Presto
Issue: 1925 2024 - Page 11
May 9, 1925.
11
P R E S T O
GOOD MUSIC WEEK
SALES IN CHICAGO
KURTZMANN
Grands—Players
Manufactured by
Dealers in Chicago and Outlying Districts
Successfully Impressed Music Lovers with
Many Attractive Window Displays of
Pianos and Radios.
C KURTZMANN & CO.
ENCOURAGE MUSIC
Factories and General Offices
Music for Everybody and Everybody for Music Is
the Slogan Used by Many Active Music
Merchants.
526-536 Niagara Street
BUFFALO, N. Y.
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House ia and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
•nd substantial patronage.
M k
» « » °* Williams Pianos,
Epworth Pi.no* and Ortfans
BRINKERHOFF
Grands - Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
A Music Week display that has caused much in-
terest is a Steinway & Sons' instrument, which is
being featured by Lyon & Healy, Inc., in its corner
window, which has an admirable location. In the
same window a Brunswick-Radiola is shown. Both
instruments have been foremost in sales at the big
Chicago music house during Music Week.
The Julius Bauer & Co., 305 South Wabash avenue,
is showing the mechanism of an upright model and
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
In preparing for the National Music Week, May
3-9, dealers in and around Chicago did not overlook
the necessity of window displays suitable for the
occasion. The character of the window exhibits in
many instances have reflected the spirit shown by
music merchants in the advancement of music.
Large placards in windows along Wabash avenue
have served as a reminder to passers-by that Na-
tional Music Week was being observed throughout
the country, and that it is significant in the fact
that it carries an excellent thought for the promotion
of music in the homes.
Increase Sales.
The present trend of the trade indicates a greater
interest taken by the general public in musical in-
struments.
This interest is further stimulated by the activity
of dealers during National Music Week, who
launched a drive to place more pianos, radios, pho-
nographs, records, and small merchandise, in homes.
Dealers as a whole are optimistic over the outcome
of special sales campaigns during Music Week. The
idea will make prospects that will be susceptible to
the purchase of musical instruments at the time of
the sale, or in the future.
Window Exhibits.
This attitude is taken by the music merchants of
Chicago, who have greeted National Music Week
with attractive displays. One of the Chicago stores
that has shown an active spirit is the Cable Piano
Co., Wabash at Jackson, in whose windows are
shown two great instruments, the Mason & Hamlin
and the Haines Bros., in which is the Ampico.
The leaders in the radio field are also shown by
the Cable Piano Co., and a fine selection of Victor
and Brunswick records are suggested as appreciable
gifts to mother on Mother's Day. A novelty in the
form of a parking sign which says, "stop, give more
thought to music," is a conspicuous object in the
corner of the Cable. Piano Co.'s windows.
Steinway & Sons.
CHICAGO
in the same window a large Grand of beautiful case
design. The display is given a spring touch by sev-
eral large bouquets of flowers, which help to brighten
the window.
Portable Phonographs.
As vacation time approaches, dealers can find no
time more suitable than the present for exploiting
the portable phonograph. These convenient music
instruments are compact, containing a compartment
for a half dozen records and another for new and
used needles. An early showing means early sales
and Chicago dealers are listing prospects for the va-
cation days.
Adam Schaaf, Inc., 319 South Wabash avenue, in
addition to an artistic grand piano, is showing an
assortment of merchandise among which is seen a
new instrument, a portable phonograph and radio
combined.
SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR OF
MANSFIELD MUSIC HOUSE
The State Music Company, Controlled by a Woman,
Has Proved Very Prosperous.
One year ago the State Music Company at Mans-
field, Ohio, acquired the local business of the Starr
Piano Company in that city, which had been for
about twelve years under the management of Miss I.
VanNess, who is president of the State Music Com-
pany. Under her management the business of the
Starr Piano Company was unusually successful.
When Miss VanNess took charge of its business
it had small quarters in the Southern Hotel Block,
and under her management the business soon out-
grew those quarters and they leased the entire build-
ing located at 95 North Main street. In this loca-
tion their business continued to grow, and it was but
natural for Miss VanNess to desire ownership of a
business she had been so instrumental in establish-
ing.
Therefore about two years ago she started negoti-
ating to buy the firm and in April, 1924, she had her
own company formed which is The State Music
Company, and took over the entire business of The
Starr Piano Company in Mansfield. Therefore, while
the State Music Company has just celebrated its first
birthday, it really is some ten or twelve years of age,
for the same manager is in charge and the same
policies are in effect as when it was The Starr Piano
Company.
The personnel of the directors of The State Music
Company in addition to Miss VanNess the president,
and vice-president, R. E. Taylor, includes C. E. Cor-
bett, Mr. William Kreig and S. A. Toomey, directors.
The Music Shop was opened recently in Purcell,
Okla.. under the direction of Merle Little and Otis
Morton. A general line of music goods is carried.
The Good Old
SMITH & NIXON
Pianos and Player Pianos
E. Leins Piano Co.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s
The Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Piano
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealers Invited
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
•Patented In the United States, Great Britoltit
France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only.
