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PRESTO
August 1, 1925.
SHEET MUSIC AND RADIO
RADIO'S PROGRESS TO BE VISUALIZED
World's Fair in New York in September Will Draw Exhibits from Near
and Far to Demonstrate the Advance Made in Radio Development
An elaborate program is being- prepared for the
Second Radio World's Fair, to be held in New York
September 14 to 19. There will be shown a thou-
sand different conceptions of that mysterious assort-
ment of wires and tubes that has startled the world.
All manner of receiving sets, from the most expen-
sive in masterpieces of the cabinet makers' art to
the little crystal sets, hardly bigger than a finger,
will be on display. The 258th Field Artillery Armory
lias been engaged in order that the exhibits might
be housed in adequate and attractive fashion—and
all on a single floor. Last year Madison Square
Garden, of lamented memory, was not big enough,
so the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory had also to be
reserved; and now five Madison Square Gardens in
one—the size of the 258th Field Artillery Armory—
will be used. There will be a seemingly endless
sweep of handsomely decorated booths, while music
is played by a leading band and comes through a
series of loud speakers from broadcasting stations
near and far. And in the center, in a glass-enclosed
room, will be seen a modern broadcasting studio,
from which programs will be sent before the eyes of
the public.
Foreign inventors will be represented with their
devices, about which little is being said now but
about which much may be stated when the story of
the science's progress is being written. Japan, Ger-
many and England, in addition to the leading manu-
facturers of America, will furnish exhibits, and more
reservations from foreign shores are being made.
The fair will open with the greetings of high offi-
cials from twenty countries, which messages will be
flashed through the ether as the doors are opened.
Public presentations of prizes to the leading announc-
ers, to popular entertainers, and, above all, to Amer-
ica's "Miss Radio," whoever she may be. will attract
applause from watching thousands. "Miss Radio"
will be the girl fan of the United States who writes
the best letter about her experiences in radio recep-
tion and gives the best log of stations. All mem-
bers of the fair sex are privileged to enter this con-
test.
The Radio World's Fair headquarters are at 1475
Broadway with U. J. Herrmann as managing direc-
tor.
COMPOSER LEFT $100
American Beauty roses against a rich back ground
of blue. Floral baskets were at either side of the
window, whose fore ground was of old rose. Across
the front of the window were red, white and blue
lights and red spot lights effected additional illumina-
tion.
Window cut-outs of the popular composer and
copies of her songs were effectively displayed. Car-
rie Jacobs Bond composed "Perfect Day," "Lazy
River," "Through the Years," "In the Shadow,"
"'Homeland," and "A Little Bit of Heaven." The
Jesse French window was arranged by J. Henry
Resch, manager of the phonograph department.
Widow's Application Reveals That Estate of Popular
Song Writer Is Very Small.
An estate of not more than $100 was left by A.
Baldwin Sloane, composer of light operas and a well-
known figure on Broadway, New York, it was re-
vealed when letters of administration were
granted to
his widow, Mrs. Mae Sloane of 105 W r est Seventy-
second street, in the Surrogate's Court.
Mr. Sloane, who died on February 21, was presi-
dent of the Composers Publishing Company and a
member of the Lambs, Strollers and Green Room
Clubs. Besides his widow, a daughter, June Sloane
Brackett, of Red Bank, N. J., is his only heir-at-law.
A JESSE FRENCH WINDOW WINS
In Contest Promoted for Carrie Jacobs Bond Week,
Montgomery Store Gets First Prize.
A window display by Jesse French & Sons Piano
Company, Montgomery, Ala., won first prize in a
national window trim contest for Carrie Jacobs Bond
Week, May 18-23, uader auspices of the Boston Mu-
sic Company, Boston, Mass. The Montgomery music
house won by unanimous vote over 500 contestants.
The prize window was centered by a basket of
Manufacturers of
RADIO
Tables
Cabinets
Consoles
Elgin Phonograph & Novelty Co.
Elgin, 111.
CROWDING THE WAVE BAND.
Because the number of broadcasting stations is
increasing so rapidly, Uncle Sam has found it ex-
tremely difficult to find room for them in the narrow
wave band assigned to this class of work, and there
has been much talk of widening the band by going
farther into the lower wave lengths. This means
quite a change in the present handling of govern-
ment business in this particular department, and
they will probably be slow in making any such
change, although it appears to be the only solution
of the problem, and they have not as yet authorized
any such change.
STIFFENING THE REQUIREMENT.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers has made a change in the requirement
for membership. Beginning January 1. 1926, candi-
dates for membership must prove that they have had
at least ten songs released by recognized publishing-
houses. The present requirement is six songs.
To Piano Makers
and Dealers/
For best advertising Song Books for
Fairs, etc., write to the Illinois State
Register, Dept. P, Springfield, Illinois
REMICK HITS IN PORTLAND
Sales of Songs Augmented Following Featuring by
Artists in Popular Show in Oregon City.
'"Swanee Butterfly," the Remick hit at many points,
is one of the best sellers in Portland, Ore. It was
in first place as a seller last week at the Seiberling-
Lucas Music Co. and the same honorable position on
the song list was given to the number of the Remick
Song and Gift Shop.
