Presto
Issue: 1923 1906 - Page 21
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PRESTO
February 3, 1923
RADIO IN DALLAS, TEXAS
Wm. L. Bush, President of the Bush & Gerts Piano
Co., Adds to Interest.
An article recently written for the Dallas Morning
News by W. L. Bush, president of the Bush & Gerts
Piano Co., in the Texas City, has been widely repro-
duced by other papers. Mr. Bush said the success
of his own experimental work in radio receiving
prompted him to write the article.
"It is to the pioneers and those who have gone
through the experimental stage and those who in-
vest vast sums on development and promotion >of
radio communication that the first word of thanks
is justly due," said Mr. Bush. -"Millions of dollars
have been invested in the experimental work and
many of these dollars by those who could only really
afford to gamble on results, but have been carried
along by the enthusiasm and human interest that has
centered and entered into this great and wonderful
development.
"My advice to the head of every family in Dallas
who can afford or arrange for the installation of an
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
rehnished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work ?olic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
425 South Wabath ATB.
Chicago
equipment—whether it be an economical set or an
expensive one—would be not to delay an opportunity
to add to the pleasure of life and the joy of living.
Encourage your boy or let the public or people of
Dallas encourage the youth of Dallas to take up or
promote the practical construction of home sets."
CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S ORGAN
The Screen Comedian Is Also a Musician of No
Mean Ability.
Movie fans in the country seldom realize the true
character of their screen stars. Screen action, plot,
and the vehicle representing our favorite doesn't al-
ways fully interpret the temperament of the actor.
It may be news to many readers that Charlie Chap-
lin is a clever musician, playing violin, piano and
organ with unusual skill. The first intimation that
many of Chaplin's friends and followers knew of this
musical talent was the placing of an order for a Rob-
ert-Morton organ to be installed in. his new Beverley
Mills home in the course of construction. This is
one of the finest, residences in the Hollywood dis-
trict. In the music room provision was also made for
an echo organ and a special roll device will also be in-
stalled on the instrument.
It is expected that Charlie will "shoulder arms"
over the console of the new instrument when the
Pipes of Pan are playing in the springtime.
MAJ. GEN. SQUIER'S INVENTION.
Maj. Gen. George O. Squier, chief signal officer of
the United States army, who delivered an address at
the convention of the National Association of Music
Merchants in 1922, has achieved wonderful results in
sending music over electric light wires.
This can all be done on high tension electric light
wires at the same time the line is receiving and de-
livering electric light and power service. This system
is the invention of Maj. Gen. Squier, and is really a
means of substituting the electric light and power
lines for the transmitting and receiving aerials. Dur-
ing recent experiments heating, lighting and musical
service were furnished over a three-phase electric
lighting system, while the system was carrying 2,400
volts.
OPPORTUNITY FOR DEALERS
Coin-Operated Instruments of Nelson-Wiggen Piano
Co., Are Big Profit-Makers.
The possibilities of the coin-operated instrument
business are made clear by the great interest of deal-
ers in line of the Nelson-Wiggen Piano Co., Chicago.
The Dance-O-Grand, the Harp-O-Grand and the
the Banj-O-Grand all have claims to favor that is re-
sulting in a spirited demand for all three.
The Dance-O-Grand is a coin-operated automatic
orchestra and is well named the "Queen of Small-
sized Coin-operated Instruments." It is only 57
inches high, 39 inches wide and 24 inches deep, the
most compact and complete instrument of the kind
made. It includes seven different instruments, three
sets of reeds with pipe effect, snare drum, cymbal,
triangle and tambourine. It is the opportunity for
live dealers who will quickly apply for territory yet
open.
The Harp-O-Grand is a small keyless piano pro-
ducing.maximum profits in a minimum of space. This
is only fifty inches high and thirty-five inches wide, a
triumph of compactness and efficiency, as powerful as
a full-sized piano. Dealers can make big profits
selling this instrument to small theaters and to other
public places.
PHONOGRAPH DEPARTMENT ACQUIRED.
The retail Victor phonograph and record business
of E. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc., Baltimore, Md., has
been taken over by the Knabe Studios, of which C. H.
Tracey is president and manager. Next week the
new department of the Knabe Studios will be for-
mally opened. The front part of the store has been
converted into a record department with all the aids
for comfort and convenience in the selection of
records. The Victor jobbing business has been re-
tained by the E. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc.
PERFECTION BENCH CO.
LEATHER
NOT IN
ANY
TRUST
FOR
PLAYERS
ORGANS
PIANOS
PRACTICAL PIANO MO ING SUPPLIES
INCREASE SELLING POWER
One-Man Steel Cable Hoist; Two-in-One
Loaders, Trucks, Covers, etc.
Get Our N*w Circular* and Pric*»
PIANO MOVERS SUPPLY COMPANY
BUCKINGHAM, PA.
PNEUMATIC LEATHERS A SPECIALTY
Packing, Valves, All Special Tanned
Bellows Leather
T. L. LUTKINS, Inc.
40 Spruce Street
NEW YORK
ORIGINATORS, DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS
OF
PERFECTION PLAYER ROLL
CABINETS and PIANO
BENCHES
Quality, Service, Price
Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co.
614-618 So. Canal St.
Chicago
DEMONSTRATE YOUR PIANO: IT WILL SELL ITSELF
Let your prospects see the piano, hear it, examine it.
They will become interested, Convinced, SOLD.
It's easy if you have a BOWEN LOADER.
Price, including set of relief springs and a special piano moving cover, $110.00.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.,
Winston-Salem, N. C.
EXPORT OFFICES—130 WEST 42ND ST., NEW YORK CITY, U. S. A.
