Music Trade Review
Issue: 1925 Vol. 81 N. 20 - Page 59
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NOVEMBER 14,
THE
1925
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
55
IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
Conducted By V. D. Walsh
Richmond Visits the "Land of the Sky
Blue Water" Famed in Song and Story
Head of the Richmond Music Supply Corp., New York, Finds the Land All That Cadman Said
It Was in His Famous Song—The Sheet Music Trade in Minneapolis
\ / f I N N E A P O L I S , MINN., November 5.—
^ •*• Early history tells us that the first white
r.ian to see the upper Mississippi River and
the Minnesota territory was Mons. Radisson.
As a matter of fact, it
was this daring French-
man and Father Hen-
nepin and DuLuth who
are responsible for this
part of the country be-
ing on the map. Min-
nesota is dotted from
end to end with over
10,000 beautiful lakes.
It was from these
crystal-clear bodies of
water that the Indians
gave the country the
n a m e of "Minnee-
Maurice Richmond
Sotah," meaning "Sky
Blue Waters." And in the "Land of Sky Blue
Waters" we also have the famous Minnehaha
Falls, immortalized in Longfellow's poem,
"Hiawatha."
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota
and the Northwest, of which it is the manu-
facturing, wholesaling, retailing, distributing,
financial and educational center. A large part
of the population of Minneapolis is Swedish.
There are almost as many Yon Yonson's and
Ole Olson's in the city directory and telephone
book as there are Cohens and Levys in New
York. Our Northern neighbors are nick-named
"squareheads." I guess that's because they are
known to be square in their dealings.
Metropolitan Music Co.
This widely known music house of the North-
west handles the Steinway piano. It occupies
its own building and can easily be termed a
"complete music house." Edw. R. Dyer is the
president of this concern as well as of the W. J.
Dyer & Bro. Co., St. Paul. The Metropolitan
carries a complete line of musical instruments to
suit everyone's purchase. A one-price-to-all-
system is maintained. Conn band instruments
are featured as well as Victor and Brunswick
phonographs and records. The music depart-
ment occupies a large space on the main floor.
Popular music is a big feature with this house,
the selling being looked after by W. K. Kreg-
ness. Several young ladies are also employed
w
- - — — —
f
^
WOILDNT
LOVE
YOU 1
FOX TROT
Benny Davis
Joe Emrke's New
Hit/
to demonstrate the new hits. I am told that
when Bill Kregness is not working, he gets the
wanderlust. Just to help the poor Pullman
family along he rocks himself to sleep in Min-
neapaolis and is liable to wake up almost any-
where. And no matter where it might be, he
just naturally finds a music store and walks in
to look it over. Bill Kregness tickles the ivories
and it is my opinion that the Brunswick and
Victor companies are overlooking a good re-
cording artist.
The manager of the sheet music department,
Jay A. Simon, has been with the house for
fifteen years. He is just as enthusiastic about
the department to-day as he was when he first
entered it. Mr. Simon stated: "Our mail-order
business is an institution all by itself, covering
the Northwest, generally speaking, as well as
the central part of the country. Our over-the-
counter business is showing a noticeable in-
crease. We carry large stocks of all the library
editions as well as educational material for tfie
teacher and student. We are told we have the
largest stock of music in this territory."
Mr. Simon has the mettle that places him in
the thoroughbred class. Though it is indeed a
task to be the manager of this department, he
is not only that, but is active in it as well. He
believes every man should live to a ripe old age
and that he will if he takes care of himself.
By comparison, the Sun's age is put at about
5,000,000 years and see how "peppy" it is; it's on
the move all the time, uses up a lot of energy,
but it goes to bed early every night. Mr. Simon
is modest and decidedly hospitable. He has a
chair alongside of his desk for any of the out-
of-town boys who come in. They are invited
to plant themselves in it and partake of friend
Simon's smokes and other things. I'll bet a
dollar to a bottle of Scotch brew that Simon
was born in the country. Country boys usually
get a good foundation. They get milk in the
cradle and keep on drinking it. Simon needs a
lot of "pep" to hold down his job—but he has
it. It is quite evident that he believes it is wise
to be natural always, to be sincere with yourself
and everyone else you come in contact with.
Any successful business requires a dependable
man at the helm. A dependable man is a think-
ing man. By his intelligence he enlists the
earnestness and knowledge of his fellow
workers. That can truly be said of Jay A.
Simon.
When I called at Paul A. Schmitt's store at
729 Nicollet avenue I was told by E. V. Dahl-
quist, the manager of the department, that Mr.
Schmitt was resting at home, recovering from
a cold and slightly run-down condition due to
overwork. Ranking high, without a doubt,
among the real authorities in the music business
is our friend, Paul Schmitt. He is an A. P.
