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Issue: 1925 2051

November 14, 1925.
PRESTO
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SHEET MUSIC AND RADIO
MAYOR-ELECT WALKER'S SONG
One-Time Popular Song Was Written for Chicago
Girl, Now Composor's Wife..
When State Senator Jimmy Walker is inaugurated
mayor of New York City, the city's first lady and
official hostess will be a native of Illinois, for many
years a resident of Chicago.
For Mrs. Janet Walker, wife of the mayor elect,
was born in De Kalb, 111., the daughter of Frank
Allen, for years a reporter on The Chicago Tribune
and later a city editor on the Chicago American.
She was the original Phoebe Snow of the stage and
met her illustrious husband when she as a singer
lived in Greenwich Village and he was a rising young
song writer.
He wrote a song for her. They saw a lot of each
other and a wedding attended by most of Tammany
Hall's district leaders resulted on April 11, 1912, at
St. Joseph's church in the village.
Although not scheduled on the wedding program,
Walker's song, "Will You Love Me in December
as You Do in May," actually was a part of the musi-
cal program. Miss Allen had helped make it popular;
the author was the groom, so what was more natural
than that it should be sprung on the couple.
The mayoralty contest was enlivened by the sing-
ing of Candidate Walker's successful song by the
campaign quartets, and others as good but not as
well known, were also revived.
SERVICE TO RADIO LISTENER
Interests of Radio Fan Well Looked After at Con-
ference Held in Washington This Week.
The development in radio programs since the first
radio convention three years ago, is one of the amaz-
ing things suggested to the convention in Washington
this week.
Then it was the talk of the country because there
were 50 broadcasting stations. Today there are up-
wards of 550. Three years ago it was a novelty to
hear a piano, a singer, or a brass band on the air.
Today the greatest artists and the finest orchestras
are heard by the humblest listeners.
"Service to the listener" was one of the first points
discussed at the convention in Washington this week.
"The radio listener has already protected himself
against advertising of objectionable quality through
broadcasting stations," said Henry M. Shaw, presi-
dent of the National Radio Trade Association. "By
refusing to listen to uninteresting advertising and
propaganda programs, he has censored the radio pro-
grams of even the greediest broadcaster."
On account of the congestion of the ether the
number of radio broadcasting stations in the United
States is to be reduced as stations voluntarily go out
of existence.
Thereafter no new station will be licensed unless
it is established to the satisfaction of the secretary
of commerce that it would not interfere with other
broadcasting and that it would render a service of
benefit to the public. This policy will be followed in
Manufacturers of
RADIO
Elgin Phonograph & Novelty Co.
Elgin, 111.
the government regulation of radio as a result of
the recommendations of the fourth national radio
conference which ended its deliberations on Wed-
nesday of this week. Congress will be asked to em-
body these recommendations in permanent regulatory
legislation.
"The present conditions threaten the entire broad-
casting structure and the continuation and perform-
ance of broadcasting depends upon the solution of
this problem," said the committee in its main report.
Under the regulations proposed by the conference
the secretary of commerce would be authorized to
appoint local committees to recommend what sta-
tions should or should not be licensed. Other rec-
ommendations follow:
"That the doctrine of free speech be held inviolate.
"That those engaged in radio communication shall
not be required to devote their property to public
use and their properties are therefore not public
utilities, in fact or in law; provided, however, that a
license or a permit to engage in radio communica-
tion shall be issued only to those who in the opinion
of the secretary of commerce will render a benefit
to the public; or are necessary in the public interest;
or are contributing to the development of the art.
PUBLISHER AND BROADCASTER
Questions of Vital Interest to Each Interest Side-
tracked at Radio Convention and Sent to Congress.
The questions of the broadcasting of copyrighted
musical and other compositions proved so contro-
versial at the convention in Washington this week
of radio interests that Secretary of Commerce
Hoover, presiding over the final session of the con-
ference, sidetracked the whole subject and referred
to Congress a committee report recommending legis-
lation regulating the terms on which copyrighted
matter may be broadcast.
