Classic Mode

Presto

Issue: 1927 2111

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PRESTO-TIMES
January 15, 1927.
COINOLAS
FUR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
AMUSEMENT CENTERS
WHERE PAWNBROKER COMPETES
Places Are Numerous and Interference with the
Legitimate Music Dealer Provides a Grievance.
Musical merchandise dealers in nearly every city in
the United States have a grievance in the unfair com-
petition of the pawn shops. In several places the
music dealers have been successful in influencing 'the
city government to pass ordinances restricting the
pawnbrokers in their cut-throat practices, but in many
more cities they are a menace to the legitimate dealer.
It is a mistake to think that the offering in the
windows of bargains in musical instruments is only
a means to quickly sell the unredeemed pledges. In
reality the scheme is only a means to an end. They
are the baits for goods regularly carried by regular
dealers in the several lines.
At the prices quoted by the three-ball gentlemen
for musical instruments it would be impossible for
the legitimate dealer to pay his overhead. Some of
the musical commodities are of the standard kind.
How the pawnbrokers get the goods is one of the
tricks of the trade.
to be completed in March, on Fairfield avenue, a few
doors from the present location.
Wilson Bros., music publishers, Greenville, O., was
among firms which suffered from the fire which de-
stroyed the McWhinney Opera House building in
Greenville, O., last week.
NEWS OF SMALL GOODS FIELD
Many New Names Appear in Musical Instrument
Business and Old Ones Continue in Activities.
The sales of American musical instruments to
lapan have increased remarkably—from a value of
$35,769 in 1913 to over $500,000 in 1924.
Domestic competition in phonographs is increasing
in Japan. It is estimated that the monthly output
approximates 10,000. One of -the large manufacturers
produced 47,629 machines during 1925. Within the
past year, there has been an important amalgamation
of companies, and one concern now controls five
factories.
Bedford, Ind., high school has been given $250 with
which 'to buy uniforms for the band. The money was
a present from the Indiana Limestone Company.
P H O N O G R A P H S IN JAPAN.
Japanese manufacturers produce phonographs prin-
cipally for domestic consumption, and production is
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music directed more along the lines of cheap machines than
the finer grades. In view of the rapid development
Department Are Printed.
of the home industry and the very high tariff im-
The appreciation for foreign music in Japan is posed, some American-made phonographs will not be
growing, and western music in particular is gradu- able to compete on a price basis in 'the Japanese
ally increasing in popularity. From the time that market. As a market for phonograph accessories,
western music was first introduced to Japan in 1879, however, it appears attractive, as at present it is
the various forms of this class of music have gained estimated that about 70 per cent of the springs used
steadily in popularity.
in the manufacture of phonographs in Japan are of
Thomas Walton, London, England., has been American make.
granted a patent by the United States Patent Office
for an apparatus for copying and printing music.
PROVIDES FOR CONCERT HALL.
A spacious cencert hall is provided for in the plans
The Hughes Music Co , formerly located at 310
High street, Millville, N. J., is now in its new location for a new building costing $3,000,000 for the M. O.
Neil Co., a department store, in Akron, Ohio. The
in the Elks' Building, Vineland, N. J.
site on South Main street was purchased recently for
The Manganaro Music & Furniture Co. has moved
its business from 1509 to 1554-1556 Hancock street, $1,000,000. The company operates large piano, talking
machines and radio sections.
Quincy, Mass.
Joseph Qilman, for ten years in business at the
corner of Fairfield avenue and Broad street, Bridge-
port, Conn., has announced plans for a new building
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
TO
213 East 19th Street, New York
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT
Hammer
Practice Keyboards
215 Englewood Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.
Felts
Grand and Upright Ham-
mers Made of Weickert Felt
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
and Damper
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3767 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
THE CELEBRATED WICKHAM—
QUALITY FIRST
—PIANO PLATES
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
The Wickham Piano Plate Co.
Springfield, Ohio
LATES
F A I R B A N K S j^Sii
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO TIMES WANT AD VS.
POSITION WANTED.
Manager of refinishing department for piano repair shop;
