Presto
Issue: 1920 1759 - Page 12
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PRESTO
PROMINENT MEXICAN DEALER
VISITS GULBRANSEN PLANT
Martin Adriansen, Manager of Wagner & Ldvien's,
Finds Much of Interest There.
Martin Adriansen, manager of The A. Wagner
& Levien Company, with headquarters at Mexico
City, made it a point to go all through the Gulbran-
sen-Dickinsou Company plant while in Chicago a
few days ago. He expressed himself as being sur-
prised at the magnitude of that institution; the en-
ergy and enthusiasm displayed by the men at their
work and the high quality of materials that were
being used.
The A. Wagner & Levien Company is a very
large concern, having stores at Pueblo, Cuadala-
jara, Monterey, Vera Cruz, Merida and Tampico, in
addition to the parent house at Mexico City.
Mr. Adriansen stated that while business condi-
tions were improving they were still in an unsettled
state and would be at least until after the presi-
dential election, which takes place in June. If that
turns out favorably, then a decided improvement is
looked for, with a resumption of trade in many
lines.
As evidence of the unsettled state of affairs, Mr.
Adriansen pointed out that a number of the people,
who had money before revolutionary times started
in, have moved to New York, Paris, Havana and
parts of Spain.
The new element of wealth is represented largely
by what, are termed generals, ones who have lately
come into power. The money which these gen-
erals have is of questionable worth, and Mr. Ad-
tiansen then called attention to an incident that
happened in his store. One of the generals entered
the door with an armful of paper money and said
he wanted a piano. Not knowing the worth of
these certificates, they were disinclined to accept,
but did so rather than experience an immediate
loss of life or have the privilege of doing business
taken away from them.
Mr. Adriansen is personally acquainted with
April 10, 1920:
General Villa, and has conversed with him on many
occasions. One in particular that he will long" re-
member was shortly after Villa's men had entirely
dismantled one of their branch stores and removed
everything in the place. General Villa on that oc-
casion promised Mr. Adriansen that if he should
obtain power or recognition from the government
that reimbursement could be expected.
Mr. Adriansen called at the Gulbransen-Dickin-
son factory just as a carload of goods were being
shipped to his firm in Mexico. As he had traveled
thousands of miles to urge for shipments of goods,
one can judge of his pleasure at seeing the goods
starting.
LEARN TO BE MUSICIANS
WHILE IN UNCLE SAM'S ARMY
What Recruits Are Offered by the Fourth Division
at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
The Fourth Division Headquarters at Camp
Dodge, la., in a circular received this week tells
about the music department of the educational and
vocational schools established by the division. The
new peacetime army has established a system of
educational and vocational training that is un-
precedented. The Music School is only one of the
many schools provided for the members of the
DELIVERIES TO BE EASIER.
famous Fourth Division.
Kay A, Stone, manager of Kohler & Chase, on his
This new phase of army activity is placed on an
return from the East brings with him good news in equal footing with military training, is heartily en-
the matter of deliveries, says the Pacific Coast Musi-
dorsed by the War Department and all those in
cal Review of San Francisco. Mr. Stone admitted
authority, and is financially backed by a Congres-
that the house bought heavily this season and it sional appropriation of millions of dollars. Among
expects to be in a position to handle the trade in a the branches of instruction offered to the men of
satisfactory manner. Immediately upon his return the P d i r t h Division is the Music School, under the
from his visit to a number of the piano factories, direction of Howard Wade Kimsey, with the fol-
Mr. Stone called a meeting of the entire Kohler & lowing subjects: Sight reading, rudiments of music,
Chase forces and told them of the plans of the com- voice culture, piano, singing, and instruction in band
pany for this year. His talk was divided over two and orchestra instruments. There is also a daily glee
evenings, one being devoted to remarks concerning club practice, as well as male quartet and chorus
the Soloelle and the other to the Ampico. Among
singing.
the factories which Mr. Stone visited were the Ho-
bart M. Cable Company, the Gulbransen, the Am-
HOMES FOR YORK, PA.
pico, and the Foster-Armstrong.
W. S Bond, president of the Weaver Piano Co.,
York, Pa., is one of the active citizens of that city
TO BUILD IN ROCHESTER.
who are trying to relieve the shortage of homes.
The Bernard-Scheib Music Co., Rochester, N. Y.,
Mr. Bond is a member of the executive committee
has announced plans for the erection of an eight-
of the York Builders Exchange which has con-
story building on the site of the old Y. M. C. A.
tracted for the building of seventy-five residences
Building at South avenue and Court street. The
which will be completed as rapidly as possible.
structure will be known as the Music Building, on
In accordance with the marked interest in its em-
the first floor of which the Bernard-Scheib Music
ployes the company, through its officials is taking
Co. will have its warerooms. The upper floors
a prominent and active part in the movement to
will be devoted to music studios. Charles J. Scheib solve the housing problem. The plans of the York
is president of the company and Glen H. Putnam
Builders' Exchange include the erection of over
secretary and general manager.
two hundred dwellings this year.
