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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
other doctor for pains on the right or in
the back, a good, all-round man is a nov-
elty worth cultivating. Charles Baumeis-
THE REVIEW CONTINUES ITS TOUR OF OBSERVATION AND STUDY OF MEN AND METHODS.
ter may not be able to cure pains in the
back
for his fellowmen, but he certainly
Henry D. Pease, as original in his ways the business done in piano moldings. Call
understands
the manufacture of pianos
as he is wise in his methods, is a plain when you will, they are both almost cer-
and
uses
his
knowledge
to good advantage.
American citizen who has made his mark tain to be "on deck." With ability, good
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and is willing to stand on his record and judgment and unusual energy, they have
Otto Braumuller has proved himself to
let other people talk about it if they feel so built up a large, desirable patronage.
inclined. He has a habit—and a very Thoroughly skilled in their branch, they be equal to all the demands usually made
good habit, too, by the way—of letting are able to instruct and supervise their on the intelligence and general under-
his visitors carry on the conversation men intelligently. Knowing the force of standing of a piano manufacturer and a
when they call. He does the thinking example, they keep to their own benches man of affairs. Ever on the alert for the
sometimes for his visitors as well as for when not compelled to give attention else- advancement of his own business by legiti-
himself. When they are quite through, where. Hence it is that their men res- mate methods, he evidently recognizes the
he has his say. He talks straight to the pect them, give them the best work pos- everlasting truthof the now widely-acknow-
point and means exactly what he says sible and thus aid in furthering the pros- ledged commercial adage which says in
effect that a liberal policy is the wisest in
every time. His business processesare car- perity of all concerned.
the end. By the recognition of this fact
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ried out along the same line. By the use
John A. Weser is a man who carries with and the use of means consistent with it to
of this plan, he never fails to get clean-
cut results. Evidence of this can be found him a strongly marked individuality. This strengthen his connections, he has placed
at the factory and in the office. There is true, no matter where he maybe found, or the Braumuller pianos where they stand
may be found the indications of great at what hour, or under what circumstances. to-day, well to the fore in all claims for
success achieved by plain, honest, straight- His brain is throbbing, throbbing, for- superior merit. Others have undoubtedly
ever throbbing with new ideas. At first done much to aid in securing this result,
forward methods.
sight, one is inclined to see in him a but to Otto Braumuller himself the credit
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Peter D. Strauch is another of the"West dreamer—chimerical, impractical, perhaps is largely due.
Side" manufacturers, and by reason of his unduly impetuous. The woods are full of
long service to the trade and high prestige brainy men whose minds are so crowded
Goepel Trade Straws.
he may rightly be considered as a poten- with good ideas that they become confused
tate—provided that potentates held sway and unable to use their best inspirations to
The Goepel specialties, particularly the
in this part of the world. Just now they good advantage. But first impressions in Robinson patent muffler rails, the "Eagle
do say there are some in local politics, but this case are very misleading. Learn to Brand" steel music wire, the "Diamond
politics and piano action making are two know more about John Weser and you dis- Brand " tuning pins, and Allen's piano
entirely different propositions. Th6 head cover that not only is he a man of unusual casters are in big demand. So also are
of the house of Strauch has very decided inventive ability, but that he is practical; piano-makers' tools. This is a good sign.
views on things political—views always that the building up of the big Weser Straws such as these show which way the
worthy of earnest consideration—yet he factory is largely due to his well-directed wind blows.
never permits the progress of municipal efforts, and, strange to say of an inventor,
reform, for instance, to interfere with the is prospering hugely.
Working Overtime.
progress of action making. That is his
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All hands are working overtime at the
hobby. He started out to excel in that
Charles Baumeister, usually to be found
branch of industry. His splendid achieve- actively engaged in one or other of the Roth & Engelhardt factory, St. Johnsville.
ments have never been disputed.
departments at his factory, with sleeves Mr. Roth, replying to a question on Wed-
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rolled up as in days of old, is well versed nesday, told The Review that the outlook
in
the art of piano making and takes much for the firm's products is excellent.
Paul Pryibil, a prince among inventors
pains
to perfect a new style after he has
and practical mechanics, has every reason
The call for Regina music boxes con-
decided
all matters of detail connected with
to be proud of his achievements as a man
tinues
without intermission. At the local
its
construction.
In
these
days
of
special-
of business and one having talents of ser-
warerooms
on Tuesday active business in
ists,
when
a
doctor
who
can
cure
a
pain
in
vice to others of the craft, as well as to
all
sections
of
the country was reported.
the
left
side
has
to
refer
a
patient
to
an-
those whose success depends to a great ex-
tent on the aid they can secure from per-
fect machinery. He has done much to
Finest Tone,
simplify the manufacture of pianos and
other musical instruments. If, as is said,
the man who can make two blades of grass
Best Work
grow where only one grew before is a
benefactor to his race, Paul Pryibil de-
serves a monument. Grass is not his
and Material,
specialty, we know, but horses like it, and,
as a result of using labor-saving machinery,
OVER 65,000 NOW IN USE.
some manufacturers are now able to keep
Illustrated Catalogue upon application,
horses. So the grass comes in, after all.
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Fred W. Ehrhard, of Ehrhard & Hagen,
BOSTON,
NEW YORK,
CHICAGO,
in conjunction with his busy partner, man- 116 Boylston Street.
218 Wabash Avenue.
92 Fifth Avenue.
ages to absorb a pretty fair percentage of
flusic Trade Hen of the West Side.
EMERSON
Pi AN05
EMERSON PIANO CO., Manufacturers,
Factories: BOSTON, MASS.
POOLE
PIANOS
Precious, Perfect, Peerless
As to Tone, Touch, Design,
Durability and Value. . . {
5 and 7 APPLETON STREET, BOSTON, MASS-
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