Presto
Issue: 1923 1918 - Page 22
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April 28, 1923
PRESTO
PUTS BENCH VALUE FIRST
Price Is Important, Says John Gerts, But Intrinsic
Value Is Highest Consideration.
"Quality and Service" is the slogan of John Gerts,
manufacturer of piano stools and benches, Weed and
Dayton streets, Chicago, in a new catalog issued to
the trade. In his announcement Mr. Gerts says:
"We have taken into consideration the fact that in
this age of progressiveness, it is absolutely necessary
for a manufacturer to keep abreast of the times, by
seeking out the individual wants of the public, and
placing upon the market only that which will meet
the general demand in the most satisfactory man-
ner."
While he considers price an important factor in
buying, he believes intrinsic value is more important.
"Our prices are the lowest consistent with first-class
workmanship, but quality is always a matter of pri-
mary concern with us."
state territory during the past three months and many
of these instruments have been sold. Miss Ada
Bicking, supervisor of the public schools at Evans-
ville, Indiana, has done a great deal to stimulate in-
terest in band music in that city, and as a result of
her activities several bands have been organized
among the schools of that city.
The dealers believe that the trade outlook is most
flattering and that summer and fall will bring them
in a nice volume of business.
ALTOONA'S VIOLIN PRODUCT
Pennsylvania City Surprised at Display of Bohn In-
struments in Window of Russell & Riggs.
The status of violin manufacture in Altoona, Pa.,
was illustrated in an attractive and highly interesting
way last week by Russell & Riggs, the progressive
music house of that place. In a cleverly arranged
window display the company featured violins made
by A. L. Bohn, the local maker of the instruments.
The various processes on violin making were shown
BAND INSTRUMENT TRADE
by products in stages of transition from the raw ma-
terial to the finished instrument.
The display was as much a matter of surprise as of
Business Decidedly Good in Southern Indiana, Where
pride
to the fellow citizens of Mr. Bohn. A great
Many New Bands Have Been Formed.
number who viewed the window exhibit had no idea
Dealers in band instruments in southern Indiana that such an industry had developed in Altoona.
Many sales directly resulted from the display by
report that their trade in this line has been very good
for some months past. Last year was a good one, Russell & Riggs, which firm has been handling Mr.
and it is expected that 1923 will show an improve- Bohn's product for many years. Mr. Bonn's violins
find appreciative buyers among professionals and
ment in business over that of 1922.
Many new bands have been organized in the tri- discriminative amateurs. The Altoona violin maker
has had many years of experience in his work.
IN SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT
Pian-O-Grand
Beautiful Piano Case
Design and Construction
Nothing in the Automatic field to com-
pare with it.
Biggest money maker and most effective
expression coin control instrument on the
market.
Plays Standard 65-Note Rolls
Whether for public places, theatres or
private parlors, it is all that its name
suggests—Pian-O-Grand.
Send for Descriptive Circular
NELSON-WIGGEN PIANO CO.
CHICAGO, ILL.
Growth of the Musical Merchandise Business Shown
by New Stores and Extensions.
The Cardinal Sales Co., which makes Cardinal
phonographs and records, moved its sales offices re-
cently from Columbus, O., to Zanesville, O.
The Carroll Furniture Co., St. Louis, Mo., opened
its new store recently at 116 Olive street and an-
nounced a new talking machine department.
Kohler & Chase, San Francisco, has taken the
agency for the Brunswick phonograph and records.
Following the fire which recently destroyed the
offices and showrooms of the Brunswick-Balke-
Collender Co., Buffalo, N. Y., a few weeks ago, the
company has leased temporary quarters in the Nay-
Ion building, Main and Seneca streets.
The Warren Shop, doing a music business, was
recently opened at 4710 West Warren street, Detroit.
The Cadilac Music Shoppe is the name of the new
business at 9947 E. Forest avenue, Detroit.
F. G. Smythe, of the Pittsburgh Radio Supply
House, Pittsburgh, Pa., was a Chicago visitor last
week.
The George C. Wille Co. has moved to larger
quarters at 665 Cleveland avenue, Canton, O.
Thomas De Sipeo recently opened a general music
store at 219 South Fourth street, Reading, Pa.
Purchase by the Federal Government of 81,000,000
acres of waste land, to be used in growing timber,
has been suggested by Representative Davey (Dem.,
Ohio).
The Chicago Piano & Organ Supply Co., Chicago,
has discontinued the carrying of materials for organs.
GIANT VIOLIN AT CONVENTION.