young man, age 37, married, capable and efficient,
with broad vision,to take charge of repair shop. A
man with proven ability who is broad enough to
shoulder real responsibility is looking for a change.
Address "Refinisher," Box 14, PRESTO-TIMES, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE.
Owing to failing health will sell my music business, in-
cluding all plates and copyrights. List of composi-
tions furnished upon request. Publishers will es-
pecially be interested. Address "Publisher," Box 16,
PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
RETAIL SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced retail piano salesmen to work
among our dealers in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.
This is a real opportunity for a live wire to make a
permanent connection with an old established manu-
facturer where possibilities are limited only by the
man's own efforts. Write The Baldwin Piano Com-
pany, 35 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Ind.
WHOLESALE SALESMAN WANTED.
Piano salesman for wholesale work. Must be well versed
and acquainted with trade. Good salary for man that
can qualitfy. State age and experience. Address
"Qualify," Box 3, PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
GOOD LAND FOR PIANOS.
Will trade three ten-acre timbered tracts adjoining good
Oklahoma town (oil and minerals reserved) for fif-
teen average "take i n " pianos. No junk considered.
R. C. Bishop's Piano Shop, Ada, Okla.
AN EASTERN OPPORTUNITY.
Owing to change in control one of the most famous of
the New York piano industries may be secured, i n -
cluding everything that pertains to a high-class i n -
dustry, with or without the factory building. The
name and good will are alone of almost inestimable
value and may be had at very reasonable price and
terms. If in earnest please address "Values," care
Box 1, PRESTO-TIMES, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago, III.
EXPERIENCED PIANO SALESMAN OPEN.
Piano salesman with 25 years' experience in wholesale,
retail and special sales work, desires connection with
reliable firm. Sober, energetic and good closer. Can
furnish best of references. Has car. Colorado or ad-
joining states preferred. Address "Closer," Box 6,
PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
January 15, 1927.
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
POSITION WANTED.
To take charge of tuning and repair department or an
opening for a first-class repair shop of my own. Ex-
perienced in all classes of work. Address "Repair
Man," Box 11, PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
M. SCHULZ CO.
EXPERIENCED TRAVELER.
Piano traveler of wide experience and acquaintance in
the trade is open for engagement with the new year.
Must be good house. Highest references as to ability
and responsibility. Address "S. J . , " Box 11, PRESTO-
TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
KREITER
•re the last word in
musical perfection.
Lester Piano Co.
The Leading and Most Popular
Pianos and Players
1*06 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
Grands, Players, Uprights and
Reproducing Pianos
The Results of Over Forty Years'
of Experience.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
SOUTHERN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA.
DECKER
mJ
EST. 1856 fit SON
Grand, Upright
and
Welte-Mignon
Kreiter Pianos Cover the Entire Line
and no Piano Dealer who tries these in~
struments would supplant them by any
others. A trial will convince.
(Licensee >
Reproducing
(Electric)
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
Pianos and Players
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Factory: Marinette, Wia.
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
THE KOHLERINDUST
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
anufactoring 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
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service ^Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 The/an ^Building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
New York
The LEADING LINE
WEAVER PIANOS
Grand*. Uprights and Player*
Finest and most artistic
piano in design, tone and
construction thnt can be
made
YORK PIANOS*
Upright* ard P«ayer Piano*
A high grade piano of great
vaiue and with charming tone quality
Livingston Pianos— (jprieht* mnA I'Uve* Piano*
A popular piano at a popular price.
Over 70.000 instrument* made by thu company are sing-
ing their own praises in all parts of the civilised world.
Write f oi catalogues and state on what terms you would
like to deal, and we will make yon a proposition if you are
located in open territory.
WEAVER PIANO CO.. Inc.
F.clary: YORK, P I
Batabliahad 1870
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
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
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