Presto
Issue: 1924 1974 - Page 55
May 24, 1924.
55
PRESTO
SONG SELLS SMALL GOODS
Portland, Ore., Firm Effects Tie-up with Hit That
Brings Results. v
According to the sheet music department of
Seiberling-Lucas, of Portland, Ore., the Witmark hits
are leading at this time in popularity, the greatest de-
mand being for "California, Here I Come," "Since Ma
Is Playing Mah John" and "I'm doing South." The
new Irving Berlin number, "Lazy," is being featured
by the department by clever window displays and
Maybelle Elliott, in charge of the department pre-
dicts a big demand for the number.
Wm. Fenton, general manager of the firm, says that
the song is quite appropriate at this time, with vaca-
tions in sight, and the selling idea behind the song is
good and allows the dealer to tie up with the portable
phonographs, records, banjos, ukes and other musical
merchandise and their window display brings out this
idea. Brunswick and Victrola portables are con-
veniently placed with the caption, '"This is the time
to be lazy and buy a portable." Copies of the song
banjos, ukes, player rolls were all artistically placed
to complete the window.
tured. A piano section also will be maintained in the
annex on the second floor under the management of
Otis Webster.
Charles Schwartz & Son, 708 Seventh street, and
3123 M street, Washington, D. C, has been appointed
Victor retailers.
The Carusola Manufacturing Co., Omaha, Neb.,
has been granted trade-mark registration on the
name "Carusola" for phonographs.
Samuel Mintz recently opened a new store at
Loraine avenue and West Forty-fifth street, Cleve-
land, Ohio. Mr. Mintz is an active member of the
Music Merchants' Association of Ohio.
A music department is a feature of the business of
the Steving Furniture Store, which is remodeling its
home in Indiana, Pa. M. R. Jones is the manager.
The Rennet Music Store moved to a new location
in Sheboygan, Mich.
NEWS OF SMALL GOODS FIELD
A SKEEZIX WINDOW.
Cartoonist King's Walt and Skeezix are reproduced
this week in one of the Wabash avenue windows of
Lyon & Healy, Chicago. It is part of a radio dis-
play which is attracting a great deal of attention.
The artist has caught the expression of the well
known Tribune cartoon figures to perfection. Lyon
& Healy's radio departments, wholesale and retail,
are exceedingly busy these days.
Many New Names Appear in Musical Instrument
Business and Old Ones Continue in Activities.
A line of talking machines and records have been
added to the stock of the A. J. Radant Furniture Co.,
Wausau,' Wis.
W. D. Berger has opened a shop in the Harris
Arcade entrance, Canton, Ohio. Phonographs, rec-
ords, music rolls and music merchandise will be fea-
TO FIGHT "GYPPING."
Besides fighting the proposed tax, the Radio Manu-
facturing association will campaign for a tariff to pro-
tect American manufacturers against cheap material
from Europe and to bring about an end to "gypping."
Started a little more than a month ago by a handful
of Chicago manufacturers, the organization already
has attained national importance.
PROFESSIONAL TONE BANJOS
Wide Variety, Excellent Construction and Beautiful
Tone Characterize Slingerland Products.
The popularity of the banjo is ever-increasing. From
the old days on the plantation when Negroes drummed
leisurely on their favorite instrument, the banjo, to
the present time when the banjo is favored and loved
by thousands of musicians throughout the country,
the banjo has steadily gained in prestige.
Today the banjo stands as one of the most impor-
tant requirements to an orchestra, and no dance
orchestra is complete without this instrument. It
is also a great favorite when played alone.
The organizing of banjo clubs in many of our large
cities has greatly increased its popularity, and it is
natural that those who play it will seek to obtain the
best in tone and construction. That is why the
Slingerland Mfg. Co., 1815-1817-1819 Orchard street,
Chicago, is in demand and is favored by those who
seek quality instruments.
SEE INTEREST IN PORTABLES.
The approach of the vacation season in California
has increased the interest in portable phonographs,
according to Charles S. Mauzy, manager of the Talk-
ing Machine Department of the Emporium. The
business in records is very lively, dance music being
specially favored.
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
POLKS
IIK
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
Twenty-Third Year of Successful
Operation — 20,000 Graduates
Every branch taught, including Repairing,
Regulating and Voicing—All Player Actions,
with Demonstrating Specimens to work with.
Diplomas awarded and positions secured. Pri-
vate and class instructions. Both sexes.
School all year. Catalogs on request
POLK'S TUNING SCHOOL
K. POWEIX, President
Manufactured by
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
VALPARAISO, IND.
Cleveland, Ohio
The Piano Repair Shop
TRAVELPHONE PORTABLE
The outstanding- phonograph for any occasion. Enables
you to retail a PORTABLE of QUALITY as low as $25.00.
Size 11^2x14; weight 13 pounds.
Built of QUALITY and SERVICE
There will be i greater demand for Portables this season
than ever before. Don't delay in sending in your orders.
The Specialty Phonograph and Accessories Company
210-212 East 113th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y.
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
425 South Wahash Are.
Chicago
PERFECTION
Benches and Cabinets
The line that sells on sight and satisfies always.
The only solid walnut benches built and sold at
regular prices.
Send for catalog and price list.
No. 25
Perfection Benches with Smith's Patented Interlock*
ing mitre joint,
PERFECTION PIANO BENCH MFG. COMPANY
1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, 111.
