested. Address Post
Office Box No. 172, Chicago, III.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
WANTED—Polish piano salesman with some capital to
become partner in well established business. State
reference and experience. Big opportunity. Address
"Wllkes," Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
St. Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
A Chicago piano manufacturer, long established, wants a
first-class salesman—one who has had the experience
and can actually do business with a fine line of In-
struments sold at attractive price*. Address "Attrac-
tive," Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
WHO WANTS TRAVELER?
Traveler who has sold pianos for several years, whole-
sale, wishes to make connection with a first-class
house as traveling representative. Best of references
furnished. Address "Representative," Box 17, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
One of the flreatest opportunities ever offered to any In-
dividual or firm, to purchase an established music
business In one of the best business sections of Mil-
waukee. Have valuable lease. Can be purchased for
less than invoice, on account of owner Investing In
manufacturing business. Address, "Opportunity."
Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
BRINKERHOFF
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
Henry G. Johnson
Piano Mfg. Co.
Manufacturers of
High Grade Pianos
and Players
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
The success anticipated for the new number of the
Jerome H. Remick & Co. number, "I Wonder Who's
Dancing with You Tonight," is being realized, ac-
cording to the reports from dealers in all points. A
A CALIFORNIA CONTEST.
wide publicity program covering every musical activ-
California
composers are interested in the contest
ity has been launched. The music of this new fox-
trot ballad is by Ray Henderson and the words by for compositions announced by the board of man-
agers of the California Federation of Music Clubs.
Mort Dixon and Billy Rose.
A residence in the state for not less than two years
W. S. Christian and J. S. Mitten, both well-known is a requirement in contestants. The contest closes
piano men in the South, have organized the W. S. March 28 and awards made at the convention of the
Christian Piano Co., with warerooms at 289 Madison federation April 27. Particulars may be had from
Mrs. Mary Gardner, 1225 Union street, San Francisco.
avenue, Nashville, Tenn.
Factory and Offices
Bellevue, Iowa
Capacity
Chicago Office
6,000 per Annum 307 Great Northern Bldg.
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
Represent the Maximum Attainment in
Musical Worth
Branches and Distributors Everywhere
The Starr Piano Company
Established 1892
Richmond, Indiana
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