Presto
Issue: 1924 2002 - Page 7
December 6, 1924.
PRESTO
Q R S ROLLS AT BIO SHOW
every dealer
knew what
successful
SEEBURG
dealers know
about conduct-
ing and oper-
ating auto-
matic piano
businesses,
every dealer
would be en-
gaged in the
business!
J. P. SEEBURG
PIANO CO.
CHICAGO
"Leaders in the
Automatic Line"
General Offices: 1510 Dayton St.
Factory 1508-16 Dayton St.
The Milwaukee Food Show Booth of the Q R S
Music Co., Chicago, was one of the bright and
tuneful spots of the exhibition and was visited by
thousands of player owners who felt much at home
with the company that makes their player rolls.
There arc valuable suggestions for effective show
windows in this display. By use of the suggestions
not only would the playerpiano owner be impressed
but the individual still in the prospect class would
have his thoughts directed to a delightful means
towards producing the best music in the home.
The booth in the Milwaukee Food Show was an
example of the energy that seizes opportunities. It
was also another proof of the helpfulness of the
Q R S Music Co. in effecting sales of music rolls
for its customers.
V0CALI0N RECORDS
SOLD TO BRUNSWICK
ors manj' new artists of world-renown—such names
as Rosa Raisa, May Peterson, Colin O'More, and
others—and, continuing many favorites on Vocalion
records.
In Brunswick's announcement to its organization
of retail dealers, it is pointed out that the acquisition
of the Vocalion record in nowise affects the vigor
with which Brunswick records will be marketed.
Aeolian Company Disposes of One of Its
Large Departments to the Progressive
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
Brunswick's outright purchase of the Yocalion
Record from the Aeolian Company of New York-
was announced on December 1 by P. L. Duetsch,
vice-president of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
The new arrangement, which goes into effect Jan-
uary 2, is the culmination of recent negotiations be-
tween the two companies, and means, among other
important things, the retail distribution of the Bruns-
wick line—phonographs, records, and Brunswick-
Radiolas—through the Aeolian Company retail stores.
Mr. Deutsch said:
"We wish to express in a definite way the high
regard we have for this fine record, and for the dis-
tinguished company which has brought it to its pres-
ent state of perfection—a company whose prestige in
the music field pre-dates the phonograph industry.
"Tn taking over the recording and manufacturing
of the Vocalion Record and its name, we will be
guided by the same principles which have been used
in the past by the Aeclian Company. We will con-
tinue much the same policies of distribution through
jobbers, amplified by the best merchandising and
advertising facilities at the command of the Bruns-
wick Company.
"A separate selling organization, to carry out the
Vocalion merchandising plans, will be maintained in
order to do justice to this excellent record.
"The complete line of Brunswick phonographs,
Brunswick radiolas, and Brunswick records will be
extensively merchandised through the Aeolian Com-
pany's retail stores, inclusive of Aeolian Hall on
Forty-second street, New York City."
In this announcement and the accompanying re-
marks are embodied the biggest news in the phono-
graph field for many years. The control of the Vo-
calion Record, its continuance through a separate divi-
sion of the Brunswick Company with a distinct sales
and advertising campaign will bring greater glory,
greater prestige to a name already held in highest
regard in the industry.
The fact that Brunswick will market the new
Vocalion record through the existing Vocalion agen-
cies, and along independent lines of distribution, dis-
tinct from Brunswick is an interesting solution to
the problem of keeping the two names separate. This
new arrangement brings under the Brunswick col-
DENVER PIANO MAN IS
STORY & CLARK VISITOR
Clarence Campbell, President of Knight-Campbell
Music Co., Makes Good Report of Trade.
Among the recent visitors who were welcomed to
the Story & Clark Piano Co.'s offices, 315 South Wa-
bash avenue, Chicago, was Clarence Campbell, presi-
dent of the Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver,
Coio., who made the report that the piano trade in
the Rocky Mountain section is enjoying a season of
unusual activity.
Mr. Campbell's report coincides with that of other
dealers who have visited Chicago in the past month,
and all of whom are optimistic of the future condi-
tions of the West, which may be attrfbuted more or
less to the increased purchasing power of the
farmers.
The Story & Clark line has been forcefully repre-
sented by the Knight-Campbell Music Co., which has
resulted in a steady, active trade. The Story & Clark
grand and Repro-Phraso have been consistent sellers
and are leaders in the present sales campaigns of the
progressive Denver firm.
PHILADELPHIA STORE REMODELED.
Ballen's Music Store, Philadelphia, of which Jacob
Ballen is head, has recently remodeled its store at
2144 North Front street. Two new talking machine
booths were installed and the entire interior redeco-
rated. The delivery service was augmented by the
addition of a new half-ton Ford delivery truck con-
taining an attractive advertising display with the
firm's name on the sides in a combination mahogany
and gold lettering and design.
GRAND SALES BIG.
A big business in grands is aimed at by Howard
Vincent, 838 North Sixth street, Philadelphia, which
recently sold forty baby grands within two weeks.
Howard Vincent is head of the firm and C. A.
Getzinger general manager. A part of the grand
publicity is the daily piano recitals at the store from
2 to 4 o'clock.
