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Presto

Issue: 1927 2113

January 29, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
COINOLAS
FUR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
"In contrast with several years preceding, the
money value of the total exports of the United States
in 1926 declined slightly, being in the neighborhood
Band and Orchestra Instruments and Musical Mer- of $4,800,000,000, or about two per cent less than in
1925. Quantitatively, however, the exports increased
chandise Generally Gain in Appreciation
somewhat
and were larger than in any other year in
in Foreign Markets.
our history, with the possible exception of 1919. The
All kinds of musical instruments, music rolls, showing of the United States in the export of manu-
talking machine records and sheet music included in factured goods has been much more favorable than
the exports from the United States for 1926 which that of the principal European countries. Combined
marked a continuance of the rapid expansion in our figures for ten of these countries covering the first
foreign trade, particularly since the World War. nine months of 1926, indicate a decrease of eight per
And, according to the foreign trade review of the cent in exports from the corresponding period of
Department of Commerce, "if 1927 should bring any 1925."
lull in the unprecedented prosperity which we have
enjoyed since 1921, such as is prophesied in some
quarters, we may expect a marked increase in ex-
port activity."
Sad Ending of a Useful Life, Known to Many New
The intelligent appreciation of foreign trade as a
York Music Trade Men.
stabilizer of business is agreeably prevalent in the
By J. B. DILLON.
music goods manufacturing industries. Many manu-
Many will ask, "And who is John Olson?"
facturers, too, who do not actively operate an export
Such is the way of the world; we are so soon
department, are equipped with some export contracts
and experiences, which are available for export when forgotten.
It was not so long ago that John Olson was con-
the occasion requires. The past five years have wit-
nessed a notable growth of export sense in the music sidered a crack piano salesman as well as violinist.
Then he was leader of the New York Symphony
business.
Orchestra, and a member of the Metropolitan Grand
Quite apart from this relationship between domestic Opera Company.
and overseas business, there is evident a decidedly
Whiskey, just a little at a time, and then more and
favorable outlook for the export of our manufactur- more times, caused his leaving the symphony orches-
ers because the world as a whole, except for a few tra, the grand opera. But, whiskey or no whiskey,
areas, only one or two of which are of major impor- he never forgot his violin. It is said that he often
tance, is enjoying fairly stable and gradually, improv- pawned it to get more whiskey. And then he went
ing economic conditions. Furthermore, our own in- to work as a section hand—anything that was honor-
dustry, constantly gaining in efficiency, is able, able, and the first money spent was to redeem the
despite the highest wages in the world, to produce old violin. And then more whiskey. When his
many classes of goods at lower cost than prevails friends told him that he would kill himself drinking
elsewhere, and to produce goods of superior quality •the stuff, he said: "I know it," and would laugh.
which appeal strongly to the buyers of every land.
It is believed that his death, which occurred in
"The business depression in England and the dis- Denver, January 17, was principally due to drinking
position of certain European countries to curtail their "canned heat," and when he knew that death was
imports in order to bring about a less unfavorable near his last request was: "Take care of my violin,
balance of trade, are factors temporarily tending to my soul!"
cut down world commerce. But with the prosperity
The Bowers-Post Piano Co., Anderson, Ind., is
and progress in South America, the East Indian re-
gion, Canada, and various other parts of the world, holding a removal sale preparatory to moving to a
total world trade held up fairly well in 1926, and our new location.
share in it—at least so far as concerns manufactured
commodities—was more than maintained/' says the
Department of Commerce review of general exports.
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE EXPORTS
JOHN OLSON IS DEAD
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FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT
Hammer
Practice Keyboards
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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.
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QUALITY FIRST
—PIANO PLATES
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Springfield, Ohio
Manufactured by
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715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
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PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
P R I V A T E SECRETARY W A N T E D .
Stenographer and private secretary wanted. Young man
24 to 28 who has had experience in a piano store and
some selling ability. Must have at least four years'
high school. Prefer a man that has had some college
work besides. Some, but not much, dictaphone work
called for. Apply by letter only, stating experience
and qualifications, to " G . K. D.," Sales Manager,
. Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
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, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
SIDE L I N E FOR S A L E S M E N .
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness and
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Line," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago, III.
OPENS IN PHILADELPHIA.
The new Standard Piano Co. recently opened, at
1218 Girard avenue, Philadelphia, is a partnership
composed of former employes of the old Standard
Piano Co.. controlled by Isadore Rosenfeld, who still
operates the Standard Piano Co., of Atlantic City,
TO M A N U F A C T U R E R S .
N. J. Those in control of the business at 1218 Girard
One of the most famous names in the American piano
trade can be bought, for cash or on royalty basis, by
street, are J. L. Truesdale and E. R. Palmer, both
any reputable mai^jfacturer. Name still active in
formerly associated with the old Standard company.
the industry and trade. Applications must be prompt
to secure a good thing. Address "Name," Box 16, A branch has been established at Brighton, N. J.
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
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, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
January 29, 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
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You will never do anything better
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FOR- SALE A T SACRIFICE.
Owing to failing health will sell my music business, In.
eluding all plates and copyrights. List of composi-
tions furnished upon request. Publishers will es-
pecially be interested. Address "Publisher," Box 16,
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
M. SGHULZ C a
E X P E R I E N C E D PIANO SALESMAN O P E N .
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 a d -
joining states preferred. Address "Closer," Box 6,
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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