TONK
BENCHES
PIONEER SCHOOL FOR PIANO MEN
Established 1901
FOLK'S SCHOOL of TUNING
GO WITH GOOD P ANOS TO
ACTIVE DEALERS' CUSTOMERS
Piano, Player-Piano and
Organ Tuning, Repair-
ing, Regulating and
Voicing. Best equipped
school in the U. S.
WISE DEALERS ALREADY IN LINE
Write U« NOW for Information
TONK MANUFACTURING CO.
euoh
1912 Lewis Street
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
The Sen of Supreme
Achievement in Piano
Actions.
826 Successful Graduates
ONE GRADE ONLY
FACTORIES:
West Forty-Fifth Street, Tenth Avenue and West
Forty-Sixth Street.
OFFICE:
457 West 45th Street
NEW YORK
Com stock, Cheney & Co.
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
Piano Keys, Actions ^ Hammers
SVORY * N D COMPOSITION-COVERED OROAN KEYS
Thi only Com( my Furnishing the Keys, Actions, Hammers and Brackets Compteit
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
CHICAGO
Diplomas awarded and positions Mcured.
Private and class instructions, both sexes.
Sehool all tht ytm.
AddrcMS
lUuttrwtU twUlif—fn*.
B o x 414, VALPARAISO. 1ND.
CABLE-NELSON PIANO CO.
Manufactures fine pianos and player-pianos and
Wholesales them at fair prices and terms.
The agency is a source of both
profit and prestige.
REPUBLIC BUILDING, CHICAGO
The Best High-Grade Piano for the Money
Newman Bros. Pianos have tonal quality second to none.
Their many superior points and their forty-six years of pres-
tige give the dealer interesting facts to tell his prospects.
When you take on the Newman line of pianos and players you
become one of us, and we give you real help when you need it.
Don't just think we are a fine firm to deal with, find out for
sure and you will stay right with us.
Newman Bros. Cpmpany
Factories, 806-16 Dix St.
Chicago, Illinois
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
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PRESTO
PROMINENT MEXICAN DEALER
VISITS GULBRANSEN PLANT
Martin Adriansen, Manager of Wagner & Ldvien's,
Finds Much of Interest There.
Martin Adriansen, manager of The A. Wagner
& Levien Company, with headquarters at Mexico
City, made it a point to go all through the Gulbran-
sen-Dickinsou Company plant while in Chicago a
few days ago. He expressed himself as being sur-
prised at the magnitude of that institution; the en-
ergy and enthusiasm displayed by the men at their
work and the high quality of materials that were
being used.
The A. Wagner & Levien Company is a very
large concern, having stores at Pueblo, Cuadala-
jara, Monterey, Vera Cruz, Merida and Tampico, in
addition to the parent house at Mexico City.
Mr. Adriansen stated that while business condi-
tions were improving they were still in an unsettled
state and would be at least until after the presi-
dential election, which takes place in June. If that
turns out favorably, then a decided improvement is
looked for, with a resumption of trade in many
lines.
As evidence of the unsettled state of affairs, Mr.
Adriansen pointed out that a number of the people,
who had money before revolutionary times started
in, have moved to New York, Paris, Havana and
parts of Spain.
The new element of wealth is represented largely
by what, are termed generals, ones who have lately
come into power. The money which these gen-
erals have is of questionable worth, and Mr. Ad-
tiansen then called attention to an incident that
happened in his store. One of the generals entered
the door with an armful of paper money and said
he wanted a piano. Not knowing the worth of
these certificates, they were disinclined to accept,
but did so rather than experience an immediate
loss of life or have the privilege of doing business
taken away from them.
Mr. Adriansen is personally acquainted with
April 10, 1920:
General Villa, and has conversed with him on many
occasions. One in particular that he will long" re-
member was shortly after Villa's men had entirely
dismantled one of their branch stores and removed
everything in the place. General Villa on that oc-
casion promised Mr. Adriansen that if he should
obtain power or recognition from the government
that reimbursement could be expected.
Mr. Adriansen called at the Gulbransen-Dickin-
son factory just as a carload of goods were being
shipped to his firm in Mexico. As he had traveled
thousands of miles to urge for shipments of goods,
one can judge of his pleasure at seeing the goods
starting.