A close second to the number named in sales in
Portland last week was "Me and the Boy Friend"
and the result in sales was the effect of clever fea-
turing by Flo Bert with the Passing Show company.
"Isn't She the Sweetest Thing" is another hit of
Jerome H. Remick. sung with good results in sales
by George Price with the same show.
PORTLAND INFRINGEMENT SUIT.
Leo Feist, Inc., of New York, has filed suit in the
federal court at Portland, Ore., alleging an infringe-
ment of copyrights on songs by the United Amuse-
ment Co., operators of Oaks Park, the "Coney
Island" of that city. In one suit the publishing house
alleges that the amusement company in May. 1925,
used without authority the copyrighted song, "Don't
Mind the Rain," in a musical production at the Oaks
Park. The second suit contains similar charges in
connection with the song, "I'll See You in My
Dreams." An injunction restraining the company
from using the songs and damages of not less than
$250 and not more than $5,000 is asked in each case.
EUROPE LIKES AMERICAN SONGS.
Irving Mills, of the Jack Mills Music Publishing
Co., Inc., who has been touring the European cities,
studying American music conditions abroad, says in
a letter to his brother Jack that the Mills publica-
tions are certainly getting their share of popularity,
especially in London, where Aileen Stanley has cre-
ated a sensation with one of the Mills publications,
"When My Sugar Walks Down the Street." He
said that the number looked like a great hit. He also
mentions that Ukulele Ike stood the Englishmen on
their heads with his syncopated style of rendering
songs. Mr. Mills has been touring for seven weeks
through Germany, Paris, London and Switzerland.
ANOTHER SAN FRANCISCO SHOP.
Charles Gram is proprietor of the newly established
Melody Lane Song Shop, 1054 Market street. San
Francisco. It is in a busy part of that famous thor-
oughfare, and the attractiveness of the store and the
energy of Mr. Gram and his able assistant, Mrs.
Gram, arc commanding attention from sheet music
buvers.
JOHNNY CARROLL DIES.
Johnny Carroll, a New York song writer, died re-
cently. He was sixty-three years old and famous a
generation ago as a song writer and actor.
REMICK SONG HITS
I Can't Stop Babying You
Why Couldn't It Be Poor Little Me
Swanee Butterfly
By the Light of the Stars
Old Pal
Somebody Like You
Sweet Georgia Brown
Me and the Boy Friend
My Best Girl
Dreams
Lucky Kentucky
Just Lonesome
Isn't She the Sweetest Thing
Don't Bring Lulu
Take Me Back to Your Heart
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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PRESTO
August 1, 1925.
SHEET MUSIC AND RADIO
RADIO'S PROGRESS TO BE VISUALIZED
World's Fair in New York in September Will Draw Exhibits from Near
and Far to Demonstrate the Advance Made in Radio Development
An elaborate program is being- prepared for the
Second Radio World's Fair, to be held in New York
September 14 to 19. There will be shown a thou-
sand different conceptions of that mysterious assort-
ment of wires and tubes that has startled the world.
All manner of receiving sets, from the most expen-
sive in masterpieces of the cabinet makers' art to
the little crystal sets, hardly bigger than a finger,
will be on display. The 258th Field Artillery Armory
lias been engaged in order that the exhibits might
be housed in adequate and attractive fashion—and
all on a single floor. Last year Madison Square
Garden, of lamented memory, was not big enough,
so the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory had also to be
reserved; and now five Madison Square Gardens in
one—the size of the 258th Field Artillery Armory—
will be used. There will be a seemingly endless
sweep of handsomely decorated booths, while music
is played by a leading band and comes through a
series of loud speakers from broadcasting stations
near and far. And in the center, in a glass-enclosed
room, will be seen a modern broadcasting studio,
from which programs will be sent before the eyes of
the public.
Foreign inventors will be represented with their
devices, about which little is being said now but
about which much may be stated when the story of
the science's progress is being written. Japan, Ger-
many and England, in addition to the leading manu-
facturers of America, will furnish exhibits, and more
reservations from foreign shores are being made.
The fair will open with the greetings of high offi-
cials from twenty countries, which messages will be
flashed through the ether as the doors are opened.
Public presentations of prizes to the leading announc-
ers, to popular entertainers, and, above all, to Amer-
ica's "Miss Radio," whoever she may be. will attract
applause from watching thousands. "Miss Radio"
will be the girl fan of the United States who writes
the best letter about her experiences in radio recep-
tion and gives the best log of stations. All mem-
bers of the fair sex are privileged to enter this con-
test.
The Radio World's Fair headquarters are at 1475
Broadway with U. J. Herrmann as managing direc-
tor.
COMPOSER LEFT $100
American Beauty roses against a rich back ground
of blue. Floral baskets were at either side of the
window, whose fore ground was of old rose. Across
the front of the window were red, white and blue
lights and red spot lights effected additional illumina-
tion.
Window cut-outs of the popular composer and
copies of her songs were effectively displayed. Car-
rie Jacobs Bond composed "Perfect Day," "Lazy
River," "Through the Years," "In the Shadow,"
"'Homeland," and "A Little Bit of Heaven." The
Jesse French window was arranged by J. Henry
Resch, manager of the phonograph department.