The conference committee declared that while
broadcasters recognize the right of copyright pro-
prietors to compensation and to withdrawal of their
compositions from broadcasting they contend that a
composition released to one broadcaster should be
released to all. The broadcasters and composers so
far have failed to agree on terms.
LIST OF MUSICAL LITERATURE.
J. M. Priaulx, of the Charles H. Ditson Co., Bos-
ton, has compiled a useful list of books relating
to music which enterprising dealers will find of
much interest. This compilation is of a character
that arouses interest among musicians and others.
Such books when placed upon sales counters or used
in show windows will create sales. At this particular
period of the year musical literature of this type will
also be found to be readily salable as Christmas gifts.
HUGH A. D'ARCY DIES.
Hugh Antoine D'Arcy, author of the poem, "The
Face Upon the Floor," better known in its song
form as "The Face Upon the Barroom Floor," died
this week of heart disease in the Lenox Hospital,
New York City. He was 82 years old. D'Arcy com-
posed many poems and songs, but "The Face Upon
the Barroom Floor," translated into many languages,
gained for him the most prominence.
To Piano Makers
and Dealers/
For best advertising Song Booka for Grand
Openings, Special Occasions, Holidays, Quanti-
ties for Country Schools, Societies, etc., write
to the Illinois State Register, Dept. P, Spring-
field, Illinois.
PAUL KLUGH ON BROADCASTING
President of National Association of Broadcasters
Explains Purpose of Ballot Sent to Members.
A ballot has been sent to every broadcasting sta-
tion in the United States by the National Associa-
tion of Broadcasters with a request that the owner
vote upon the proposal to submit to congress a peti-
tion to amend that portion of the copyright law hav-
ing to do with mechanical reproduction. It is desired
that it may be applied to broadcasting, that recogni-
tion be made of the rights of the copyright owners,
but that fair payment be stipulated for the use of such
rights by broadcasters.
"Congress in the year 1909 enacted the present
copyright law, placing therein a special paragraph
having to do with mechanical reproduction, by which
is meant phonograph records, piano player rolls, etc.,"
said Paul B. Klugh, speaking for the broadcasters.
"The aim was to prevent monopoly, and to fix a stat-
utory payment which would make copyright music
available to all mechanical reproducers upon the
same terms and conditions. A special provision per-
mits a copyright owner to refuse to release his copy-
right for mechanical reproduction, thus giving the
copyright owner full control of his property. But
the law further provides that if the copyright owner
release his copyright to one mechanical reproducer,
then he is compelled to release to all others at the rate
which the law provides. This law has now been in
operation sixteen years and has protected the inter-
ests of all parties concerned with fairness and equity,
including the public."
It is explained to broadcasters that their filling out
the ballot will in no manner affect their present status
on copyright music, and leaves them free to act indi-
vidually as they may desire.
"It will, however," Mr. Klugh concluded, "place the
National Association of Broadcasters in a position to
proceed upon a program which has for its purpose,
first, a fair recognition of the rights of copyright
owners; second, a fair payment for the use of such
rights; and lastly, the making of the proposed
arrangement permanent and beyond the control of
any one to change, through asking congress to amend
the present copyright law."
APOLOGY AND RETRACTION.
Thomas J. Donlan, 325 West 75th street, New
York, secretary-treasurer of the National Association
of Sheet Music Dealers, sends to Presto the follow-
ing: "The rumor to the effect that the Richmond
Music Supply Corp., of New York, had collaborated
with others in the supplying of the publications of G.
Schirmer, Inc., to the Theo. Presser Co., of Philadel-.
phia, after Messrs. Schirmer had curtailed the last-
named firm's wholesale rates, having been declared to
be without foundation in fact by the head of the firs^
named, I therefore take great pleasure in apologizing
for having mentioned it and in retracting the same."
Mr. Donlan signs the statement just as it is here
quoted.
REMICK SONG HITS
Sometime
By the Light of the Stars
Sweet Georgia Brown
If I Had a Girl Like You
Got No Time
You Told Me To Go
Mother Me Tennessee
Oh Lovey Be Mine
On the Bam Bam Bamy Shore
Good Mornin'
I'm Going to Charleston, Back to
Charleston
Let's Wander Away
When Eyes of Blue Are Fooling You
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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November 14, 1925.
PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SPECIAL SALESMAN'S CHANCE.
One of the largest piano concerns in the middle west,
with a thriving Branch House organization, wants to
correspond with a live special sales expert. One who
can go into a.town with a car load of Grands and
Players and sell them. Only men of clean habits need
apply.
Can supply the finest line in America from
lowest to highest priced goods including the Ampico.
Salary, expenses and extra bonus for good work. A d -
dress "Hustler," Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
CLOSER WANTED.
One of the largest piano manufacturing houses in Chi-
cago wishes to get in touch with a successful closing
salesman to take the management of one of its branch
stores in a city of over thirty thousand within 180
miles of Chicago.
No desk sergeant desired but an
active, go-getting sales agent, who at the same time
is competent to build an organization and supervise
its selling. To such a man we will pay a good salary
and an extra bonus for extra results.
Married man,
between 30 and 40, with proven record of accomplish-
ment behind him.
Complete, moderate priced and
artistic line, including Ampico. Correspondence abso-
lutely confidential. Address "Closer," Box 14, Presto
Office, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
EXPERIENCED MAN WANTED.
An experienced piano man of long established reputation
with ample backing and representing his own artistic
line and also a complete line of lower-priced pianos,
having established a wholesale factory sales agency,
needs a good man of practical experience, and one
who knows the dealers and can attend to correspond-
ence and general inside sales work and exercise su-
pervision of sample display. A man who has a good
reputation and at least $5,000 to invest preferred.
Address "Practical," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
VIRGINIA TRAVELER WANTED.
Wholesale representative to cover Virginia and adjacent
territory. Experienced man to establish new accounts
and assist present dealers. Salary and commission.
The Baldwin Piano Company, 142 West 4th St., Cin-
cinnati, Ohio.
MANAGER WANTED.
Branch store manager is wanted. Must thoroughly un-
derstand the piano business and be a good closer. Is
wanted to manage one of Chicago's largest branch
piano stores in chain store organization. A real money
opportunity. Phone, write or wire "Outlet
Piano
Stores," 1389 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III. Phone
Brunswick 2021.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
First-class tuner and player mechanic, at present em-
ployed by the foremost music house on Pacific Coast,
wants steady year-'round position with some large
firm in Chicago. Understands well coin operated and
other automatic instruments.
Address
"Reliable,"
Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MANAGER WANTED.
Branch store manager. Experienced in handling all de-
tails of large piano and phonograph business. Per-
manent, better salary to start than you are now earn-
ing.
Wonderful opportunity for quick advancement.
All replies strictly confidential. Address "Permanent,"
Box 22, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMEN, ATTENTION!
WANTED — Piano or phonograph salesmen calling on
western music dealers to handle a side line of band
and string instruments for a prominent importing
firm, on commission basis. Good opportunity for right
men.
Those chosen will be assigned exclusive t e r r i -
tory. Address full particulars to Box 14, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO MOVE IN CUMBERLAND, MD.
The new store of the Millenson Piano Co., at 317
Virginia avenue, Cumberland, Md., is almost com-
pleted and removal from the old quarters at 338 Vir-
ginia avenue will takep lace in a few weeks. The
new building has two stories and a basement with
dimensions of 40 by 125 feet. The ground floor
showroom is equipped with a high ceiling and will
afford more handsome display facilities.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED, TUNER—Must be able to repair pianos, play-
ers and talking machines. Permanent position. Can
make commission on side at selling. Address Sam—
uels-Bittel Music Co., Inc., 112 West Second St.,
Owensboro, Ky.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Piano and music business for sale. Established 53 years.
Owners 78 and 80 years. Stock about $10,000 (secured
contracts $60,000, included or not, to suit customer).
Population 25,000. Territory covers 200,000. Excellent
opportunity for big business. Address Box 50, PRES-
TO Publishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
DENVER STORE ROBBED.