The biggest violin in the world will be in Chicago
the week after June 4 when the National Music
Trades Convention is held at the Drake Hotel. The
giant is 11 feet 7 inches tall, 4 feet 7 inches wide, 13
inches deep and weighs 150 pounds. Thousands of
persons from all over the United States are expected
to attend the convention.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT DIES.
Alexander Craft, superintendent of the factory of
the Simplex Player Action Co., Worcester, Mass.,
for about nine years, died recently after a short ill-
ness. He was sixty-five years of age and was former-
ly with the Cornish Co., Washington, N. J.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, PUM.
J. E. BOYER, Sec'y
WorM's Ur«Mt manufacturers of Hiffh GracU Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
All of the most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable ralve or key ao$on;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artisticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to any point in th - U. S. subject to ten or agencies will be found in all large cities. Writ e for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
The Background
of
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA
WORD ROLLS
MAY, 1923
SYNCHRONIZED WORD ROLLS
Title
Played by:
594 By the Shall mar
James Blythe Fox-trot
591} Ain't Love a Wonderful Thing:
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
592 Sugar Blues
Paul Jones
Blues
591 Little Rover
James Blythe Fox-trot
590 You Tell Her—I Stutter
Paul Jones Fox-trot
589 Farewell Blues
James Blythe
Blues
588 Love's Ship
Nell Morrison
Ballad
587 Apple Sauce
Paul Jones Fox-trot
580 When Hearts Are Young- Nell Morrison Fox-trot
585 When You and I Were Y'oung Maggie, Blues
Blythe & Jones
Blues
584 Seven or Eleven
James Blythe Fox-trot
583 Sweet One
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
582 I'm ii Harmony Baby
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
581 Starlight Bay
Jones & Love Fox-trot
580 After JSvery Party
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
579 Jolly Peter
Jones & Love Fox-trot
. 578 Hawaiian Rainbow (With Ukulele Effects)
James Blythe
Waltz
577 The Trail to Long Ago
Nell
Morrison
Marimba
Ballad
576
James Blythe Fox-trot
575 Georgia Cabin Door
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
574 Rose of the Rio Grande
The. Lovelight In Your Eyes
Marg. Thompson Fox-trot
To Retail at
Why Pay More?
75
None Better.
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Columbia rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department.
A trial order will con-
vince you.
Columbia Music Roll Co.
22 S. Peoria St.
CHICAGO
ILL.
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April 28, 1923
PRESTO
PUTS BENCH VALUE FIRST
Price Is Important, Says John Gerts, But Intrinsic
Value Is Highest Consideration.
"Quality and Service" is the slogan of John Gerts,
manufacturer of piano stools and benches, Weed and
Dayton streets, Chicago, in a new catalog issued to
the trade. In his announcement Mr. Gerts says:
"We have taken into consideration the fact that in
this age of progressiveness, it is absolutely necessary
for a manufacturer to keep abreast of the times, by
seeking out the individual wants of the public, and
placing upon the market only that which will meet
the general demand in the most satisfactory man-
ner."
While he considers price an important factor in
buying, he believes intrinsic value is more important.
"Our prices are the lowest consistent with first-class
workmanship, but quality is always a matter of pri-
mary concern with us."
state territory during the past three months and many
of these instruments have been sold. Miss Ada
Bicking, supervisor of the public schools at Evans-
ville, Indiana, has done a great deal to stimulate in-
terest in band music in that city, and as a result of
her activities several bands have been organized
among the schools of that city.
The dealers believe that the trade outlook is most
flattering and that summer and fall will bring them
in a nice volume of business.
ALTOONA'S VIOLIN PRODUCT
Pennsylvania City Surprised at Display of Bohn In-
struments in Window of Russell & Riggs.
The status of violin manufacture in Altoona, Pa.,
was illustrated in an attractive and highly interesting
way last week by Russell & Riggs, the progressive
music house of that place. In a cleverly arranged
window display the company featured violins made
by A. L. Bohn, the local maker of the instruments.
The various processes on violin making were shown
BAND INSTRUMENT TRADE
by products in stages of transition from the raw ma-
terial to the finished instrument.
The display was as much a matter of surprise as of
Business Decidedly Good in Southern Indiana, Where
pride
to the fellow citizens of Mr. Bohn. A great
Many New Bands Have Been Formed.
number who viewed the window exhibit had no idea
Dealers in band instruments in southern Indiana that such an industry had developed in Altoona.
Many sales directly resulted from the display by
report that their trade in this line has been very good
for some months past. Last year was a good one, Russell & Riggs, which firm has been handling Mr.
and it is expected that 1923 will show an improve- Bohn's product for many years. Mr. Bonn's violins
find appreciative buyers among professionals and
ment in business over that of 1922.
