Presto
Issue: 1925 2010 - Page 22
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January 31, 1925.
PRESTO
SITUATION IN SUPPLIES
Pacts in Various Lines of Commodities Which Enter
Into Musical Instrument Manufacture.
Prices for walnut logs in Evansville, Ind., and
Boonville in the same state are reported high, al-
though the supply continues plentiful.
Prices of raw wool continue to soar, foreign buy-
ing being responsible for the increases. A short
supply and expanding demands in F.urope are the
causes attributed.
According to latest advices from London, ivory
prices are very strong since the last quarterly sale
there. Since the close of the war prices have been
practically stationary, a condition partly caused by
the absence of demand from Germany and France.
But with the improved economic conditions there the
ivory prices are affected and an upward tendency
is now noticeable.
Total exports of musical instruments from Czecho-
slovakia or old Bavaria, and Saxony, to the United
States for the first nine months of 1924 amounted to
$1,012,500, or $170,391 more than the total for the
corresponding period of. 1923. Comparing the first
nine months of the current year with the same period
of 1922. a gain of $332,753 is noted.
IN SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT
Growth of the Musical Merchandise Business Shown
by New Stores and Extensions.
Her ability as a drummer and mistress of all the
traps is one of the assets of Ann Pennington, the
stage star.
White in a drum head is not natural in the hide.
They have to be made white. The "clear" or "trans-
parent" head is the hide in its natural state.
The phonograph record of "Mandalay," a Remick
hit, is a strong seller in San Jose, Cal.
Mrs. Mary Keaney has established the Sandusky
Music Exchange at 1819 W. Monroe street, San-
dusky, O.
sold.
Rolls and records will be bought and
THE MAHOGANY TRADE.
Odd conditions are reported in the mahogany mar-
ket. Mahogany dealers importing logs from Africa
have always been required to anticipate the demand
for their timber months in advance in view of the
delays in cutting and shipping. Never before, how-
ever, has the American mahogany merchant been
forced to contract to the present extent for his wood,
which reaches his yards about two years after being
ordered. The problem of the piano manufacturer,
who orders his veneers a few months before he needs
them, is nothing as compared with that of the
mahogany importer who is placing his 1925 orders
now.
DRUM INTEREST GROWS.
With the drummer realizing his importance, and
the drummer's salaries commensurate with that, it is
only natural to expect that he will be in the market
for a good bit of equipment. The fact is recognized
by observant dealers who are playing up the drum
department, according to the manager of a successful
musical merchandise jobbing house in Chicago. He
declares that the coming months will see one of the
greatest revivals in drum business that the trade has
yet undergone, basing his prediction upon an experi-
ence in selling all kinds of musical instruments over
a long period of years.
WITH WISWELL RADIO CO.
Harry D. Schoenwald, president of the Piano Club
of Chicago, is now secretary and sales manager of
the new Wiswell Radio Co. His piano club asso-
ciates wish him success in his new business.
PATENT FOR KILN FAN.
A patent for a new type of kiln of drying lumber
was recently granted to Rolf Thelen, Madison, Wis.
The invention has to do with a reversible circulation
internal fan kiln, which is designed to dry common
grades of lumber containing a large content of mois-
ture, and otherwise liable to show a high percentage
of degrade in seasoning. To remedy this difficulty
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
the internal fan kiln is designed to circulate the air
in the kiln at a high humidity and at high speed by
means of a row of disk fans.
EQUIPPED WITH MARTINS.
The splendid Rockford High School Band, Rock-
ford, 111., in deciding upon Martin Handcraft instru-
ments as standard equipment for its band, carefully
considered other makes of instruments and also got
expressions of opinion from many members of the
band. The Rockford Band is one of the best known
high school bands in the, country and their splendid
performance at various gatherings has won for them
national prominence.
The Dabich Music Store, 1701 West Twenty-fifth
street, Cleveland, Ohio, is successor'to Miss Helen
Davis.
While our surplus stock of Loaders lasts
your check for
$60—SIXTY DOLLARS—$60
Gets One "BILGER" Loader
SatiMfaction, or Money Back
Trucks, Hoists, Covers etc.
Address
Piano Movers
Supply Co.
Manufacturers
Lancaster, Penna.
DEALERS and TUNERS!
Keys Recovered and Rebushed
All work is done by expert workmen
and modern machinery and you are
assured of correct spacing which is so
important. When keys are replaced they
will appear exactly as when the instru-
ment left the factory.
Manufactured
hy
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
Cleveland, Ohio
PRICES FOR PYRALIN IVORY
52 heads and tails
$8.00
52 fronts
2.50
88 keys rebushed
4.00
Express or Parcel Post to
FRIELD MILLER & CO.
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
112 W. 30th Street
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
HOW TO SEND
Remove from frame, number plainly near Capstan,
wrap or box securely, and ship Parcel Post or Express.
Please do not remove the old ivories as
there is danger of the wood being broken.
Ivorie* will be returned if de«ired.
