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Issue: 1927 2153

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PRESTO-TIMES
November 5, 1927
CONN BANDS ENLIVEN MANY COMMUNITIES
The extent of the progres-
sive spirit of a community is
shown by its bands. These
aids to enlivenment show that
the young people of the town
tind it attractive and a pleas-
ant place to begin a career.
What becomes of a commu-
nity without a band? The
young bloods depart for live-
lier regions, new and more
interesting adventures. Nine
times out of ten they go
where . there is music, for
where there is music there is
life. A band is one of the
community's most valuable
assets, whether it be organ-
ized in the fire department,
school or other institutions.
Nobody wants to live where
there is no music.
This makes 19 states which have passed a band tax
law enabling cities, towns and villages to levy a spe-
cial tax for municipal band purposes. Seven states
have granted their municipalities the privilege of
appropriating sums, up to a specified amount, and
eight have issued city charters in which the privilege of
appropriating money for this purpose is either ex-
pressed or implied. Only fourteen of the forty-eight
states in the Union have no provision for municipal
music, although several of these have movements
on foot for introducing band tax measures at early
The bands on this page
were picked from a host of
bands which C. G. Conn,
Ltd., has helped organize and
equip
with
instruments.
Since it would be impossible
to show even a small fraction
of such organizations, these
bands have been picked ac-
cording to geographical loca-
tion.
From east to west and
from north to south great in-
terest is being taken in bands,
especially in municipal bands.
This new interest in the mu-
nicipal band is part of the
movement among almost all
states in the Union to pass
permissive legislation permit-
ting municipalities to levy a
tax for the support of their
bands.
So far this year nine states
have passed such legislation,
i n c l u d i n g Arizona, Idaho,
Florida, Maine. Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota,
Nebraska and Nevada.
Above—Columbus Firemen's Hand. Columbus,
Ohio, Battalion Chief (). L. Ropers, director; L.
H. Messmore, assistant.
This fine band shows
what is being' accomplished among city firemen
all over the country.
OVAL—Northwood, N. 1)., is proud of this fine
municipal band directed by Wm. Korstad. North
Dakota has a law which permits municipalities to
vote a two-mill tax for the support of their
lands.
L10FT—Santa Ana Municipal Band, Santa Ana,
Calif., under the exceptionally capable direction
of P. C. Cianfoni (in oval). This band is one of
the highest class musical organizations in Cali-
fornia and is called upon to rill many engage-
ments in its section of the state.
BOTTOM—Richmond Concert Band, Richmond, Va., Joe La Fratta, direc-
tor. This band is considered one of the best organizations in the South and
not only participates in all civic celebrations in Richmond but is in demand
b.\ surrounding cities.
sessions of their legislatures.
Those who are interested may secure the text of
all these various laws by writing for the little book-
let on "The Band Tax Laws," to C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
CALLS FORESTRY CONFERENCE.
FINNISH COPYRIGHT.
A commercial forestry conference, representing all
types of wood-using industries and forest owners in
all parts of the country, has been called for Novem-
ber 16 and 17 in Chicago at the instigation of Lewis
E. Pierson, president of the United States Chamber
of Commerce. The purpose is for giving considera-
tion to steps to be taken by forest owners toward
solution of their problems on a national basis. "In
the United States there are nearly 350,000,000 acres
of cut-over forest land, much of it at the doorstep
of industrial centers, where it is most needed," said
Mr. Pierson. "Most of this is covered with second
growth, and if the fire and taxation problems can
be met, should go far toward meeting the nation's
wood requirements."
On August 1 of this year Finland's new copyright
law came into force. The principal point in the new
law is the granting of fifty years' protection after the
death of the composer. Adhesion to the Berne Con-
vention is the intention of the law, for which purpose
it is now being translated into French. When this
is done, the necessary formalities will be completed.
MARKETS FREED-EISEMANN LINE.
The Freed-Eisemann Radio Corporation announces
that the Knickerbocker Talking Machine Company,
well known wholesale distributors in New York, will
market the Freed-Eisemann line in Manhattan and
the Bronx, in conjunction with the present Freed-
Eisemann distributors in this territory.
