Presto
Issue: 1924 1995 - Page 10
10
October 18, 1924.
PRESTO
F«NE DISPLAY OF THE
CABLE MIDGET THIS WEEK
Various Uses of Little Piano Pictured in Artistic
Window in Chicago This Week.
"A piano for unusual places" is a fitting title for
the Cable Midget, and the fact is exemplified in a
fine window display of the little instrument and the
places where it gives the greatest service. The win-
dow is very unusual and colorful and is proof of the
artistic ability of members of The Cable Piano Co.,
Wabash and Jackson, Chicago. A spotlight reflects
on the piano, which is finished in a cream color and
is located in the center of the window. A black velvet
background makes the piano stand out.
The many uses, of the instrument are pictured
around the border of the window in both educational
and entertaining capacities. It is considered ideal in
lodges, churches, theaters, small apartments, school
rooms, children's rooms, boudoir and gymnasium, and
a forceful and interesting scene in connection with
the showing of the beautiful little instrument itself is
invaluable from an advertising standpoint.
NEWSY FACTS ABOUT THE
MEN WHO RETAIL PIANOS
Items gathered From Various Sources Relate Inci-
dents in the Trade Activities.
Mrs. Cynthia Reynolds, of the educational depart-
ment of the Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver,
has announced the opening of the second series of
piano lessons. Fifteen classes were well filled for a
ten weeks' course of study the "Melody Way," as in-
troduced by W. Otto Miessner.
The Gulick-McFarland Co., Burlington, Iowa, has
enlarged its music department, now carrying band in-
struments, pianos and radio sets.
Pomery's, Harrisburg, Pa., recently purchased the
entire stock of the P. M. Oyler Music Store, 19 South
Third street, Harrisburg, and transferred it to Pom-
ery's Music Hall.
Maher Bros., Jackson, Mich., is erecting a two-
story building on Otsego avenue, Jackson.
The Sadowski Music House, Detroit, Mich., has
moved to Chene street and Milwaukee avenue, from
5331 Chene street.
Otto Grau Piano Co., Cincinnati.
B. B. Todd, Inc., music house at 1306 Arch street,
Philadelphia, is making alterations and additions to
its store to cost about $2,500.
Bryan's Department Store, Main street and Cen-
tral avenue, Staunton, Va., has added a music de-
partment.
Jerome W. Ackerly, 42 Ocean avenue, Patchogue,
L. I., N. Y., is erecting a new building on East Main
street, for his piano and phonograph business.
The Bush & Lane Music House, 1519-23 Third
avenue, Seattle, Wash., is making extensive altera-
tions to accommodate its growing business. A new
front is being installed.
The Brook Mays Piano Co., 1005 Elm street,
Dallas, Tex., has awarded the contract for the erec-
tion of a one-story addition to its store.
William F. Schmitz recently opened a music store
in spacious quarters in the McDermott Block, Fond
du Lac, Wis., and finds the location at 24 South
Main stre?t most desirable. Mr. Schmitz, who carries
the Waltham line of pianos and players, is an experi-
enced salesman and widely known through that sec-
tion.
Bauer's Music & Variety Store, 2619 Gravois ave-
nue, St. Louis, has been remodeled.
The Broadway Brunswick Shop, Chicago, is now
located in new quarters at 4720 Broadway.
NEW STYLES ANNOUNCED.
The Washburn stringed instrument division of
Lyon & Healy, Chicago, recently designed a unique
ukulele of a remarkably sweet tone of great volume
for this instrument. There is quite a departure from
the regular lines of the ukulele, as the body is bell-
like in shape, allowing for an unusually wide sound-
board along the line on which the bridge is attached.
This is partly responsible for the increased tonal
beauty. Because of the rapid rise in popularity of
the Plectrum Banjo, Lyon & Healy also have de-
signed a new Washburn instrument possessing sev-
eral unusual features. Important among these is a
new type resonator with a special bell-brass amplifier
ring. Literature is now available.