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, III
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January 31, 1925.
PRESTO
SITUATION IN SUPPLIES
Pacts in Various Lines of Commodities Which Enter
Into Musical Instrument Manufacture.
Prices for walnut logs in Evansville, Ind., and
Boonville in the same state are reported high, al-
though the supply continues plentiful.
Prices of raw wool continue to soar, foreign buy-
ing being responsible for the increases. A short
supply and expanding demands in F.urope are the
causes attributed.
According to latest advices from London, ivory
prices are very strong since the last quarterly sale
there. Since the close of the war prices have been
practically stationary, a condition partly caused by
the absence of demand from Germany and France.
But with the improved economic conditions there the
ivory prices are affected and an upward tendency
is now noticeable.
Total exports of musical instruments from Czecho-
slovakia or old Bavaria, and Saxony, to the United
States for the first nine months of 1924 amounted to
$1,012,500, or $170,391 more than the total for the
corresponding period of. 1923. Comparing the first
nine months of the current year with the same period
of 1922. a gain of $332,753 is noted.
IN SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT
Growth of the Musical Merchandise Business Shown
by New Stores and Extensions.
Her ability as a drummer and mistress of all the
traps is one of the assets of Ann Pennington, the
stage star.
White in a drum head is not natural in the hide.
They have to be made white. The "clear" or "trans-
parent" head is the hide in its natural state.
The phonograph record of "Mandalay," a Remick
hit, is a strong seller in San Jose, Cal.
Mrs. Mary Keaney has established the Sandusky
Music Exchange at 1819 W. Monroe street, San-
dusky, O.
sold.
Rolls and records will be bought and
THE MAHOGANY TRADE.
Odd conditions are reported in the mahogany mar-
ket. Mahogany dealers importing logs from Africa
have always been required to anticipate the demand
for their timber months in advance in view of the
delays in cutting and shipping. Never before, how-
ever, has the American mahogany merchant been
forced to contract to the present extent for his wood,
which reaches his yards about two years after being
ordered. The problem of the piano manufacturer,
who orders his veneers a few months before he needs
them, is nothing as compared with that of the
mahogany importer who is placing his 1925 orders
now.
DRUM INTEREST GROWS.
With the drummer realizing his importance, and
the drummer's salaries commensurate with that, it is
only natural to expect that he will be in the market
for a good bit of equipment. The fact is recognized
by observant dealers who are playing up the drum
department, according to the manager of a successful
musical merchandise jobbing house in Chicago. He
declares that the coming months will see one of the
greatest revivals in drum business that the trade has
yet undergone, basing his prediction upon an experi-
ence in selling all kinds of musical instruments over
a long period of years.
WITH WISWELL RADIO CO.
Harry D. Schoenwald, president of the Piano Club
of Chicago, is now secretary and sales manager of
the new Wiswell Radio Co. His piano club asso-
ciates wish him success in his new business.
PATENT FOR KILN FAN.
A patent for a new type of kiln of drying lumber
was recently granted to Rolf Thelen, Madison, Wis.
The invention has to do with a reversible circulation
internal fan kiln, which is designed to dry common
grades of lumber containing a large content of mois-
ture, and otherwise liable to show a high percentage
of degrade in seasoning. To remedy this difficulty
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
the internal fan kiln is designed to circulate the air
in the kiln at a high humidity and at high speed by
means of a row of disk fans.
EQUIPPED WITH MARTINS.
The splendid Rockford High School Band, Rock-
ford, 111., in deciding upon Martin Handcraft instru-
ments as standard equipment for its band, carefully
considered other makes of instruments and also got
expressions of opinion from many members of the
band. The Rockford Band is one of the best known
high school bands in the, country and their splendid
performance at various gatherings has won for them
national prominence.
The Dabich Music Store, 1701 West Twenty-fifth
street, Cleveland, Ohio, is successor'to Miss Helen
Davis.
While our surplus stock of Loaders lasts
your check for
$60—SIXTY DOLLARS—$60
Gets One "BILGER" Loader
SatiMfaction, or Money Back
Trucks, Hoists, Covers etc.
Address
Piano Movers
Supply Co.
Manufacturers
Lancaster, Penna.
DEALERS and TUNERS!
Keys Recovered and Rebushed
All work is done by expert workmen
and modern machinery and you are
assured of correct spacing which is so
important. When keys are replaced they
will appear exactly as when the instru-
ment left the factory.
Manufactured
hy
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
Cleveland, Ohio
PRICES FOR PYRALIN IVORY
52 heads and tails
$8.00
52 fronts
2.50
88 keys rebushed
4.00
Express or Parcel Post to
FRIELD MILLER & CO.
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
112 W. 30th Street
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
HOW TO SEND
Remove from frame, number plainly near Capstan,
wrap or box securely, and ship Parcel Post or Express.
Please do not remove the old ivories as
there is danger of the wood being broken.
Ivorie* will be returned if de«ired.
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, III
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).