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PRESTO-TIMES
November 5, 1927
CONN BANDS ENLIVEN MANY COMMUNITIES
The extent of the progres-
sive spirit of a community is
shown by its bands. These
aids to enlivenment show that
the young people of the town
tind it attractive and a pleas-
ant place to begin a career.
What becomes of a commu-
nity without a band? The
young bloods depart for live-
lier regions, new and more
interesting adventures. Nine
times out of ten they go
where . there is music, for
where there is music there is
life. A band is one of the
community's most valuable
assets, whether it be organ-
ized in the fire department,
school or other institutions.
Nobody wants to live where
there is no music.
This makes 19 states which have passed a band tax
law enabling cities, towns and villages to levy a spe-
cial tax for municipal band purposes. Seven states
have granted their municipalities the privilege of
appropriating sums, up to a specified amount, and
eight have issued city charters in which the privilege of
appropriating money for this purpose is either ex-
pressed or implied. Only fourteen of the forty-eight
states in the Union have no provision for municipal
music, although several of these have movements
on foot for introducing band tax measures at early
The bands on this page
were picked from a host of
bands which C. G. Conn,
Ltd., has helped organize and
equip
with
instruments.
Since it would be impossible
to show even a small fraction
of such organizations, these
bands have been picked ac-
cording to geographical loca-
tion.
From east to west and
from north to south great in-
terest is being taken in bands,
especially in municipal bands.
This new interest in the mu-
nicipal band is part of the
movement among almost all
states in the Union to pass
permissive legislation permit-
ting municipalities to levy a
tax for the support of their
bands.
So far this year nine states
have passed such legislation,
i n c l u d i n g Arizona, Idaho,
Florida, Maine. Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota,
Nebraska and Nevada.
Above—Columbus Firemen's Hand. Columbus,
Ohio, Battalion Chief (). L. Ropers, director; L.
H. Messmore, assistant.
This fine band shows
what is being' accomplished among city firemen
all over the country.
OVAL—Northwood, N. 1)., is proud of this fine
municipal band directed by Wm. Korstad. North
Dakota has a law which permits municipalities to
vote a two-mill tax for the support of their
lands.
L10FT—Santa Ana Municipal Band, Santa Ana,
Calif., under the exceptionally capable direction
of P. C. Cianfoni (in oval). This band is one of
the highest class musical organizations in Cali-
fornia and is called upon to rill many engage-
ments in its section of the state.
BOTTOM—Richmond Concert Band, Richmond, Va., Joe La Fratta, direc-
tor. This band is considered one of the best organizations in the South and
not only participates in all civic celebrations in Richmond but is in demand
b.\ surrounding cities.
sessions of their legislatures.
Those who are interested may secure the text of
all these various laws by writing for the little book-
let on "The Band Tax Laws," to C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
CALLS FORESTRY CONFERENCE.
FINNISH COPYRIGHT.
A commercial forestry conference, representing all
types of wood-using industries and forest owners in
all parts of the country, has been called for Novem-
ber 16 and 17 in Chicago at the instigation of Lewis
E. Pierson, president of the United States Chamber
of Commerce. The purpose is for giving considera-
tion to steps to be taken by forest owners toward
solution of their problems on a national basis. "In
the United States there are nearly 350,000,000 acres
of cut-over forest land, much of it at the doorstep
of industrial centers, where it is most needed," said
Mr. Pierson. "Most of this is covered with second
growth, and if the fire and taxation problems can
be met, should go far toward meeting the nation's
wood requirements."
On August 1 of this year Finland's new copyright
law came into force. The principal point in the new
law is the granting of fifty years' protection after the
death of the composer. Adhesion to the Berne Con-
vention is the intention of the law, for which purpose
it is now being translated into French. When this
is done, the necessary formalities will be completed.
MARKETS FREED-EISEMANN LINE.
The Freed-Eisemann Radio Corporation announces
that the Knickerbocker Talking Machine Company,
well known wholesale distributors in New York, will
market the Freed-Eisemann line in Manhattan and
the Bronx, in conjunction with the present Freed-
Eisemann distributors in this territory.
Elkhart, Ind. This booklet will be furnished free to
all who desire to know about the band tax law in
your state and what privileges it offers to your mu-
nicipality.
SONGS THAT LIVE AND SELL
CONTINUOUSLY
"Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
True," "The Man That Catches Me Must Have
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
Sweet Home to Me," Etc.
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
exchanged.) Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big profit, no risk.
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
J. S. Unger Music House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
THE FAMOUS
Estimates
9est
Music Printers
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
ANY PUBLISHER
\
OUR REFERENCE
'
•• WORK DONE B Y
ALL PROCESSES
<
EAYNER DALHEIM & Co.
?054-2(S!B0 W.Lake StXhicagoJll.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, Pre«.