Widow's Application Reveals That Estate of Popular
Song Writer Is Very Small.
An estate of not more than $100 was left by A.
Baldwin Sloane, composer of light operas and a well-
known figure on Broadway, New York, it was re-
vealed when letters of administration were
granted to
his widow, Mrs. Mae Sloane of 105 W r est Seventy-
second street, in the Surrogate's Court.
Mr. Sloane, who died on February 21, was presi-
dent of the Composers Publishing Company and a
member of the Lambs, Strollers and Green Room
Clubs. Besides his widow, a daughter, June Sloane
Brackett, of Red Bank, N. J., is his only heir-at-law.
A JESSE FRENCH WINDOW WINS
In Contest Promoted for Carrie Jacobs Bond Week,
Montgomery Store Gets First Prize.
A window display by Jesse French & Sons Piano
Company, Montgomery, Ala., won first prize in a
national window trim contest for Carrie Jacobs Bond
Week, May 18-23, uader auspices of the Boston Mu-
sic Company, Boston, Mass. The Montgomery music
house won by unanimous vote over 500 contestants.
The prize window was centered by a basket of
Manufacturers of
RADIO
Tables
Cabinets
Consoles
Elgin Phonograph & Novelty Co.
Elgin, 111.
CROWDING THE WAVE BAND.
Because the number of broadcasting stations is
increasing so rapidly, Uncle Sam has found it ex-
tremely difficult to find room for them in the narrow
wave band assigned to this class of work, and there
has been much talk of widening the band by going
farther into the lower wave lengths. This means
quite a change in the present handling of govern-
ment business in this particular department, and
they will probably be slow in making any such
change, although it appears to be the only solution
of the problem, and they have not as yet authorized
any such change.
STIFFENING THE REQUIREMENT.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers has made a change in the requirement
for membership. Beginning January 1. 1926, candi-
dates for membership must prove that they have had
at least ten songs released by recognized publishing-
houses. The present requirement is six songs.
To Piano Makers
and Dealers/
For best advertising Song Books for
Fairs, etc., write to the Illinois State
Register, Dept. P, Springfield, Illinois
REMICK HITS IN PORTLAND
Sales of Songs Augmented Following Featuring by
Artists in Popular Show in Oregon City.
'"Swanee Butterfly," the Remick hit at many points,
is one of the best sellers in Portland, Ore. It was
in first place as a seller last week at the Seiberling-
Lucas Music Co. and the same honorable position on
the song list was given to the number of the Remick
Song and Gift Shop.
A close second to the number named in sales in
Portland last week was "Me and the Boy Friend"
and the result in sales was the effect of clever fea-
turing by Flo Bert with the Passing Show company.
"Isn't She the Sweetest Thing" is another hit of
Jerome H. Remick. sung with good results in sales
by George Price with the same show.
PORTLAND INFRINGEMENT SUIT.
Leo Feist, Inc., of New York, has filed suit in the
federal court at Portland, Ore., alleging an infringe-
ment of copyrights on songs by the United Amuse-
ment Co., operators of Oaks Park, the "Coney
Island" of that city. In one suit the publishing house
alleges that the amusement company in May. 1925,
used without authority the copyrighted song, "Don't
Mind the Rain," in a musical production at the Oaks
Park. The second suit contains similar charges in
connection with the song, "I'll See You in My
Dreams." An injunction restraining the company
from using the songs and damages of not less than
$250 and not more than $5,000 is asked in each case.
EUROPE LIKES AMERICAN SONGS.
Irving Mills, of the Jack Mills Music Publishing
Co., Inc., who has been touring the European cities,
studying American music conditions abroad, says in
a letter to his brother Jack that the Mills publica-
tions are certainly getting their share of popularity,
especially in London, where Aileen Stanley has cre-
ated a sensation with one of the Mills publications,
"When My Sugar Walks Down the Street." He
said that the number looked like a great hit. He also
mentions that Ukulele Ike stood the Englishmen on
their heads with his syncopated style of rendering
songs. Mr. Mills has been touring for seven weeks
through Germany, Paris, London and Switzerland.
ANOTHER SAN FRANCISCO SHOP.
Charles Gram is proprietor of the newly established
Melody Lane Song Shop, 1054 Market street. San
Francisco. It is in a busy part of that famous thor-
oughfare, and the attractiveness of the store and the
energy of Mr. Gram and his able assistant, Mrs.
Gram, arc commanding attention from sheet music
buvers.
JOHNNY CARROLL DIES.
Johnny Carroll, a New York song writer, died re-
cently. He was sixty-three years old and famous a
generation ago as a song writer and actor.
REMICK SONG HITS
I Can't Stop Babying You
Why Couldn't It Be Poor Little Me
Swanee Butterfly
By the Light of the Stars
Old Pal
Somebody Like You
Sweet Georgia Brown
Me and the Boy Friend
My Best Girl
Dreams
Lucky Kentucky
Just Lonesome
Isn't She the Sweetest Thing
Don't Bring Lulu
Take Me Back to Your Heart
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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).