Presto
Issue: 1924 1960 - Page 26
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PRESTO
music publishers who refuse to allow their songs to
be broadcast without payment of a license fee. The
organization claims to be backed by 16,000 theatre
owners, 2,000 hotel owners, and 800 dancing masters
and music teachers, and tossed down the gauntlet
to the publishers, refused to enter into negotiations
with them, and accused them of using the "strong
arm":
At the conclusion of the meeting members of the
executive committees of all the organizations left for
Washington.
"This controversy has become national in scope
and is being echoed in Washington," said Paul B.
Klugh, executive chairman of the broadcasters. He
left the inference that efforts may be made to obtain
governmental action, and possibly legislation. He
made public a letter to the publishers.
This letter explains that the fight has been over
demands that the broadcasting stations pay the pub-
lishers a license fee for the privilege of broadcasting
their songs. It contains:
"Unfortunately your objectives go far beyond ordi-
nary recognition of what you term your rights. They
enter the realm of high taxation, with every likli-
hood that the burden will grow each year.
"It is difficult to reconcile such strong arm methods
with any bona fide desire to seek a fair solution of
this question."
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
The J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co., Kansas City,
Mo., has accepted for publication the song "Adora-
tion," composed by Arthur F. Otis, Davenport, la.
The approach of Easter is stimulating the sale of
church music with the Oliver Ditson Co., Boston.
The company is featuring special Lenten offerings
found in its novelty list.
E. T. Paull, noted as a composer of marches, an-
nounces the publication of a new folio of marches
containing nine popular numbers for the piano.
"The Fundamentals of Music," by Karl W. Gehr-
kens, is a first year's course adopted by the National
Federation of Music Clubs.
Wittsteins, a well-known sheet music house of New
Haven, Conn., moved recently from 110 Church street
to 156 Temple street.
The Ray Prisby Music Co., of Youngstown, Ohio,
reports that the sales of their latest releases are con-
stantly on the increase. The numbers are "I've
Buried Those Mem'ries with You," advertised as
king of all waltz ballads, and a novelty blues number,
"Papa Please?" discovered and featured by Trixie
Smith, Black Swann Phonograph Star. Homer Fer-
man, manager of sheet sales, is leaving shortly on an
extended tour in the interests of their catalogue.
HELPS PAUL DRESSER MEMORIAL.
According to plans formulated by the American
Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers, the
organization will co-operate with the Paul Dresser
Memorial Association of Indiana to provide an appro-
priate resting place for the body of the writer of "On
the Banks of the Wabash." The fact is announced
in a letter sent by J. C. Rosenthal, general manager
of the society, to Edward O. Snethen, of the Paul
Dresser Memorial Association.
N E W REMICK FOX-TROT BALLAD.
February 16, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a Must have experience In handling canvassers. All our
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men make big money. Call for an Interview. See Mr.
Newman, The Smith Piano Co., 214 S. Wabash Ave.,
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
Chicago, III.
tive. I can Increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
FACTORY BOOKKEEPER WANTED.
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
of the largest piano industries wants a first-class
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., One bookkeeper
and accountant. One with understanding
Chicago.
of the piano business preferred. Apply at once, ad-
dressing "Bookkeeper," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
One of the foremost piano industries in the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen;, of
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
Want wideawake partner in general music store in best
throughout the United States. Men already employed
spot
in
sunny
California; $5,000 needed, not to buy
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
a half interest, but to double the capital. Business
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
been
going
about
two years and making money. This
a
rar
salesmen are wanted, and they are Invited to apply at
1?
S~chance for the right party. Address J. F.
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Graber,
204
E.
Main
St., Visalla, Calif.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTS POSITION.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Wholesale piano traveler of 35 years' experience is open
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
for position. Best of references. Prefer states of
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. Address
understands player actions and has made some of the
H. V., care of PRESTO, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chi-
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
cago.
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN—TUNER.
What dealer wants the services of a piano salesman who
has been successful in selling the rural as well as
STOCK KEEPER WANTED.
urban trade? His sales experience has extended over
Young man in small player factory and office who knows
several months and is underbuilt by five years of
player material and stock keeping, accurate and
successful Independent tuning. This man Is under
quick. One with ability to advance. Tell us in con-
twenty-five years and pan answer to any require-
fidence where you have worked, age, experience and
ments you may wish to bring forth. What do you
wages wanted. Address "Stock Keeper," Box 9,
offer to him? He can use his own car If necessary.
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Write to him, addressing "Worker," Box 14. PRES-
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Owing to the recent death of my brother and former
partner, am offering our stock of musical goods for
sale at a sacrifice. Stock consists of pianos, talking
machines and small goods. Will invoice from $3,000
to $4,000. Will consider any reasonable offer. Own
store building, one of the finest in the city. Rent
reasonable. If interested, address J. E. Giles, Admin-
istrator, Quincy, III.