SELECT PIANO AS FRIEND
AND SO PROTECT IT
Dealer Says "Prices and Terms Never Built a
Good Piano and Urges Value of
Good. Tuner.
The Francis Piano Co., of 4 Weinbcrg Arcade,
Galesburg, 111., has ideas some of which are worth
the attention of other piano merchants. One of them
was expressed in a recent local advertisement which
was largely as follows:
"Select your piano and tuner as you would your
friends. No one would think of choosing a friend be-
cause they were cheap or could be had on any terms.
No, indeed! One is very foolish who selects a musi-
cal instrument (that is what a piano is supposed to
be) because they can get it on terms they can't 're-
sist.'
"Mr. Reinhart's, at Knoxville, experience with the
loose ribs on a piano that he bought about five years
ago is proof positive that prices and terms never built
a good piano.
"It takes brains, honesty and musical knowledge to
build a piano that will stand up for half a century
and then be a good piano as will the Packard, Ivers
& Pond, Cable, Mehlin or any of the pianos we have
the selling franchise for. Our tuning department is
in charge of a Mason & Hamlin tuner, and we solicit
a trial order. We guarantee the work."
A brick and tile building has been erected by John
M. Kibler at 1467 Genesee street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
are the last word in
musical perfection.
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
AND
HOMER PIANOS
Lester Piano Co.
WESER
1306 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
Becker Bros.
Manufacturer* of
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
NEWMAN BROTHERS PIANOS
NEWMAN BROS. CO.
Factories, 816 DIX ST., Chicago, 111.
A QUALITY PRODUCT
FOR OVER
QUARTER OF A CENTURY
Pianos and Players
Factory and Warerooms
For QUALITY, SATISFACTION and PROFIT
1870
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
Kinder & Collins
Pianos
520-524 W. 48th S
NEWYOKK
When In Doubt See Presto Buyers* Guide
POOLE
-BOSTON
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
PLAYER PIANOS
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October 18, 1924.
PRESTO
F«NE DISPLAY OF THE
CABLE MIDGET THIS WEEK
Various Uses of Little Piano Pictured in Artistic
Window in Chicago This Week.
"A piano for unusual places" is a fitting title for
the Cable Midget, and the fact is exemplified in a
fine window display of the little instrument and the
places where it gives the greatest service. The win-
dow is very unusual and colorful and is proof of the
artistic ability of members of The Cable Piano Co.,
Wabash and Jackson, Chicago. A spotlight reflects
on the piano, which is finished in a cream color and
is located in the center of the window. A black velvet
background makes the piano stand out.
The many uses, of the instrument are pictured
around the border of the window in both educational
and entertaining capacities. It is considered ideal in
lodges, churches, theaters, small apartments, school
rooms, children's rooms, boudoir and gymnasium, and
a forceful and interesting scene in connection with
the showing of the beautiful little instrument itself is
invaluable from an advertising standpoint.
NEWSY FACTS ABOUT THE
MEN WHO RETAIL PIANOS
Items gathered From Various Sources Relate Inci-
dents in the Trade Activities.
Mrs. Cynthia Reynolds, of the educational depart-
ment of the Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver,
has announced the opening of the second series of
piano lessons. Fifteen classes were well filled for a
ten weeks' course of study the "Melody Way," as in-
troduced by W. Otto Miessner.
The Gulick-McFarland Co., Burlington, Iowa, has
enlarged its music department, now carrying band in-
struments, pianos and radio sets.
Pomery's, Harrisburg, Pa., recently purchased the
entire stock of the P. M. Oyler Music Store, 19 South
Third street, Harrisburg, and transferred it to Pom-
ery's Music Hall.
Maher Bros., Jackson, Mich., is erecting a two-
story building on Otsego avenue, Jackson.
The Sadowski Music House, Detroit, Mich., has
moved to Chene street and Milwaukee avenue, from
5331 Chene street.
Otto Grau Piano Co., Cincinnati.
