16
March, 1932
PRESTO-TIMES
ASSOCIATION HELP TO DEALERS
Here is the latest service given out to the trade by
the National Association of Musical Merchants. Un-
der the cut herewith shown is the significant caption,
"That's Great, Mother! Play Another!" and then
followed by this reading matter:
"Wise mothers have found that music is a wonder-
ful bond between them and their children!
TWO PROMINENT KIMBALL ACQUISITIONS
In joining the W. W. Kimball Company Mr. H. D.
Hewitt and E. M. Prinz become associated with one
of the most important music houses of this continent
and the W. W. Kimball Company secures the services
of two men of pronounced abilities and standing as
piano trade representatives.
Mr. Hewitt's connection with the M. Schultz Com-
pany as general salesmanager and the important posi-
To Repair Men,
Tuners, and Re*
pair Departments:
COMSTOCK-
CHENEY
Products
are Used by Piano
Manufacturers
Everywhere
"THAT'S GREAT,
Mother!
"PLAY ANOTHER!"
"No trouble keeping them home when there's a
piano in the living room! It's a natural center for
young folks! They gather around it for a 'sing'
in the evenings—a happy, natural outlet for young
emotions.
"The cost of a piano is small when reckoned in
terms of what it will do for your son or daughter!
For not only is a musical education a great social
asset. It is also an aid to general mental develop-
ment.
"The quality of piano you buy is important. Tone,
resonance, light, responsive action—these are essen-
tial. You will find them here without having to pay
an excessive price. And easy monthly terms can be
arranged."
The name of the music house is added to the an-
nouncement, and the copy then ready for the home
newspaper.
W
HENRY D. HEWITT, GENERAL SALES REPRESENT-
ATIVE, W. W. KIMBALL CO.
tions he has held officially with music trade organi-
zations of the country has given him great oppor-
tunities for acquaintanceship throughout the Amer-
ican music trade.
Mr. Prinz's territory will be in the Northwest,
where he has traveled the last twelve or fifteen years.
Mr. Hewitt has been out "in the field" visiting the
more important Kimball agencies since taking on his
new position and is very much interested and de-
lighted in his present work.
INDIANAPOLIS
Business with the local music merchants is grad-
ually improving. It is reported by some of the larger
firms that a noticeable increase has been visible so
far this year. In fact, February was beyond expecta-
tions and March prospects are quite promising. The
general atmosphere is encouraging.
The Baldwin Studios, Inc., sold last month to
W K B F the Indiana Power and Light Company
broadcasting station, three style "C" Baldwin grands
to be used in their studio. Other sales of minor im-
NEW TELETYPE EQUIPMENT A T WUR- portance made up a fair volume of the February
business.
LITZER DE KALB FACTORY
The Pearson Piano Company report some excel-
Teletype service has been established at the office lent Steinway business. Steinway & Sons grands
and factory plant of the Wurlitzer Grand Piano Com- are moving very satisfactorily. Since the first of
pany at De Kalb, 111., by which equipment communi- this year there has been a continual improvement in
cation can instantly be made with all departments Steinway business.
and Wurlitzer units.
The Marion Music Company are going along as
The equipment includes two special units, one of usual, and continue to place the Schumann piano in
which is located in the piano factory office and the some of the city's leading homes. Other makes sold
other in the office of the Western Union Telegraph by the concern are enjoying a good share of the
Company here. If the piano company wishes to business.
send a message, it is typed on the machinery in its
Recent visitors in Indianapolis were George Alans-
office and is reproduced in the office of the telegraph field, traveling representative for the Everett Piano
company, the operator there in turn sending the mes- Company; J. Schiller, representing the Lester Piano
sage out to its destination. This eliminates the phon- Company; Charles Howe, representing the Wurlitzer
ing of the message or bringing it to the telegraph Grand Piano Company, and Edgar Daub, special rep-
office by messenger. The same procedure is followed resentative for Steinway & Sons.
in the receiving of message with the factory there
as the destination.
FIRST PIANO BROUGHT TO MISSOURI
The "Standard," published at Milan, Mo., is au-
FOR "BAUER BROTHERS" thority for the statement that the first piano brought
PIANO
to the State of Missouri is now located in the Arrow
An inquiry comes to Presto-Times' office concern- Rock Tavern at Milan, operated by the Daughters of
ing a piano labeled "Bauer Brothers." No piano the American Revolution. The piano, made of rose-
bearing this name is produced by either Stultz & wood, was brought to the state by ox cart in the early
Bauer, now one of the units of the Kohler-Brambach days of 1800 by a preacher named Welch. Later the
Piano Company, nor Julius Bauer & Co., now con- piano passed through other hands before it was
trolled by the Wurlitzer Grand Piano Company, placed in the tavern.
which instruments are produced at the De Kalb, 111.,
factories.
The inquiry states that the Bauer Brothers piano is
When in doubt refer to Presto
offered the committee from a schoolboard about to
Buyers' Guide for information about
make a purchase and some definite information is
requested concerning the instrument. Can any read-
all Pianos, Players and Reproduc-
ers of Presto-Times furnish the information re-
ing Pianos.
quested?
AN
INQUIRY
HEN most conscientious
piano repair men and tun-
ers select parts with a view to
getting the best possible tonal
and mechanical results, they
turn very naturally to the house
of
THE COMSTOCK-CHENEY & CO.
whose products have won a
reputation for excellence that
safeguards pianos in which
they are used. The quality line
comprises keys, actions and
hammers for all types of
pianos.
Since the early days of piano
manufacturing,
American
piano makers have made
the presence of Comstock-
Cheuey parts in their products
a major selling point, and have
depended on them to retain
their beauty or utility. The
same high standards are em-
ployed in the production of
parts for repair work. Why not
get your repair supplies from a
house whose supremacy in its
line will enable you to achieve
uniformly good results and, in
addition, will reflect its excel-
lence and prestige on your
work ?
Keys, Actions and Hammers
Furnished Complete
Ivory Cutters Since 1834
THE COMSTOCK-
CHENEY & CO.
IVORYTON, CONN.
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