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55
PRESTO
SONG SELLS SMALL GOODS
Portland, Ore., Firm Effects Tie-up with Hit That
Brings Results. v
According to the sheet music department of
Seiberling-Lucas, of Portland, Ore., the Witmark hits
are leading at this time in popularity, the greatest de-
mand being for "California, Here I Come," "Since Ma
Is Playing Mah John" and "I'm doing South." The
new Irving Berlin number, "Lazy," is being featured
by the department by clever window displays and
Maybelle Elliott, in charge of the department pre-
dicts a big demand for the number.
Wm. Fenton, general manager of the firm, says that
the song is quite appropriate at this time, with vaca-
tions in sight, and the selling idea behind the song is
good and allows the dealer to tie up with the portable
phonographs, records, banjos, ukes and other musical
merchandise and their window display brings out this
idea. Brunswick and Victrola portables are con-
veniently placed with the caption, '"This is the time
to be lazy and buy a portable." Copies of the song
banjos, ukes, player rolls were all artistically placed
to complete the window.
tured. A piano section also will be maintained in the
annex on the second floor under the management of
Otis Webster.
Charles Schwartz & Son, 708 Seventh street, and
3123 M street, Washington, D. C, has been appointed
Victor retailers.
The Carusola Manufacturing Co., Omaha, Neb.,
has been granted trade-mark registration on the
name "Carusola" for phonographs.
Samuel Mintz recently opened a new store at
Loraine avenue and West Forty-fifth street, Cleve-
land, Ohio. Mr. Mintz is an active member of the
Music Merchants' Association of Ohio.
A music department is a feature of the business of
the Steving Furniture Store, which is remodeling its
home in Indiana, Pa. M. R. Jones is the manager.
The Rennet Music Store moved to a new location
in Sheboygan, Mich.
NEWS OF SMALL GOODS FIELD
A SKEEZIX WINDOW.
Cartoonist King's Walt and Skeezix are reproduced
this week in one of the Wabash avenue windows of
Lyon & Healy, Chicago. It is part of a radio dis-
play which is attracting a great deal of attention.
The artist has caught the expression of the well
known Tribune cartoon figures to perfection. Lyon
& Healy's radio departments, wholesale and retail,
are exceedingly busy these days.
Many New Names Appear in Musical Instrument
Business and Old Ones Continue in Activities.
A line of talking machines and records have been
added to the stock of the A. J. Radant Furniture Co.,
Wausau,' Wis.
W. D. Berger has opened a shop in the Harris
Arcade entrance, Canton, Ohio. Phonographs, rec-
ords, music rolls and music merchandise will be fea-
TO FIGHT "GYPPING."
Besides fighting the proposed tax, the Radio Manu-
facturing association will campaign for a tariff to pro-
tect American manufacturers against cheap material
from Europe and to bring about an end to "gypping."
Started a little more than a month ago by a handful
of Chicago manufacturers, the organization already
has attained national importance.
PROFESSIONAL TONE BANJOS
Wide Variety, Excellent Construction and Beautiful
Tone Characterize Slingerland Products.
The popularity of the banjo is ever-increasing. From
the old days on the plantation when Negroes drummed
leisurely on their favorite instrument, the banjo, to
the present time when the banjo is favored and loved
by thousands of musicians throughout the country,
the banjo has steadily gained in prestige.
Today the banjo stands as one of the most impor-
tant requirements to an orchestra, and no dance
orchestra is complete without this instrument. It
is also a great favorite when played alone.
The organizing of banjo clubs in many of our large
cities has greatly increased its popularity, and it is
natural that those who play it will seek to obtain the
best in tone and construction. That is why the
Slingerland Mfg. Co., 1815-1817-1819 Orchard street,
Chicago, is in demand and is favored by those who
seek quality instruments.
SEE INTEREST IN PORTABLES.
The approach of the vacation season in California
has increased the interest in portable phonographs,
according to Charles S. Mauzy, manager of the Talk-
ing Machine Department of the Emporium. The
business in records is very lively, dance music being
specially favored.
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
POLKS
IIK
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
Twenty-Third Year of Successful
Operation — 20,000 Graduates
Every branch taught, including Repairing,
Regulating and Voicing—All Player Actions,
with Demonstrating Specimens to work with.
Diplomas awarded and positions secured. Pri-
vate and class instructions. Both sexes.
School all year. Catalogs on request
POLK'S TUNING SCHOOL
K. POWEIX, President
Manufactured by
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
VALPARAISO, IND.
Cleveland, Ohio
The Piano Repair Shop
TRAVELPHONE PORTABLE
The outstanding- phonograph for any occasion. Enables
you to retail a PORTABLE of QUALITY as low as $25.00.
Size 11^2x14; weight 13 pounds.
Built of QUALITY and SERVICE
There will be i greater demand for Portables this season
than ever before. Don't delay in sending in your orders.
The Specialty Phonograph and Accessories Company
210-212 East 113th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y.
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
425 South Wahash Are.
Chicago
PERFECTION
Benches and Cabinets
The line that sells on sight and satisfies always.
The only solid walnut benches built and sold at
regular prices.
Send for catalog and price list.
No. 25
Perfection Benches with Smith's Patented Interlock*
ing mitre joint,
PERFECTION PIANO BENCH MFG. COMPANY
1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, 111.
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/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).