B. B. Todd, Inc., music house at 1306 Arch street,
Philadelphia, is making alterations and additions to
its store to cost about $2,500.
Bryan's Department Store, Main street and Cen-
tral avenue, Staunton, Va., has added a music de-
partment.
Jerome W. Ackerly, 42 Ocean avenue, Patchogue,
L. I., N. Y., is erecting a new building on East Main
street, for his piano and phonograph business.
The Bush & Lane Music House, 1519-23 Third
avenue, Seattle, Wash., is making extensive altera-
tions to accommodate its growing business. A new
front is being installed.
The Brook Mays Piano Co., 1005 Elm street,
Dallas, Tex., has awarded the contract for the erec-
tion of a one-story addition to its store.
William F. Schmitz recently opened a music store
in spacious quarters in the McDermott Block, Fond
du Lac, Wis., and finds the location at 24 South
Main stre?t most desirable. Mr. Schmitz, who carries
the Waltham line of pianos and players, is an experi-
enced salesman and widely known through that sec-
tion.
Bauer's Music & Variety Store, 2619 Gravois ave-
nue, St. Louis, has been remodeled.
The Broadway Brunswick Shop, Chicago, is now
located in new quarters at 4720 Broadway.
NEW STYLES ANNOUNCED.
The Washburn stringed instrument division of
Lyon & Healy, Chicago, recently designed a unique
ukulele of a remarkably sweet tone of great volume
for this instrument. There is quite a departure from
the regular lines of the ukulele, as the body is bell-
like in shape, allowing for an unusually wide sound-
board along the line on which the bridge is attached.
This is partly responsible for the increased tonal
beauty. Because of the rapid rise in popularity of
the Plectrum Banjo, Lyon & Healy also have de-
signed a new Washburn instrument possessing sev-
eral unusual features. Important among these is a
new type resonator with a special bell-brass amplifier
ring. Literature is now available.
SELECT PIANO AS FRIEND
AND SO PROTECT IT
Dealer Says "Prices and Terms Never Built a
Good Piano and Urges Value of
Good. Tuner.
The Francis Piano Co., of 4 Weinbcrg Arcade,
Galesburg, 111., has ideas some of which are worth
the attention of other piano merchants. One of them
was expressed in a recent local advertisement which
was largely as follows:
"Select your piano and tuner as you would your
friends. No one would think of choosing a friend be-
cause they were cheap or could be had on any terms.
No, indeed! One is very foolish who selects a musi-
cal instrument (that is what a piano is supposed to
be) because they can get it on terms they can't 're-
sist.'
"Mr. Reinhart's, at Knoxville, experience with the
loose ribs on a piano that he bought about five years
ago is proof positive that prices and terms never built
a good piano.
"It takes brains, honesty and musical knowledge to
build a piano that will stand up for half a century
and then be a good piano as will the Packard, Ivers
& Pond, Cable, Mehlin or any of the pianos we have
the selling franchise for. Our tuning department is
in charge of a Mason & Hamlin tuner, and we solicit
a trial order. We guarantee the work."
A brick and tile building has been erected by John
M. Kibler at 1467 Genesee street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
are the last word in
musical perfection.
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
AND
HOMER PIANOS
Lester Piano Co.
WESER
1306 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
Becker Bros.
Manufacturer* of
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
NEWMAN BROTHERS PIANOS
NEWMAN BROS. CO.
Factories, 816 DIX ST., Chicago, 111.
A QUALITY PRODUCT
FOR OVER
QUARTER OF A CENTURY
Pianos and Players
Factory and Warerooms
For QUALITY, SATISFACTION and PROFIT
1870
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
Kinder & Collins
Pianos
520-524 W. 48th S
NEWYOKK
When In Doubt See Presto Buyers* Guide
POOLE
-BOSTON
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
PLAYER PIANOS
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).