Schmidt and Schirmer product. Mr. Schmitt
has been in business in this city for about
twenty years, his establishment occupying a
very valuable space with the Cable Piano Co.
The majority of the business done in this de-
partment is in standard and educational mate-
rial, catering to schools, teachers and students.
Mr. Schmitt reaches out to a splendid out-of-
town mail-order business, "service from begin-
ning to end" being the watchword for this com-
pany. The personal courtesy and everwatch-
fulness to give the customer what he wants at
the right time, coupled with Mr. Schmitt's wis-
dom, have caused his business to be successful.
A very large line of the entire Schirmer Library
Edition, as well as all the publications of any
importance of this house, likewise the B. F.
Wood Edition and other standard catalogs and
importations are carried to supply the discrim-
inating public. A selective stock of the popular
hits of the day is effectively displayed. There
is also a modern musical instrument depart-
ment, featuring brass and string instruments as
well as accessories of every type. Mr. Schmitt
is the proud possessor and publisher of the
famous song by Sans Souci, entitled "When
Song Is Sweet," various other compositions by
the same composer and also several publications
by Watson.
Our distinguished friend is also president of
the Twin Cities Sheet Music Dealers' Associa-
tion. The many men engaged in the industry
in both cities (St. Paul and Minneapolis) rally
to the cause of the elimination of wrong meth-
ods in business and the establishing of friendly
feeling toward one another. These merchants
meet once a month, start off with a good lunch
and then comes sensible business talk. P. A.
Schmitt is also vice-president of the National
Association of Sheet Music Dealers. He belongs
to the Rotary Club. The many times I have
met him and sat alongside of him at the various
conventions I have always found him to be very
charming and pleasant. You can't find fault
with the brand of his cigars—the aroma is
always good. I hope he doesn't smoke too
many, though.
E. V. Dahlquist, the manager of the depart-
(Continucd on page 56)
'Ybui Can't Go Wron>&
With Any FEIST' Song'
KIDS „
PARADE'
*IM TIRED 1
New/ Different/1
GOTT/C OF EVERYTHING
WANT YOU
KNOW HOW' BUT YOU* [ALL
FOR ME'
FOX TROT
Jy CUS K A H N
.V^LTER. DONALDSON
A New Comedy Idea
Gus KahyLlWalter.
ldson
A Great FOXTROT Ballad
Mh a Fascinating Rhythm,
ISHAM#ONES
A Popular Ballad
(FOXTROT)
CHESTER COHN
MARK FISHER^
NED M1LLEF
NOVEMBER 14,
THE
1925
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
55
IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
Conducted By V. D. Walsh
Richmond Visits the "Land of the Sky
Blue Water" Famed in Song and Story
Head of the Richmond Music Supply Corp., New York, Finds the Land All That Cadman Said
It Was in His Famous Song—The Sheet Music Trade in Minneapolis
\ / f I N N E A P O L I S , MINN., November 5.—
^ •*• Early history tells us that the first white
r.ian to see the upper Mississippi River and
the Minnesota territory was Mons. Radisson.
As a matter of fact, it
was this daring French-
man and Father Hen-
nepin and DuLuth who
are responsible for this
part of the country be-
ing on the map. Min-
nesota is dotted from
end to end with over
10,000 beautiful lakes.
It was from these
crystal-clear bodies of
water that the Indians
gave the country the
n a m e of "Minnee-
Maurice Richmond
Sotah," meaning "Sky
Blue Waters." And in the "Land of Sky Blue
Waters" we also have the famous Minnehaha
Falls, immortalized in Longfellow's poem,
"Hiawatha."
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota
and the Northwest, of which it is the manu-
facturing, wholesaling, retailing, distributing,
financial and educational center. A large part
of the population of Minneapolis is Swedish.
There are almost as many Yon Yonson's and
Ole Olson's in the city directory and telephone
book as there are Cohens and Levys in New
York. Our Northern neighbors are nick-named
"squareheads." I guess that's because they are
known to be square in their dealings.
Metropolitan Music Co.
This widely known music house of the North-
west handles the Steinway piano. It occupies
its own building and can easily be termed a
"complete music house." Edw. R. Dyer is the
president of this concern as well as of the W. J.
Dyer & Bro. Co., St. Paul. The Metropolitan
carries a complete line of musical instruments to
suit everyone's purchase. A one-price-to-all-
system is maintained. Conn band instruments
are featured as well as Victor and Brunswick
phonographs and records. The music depart-
ment occupies a large space on the main floor.
Popular music is a big feature with this house,
the selling being looked after by W. K. Kreg-
ness. Several young ladies are also employed
w
- - — — —
f
^
WOILDNT
LOVE
YOU 1
FOX TROT
Benny Davis
Joe Emrke's New
Hit/
to demonstrate the new hits. I am told that
when Bill Kregness is not working, he gets the
wanderlust. Just to help the poor Pullman
family along he rocks himself to sleep in Min-
neapaolis and is liable to wake up almost any-
where. And no matter where it might be, he
just naturally finds a music store and walks in
to look it over. Bill Kregness tickles the ivories
and it is my opinion that the Brunswick and
Victor companies are overlooking a good re-
cording artist.