Many new bands have been organized in the tri- discriminative amateurs. The Altoona violin maker
has had many years of experience in his work.
IN SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT
Pian-O-Grand
Beautiful Piano Case
Design and Construction
Nothing in the Automatic field to com-
pare with it.
Biggest money maker and most effective
expression coin control instrument on the
market.
Plays Standard 65-Note Rolls
Whether for public places, theatres or
private parlors, it is all that its name
suggests—Pian-O-Grand.
Send for Descriptive Circular
NELSON-WIGGEN PIANO CO.
CHICAGO, ILL.
Growth of the Musical Merchandise Business Shown
by New Stores and Extensions.
The Cardinal Sales Co., which makes Cardinal
phonographs and records, moved its sales offices re-
cently from Columbus, O., to Zanesville, O.
The Carroll Furniture Co., St. Louis, Mo., opened
its new store recently at 116 Olive street and an-
nounced a new talking machine department.
Kohler & Chase, San Francisco, has taken the
agency for the Brunswick phonograph and records.
Following the fire which recently destroyed the
offices and showrooms of the Brunswick-Balke-
Collender Co., Buffalo, N. Y., a few weeks ago, the
company has leased temporary quarters in the Nay-
Ion building, Main and Seneca streets.
The Warren Shop, doing a music business, was
recently opened at 4710 West Warren street, Detroit.
The Cadilac Music Shoppe is the name of the new
business at 9947 E. Forest avenue, Detroit.
F. G. Smythe, of the Pittsburgh Radio Supply
House, Pittsburgh, Pa., was a Chicago visitor last
week.
The George C. Wille Co. has moved to larger
quarters at 665 Cleveland avenue, Canton, O.
Thomas De Sipeo recently opened a general music
store at 219 South Fourth street, Reading, Pa.
Purchase by the Federal Government of 81,000,000
acres of waste land, to be used in growing timber,
has been suggested by Representative Davey (Dem.,
Ohio).
The Chicago Piano & Organ Supply Co., Chicago,
has discontinued the carrying of materials for organs.
GIANT VIOLIN AT CONVENTION.
The biggest violin in the world will be in Chicago
the week after June 4 when the National Music
Trades Convention is held at the Drake Hotel. The
giant is 11 feet 7 inches tall, 4 feet 7 inches wide, 13
inches deep and weighs 150 pounds. Thousands of
persons from all over the United States are expected
to attend the convention.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT DIES.
Alexander Craft, superintendent of the factory of
the Simplex Player Action Co., Worcester, Mass.,
for about nine years, died recently after a short ill-
ness. He was sixty-five years of age and was former-
ly with the Cornish Co., Washington, N. J.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, PUM.
J. E. BOYER, Sec'y
WorM's Ur«Mt manufacturers of Hiffh GracU Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
All of the most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable ralve or key ao$on;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artisticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to any point in th - U. S. subject to ten or agencies will be found in all large cities. Writ e for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
The Background
of
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA
WORD ROLLS
MAY, 1923
SYNCHRONIZED WORD ROLLS
Title
Played by:
594 By the Shall mar
James Blythe Fox-trot
591} Ain't Love a Wonderful Thing:
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
592 Sugar Blues
Paul Jones
Blues
591 Little Rover
James Blythe Fox-trot
590 You Tell Her—I Stutter
Paul Jones Fox-trot
589 Farewell Blues
James Blythe
Blues
588 Love's Ship
Nell Morrison
Ballad
587 Apple Sauce
Paul Jones Fox-trot
580 When Hearts Are Young- Nell Morrison Fox-trot
585 When You and I Were Y'oung Maggie, Blues
Blythe & Jones
Blues
584 Seven or Eleven
James Blythe Fox-trot
583 Sweet One
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
582 I'm ii Harmony Baby
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
581 Starlight Bay
Jones & Love Fox-trot
580 After JSvery Party
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
579 Jolly Peter
Jones & Love Fox-trot
. 578 Hawaiian Rainbow (With Ukulele Effects)
James Blythe
Waltz
577 The Trail to Long Ago
Nell
Morrison
Marimba
Ballad
576
James Blythe Fox-trot
575 Georgia Cabin Door
Nell Morrison Fox-trot
574 Rose of the Rio Grande
The. Lovelight In Your Eyes
Marg. Thompson Fox-trot
To Retail at
Why Pay More?
75
None Better.
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Columbia rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department.
A trial order will con-
vince you.
Columbia Music Roll Co.
22 S. Peoria St.
CHICAGO
ILL.
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/
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