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PRESTO
February 3, 1923
RADIO IN DALLAS, TEXAS
Wm. L. Bush, President of the Bush & Gerts Piano
Co., Adds to Interest.
An article recently written for the Dallas Morning
News by W. L. Bush, president of the Bush & Gerts
Piano Co., in the Texas City, has been widely repro-
duced by other papers. Mr. Bush said the success
of his own experimental work in radio receiving
prompted him to write the article.
"It is to the pioneers and those who have gone
through the experimental stage and those who in-
vest vast sums on development and promotion >of
radio communication that the first word of thanks
is justly due," said Mr. Bush. -"Millions of dollars
have been invested in the experimental work and
many of these dollars by those who could only really
afford to gamble on results, but have been carried
along by the enthusiasm and human interest that has
centered and entered into this great and wonderful
development.
"My advice to the head of every family in Dallas
who can afford or arrange for the installation of an
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
rehnished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work ?olic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
425 South Wabath ATB.
Chicago
equipment—whether it be an economical set or an
expensive one—would be not to delay an opportunity
to add to the pleasure of life and the joy of living.
Encourage your boy or let the public or people of
Dallas encourage the youth of Dallas to take up or
promote the practical construction of home sets."
CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S ORGAN
The Screen Comedian Is Also a Musician of No
Mean Ability.
Movie fans in the country seldom realize the true
character of their screen stars. Screen action, plot,
and the vehicle representing our favorite doesn't al-
ways fully interpret the temperament of the actor.
It may be news to many readers that Charlie Chap-
lin is a clever musician, playing violin, piano and
organ with unusual skill. The first intimation that
many of Chaplin's friends and followers knew of this
musical talent was the placing of an order for a Rob-
ert-Morton organ to be installed in. his new Beverley
Mills home in the course of construction. This is
one of the finest, residences in the Hollywood dis-
trict. In the music room provision was also made for
an echo organ and a special roll device will also be in-
stalled on the instrument.
It is expected that Charlie will "shoulder arms"
over the console of the new instrument when the
Pipes of Pan are playing in the springtime.
MAJ. GEN. SQUIER'S INVENTION.
Maj. Gen. George O. Squier, chief signal officer of
the United States army, who delivered an address at
the convention of the National Association of Music
Merchants in 1922, has achieved wonderful results in
sending music over electric light wires.
This can all be done on high tension electric light
wires at the same time the line is receiving and de-
livering electric light and power service. This system
is the invention of Maj. Gen. Squier, and is really a
means of substituting the electric light and power
lines for the transmitting and receiving aerials. Dur-
ing recent experiments heating, lighting and musical
service were furnished over a three-phase electric
lighting system, while the system was carrying 2,400
volts.
OPPORTUNITY FOR DEALERS
Coin-Operated Instruments of Nelson-Wiggen Piano
Co., Are Big Profit-Makers.
The possibilities of the coin-operated instrument
business are made clear by the great interest of deal-
ers in line of the Nelson-Wiggen Piano Co., Chicago.
The Dance-O-Grand, the Harp-O-Grand and the
the Banj-O-Grand all have claims to favor that is re-
sulting in a spirited demand for all three.
The Dance-O-Grand is a coin-operated automatic
orchestra and is well named the "Queen of Small-
sized Coin-operated Instruments." It is only 57
inches high, 39 inches wide and 24 inches deep, the
most compact and complete instrument of the kind
made. It includes seven different instruments, three
sets of reeds with pipe effect, snare drum, cymbal,
triangle and tambourine. It is the opportunity for
live dealers who will quickly apply for territory yet
open.
The Harp-O-Grand is a small keyless piano pro-
ducing.maximum profits in a minimum of space. This
is only fifty inches high and thirty-five inches wide, a
triumph of compactness and efficiency, as powerful as
a full-sized piano. Dealers can make big profits
selling this instrument to small theaters and to other
public places.
PHONOGRAPH DEPARTMENT ACQUIRED.
The retail Victor phonograph and record business
of E. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc., Baltimore, Md., has
been taken over by the Knabe Studios, of which C. H.
Tracey is president and manager. Next week the
new department of the Knabe Studios will be for-
mally opened. The front part of the store has been
converted into a record department with all the aids
for comfort and convenience in the selection of
records. The Victor jobbing business has been re-
tained by the E. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc.
PERFECTION BENCH CO.
LEATHER
NOT IN
ANY
TRUST
FOR
PLAYERS
ORGANS
PIANOS
PRACTICAL PIANO MO ING SUPPLIES
INCREASE SELLING POWER
One-Man Steel Cable Hoist; Two-in-One
Loaders, Trucks, Covers, etc.
Get Our N*w Circular* and Pric*»
PIANO MOVERS SUPPLY COMPANY
BUCKINGHAM, PA.
PNEUMATIC LEATHERS A SPECIALTY
Packing, Valves, All Special Tanned
Bellows Leather
T. L. LUTKINS, Inc.
40 Spruce Street
NEW YORK
ORIGINATORS, DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS
OF
PERFECTION PLAYER ROLL
CABINETS and PIANO
BENCHES
Quality, Service, Price
Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co.
614-618 So. Canal St.
Chicago
DEMONSTRATE YOUR PIANO: IT WILL SELL ITSELF
Let your prospects see the piano, hear it, examine it.
They will become interested, Convinced, SOLD.
It's easy if you have a BOWEN LOADER.
Price, including set of relief springs and a special piano moving cover, $110.00.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.,
Winston-Salem, N. C.
EXPORT OFFICES—130 WEST 42ND ST., NEW YORK CITY, U. S. A.
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).