The manager of the sheet music department,
Jay A. Simon, has been with the house for
fifteen years. He is just as enthusiastic about
the department to-day as he was when he first
entered it. Mr. Simon stated: "Our mail-order
business is an institution all by itself, covering
the Northwest, generally speaking, as well as
the central part of the country. Our over-the-
counter business is showing a noticeable in-
crease. We carry large stocks of all the library
editions as well as educational material for tfie
teacher and student. We are told we have the
largest stock of music in this territory."
Mr. Simon has the mettle that places him in
the thoroughbred class. Though it is indeed a
task to be the manager of this department, he
is not only that, but is active in it as well. He
believes every man should live to a ripe old age
and that he will if he takes care of himself.
By comparison, the Sun's age is put at about
5,000,000 years and see how "peppy" it is; it's on
the move all the time, uses up a lot of energy,
but it goes to bed early every night. Mr. Simon
is modest and decidedly hospitable. He has a
chair alongside of his desk for any of the out-
of-town boys who come in. They are invited
to plant themselves in it and partake of friend
Simon's smokes and other things. I'll bet a
dollar to a bottle of Scotch brew that Simon
was born in the country. Country boys usually
get a good foundation. They get milk in the
cradle and keep on drinking it. Simon needs a
lot of "pep" to hold down his job—but he has
it. It is quite evident that he believes it is wise
to be natural always, to be sincere with yourself
and everyone else you come in contact with.
Any successful business requires a dependable
man at the helm. A dependable man is a think-
ing man. By his intelligence he enlists the
earnestness and knowledge of his fellow
workers. That can truly be said of Jay A.
Simon.
When I called at Paul A. Schmitt's store at
729 Nicollet avenue I was told by E. V. Dahl-
quist, the manager of the department, that Mr.
Schmitt was resting at home, recovering from
a cold and slightly run-down condition due to
overwork. Ranking high, without a doubt,
among the real authorities in the music business
is our friend, Paul Schmitt. He is an A. P.
Schmidt and Schirmer product. Mr. Schmitt
has been in business in this city for about
twenty years, his establishment occupying a
very valuable space with the Cable Piano Co.
The majority of the business done in this de-
partment is in standard and educational mate-
rial, catering to schools, teachers and students.
Mr. Schmitt reaches out to a splendid out-of-
town mail-order business, "service from begin-
ning to end" being the watchword for this com-
pany. The personal courtesy and everwatch-
fulness to give the customer what he wants at
the right time, coupled with Mr. Schmitt's wis-
dom, have caused his business to be successful.
A very large line of the entire Schirmer Library
Edition, as well as all the publications of any
importance of this house, likewise the B. F.
Wood Edition and other standard catalogs and
importations are carried to supply the discrim-
inating public. A selective stock of the popular
hits of the day is effectively displayed. There
is also a modern musical instrument depart-
ment, featuring brass and string instruments as
well as accessories of every type. Mr. Schmitt
is the proud possessor and publisher of the
famous song by Sans Souci, entitled "When
Song Is Sweet," various other compositions by
the same composer and also several publications
by Watson.
Our distinguished friend is also president of
the Twin Cities Sheet Music Dealers' Associa-
tion. The many men engaged in the industry
in both cities (St. Paul and Minneapolis) rally
to the cause of the elimination of wrong meth-
ods in business and the establishing of friendly
feeling toward one another. These merchants
meet once a month, start off with a good lunch
and then comes sensible business talk. P. A.
Schmitt is also vice-president of the National
Association of Sheet Music Dealers. He belongs
to the Rotary Club. The many times I have
met him and sat alongside of him at the various
conventions I have always found him to be very
charming and pleasant. You can't find fault
with the brand of his cigars—the aroma is
always good. I hope he doesn't smoke too
many, though.
E. V. Dahlquist, the manager of the depart-
(Continucd on page 56)
'Ybui Can't Go Wron>&
With Any FEIST' Song'
KIDS „
PARADE'
*IM TIRED 1
New/ Different/1
GOTT/C OF EVERYTHING
WANT YOU
KNOW HOW' BUT YOU* [ALL
FOR ME'
FOX TROT
Jy CUS K A H N
.V^LTER. DONALDSON
A New Comedy Idea
Gus KahyLlWalter.
ldson
A Great FOXTROT Ballad
Mh a Fascinating Rhythm,
ISHAM#ONES
A Popular Ballad
(FOXTROT)
CHESTER COHN
MARK FISHER^
NED M1LLEF
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