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PRESTO
Q R S ROLLS AT BIO SHOW
every dealer
knew what
successful
SEEBURG
dealers know
about conduct-
ing and oper-
ating auto-
matic piano
businesses,
every dealer
would be en-
gaged in the
business!
J. P. SEEBURG
PIANO CO.
CHICAGO
"Leaders in the
Automatic Line"
General Offices: 1510 Dayton St.
Factory 1508-16 Dayton St.
The Milwaukee Food Show Booth of the Q R S
Music Co., Chicago, was one of the bright and
tuneful spots of the exhibition and was visited by
thousands of player owners who felt much at home
with the company that makes their player rolls.
There arc valuable suggestions for effective show
windows in this display. By use of the suggestions
not only would the playerpiano owner be impressed
but the individual still in the prospect class would
have his thoughts directed to a delightful means
towards producing the best music in the home.
The booth in the Milwaukee Food Show was an
example of the energy that seizes opportunities. It
was also another proof of the helpfulness of the
Q R S Music Co. in effecting sales of music rolls
for its customers.
V0CALI0N RECORDS
SOLD TO BRUNSWICK
ors manj' new artists of world-renown—such names
as Rosa Raisa, May Peterson, Colin O'More, and
others—and, continuing many favorites on Vocalion
records.
In Brunswick's announcement to its organization
of retail dealers, it is pointed out that the acquisition
of the Vocalion record in nowise affects the vigor
with which Brunswick records will be marketed.
Aeolian Company Disposes of One of Its
Large Departments to the Progressive
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
Brunswick's outright purchase of the Yocalion
Record from the Aeolian Company of New York-
was announced on December 1 by P. L. Duetsch,
vice-president of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
The new arrangement, which goes into effect Jan-
uary 2, is the culmination of recent negotiations be-
tween the two companies, and means, among other
important things, the retail distribution of the Bruns-
wick line—phonographs, records, and Brunswick-
Radiolas—through the Aeolian Company retail stores.
Mr. Deutsch said:
"We wish to express in a definite way the high
regard we have for this fine record, and for the dis-
tinguished company which has brought it to its pres-
ent state of perfection—a company whose prestige in
the music field pre-dates the phonograph industry.
"Tn taking over the recording and manufacturing
of the Vocalion Record and its name, we will be
guided by the same principles which have been used
in the past by the Aeclian Company. We will con-
tinue much the same policies of distribution through
jobbers, amplified by the best merchandising and
advertising facilities at the command of the Bruns-
wick Company.
"A separate selling organization, to carry out the
Vocalion merchandising plans, will be maintained in
order to do justice to this excellent record.
"The complete line of Brunswick phonographs,
Brunswick radiolas, and Brunswick records will be
extensively merchandised through the Aeolian Com-
pany's retail stores, inclusive of Aeolian Hall on
Forty-second street, New York City."
In this announcement and the accompanying re-
marks are embodied the biggest news in the phono-
graph field for many years. The control of the Vo-
calion Record, its continuance through a separate divi-
sion of the Brunswick Company with a distinct sales
and advertising campaign will bring greater glory,
greater prestige to a name already held in highest
regard in the industry.
The fact that Brunswick will market the new
Vocalion record through the existing Vocalion agen-
cies, and along independent lines of distribution, dis-
tinct from Brunswick is an interesting solution to
the problem of keeping the two names separate. This
new arrangement brings under the Brunswick col-
DENVER PIANO MAN IS
STORY & CLARK VISITOR
Clarence Campbell, President of Knight-Campbell
Music Co., Makes Good Report of Trade.
Among the recent visitors who were welcomed to
the Story & Clark Piano Co.'s offices, 315 South Wa-
bash avenue, Chicago, was Clarence Campbell, presi-
dent of the Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver,
Coio., who made the report that the piano trade in
the Rocky Mountain section is enjoying a season of
unusual activity.
Mr. Campbell's report coincides with that of other
dealers who have visited Chicago in the past month,
and all of whom are optimistic of the future condi-
tions of the West, which may be attrfbuted more or
less to the increased purchasing power of the
farmers.
The Story & Clark line has been forcefully repre-
sented by the Knight-Campbell Music Co., which has
resulted in a steady, active trade. The Story & Clark
grand and Repro-Phraso have been consistent sellers
and are leaders in the present sales campaigns of the
progressive Denver firm.
PHILADELPHIA STORE REMODELED.
Ballen's Music Store, Philadelphia, of which Jacob
Ballen is head, has recently remodeled its store at
2144 North Front street. Two new talking machine
booths were installed and the entire interior redeco-
rated. The delivery service was augmented by the
addition of a new half-ton Ford delivery truck con-
taining an attractive advertising display with the
firm's name on the sides in a combination mahogany
and gold lettering and design.
GRAND SALES BIG.
A big business in grands is aimed at by Howard
Vincent, 838 North Sixth street, Philadelphia, which
recently sold forty baby grands within two weeks.
Howard Vincent is head of the firm and C. A.
Getzinger general manager. A part of the grand
publicity is the daily piano recitals at the store from
2 to 4 o'clock.
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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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