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June, 1930
PRESTO-TIMES
interference, but the display booths were all in the
inner circle. There were about 250 of these displays.
Jenkins Television Equipment.
The Jenkins Television Co. showed scanning
devices and television receivers. Its departments were
always crowded, for television is one of the inven-
tions capable of much—very much improvement. So
far, like the "talkies," it has not brought very much
satisfaction.
Radio-Phonographs
"The fact that radio-phonographs are growing in
popularity may be a reflection on the quality of the
broadcast programs and the unfortunate tendency on
the part of some program sponsors to give more and
more time in their programs to sales talks," said a
prominent engineer. "The fine performance of the
modern radio-phonograph and the variety and excel-
lence of the records should make this form of enter-
tainment increasingly popular."
DeForest's Tube Show.
The DeForest Radio Co. showed transmitting tubes
as well as tubes designed for use in receiving sets.
Among the Exhibitors
Of those who had fine displays of their instruments
and devices the Presto-Times correspondent was
pleased to note the Ail-American Mohawk Corp. of
North Tonawanda, N. Y.; the Gulbransen Co. of
Chicago, with an exhibit of eight-tube sets, using
three screen grid tubes and dynamic speaker; the
Grigsby-Grunow's Majestic show; and exhibits by
the De Forest Radio Co. of Passaic, N. J., the Strom-
berg-Carlson Telephone Mfg. Co. of Rochester, the
Stewart-Warner Co. of Chicago, the National Co. of
Maiden, Mass, the Philco Co. of Philadelphia, Thomas
A. Edison, Inc., of Orange, N. J., the American Mag-
neto Corp of Springfield, Mass., the General Electric
Co. of Bridgeport, Conn., the Capehart Corp. of Fort
Wayne, the Colonial Radio Corp. of Long Island
City, the Columbia Phonograph Co., New York, the
Browning-Drake Corp. of Waltham, Mass., and F.
A. D. Andrea of Long Island City.
FACES OF HUSTLERS IN THESE CARTOONS
AAE/M YOU KNOW IN THE RCA V\CTOR ORGANIZATION
Several men well known in the music industry,
many of them in the piano trade for years, are
represented in this composite cartoon, grouped by an
artist working for the RCA-Victor Organization.
For instance, notice E. H. Vogel in the lower right-
hand corner—the southeast corner, to speak carto-
graphically. Mr. Vogel, now advertising manager of
the Radiola Division, with headquarters at Lord &
Thomas and Logan, 247 Park avenue, New York, was
for several years advertising manager for the Kohler
BAR SUNDAY PIANO PLAYING.
RADIO BOOSTS PIANO INDUSTRY.
"A survey of schools, churches and 60,000 music
teachers in all parts of the United States showed more
than 1,000,000 children studied the piano in 1929, com-
pared with only 856,000 in 1928," John S. Pearson,
president of the Pearson Piano Co., Indianapolis, said
last week. "We are optimistic about the comeback
of the piano, realizing that it is the essential musical
instrument in all orchestration and musical programs.
While the radio may have set back the phonograph
industry, it surely has given the piano industry a
boost forward."
Sunday radio and pianos are being banned at
Trenton, N. J., by applying a blue law of 1798.
Policemen with notebooks and pencils, made lists of
persons buying cigarets, gasoline or groceries, playing
golf or tennis, or fishing. If they heard a radio or a
piano playing secular music, down went the offender's
name.
PUT ALL E F F O R T INTO ONE'S JOB.
"Concerning the coming year, we can only say that
success crowns the efforts of those who are willing to
The Platt Music Co., Los Angeles, Calif., has de- put all they have into their jobs. We shall try to
be one of that number," Marshall Field & Co., Chi-
clared a regular quarterly dividend of 43^4 per cent
on the no-par value common stock, payable June 15. cago, asserted through John McKinlay, vice-president.