LEARN TO BE MUSICIANS
WHILE IN UNCLE SAM'S ARMY
What Recruits Are Offered by the Fourth Division
at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
The Fourth Division Headquarters at Camp
Dodge, la., in a circular received this week tells
about the music department of the educational and
vocational schools established by the division. The
new peacetime army has established a system of
educational and vocational training that is un-
precedented. The Music School is only one of the
many schools provided for the members of the
DELIVERIES TO BE EASIER.
famous Fourth Division.
Kay A, Stone, manager of Kohler & Chase, on his
This new phase of army activity is placed on an
return from the East brings with him good news in equal footing with military training, is heartily en-
the matter of deliveries, says the Pacific Coast Musi-
dorsed by the War Department and all those in
cal Review of San Francisco. Mr. Stone admitted
authority, and is financially backed by a Congres-
that the house bought heavily this season and it sional appropriation of millions of dollars. Among
expects to be in a position to handle the trade in a the branches of instruction offered to the men of
satisfactory manner. Immediately upon his return the P d i r t h Division is the Music School, under the
from his visit to a number of the piano factories, direction of Howard Wade Kimsey, with the fol-
Mr. Stone called a meeting of the entire Kohler & lowing subjects: Sight reading, rudiments of music,
Chase forces and told them of the plans of the com- voice culture, piano, singing, and instruction in band
pany for this year. His talk was divided over two and orchestra instruments. There is also a daily glee
evenings, one being devoted to remarks concerning club practice, as well as male quartet and chorus
the Soloelle and the other to the Ampico. Among
singing.
the factories which Mr. Stone visited were the Ho-
bart M. Cable Company, the Gulbransen, the Am-
HOMES FOR YORK, PA.
pico, and the Foster-Armstrong.
W. S Bond, president of the Weaver Piano Co.,
York, Pa., is one of the active citizens of that city
TO BUILD IN ROCHESTER.
who are trying to relieve the shortage of homes.
The Bernard-Scheib Music Co., Rochester, N. Y.,
Mr. Bond is a member of the executive committee
has announced plans for the erection of an eight-
of the York Builders Exchange which has con-
story building on the site of the old Y. M. C. A.
tracted for the building of seventy-five residences
Building at South avenue and Court street. The
which will be completed as rapidly as possible.
structure will be known as the Music Building, on
In accordance with the marked interest in its em-
the first floor of which the Bernard-Scheib Music
ployes the company, through its officials is taking
Co. will have its warerooms. The upper floors
a prominent and active part in the movement to
will be devoted to music studios. Charles J. Scheib solve the housing problem. The plans of the York
is president of the company and Glen H. Putnam
Builders' Exchange include the erection of over
secretary and general manager.
two hundred dwellings this year.
TONK
BENCHES
PIONEER SCHOOL FOR PIANO MEN
Established 1901
FOLK'S SCHOOL of TUNING
GO WITH GOOD P ANOS TO
ACTIVE DEALERS' CUSTOMERS
Piano, Player-Piano and
Organ Tuning, Repair-
ing, Regulating and
Voicing. Best equipped
school in the U. S.
WISE DEALERS ALREADY IN LINE
Write U« NOW for Information
TONK MANUFACTURING CO.
euoh
1912 Lewis Street
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
The Sen of Supreme
Achievement in Piano
Actions.
826 Successful Graduates
ONE GRADE ONLY
FACTORIES:
West Forty-Fifth Street, Tenth Avenue and West
Forty-Sixth Street.
OFFICE:
457 West 45th Street
NEW YORK
Com stock, Cheney & Co.
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
Piano Keys, Actions ^ Hammers
SVORY * N D COMPOSITION-COVERED OROAN KEYS
Thi only Com( my Furnishing the Keys, Actions, Hammers and Brackets Compteit
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
CHICAGO
Diplomas awarded and positions Mcured.
Private and class instructions, both sexes.
Sehool all tht ytm.
AddrcMS
lUuttrwtU twUlif—fn*.
B o x 414, VALPARAISO. 1ND.
CABLE-NELSON PIANO CO.
Manufactures fine pianos and player-pianos and
Wholesales them at fair prices and terms.
The agency is a source of both
profit and prestige.
REPUBLIC BUILDING, CHICAGO
The Best High-Grade Piano for the Money
Newman Bros. Pianos have tonal quality second to none.
Their many superior points and their forty-six years of pres-
tige give the dealer interesting facts to tell his prospects.
When you take on the Newman line of pianos and players you
become one of us, and we give you real help when you need it.
Don't just think we are a fine firm to deal with, find out for
sure and you will stay right with us.
Newman Bros. Cpmpany
Factories, 806-16 Dix St.
Chicago, Illinois
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
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