SHEET MUSIC MANAGER.
WANTED—Experienced sheet music and small goods
manager, capable of taking complete charge of well-
established department in leading music store of large
Southern city. Must be able to buy, sell and make
profit. Apply promptly If interested. Address Post
Office Box No. 172, Chicago, III.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
WANTED—Polish piano salesman with some capital to
become partner in well established business. State
reference and experience. Big opportunity. Address
"Wllkes," Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
St. Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
A Chicago piano manufacturer, long established, wants a
first-class salesman—one who has had the experience
and can actually do business with a fine line of In-
struments sold at attractive price*. Address "Attrac-
tive," Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
WHO WANTS TRAVELER?
Traveler who has sold pianos for several years, whole-
sale, wishes to make connection with a first-class
house as traveling representative. Best of references
furnished. Address "Representative," Box 17, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
One of the flreatest opportunities ever offered to any In-
dividual or firm, to purchase an established music
business In one of the best business sections of Mil-
waukee. Have valuable lease. Can be purchased for
less than invoice, on account of owner Investing In
manufacturing business. Address, "Opportunity."
Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
BRINKERHOFF
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
Henry G. Johnson
Piano Mfg. Co.
Manufacturers of
High Grade Pianos
and Players
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
The success anticipated for the new number of the
Jerome H. Remick & Co. number, "I Wonder Who's
Dancing with You Tonight," is being realized, ac-
cording to the reports from dealers in all points. A
A CALIFORNIA CONTEST.
wide publicity program covering every musical activ-
California
composers are interested in the contest
ity has been launched. The music of this new fox-
trot ballad is by Ray Henderson and the words by for compositions announced by the board of man-
agers of the California Federation of Music Clubs.
Mort Dixon and Billy Rose.
A residence in the state for not less than two years
W. S. Christian and J. S. Mitten, both well-known is a requirement in contestants. The contest closes
piano men in the South, have organized the W. S. March 28 and awards made at the convention of the
Christian Piano Co., with warerooms at 289 Madison federation April 27. Particulars may be had from
Mrs. Mary Gardner, 1225 Union street, San Francisco.
avenue, Nashville, Tenn.
Factory and Offices
Bellevue, Iowa
Capacity
Chicago Office
6,000 per Annum 307 Great Northern Bldg.
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
Represent the Maximum Attainment in
Musical Worth
Branches and Distributors Everywhere
The Starr Piano Company
Established 1892
Richmond, Indiana
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PRESTO
music publishers who refuse to allow their songs to
be broadcast without payment of a license fee. The
organization claims to be backed by 16,000 theatre
owners, 2,000 hotel owners, and 800 dancing masters
and music teachers, and tossed down the gauntlet
to the publishers, refused to enter into negotiations
with them, and accused them of using the "strong
arm":
At the conclusion of the meeting members of the
executive committees of all the organizations left for
Washington.
"This controversy has become national in scope
and is being echoed in Washington," said Paul B.
Klugh, executive chairman of the broadcasters. He
left the inference that efforts may be made to obtain
governmental action, and possibly legislation. He
made public a letter to the publishers.
This letter explains that the fight has been over
demands that the broadcasting stations pay the pub-
lishers a license fee for the privilege of broadcasting
their songs. It contains:
"Unfortunately your objectives go far beyond ordi-
nary recognition of what you term your rights. They
enter the realm of high taxation, with every likli-
hood that the burden will grow each year.
"It is difficult to reconcile such strong arm methods
with any bona fide desire to seek a fair solution of
this question."
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
The J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co., Kansas City,
Mo., has accepted for publication the song "Adora-
tion," composed by Arthur F. Otis, Davenport, la.
The approach of Easter is stimulating the sale of
church music with the Oliver Ditson Co., Boston.
The company is featuring special Lenten offerings
found in its novelty list.
E. T. Paull, noted as a composer of marches, an-
nounces the publication of a new folio of marches
containing nine popular numbers for the piano.
"The Fundamentals of Music," by Karl W. Gehr-
kens, is a first year's course adopted by the National
Federation of Music Clubs.
Wittsteins, a well-known sheet music house of New
Haven, Conn., moved recently from 110 Church street
to 156 Temple street.
The Ray Prisby Music Co., of Youngstown, Ohio,
reports that the sales of their latest releases are con-
stantly on the increase. The numbers are "I've
Buried Those Mem'ries with You," advertised as
king of all waltz ballads, and a novelty blues number,
"Papa Please?" discovered and featured by Trixie
Smith, Black Swann Phonograph Star. Homer Fer-
man, manager of sheet sales, is leaving shortly on an
extended tour in the interests of their catalogue.
HELPS PAUL DRESSER MEMORIAL.
