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PRESTO
June 12, 1920.
WHERE DOUBTS ARE DISPELLED
Under This Head Presto Will Answer Any Question Pertaining to Pianos, or
Other Subjects of Direct Interest to the Trade and Musical Public
Inquiries must bear the signature and address of
xvriter in order to receive attention. Answers thought
to be of general trade interest will be published. If an
answer is not of general interest it will be mailed pro-
vided stamp is inclosed.
IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT.
Minneapolis, Minn., June 3, 1920.
Editor Presto: I noticed, a short time ago,
where you had an inquiry from this state for names
for phonograph repairs, and noticed that you re-
ferred them to only Chicago concerns. My estab-
lishment is perfectly equipped and we conduct a
general repair shop and have expert workingmen.
We also carry a complete line of cabinet hardware.
Very truly,
L. A. PRIESS.
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THE ACOUSTIGRANDE.
Walnutport, Pa., June 5, 1920.
Editor Presto: Please let me know, for my own
satisfaction, whether you consider the following
pianos as high grade as the "Acoustigrande," made
by Chickering Bros., of Chicago: Boardman &
Gray, Hazelton Bros., Kimball, Newman Bros.,
Kroeger, Steger & Sons, and Starr?
Yours truly,
E. A. ACKER.
The Acoustigrande is, in every respect, a high
g^cde instrument and it contrasts favorably with any
in the list. It is, in our judgment, one of the dis-
tinctly fine instruments in which it would be difficult
for the keenest critic to find any excuse for com-
plaint or lack of enthusiastic commendation.
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THE "MARSHFIELD" AGAIN.
Odon, Ind., June 7, 1920.
Editor Presto: Do you consider or recommend
the Marshfield playerpiano as a high grade instru-
ment?
How long have they been on the market?
Very respectfully,
A PROSPECT.
The Marshfield playerpiano is the product of the
Marshall Piano Co., whose factory is at 1508 Dayton
street, Chicago. The industry named is controlled
b J P. Seeberg, who established the large and
progressive industry which is still known as the J.
P. Seeberg Piano Co. but with which the founder is
not connected.
The Marshfield playerpiano is a well made, dura-
ble instrument. It has not been on the market long
enough to become thoroughly established as to
grade, though we believe Mr. Seeburg is ambitious
and will steadily improve his product. We believe
there would be no risk at all in either buying or sell-
ing the instrument about which you ask.
Reference was made to the same piano in last
week's "Where Doubts Are Dispelled" column.
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THE "INDICATOR."
Aledo, 111., June 3, 1920.
Editor Presto: Can you tell me whether the "In-
dicator" is published any more, and, if so, give me
the address?
Yours very truly,
SHAW MUSIC CO.,
Per WILL SHAW.
We are very glad to say that the "Indicator" cer-
tainly is still being published—very much so. It is
now called the "Music Trade Indicator," and ap-
pears, in good style, every week. The offices of the
Indicator Company are at 25 East Jackson boule-
vard, Chicago. You need two good trade papers, so
?.dd the Indicator—only $2.50 a year.
ORGANOLA CORPORATION
GOES TO VINCENNES
C. C. Russell and H. T. Morphy Sell Out to
Other Manufacturers Who Will Produce
the Instruments Largely.
The Organola Corporation, of Vincennes, Ind.,
has been incorporated under the laws of Indiana,
with a capital of $500,000, to manufacture the Or-
ganola, which is the invention of Charles C. Russell,
of Chicago. The directors of the new company are
C. W. Murphy, Granville Lyon and John S. Somes.
The business of the company, which for some time
has had its headquarters in the Auditorium Building,
Chicago, was sold this week to the Organola Corpo-
ration, of Vincennes, by the former owners, H. T.
Morphy and C. C. Russell.
The Organola is a machine a trifle larger than a
talking machine, with a powerful and sweet tone.
It plays any and all makes of music rolls. Its vol-
ume of tone and accuracy of reproduction give it a
place unique in the lists of instruments for halls,
moving-picture shows, churches, funeral chapels and
entertainment places.
Many of the visitors from out-of-town on entering
the Auditorium Building have inquired on hearing
it in the distance if it were not the big organ of the
Auditorium Hall that they were listening to. Its
carrying power is so great that one can hear it dis-
tinctly, even out in the hall with the massive doors
of the Organola offices shut.
The plans of the new company are to make one
thousand of the machines as soon as possible. The
call for them has been growing.
Mr. Russell will not continue with the new com-
pany but Mr. Morphy will probably go to Vincenne?
with it.
WINS IN SPIRITED
SALESMANSHIP CONTEST
Stanley H. Averill Takes Honor and Prize for Good
Work During May.
The h o n o r s of a
friendly, though spirited
battle in salesmanship
held last month by the
Knabe Warerooms, Inc.,
Baltimore, Md., w e r e
carried off by Stanley H.
Averill, who ''crossed the
tape" $2,000 ahead of
any salesman in the con-
c e r n's Washington or
local organization.
Considerable credit is
due Mr. Averill, as he
worked his way up from
the ranks of outside
salesmen and has been
in the piano industry
only one year. He was
given a chance on the
floor two months ago
and showed his worth
by fighting every min-
ute for the prize. Mr.
PLAYERPIANO
PHONOGRAPH
RACTICALLY every family wants a Talking
Machine or a Playerpiano.
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A majority of families would like both if they could
afford them.
In thousands of cases it becomes a question of which
of the two they will buy.
With the PLAYERPIANO PHONOGRAPH you can
show your prospects that by paying just a little more
than the cost of a playerpiano—just making their
monthly payments a little larger—they can have both
instruments in one.
THE PLAYERPIANO PHONOGRAPH is a first-class play-
erpiano with a first-class phonograph built right into it.
Write for full details and selling plan.
THE AUTOPIANO COMPANY
PAUL B. KLUGH, President
ON-THE-HUDSON AT 51st STREET
NEW YORK, N. Y"
STANLEY H. AVERILL.
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old, served as an artilleryman in the 26th Division,
A. E. F., and was overseas nineteen months. He
fought on several fronts and saw action in two
major engagements. Averill entered the trade in
Springfield, Mass., but later accepted a position
with the Knabe Warerooms, Inc., and has meet
with success on every side since his arrival there.
He is a native of Barre, Vt.
TRIP THROUGH PACKARD PLANT.
Henry P. Veatch, manager of the Chicago office
of the Packard Piano Company, has returned from
a trip to Fort Wayne, Ind. Accompanying him
were Henry P. Hopkins, of the West Music Com-
pany, Joliet, 111.; A. F. Wyman, of Wyman, Babb
& Company, Chicago, and Paul Smiley, who is con-
nected with O. D. McLaughlin, piano dealer, of Pa-
ducah, Ky. These four men went through the
Packard factory, and were greatly impressed by the
spirit of the place and the kindness of their recep-
tion. Mr. Veatch was pleased to see the high qual-
ity of materials that are entering into the Packard
instruments.
A. J. Tackson & Co., 415 Boylston street, Boston,
held an official opening of its new warerooms last
week. The line includes the Knabe Ampico and the
Apollo playerpiano,
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