J. F. BOYER, Sec'y
World's largest manufacturers of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
The most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artinticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to atiy point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch stores
•r agencies will be found in all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
The Dest for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
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PRESTO-TIMES
November 5, 1927
CONN BANDS ENLIVEN MANY COMMUNITIES
The extent of the progres-
sive spirit of a community is
shown by its bands. These
aids to enlivenment show that
the young people of the town
tind it attractive and a pleas-
ant place to begin a career.
What becomes of a commu-
nity without a band? The
young bloods depart for live-
lier regions, new and more
interesting adventures. Nine
times out of ten they go
where . there is music, for
where there is music there is
life. A band is one of the
community's most valuable
assets, whether it be organ-
ized in the fire department,
school or other institutions.
Nobody wants to live where
there is no music.
This makes 19 states which have passed a band tax
law enabling cities, towns and villages to levy a spe-
cial tax for municipal band purposes. Seven states
have granted their municipalities the privilege of
appropriating sums, up to a specified amount, and
eight have issued city charters in which the privilege of
appropriating money for this purpose is either ex-
pressed or implied. Only fourteen of the forty-eight
states in the Union have no provision for municipal
music, although several of these have movements
on foot for introducing band tax measures at early
The bands on this page
were picked from a host of
bands which C. G. Conn,
Ltd., has helped organize and
equip
with
instruments.
Since it would be impossible
to show even a small fraction
of such organizations, these
bands have been picked ac-
cording to geographical loca-
tion.
From east to west and
from north to south great in-
terest is being taken in bands,
especially in municipal bands.
This new interest in the mu-
nicipal band is part of the
movement among almost all
states in the Union to pass
permissive legislation permit-
ting municipalities to levy a
tax for the support of their
bands.
So far this year nine states
have passed such legislation,
i n c l u d i n g Arizona, Idaho,
Florida, Maine. Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota,
Nebraska and Nevada.
Above—Columbus Firemen's Hand. Columbus,
Ohio, Battalion Chief (). L. Ropers, director; L.
H. Messmore, assistant.
This fine band shows
what is being' accomplished among city firemen
all over the country.
OVAL—Northwood, N. 1)., is proud of this fine
municipal band directed by Wm. Korstad. North
Dakota has a law which permits municipalities to
vote a two-mill tax for the support of their
lands.
L10FT—Santa Ana Municipal Band, Santa Ana,
Calif., under the exceptionally capable direction
of P. C. Cianfoni (in oval). This band is one of
the highest class musical organizations in Cali-
fornia and is called upon to rill many engage-
ments in its section of the state.
BOTTOM—Richmond Concert Band, Richmond, Va., Joe La Fratta, direc-
tor. This band is considered one of the best organizations in the South and
not only participates in all civic celebrations in Richmond but is in demand
b.\ surrounding cities.
sessions of their legislatures.
Those who are interested may secure the text of
all these various laws by writing for the little book-
let on "The Band Tax Laws," to C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
CALLS FORESTRY CONFERENCE.
FINNISH COPYRIGHT.
A commercial forestry conference, representing all
types of wood-using industries and forest owners in
all parts of the country, has been called for Novem-
ber 16 and 17 in Chicago at the instigation of Lewis
E. Pierson, president of the United States Chamber
of Commerce. The purpose is for giving considera-
tion to steps to be taken by forest owners toward
solution of their problems on a national basis. "In
the United States there are nearly 350,000,000 acres
of cut-over forest land, much of it at the doorstep
of industrial centers, where it is most needed," said
Mr. Pierson. "Most of this is covered with second
growth, and if the fire and taxation problems can
be met, should go far toward meeting the nation's
wood requirements."
On August 1 of this year Finland's new copyright
law came into force. The principal point in the new
law is the granting of fifty years' protection after the
death of the composer. Adhesion to the Berne Con-
vention is the intention of the law, for which purpose
it is now being translated into French. When this
is done, the necessary formalities will be completed.
MARKETS FREED-EISEMANN LINE.
The Freed-Eisemann Radio Corporation announces
that the Knickerbocker Talking Machine Company,
well known wholesale distributors in New York, will
market the Freed-Eisemann line in Manhattan and
the Bronx, in conjunction with the present Freed-
Eisemann distributors in this territory.
Elkhart, Ind. This booklet will be furnished free to
all who desire to know about the band tax law in
your state and what privileges it offers to your mu-
nicipality.
SONGS THAT LIVE AND SELL
CONTINUOUSLY
"Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
True," "The Man That Catches Me Must Have
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
Sweet Home to Me," Etc.
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
exchanged.) Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big profit, no risk.
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
J. S. Unger Music House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
THE FAMOUS
Estimates
9est
Music Printers
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
ANY PUBLISHER
\
OUR REFERENCE
'
•• WORK DONE B Y
ALL PROCESSES
<
EAYNER DALHEIM & Co.
?054-2(S!B0 W.Lake StXhicagoJll.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, Pre«.
J. F. BOYER, Sec'y
World's largest manufacturers of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
The most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artinticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to atiy point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch stores
•r agencies will be found in all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
The Dest for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
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).