GRANDS AND UPRIGHTS
PLAYER
PIANOS
Established Reputation and Quality Since 1873
FACTORY
OFFICES & SALESROOMS
Corner of Kostner Avenue
New Adam Scliaaf Building
319-321 So. Wabash Ave.,
4343 Fifth Avenue
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS SOUND.
E. J. Buffiugton, president of the Illinois Steel Co.,
one of the outstanding optimists, said: "Much can
be found in present conditions to justify a hopeful
and optimistic forecast for the present new year,
with its fresh opportunities for progress. General
business has enjoyed a fair degree of prosperity dur-
ing 1929, and all seem agreed that fundamental eco-
nomic conditions are sound."
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy has been
filed in the Federal Court at New Bern, N. C, by the
Thomas Music Co. Liabilities, $16,161.87; assets,
none.
W. H. Alfring of The Aeolian Co , has just re-
turned to New York from a trip to Europe.
HALLET & DAVIS PIANO CO.
ADAM SCHAAF, Inc.
REPRODUCING
PIANOS
Industries in Manhattan. And up at the top, catching
a fish, is the pleasant face of Roy Marshall, general
advertising manager, who is remembered as adver-
tising manager of the Victor interests for a long time
w T ith his office at the Victor office building in Camden,
N. J. President E. E. Shumaker and Mr. Vogel are
each trying to tame the Radiola Wildcat, while
Charlie O'Connell, advertising manager of the Victor
Division, is grinding out some gentle tune on an
organ.
CHICAGO, ILL.
Established 183f— Boston
FACTORIES - - NEW YORK CITY
Executive Offices and Wholesale Warerooms
f East 39th St. (at 5th Ave.)
New York City
E CO MSTOCK, C HENE 1 Y
& CO.
IVORYTON, CONN
IVORY CUTTERS
SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer v Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
^ ~ GENNETT RECORDS ^ ™
Represent the Hiqhert Attainment in cMitsical OVbrth.
Established 1872
STARR*PIANO COMPANY
.
Richmond. Indiana
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June, 1930
PRESTO-TIMES
interference, but the display booths were all in the
inner circle. There were about 250 of these displays.
Jenkins Television Equipment.
The Jenkins Television Co. showed scanning
devices and television receivers. Its departments were
always crowded, for television is one of the inven-
tions capable of much—very much improvement. So
far, like the "talkies," it has not brought very much
satisfaction.
Radio-Phonographs
"The fact that radio-phonographs are growing in
popularity may be a reflection on the quality of the
broadcast programs and the unfortunate tendency on
the part of some program sponsors to give more and
more time in their programs to sales talks," said a
prominent engineer. "The fine performance of the
modern radio-phonograph and the variety and excel-
lence of the records should make this form of enter-
tainment increasingly popular."
DeForest's Tube Show.
The DeForest Radio Co. showed transmitting tubes
as well as tubes designed for use in receiving sets.
Among the Exhibitors
Of those who had fine displays of their instruments
and devices the Presto-Times correspondent was
pleased to note the Ail-American Mohawk Corp. of
North Tonawanda, N. Y.; the Gulbransen Co. of
Chicago, with an exhibit of eight-tube sets, using
three screen grid tubes and dynamic speaker; the
Grigsby-Grunow's Majestic show; and exhibits by
the De Forest Radio Co. of Passaic, N. J., the Strom-
berg-Carlson Telephone Mfg. Co. of Rochester, the
Stewart-Warner Co. of Chicago, the National Co. of
Maiden, Mass, the Philco Co. of Philadelphia, Thomas
A. Edison, Inc., of Orange, N. J., the American Mag-
neto Corp of Springfield, Mass., the General Electric
Co. of Bridgeport, Conn., the Capehart Corp. of Fort
Wayne, the Colonial Radio Corp. of Long Island
City, the Columbia Phonograph Co., New York, the
Browning-Drake Corp. of Waltham, Mass., and F.