According to plans formulated by the American
Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers, the
organization will co-operate with the Paul Dresser
Memorial Association of Indiana to provide an appro-
priate resting place for the body of the writer of "On
the Banks of the Wabash." The fact is announced
in a letter sent by J. C. Rosenthal, general manager
of the society, to Edward O. Snethen, of the Paul
Dresser Memorial Association.
N E W REMICK FOX-TROT BALLAD.
February 16, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a Must have experience In handling canvassers. All our
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men make big money. Call for an Interview. See Mr.
Newman, The Smith Piano Co., 214 S. Wabash Ave.,
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
Chicago, III.
tive. I can Increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
FACTORY BOOKKEEPER WANTED.
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
of the largest piano industries wants a first-class
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., One bookkeeper
and accountant. One with understanding
Chicago.
of the piano business preferred. Apply at once, ad-
dressing "Bookkeeper," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
One of the foremost piano industries in the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen;, of
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
Want wideawake partner in general music store in best
throughout the United States. Men already employed
spot
in
sunny
California; $5,000 needed, not to buy
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
a half interest, but to double the capital. Business
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
been
going
about
two years and making money. This
a
rar
salesmen are wanted, and they are Invited to apply at
1?
S~chance for the right party. Address J. F.
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Graber,
204
E.
Main
St., Visalla, Calif.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTS POSITION.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Wholesale piano traveler of 35 years' experience is open
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
for position. Best of references. Prefer states of
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. Address
understands player actions and has made some of the
H. V., care of PRESTO, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chi-
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
cago.
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN—TUNER.
What dealer wants the services of a piano salesman who
has been successful in selling the rural as well as
STOCK KEEPER WANTED.
urban trade? His sales experience has extended over
Young man in small player factory and office who knows
several months and is underbuilt by five years of
player material and stock keeping, accurate and
successful Independent tuning. This man Is under
quick. One with ability to advance. Tell us in con-
twenty-five years and pan answer to any require-
fidence where you have worked, age, experience and
ments you may wish to bring forth. What do you
wages wanted. Address "Stock Keeper," Box 9,
offer to him? He can use his own car If necessary.
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Write to him, addressing "Worker," Box 14. PRES-
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Owing to the recent death of my brother and former
partner, am offering our stock of musical goods for
sale at a sacrifice. Stock consists of pianos, talking
machines and small goods. Will invoice from $3,000
to $4,000. Will consider any reasonable offer. Own
store building, one of the finest in the city. Rent
reasonable. If interested, address J. E. Giles, Admin-
istrator, Quincy, III.
SHEET MUSIC MANAGER.
WANTED—Experienced sheet music and small goods
manager, capable of taking complete charge of well-
established department in leading music store of large
Southern city. Must be able to buy, sell and make
profit. Apply promptly If interested. Address Post
Office Box No. 172, Chicago, III.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
WANTED—Polish piano salesman with some capital to
become partner in well established business. State
reference and experience. Big opportunity. Address
"Wllkes," Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
St. Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
A Chicago piano manufacturer, long established, wants a
first-class salesman—one who has had the experience
and can actually do business with a fine line of In-
struments sold at attractive price*. Address "Attrac-
tive," Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
WHO WANTS TRAVELER?
Traveler who has sold pianos for several years, whole-
sale, wishes to make connection with a first-class
house as traveling representative. Best of references
furnished. Address "Representative," Box 17, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
One of the flreatest opportunities ever offered to any In-
dividual or firm, to purchase an established music
business In one of the best business sections of Mil-
waukee. Have valuable lease. Can be purchased for
less than invoice, on account of owner Investing In
manufacturing business. Address, "Opportunity."
Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
BRINKERHOFF
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
Henry G. Johnson
Piano Mfg. Co.
Manufacturers of
High Grade Pianos
and Players
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
The success anticipated for the new number of the
Jerome H. Remick & Co. number, "I Wonder Who's
Dancing with You Tonight," is being realized, ac-
cording to the reports from dealers in all points. A
A CALIFORNIA CONTEST.
wide publicity program covering every musical activ-
California
composers are interested in the contest
ity has been launched. The music of this new fox-
trot ballad is by Ray Henderson and the words by for compositions announced by the board of man-
agers of the California Federation of Music Clubs.
Mort Dixon and Billy Rose.
A residence in the state for not less than two years
W. S. Christian and J. S. Mitten, both well-known is a requirement in contestants. The contest closes
piano men in the South, have organized the W. S. March 28 and awards made at the convention of the
Christian Piano Co., with warerooms at 289 Madison federation April 27. Particulars may be had from
Mrs. Mary Gardner, 1225 Union street, San Francisco.
avenue, Nashville, Tenn.
Factory and Offices
Bellevue, Iowa
Capacity
Chicago Office
6,000 per Annum 307 Great Northern Bldg.
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
Represent the Maximum Attainment in
Musical Worth
Branches and Distributors Everywhere
The Starr Piano Company
Established 1892
Richmond, Indiana
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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