Elkhart, Ind. This booklet will be furnished free to
all who desire to know about the band tax law in
your state and what privileges it offers to your mu-
nicipality.
SONGS THAT LIVE AND SELL
CONTINUOUSLY
"Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
True," "The Man That Catches Me Must Have
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
Sweet Home to Me," Etc.
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
exchanged.) Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big profit, no risk.
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
J. S. Unger Music House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
THE FAMOUS
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9est
Music Printers
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J. F. BOYER, Sec'y
World's largest manufacturers of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
The most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artinticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to atiy point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch stores
•r agencies will be found in all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C G. CONN, Ltd.
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ELKHART, IND.
The Dest for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
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Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
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PREST O-TIMES
November 5, 1927
PRESTO-TIMES
WANT
AD
VS.
The Background
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
OCTOBER.
1855
Havana—Fox Trot.
1839
I'm Coming Virginia—Fox Trot.
185-4—Leonora—Fox Trot.
1849 Lonely Hawaii—Marimba Waltz.
0 Moonlit Waters—Fox Trot.
1840
1845 Nothin'—Fox Trot.
1847 No Wonder
Trot.
I'm Happy — Fox
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
For Sale—Two M. Welte <£. Son, Inc., Concert Orches-
trions, one Oak and one Mahogany finish. Also one
Seeburg Midget in Fumed Oak, in A-1 condition. The
Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind.
TUNER AND REPAIRMAN WANTED.
Minneapolis firm desires to secure practical tuner and
player mechanic who also understands finishing work.
Good weekly wages. Young or middle-age man pre-
ferred. Address "Minneapolis," care Presto-Times.
WANTS PARTNER IN CALIFORNIA.
WANTED, PARTNER—I have the business. Want part-
ner to share the work and profits. Come to Califor-
nia, where the flowers bloom the year 'round. Have
complete up-to-date music store; best agencies; clean
record, and making money. Want bright, clean man
to join me. Very highest references given; expect
the same of you. Address Graber Music House, 229
E. Main St., Visalia, Calif.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
Manufacturer operating retail stores has excellent loca-
tions in three cities in Michigan for sheet music and
small instrument departments. Cities of 150,000, 50,-
000 and 38,000 population. 75 to 100% locations on
main streets. Will lease space on percentage or any
way that will enable the right party to make a suc-
cess. May also sell records and player rolls. Address
Box B. L., care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago, III.
COMMISSION PROPOSITION.
Cable Piano Company has a very interesting commission
proposition to make a salesman prepared to handle
its line in a city of 20 00*0 within 1C0 miles of Chicago.
Victor, R C A and Brunswick franchises included.
Inquire for General Manager, 301 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
Music store for sale in town of 9,000 inhabitants. Bus-
iness established twenty years. Only music store for
miles in northeastern Iowa. For particulars address
"H.
M. H.," care PRESTO-TIMES office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
STORE MANAGER
Wanted for well-organized, profit-making piano house in
city of over 500,000. Carry finest of Ampico lines and
greatest trade-names in the city. Need strong clos-
ing salesman as well as organizer, and a man of
unquestioned habits. All replies absolutely confiden-
tial. No steps taken to investigate your record until
after permission granted at the conclusion of a per-
sonal interview. Address "Topaz," PRESTO-TIMES,
Chicago.
EXPERIENCED SALESMAN.
Cable Piano Co. of Chicago can place a man on a liberal,
straight commission basis in store where he can
make some real money, provided he is an experi-
enced piano salesman, active and enterprising. This
store is located in a small city within a hundred miles
of Chicago. Apply by letter only, stating age, experi-
ence, and where successful record has been made.
Address Mr. Cook, General Manager's Office, 301 S.
Wabash, Chicago.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY,
large ten-acre tract in Los Angeles, Calif., offering
unusual facilities for
shipping, all-year
moderate
climate, low gas and power rates, favorable labor and
capital conditions, Ford $500,000 plant, Goodyear
$400,000 plant, Firestone $400,000 plant, Tonk
Mfg.