A. D. Andrea of Long Island City.
FACES OF HUSTLERS IN THESE CARTOONS
AAE/M YOU KNOW IN THE RCA V\CTOR ORGANIZATION
Several men well known in the music industry,
many of them in the piano trade for years, are
represented in this composite cartoon, grouped by an
artist working for the RCA-Victor Organization.
For instance, notice E. H. Vogel in the lower right-
hand corner—the southeast corner, to speak carto-
graphically. Mr. Vogel, now advertising manager of
the Radiola Division, with headquarters at Lord &
Thomas and Logan, 247 Park avenue, New York, was
for several years advertising manager for the Kohler
BAR SUNDAY PIANO PLAYING.
RADIO BOOSTS PIANO INDUSTRY.
"A survey of schools, churches and 60,000 music
teachers in all parts of the United States showed more
than 1,000,000 children studied the piano in 1929, com-
pared with only 856,000 in 1928," John S. Pearson,
president of the Pearson Piano Co., Indianapolis, said
last week. "We are optimistic about the comeback
of the piano, realizing that it is the essential musical
instrument in all orchestration and musical programs.
While the radio may have set back the phonograph
industry, it surely has given the piano industry a
boost forward."
Sunday radio and pianos are being banned at
Trenton, N. J., by applying a blue law of 1798.
Policemen with notebooks and pencils, made lists of
persons buying cigarets, gasoline or groceries, playing
golf or tennis, or fishing. If they heard a radio or a
piano playing secular music, down went the offender's
name.
PUT ALL E F F O R T INTO ONE'S JOB.
"Concerning the coming year, we can only say that
success crowns the efforts of those who are willing to
The Platt Music Co., Los Angeles, Calif., has de- put all they have into their jobs. We shall try to
be one of that number," Marshall Field & Co., Chi-
clared a regular quarterly dividend of 43^4 per cent
on the no-par value common stock, payable June 15. cago, asserted through John McKinlay, vice-president.
GRANDS AND UPRIGHTS
PLAYER
PIANOS
Established Reputation and Quality Since 1873
FACTORY
OFFICES & SALESROOMS
Corner of Kostner Avenue
New Adam Scliaaf Building
319-321 So. Wabash Ave.,
4343 Fifth Avenue
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS SOUND.
E. J. Buffiugton, president of the Illinois Steel Co.,
one of the outstanding optimists, said: "Much can
be found in present conditions to justify a hopeful
and optimistic forecast for the present new year,
with its fresh opportunities for progress. General
business has enjoyed a fair degree of prosperity dur-
ing 1929, and all seem agreed that fundamental eco-
nomic conditions are sound."
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy has been
filed in the Federal Court at New Bern, N. C, by the
Thomas Music Co. Liabilities, $16,161.87; assets,
none.
W. H. Alfring of The Aeolian Co , has just re-
turned to New York from a trip to Europe.
HALLET & DAVIS PIANO CO.
ADAM SCHAAF, Inc.
REPRODUCING
PIANOS
Industries in Manhattan. And up at the top, catching
a fish, is the pleasant face of Roy Marshall, general
advertising manager, who is remembered as adver-
tising manager of the Victor interests for a long time
w T ith his office at the Victor office building in Camden,
N. J. President E. E. Shumaker and Mr. Vogel are
each trying to tame the Radiola Wildcat, while
Charlie O'Connell, advertising manager of the Victor
Division, is grinding out some gentle tune on an
organ.
CHICAGO, ILL.
Established 183f— Boston
FACTORIES - - NEW YORK CITY
Executive Offices and Wholesale Warerooms
f East 39th St. (at 5th Ave.)
New York City
E CO MSTOCK, C HENE 1 Y
& CO.
IVORYTON, CONN
IVORY CUTTERS
SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer v Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
^ ~ GENNETT RECORDS ^ ™
Represent the Hiqhert Attainment in cMitsical OVbrth.
Established 1872
STARR*PIANO COMPANY
.
Richmond. Indiana
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).