PRESTO
10
November 13, 1920.
Not only did these interruptions distract me in the
work which I was doing, but they actually interfered
with my doing my work efficiently. That's one thing
I can say in favor of the Dictaphone at once when
speaking of its good points."—Statement made by
Miss Corinne Sexton, of the Q R S Music Company.
Suggestive Picture of Playerpiano Delights Is Potent
"I never realized the time used in taking short-
Advertisement to Appear in Saturday Evening hand notes until I began using The Dictaphone, and
for Creating Buying Desire.
I honestly believe that the time saved with The
Post Quotes E. J. Delfraisse and Three
A new Manualo leaflet recently issued by the Bald-
Dictaphone has been a factor in my increased earn-
Q R S Girl Stenographers.
ings."—Statement made by Miss Florence Hansen, win Piano Co., Cincinnati, is for fall reading and
of the Q R S Music Company.
appropriately is printed in the warm tints suggestive
In the Saturday Evening Post of November 20—
"No more last minute rush for me. I get a good
of the season. It is an admirable bit of advertising
part of the letters written while the boss is still dic-
the paper that claims to have 2,500,000 r e a d e r s -
which should be appreciated by the dealers. The
tating. That's easier, and there's less possibility of
will appear a co-operative advertisement, covering
text is powerful to create the mental picture sug-
errors
than
when
transcribing
is
crowded
into
the
one page, for the Dictaphone Company, but really
gestive of the desire to possess a Maruialo. Here's
afternoon. I like The Dictaphone.—Statement
advertising the Q R S Music Roll Company just as late
an extract:.
made by Miss Adele L. Kane, of the Q R S Music
much. In the large illustration in the foreground
Company.
"The return to evenings indoors should be antici-
will appear a dictaphone, but behind it looms up
pated with pleasure. The sense of security should
the Chicago factory of the Q R S Company.
make for contentedness and home life continue to
PIANO DEPARTMENT GROWS.
In part the advertisement says:
hold its place in the album of happiness.
Glenn W. Mills, manager of the music department
Will you profit by the experience of the Q R S
"The participation of all the members of the inti-
of the Wurzburg Dry Goods Co., Grand Rapids,
Music Company? The Q R S Music Company, of
mate family circle in a common pastime, will tend
Mich.,
has
further
ambitious
plans
for
the
business
Chicago, the largest manufacturer of music rolls in
under his control. Some of these he has already to keep the young folks in, and draw the household
the world, is using thirty Dictaphones in its various
closer together. Music is the enlivening element; it
carried out are evidences of his ambition, as marks
departments. For general correspondence and inter-
office communication The Dictaphone is invaluable
of his ability and energy. A large part of the fifth scatters the worries of the day, relieves monotony,
to this company in speeding up better production
floor of the big store is now devoted to musical in- and answers the call to have something going on.
If no one plays the piano, or the one who does, is
and lowering costs.
struments. The improvements include a concert
away
(and usually it is the one), the hours may drag
E. T. Delfraisse of this company says: "The Dicta- hall where occasional concerts will be given.
and the evening be lost. A playerpiano is the ever
phone is a blessing. Its loss would be a calamity.
accessible means to bright enjoyment. It is the in-
For ten years it has been an indispensable part of
A WONDERFUL COMBINATION.
centive to vent one's happier feelings. No one need
our organization, growing in favor and number.
Thirty Dictaphones in our Chicago and New York
The Andrews Music Store, 213 North Tryon street, be a musician—any of the circle can play it, and
offices add hours to our days in service and years
old and young may sing in with the current, popular
Charlotte, N. C, describes the Ampico in the Chick-
to our lives in comfort."
song, or constitute the audience for a varied program.
ering as a "wonderful combination of two great art
And what the Q R S girls say of the Dictaphone
Thus, music will invigorate that period of the day
creations that brings into the home a hundred or
is also interesting:
when lamps are lighted and play time belongs to the
more pianists to play for your delight—playing on
"Interruptions to take dictation in my shorthand
roteliook were alwavs an awful nuisance to me. a piano that has been famous for nearly a century." home folks."
ATTRACTIVE MANUALO
ADVERTISING FOR DEALERS
Q R S CO. BENEFITS
BY A DICTAPHONE AD
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Makers of
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Manufacfurcrt of Bjur Bret. Planes
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The constant and growing demand for Straube-made instruments is
due to their high quality which is indicated by the kind of people
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who choose most carefully.
As a dealer you know the advantage of selling a line of instruments
with a standing of this sort. Let us tell you about our interesting
dealer proposition.
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