Co.'s piano stool plant, .Sears-Roebuck, Montgomery
Ward among those eager to supply California's two
million population in 1928. Liberal terms. Financial
assistance. Come quick. Get the pick. Address with
full particulars, A. D. C. Syndicate, care of PRESTO-
TIMES, Chicago, III.
Roam On My Little Gypsy Sweet-
heart—Fox Trot.
1851
Rosy Cheeks—Fox Trot.
1846
Shaking the Blues Away
the "Follies").
1837
Sing Me a Baby Song—Fox Trot.
1848
Sometimes I'm Happy (from "Hit
the Deck").
1842
Tired Hands—Marimba Waltz.
1844
Underneath the Wabash Moon—
Fox Trot.
1838
When Shadows Creep—Fox Trot.
We Make Them the Same as New
1850
Who's That. Pretty Baby?—One
Step.
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
Hand Played
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Capitol rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
ir> a roll department.
Capitol Roll & Record Co.
721 N. Kedtie Ave, CHICAGO, ILL
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
WHOLESALE MANAGER.
Wholesale manager is open for engagement.
Extensive
acquaintance from coast to coast. Large clientele of
customers. Can guarantee results. Practical piano
man. Address A-11, care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
WANT THREE GOOD SALESMEN.
Prominent Middle West piano manufacturer with unusu-
ally attractive line of quick sellers, needs three young,
forceful, aggressive, A1 salesmen. Must be merchan-
disers with successful wholesale and retail experi-
ence who know dealer's problems and have the abil-
ity to arouse him to his sales possibilities. No con-
signing. One salesman to coyer Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas; another for Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas;
one for New York, New England and Atlantic Coast
states. Replies held strictly confidential, so write us
in full detail your past record, present connection,
present salary and references. Address "Box C. L.
I.," PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
1841
(from
STORE MANAGER.
Cable Piano Company of Chicago can use for one of its
well-located branch stores, a strong closing salesman
who is an expert on modern canvass methods. Mar-
ried man 28 to 38 years old. Apply by letter only,
stating experience and where successful record has
been made. Address "R. J. C , " General Manager's
Office.
RARE CALIFORNIA CHANCE.
To lease, space and purchase, complete stock of Bruns-
wick and Victor phonographs, radios and sheet music
in best location in Los Angeles. Six years' terms.
Modern fixtures. Should do $250,000 annually. Chance
of a lifetime to locate in the best city in California.
Good reasons for selling. Terms. Address "Oppor-
tunity," PRESTO-TIMES office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—A high class tuner who thoroughly under-
stands automatic, electric and reproducing pianos of
all types. One with sales ability and knowledge of
radios preferred.
Salary $50 per week to begin.
Steady job to right man. Write or wire.
Kaliski
Music Company, Ltd., Monroe, La.
W I L L SELL PARTNERSHIP.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN CALIFORNIA—A promi-
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
purchase a half interest in firm selling several high-
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent
radios, Victrolas and
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
AN EXPERT GRAND MAN.
Piano Maker seeks position with a firm contemplating or
now making grands. Practical in all departments of
manufacture.
References.
Address A. B., Presto-
Times, Chicago.
Cook's Music Shop, 575 South Crawford avenue,
Chicago, has built up a big business in sheet music
and songs favored by customers of Irish birth or
extraction. Patrick F. Cook, the proprietor, is a wide
advertiser in "neighborhood"' weekly newspapers,
church calendars and programs.
REMICK SONG HITS
Just Like a Butterfly
A Night in June
Swanee Shore
Gorgeous
No Wonder I'm Happy
Blue River
Hello Cutie
The Whisper Song
When I Look at You
Banjo Eyes
Sally Rose
Underneath the Stars
Beneath Venetian Skies
Four Leaf Clover
Moonbeam. Kiss Her For Me
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New
York
Chicago
Detroit
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