Thieves entered the music store of Carl Schultz,
120 Broadway, Denver, Colo., while the clerk was
busy waiting on a customer, made their way to the
rear and carried off $25 in cash and $50 in checks.
Probably a frame-up by the three men, the customer,
and the raiders.
OPENS REPAIR SHOP.
Charles E. Farrar and Oliver H. Wiley have
opened a new music store at 152 Pine street, Fitch-
burg, Mass., featuring a repair department and spe-
cializing on repairing musical instruments of all kinds.
Mr. Farrar has been connected with one of the big-
gest music houses in Boston and Mr. Wiley has been
doing repair work in that city. He is a well-known
local musician.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—Piano factory making baby grands exclusive-
ly. Full line of machinery and equipment. Have other
Interests and wish to retire from manufacturing bus-
iness. Here is your chance to get a real high-grade
outfit at a bargain price. Address "Manufacturer,"
Box 1, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELING SALESMAN.
An established piano industry wants a competent traveler
in the central states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Wisconsin and Michigan. A strictly commission prop-
osition and a profitable one for the right man. A d -
dress "Commission/' Box 11, PRESTO Publishing Co.,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
SALESMEN WANTED.
Opportunity in California for experienced piano salesmen
with prominent chain store organization.
Highest
grade institution; extensive advertisers; best known
piano agencies. Hustlers will find good chances ahead.
Address "Hustlers," Box 17, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
SIDE LINE FOR TRAVELER.
WANTED—Traveler in the music industries, piano trav-
eler preferred, to take on a side line; something es-
sential in every piano and general music store. Sat-
isfactory arrangements; commission or otherwise. A d -
dress "Side Line No. 6," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
San Francisco Office
462 Vhelan "Building
TWO TRADE WINNERS
I CHURCHILL
If you want Good Goods at Right Prices, here are two
that will meet your requirements—Players and Pianos.
RELIABLE — FINE TONE — BEAUTIFUL
Made By
HARTFORD PIANO COMPANY
1223-1227 MILLER STREET, CHICAGO
COMPANIES
r
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Piano tuner. Piano tuner wants
steady position in high grade piano factory or with
,
first-class music house. Thoroughly experienced in
factory work. Proficient in every way and can sat-
isfy the most particular. Address "Factory Tuner,"
care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER-SALESMAN WANTS POSITION.
Excellent all-around retail store man desires a position
where he can stimulate his desire to become a first-
class salesman. Has had selling experience and de-
sires a location with house in central states that em-
ploys no regular salesman. Will work on salary and
commission basis. Employed at present as tuner, but
Is looking for bigger game. Address "Ambitious,"
Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago, III.
NEW PIANO PATENT.
Charles Koehler, Chicago, 111., has been granted
Patent No. 1,558,817 for a piano action, an invention
which has to do with the mechanism for transferring
the movement of the finger key of the piano to the
hammer or striker.
THE KOHLERINDU
MANAGER WANTS POSITION.
WANTED—Position as manager of music store. Can take
complete charge. Twenty years' experience, seven
years as manager. Can give best of references. A d -
dress "Complete," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
HARTFORD
ACTIVITY SHOWN IN REPORT.
The increase in activity in the music industry is
shown by figures just issued by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Employment in piano and organ manu-
facturing in September increased 21.6 per cent above
that of August, while aggregate weekly payrolls
jumped 29.8 per cent.
Only one other of the fifty-two industries surveyed
by the bureau showed as great an increase in activ-
ity. Reports from thirty-eight piano and organ es-
tablishments show 7,819 persons employed in Sep-
tember, against 6,432 in August, while the aggregate
weekly payroll for September was $230,862, against
$177,799. As compared with Spetember of last year,
employment showed an increase of 4.2 per cent and
payrolls an increase of 3.6 per cent.
'Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
The Entirely New 1926 Edition of
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
Book Tiimt Sells Pianos"
is in Preparation and Manufacturers are urged to promptly re-
turn information blanks which are now being sent them.
There will be no Piano Advertising, but a limited amount of
space will be devoted to small goods and music publishers.
PRESTO PUBLISHING COMPANY
417 So. Dearborn St.
Chicago, 111.
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