Presto
Issue: 1925 2056 - Page 16
December 19, 1925.
PRESTO
16
NEW KELLY BILL TO
PROTECT GOOD WILL
Measure Introduced by Representative from
Pennsylvania Is Simpler in Its Definition
of Manufacturers' and Retailers' Rights.
The 3f~{ardman dZine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
NEW YORK.
BRINKERHOFF
Grands • Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
One of the greatest needs in American business
today is protection of good will," said Representative
Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania in introducing a new bill
which is said to have the solid backing of substan-
tially all trade associations throughout the country,
and is expected to unify support by taking the place
of four separate measures on the same subject, pend-
ing in the last congress.
Although shorter and simpler than any of its pre-
decessors, and differing in some respects, the new
Kelly bill, through the courtesy of the House organ-
ization, was given the same number, at Mr. Kelly's
request, as his bill in the last two congresses, and
will be known as H. R. 11.
The bill is designed, according to the wording, "to
clarify the law, to promote equality thereunder, to en-
courage competition in production and quality, to
prevent injury to good will, and to protect trademark
owners, distributors and the public against injurious
and uneconomic practices in the distribution of ar-
ticles of standard quality under a distinguishing
trademark, name or brand."
The bill concerns contracts relating to the resale of
goods and guarantees that it shall be lawful for the
vendees to agree to sell the articles at the prices pre-
scribed by the vendor and such agreements "shall
not be in restraint of trade or in violation of any act
of Congress, with certain provisions."
Mr. Kelly, who has been a vigorous advocate for
several years of the principle and public policy of
such legislation, in an explanatory statement, said:
"The form of the new measure, as introduced by
myself in the House and by Senator Capper in the
Senate, is the result of many months' deliberation and
conferences with committees of the American Fair
Trade League, the National Chamber of Commerce,
and many other national organizations, and I am
assured it will have the undivided support of afl
friends of this reform.
"The purpose of this legislation is to permit any
producer of identified merchandise—that is, trade-
marked or branded merchandise—who is in fair and
open competition with other producers of similar or
competing merchandise, to enter into enforceable
contracts which shall protect the public against the
use of his advertising good-will and reputation as
cut-price bait, and also to assure a living profit to his
distributors.
"The purpose of this legislation is to restore free-
dom of contract, which was the unchallenged right
in this country prior to the so-called Dr. Miles deci-
sion of the Supreme Court in 1911, and is today
recognized in every other civilized country on earth.
"This legislation will simply restore to the individ-
ual manufacturer of advertised, identified, guaranteed
goods, the right to protect his reputation and good-
will, which depends upon public approval of the price
and quality of his product. It will assure a square
deal for business and the public."
LOGANSPORT STORE SOLD.
Purchase of the Logansport Music Store, Logans-
port, Ind., by J. Smith, has been announced. The
store was owned by Tony Corpandi for the past few
years. Business will be continued along the same
lines. Pianos, radios, talking machines and other
musical instruments are handled in the store.
The Bungalow Music Store, Taylorville, 111., for-
mally opened in its new building on South Main street
recently.
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
tbt Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Ptaoo
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Patented In the United States, Great BrltalB,
France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only (
Main Office, ! 117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
In Successful Operation for 24 Years
In its own new building especially designed and
equipped for its purposes.
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 COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
WTLT.ARD R. POWELL, President
LA PORTE, IND.
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
are the last word in
musical perfection.
Lester Piano Co.
1806 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CO.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
OUTH&AN BRANCH: 160 ( h n d U Md», ATLANTA. GA
Newman Bros.
Grands and Uprights
Guarantee
Quality, Profit and
Satisfaction
Newman Bros. Co.
816 Dix St.
Est. 1879
CHICAGO
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PRESTO
16
NEW KELLY BILL TO
PROTECT GOOD WILL
Measure Introduced by Representative from
Pennsylvania Is Simpler in Its Definition
of Manufacturers' and Retailers' Rights.
The 3f~{ardman dZine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
NEW YORK.
BRINKERHOFF
Grands • Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
One of the greatest needs in American business
today is protection of good will," said Representative
Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania in introducing a new bill
which is said to have the solid backing of substan-
tially all trade associations throughout the country,
and is expected to unify support by taking the place
of four separate measures on the same subject, pend-
ing in the last congress.
Although shorter and simpler than any of its pre-
decessors, and differing in some respects, the new
Kelly bill, through the courtesy of the House organ-
ization, was given the same number, at Mr. Kelly's
request, as his bill in the last two congresses, and
will be known as H. R. 11.
The bill is designed, according to the wording, "to
clarify the law, to promote equality thereunder, to en-
courage competition in production and quality, to
prevent injury to good will, and to protect trademark
owners, distributors and the public against injurious
and uneconomic practices in the distribution of ar-
ticles of standard quality under a distinguishing
trademark, name or brand."
The bill concerns contracts relating to the resale of
goods and guarantees that it shall be lawful for the
vendees to agree to sell the articles at the prices pre-
scribed by the vendor and such agreements "shall
not be in restraint of trade or in violation of any act
of Congress, with certain provisions."
Mr. Kelly, who has been a vigorous advocate for
several years of the principle and public policy of
such legislation, in an explanatory statement, said:
"The form of the new measure, as introduced by
myself in the House and by Senator Capper in the
Senate, is the result of many months' deliberation and
conferences with committees of the American Fair
Trade League, the National Chamber of Commerce,
and many other national organizations, and I am
assured it will have the undivided support of afl
friends of this reform.
"The purpose of this legislation is to permit any
producer of identified merchandise—that is, trade-
marked or branded merchandise—who is in fair and
open competition with other producers of similar or
competing merchandise, to enter into enforceable
contracts which shall protect the public against the
use of his advertising good-will and reputation as
cut-price bait, and also to assure a living profit to his
distributors.
"The purpose of this legislation is to restore free-
dom of contract, which was the unchallenged right
in this country prior to the so-called Dr. Miles deci-
sion of the Supreme Court in 1911, and is today
recognized in every other civilized country on earth.
"This legislation will simply restore to the individ-
ual manufacturer of advertised, identified, guaranteed
goods, the right to protect his reputation and good-
will, which depends upon public approval of the price
and quality of his product. It will assure a square
deal for business and the public."
LOGANSPORT STORE SOLD.
Purchase of the Logansport Music Store, Logans-
port, Ind., by J. Smith, has been announced. The
store was owned by Tony Corpandi for the past few
years. Business will be continued along the same
lines. Pianos, radios, talking machines and other
musical instruments are handled in the store.
The Bungalow Music Store, Taylorville, 111., for-
mally opened in its new building on South Main street
recently.
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
tbt Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Ptaoo
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Patented In the United States, Great BrltalB,
France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only (
Main Office, ! 117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
In Successful Operation for 24 Years
In its own new building especially designed and
equipped for its purposes.
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 COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
WTLT.ARD R. POWELL, President
LA PORTE, IND.
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
are the last word in
musical perfection.
Lester Piano Co.
1806 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CO.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
OUTH&AN BRANCH: 160 ( h n d U Md», ATLANTA. GA
Newman Bros.
Grands and Uprights
Guarantee
Quality, Profit and
Satisfaction
Newman Bros. Co.
816 Dix St.
Est. 1879
CHICAGO
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).