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut S*.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
RBP1
mNos N G GRANDS AND UPRIGHTS S ^ N O S
Established Reputation and Quality Since 1873
FACTORY
Corner Fillmore Street
OFFICES AND SALESROOMS
v
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
Facfory and Offices, 304 W. 42 id Si
NEW YORK
ADAM SCHAAF, Inc.
1020 So. Central Park Ave.,
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit,
319-321 So. Wabaah Ave.,
1229 Miller St., Chicago
1*ADLE TONE
The Musician's Delight
Whenever you hear the name RADLE you immediately
think of a wonderful tone quality, durabili y and design.
Musicians insist on RADLE
New Adam Schaaf Building,
CHICAGO, ILL.
F. RADLE, Inc. Est. 1850.
609-11 W. 36th St., NdwTork City
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11
P R E S T O
GOOD MUSIC WEEK
SALES IN CHICAGO
KURTZMANN
Grands—Players
Manufactured by
Dealers in Chicago and Outlying Districts
Successfully Impressed Music Lovers with
Many Attractive Window Displays of
Pianos and Radios.
C KURTZMANN & CO.
ENCOURAGE MUSIC
Factories and General Offices
Music for Everybody and Everybody for Music Is
the Slogan Used by Many Active Music
Merchants.
526-536 Niagara Street
BUFFALO, N. Y.
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House ia and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
•nd substantial patronage.
M k
» « » °* Williams Pianos,
Epworth Pi.no* and Ortfans
BRINKERHOFF
Grands - Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
A Music Week display that has caused much in-
terest is a Steinway & Sons' instrument, which is
being featured by Lyon & Healy, Inc., in its corner
window, which has an admirable location. In the
same window a Brunswick-Radiola is shown. Both
instruments have been foremost in sales at the big
Chicago music house during Music Week.
The Julius Bauer & Co., 305 South Wabash avenue,
is showing the mechanism of an upright model and
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
In preparing for the National Music Week, May
3-9, dealers in and around Chicago did not overlook
the necessity of window displays suitable for the
occasion. The character of the window exhibits in
many instances have reflected the spirit shown by
music merchants in the advancement of music.
Large placards in windows along Wabash avenue
have served as a reminder to passers-by that Na-
tional Music Week was being observed throughout
the country, and that it is significant in the fact
that it carries an excellent thought for the promotion
of music in the homes.
Increase Sales.
The present trend of the trade indicates a greater
interest taken by the general public in musical in-
struments.
This interest is further stimulated by the activity
of dealers during National Music Week, who
launched a drive to place more pianos, radios, pho-
nographs, records, and small merchandise, in homes.
Dealers as a whole are optimistic over the outcome
of special sales campaigns during Music Week. The
idea will make prospects that will be susceptible to
the purchase of musical instruments at the time of
the sale, or in the future.
Window Exhibits.
This attitude is taken by the music merchants of
Chicago, who have greeted National Music Week
with attractive displays. One of the Chicago stores
that has shown an active spirit is the Cable Piano
Co., Wabash at Jackson, in whose windows are
shown two great instruments, the Mason & Hamlin
and the Haines Bros., in which is the Ampico.
The leaders in the radio field are also shown by
the Cable Piano Co., and a fine selection of Victor
and Brunswick records are suggested as appreciable
gifts to mother on Mother's Day. A novelty in the
form of a parking sign which says, "stop, give more
thought to music," is a conspicuous object in the
corner of the Cable. Piano Co.'s windows.
Steinway & Sons.
CHICAGO
in the same window a large Grand of beautiful case
design. The display is given a spring touch by sev-
eral large bouquets of flowers, which help to brighten
the window.
Portable Phonographs.
As vacation time approaches, dealers can find no
time more suitable than the present for exploiting
the portable phonograph. These convenient music
instruments are compact, containing a compartment
for a half dozen records and another for new and
used needles. An early showing means early sales
and Chicago dealers are listing prospects for the va-
cation days.
Adam Schaaf, Inc., 319 South Wabash avenue, in
addition to an artistic grand piano, is showing an
assortment of merchandise among which is seen a
new instrument, a portable phonograph and radio
combined.
SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR OF
MANSFIELD MUSIC HOUSE
The State Music Company, Controlled by a Woman,
Has Proved Very Prosperous.
One year ago the State Music Company at Mans-
field, Ohio, acquired the local business of the Starr
Piano Company in that city, which had been for
about twelve years under the management of Miss I.
VanNess, who is president of the State Music Com-
pany. Under her management the business of the
Starr Piano Company was unusually successful.
When Miss VanNess took charge of its business
it had small quarters in the Southern Hotel Block,
and under her management the business soon out-
grew those quarters and they leased the entire build-
ing located at 95 North Main street. In this loca-
tion their business continued to grow, and it was but
natural for Miss VanNess to desire ownership of a
business she had been so instrumental in establish-
ing.
Therefore about two years ago she started negoti-
ating to buy the firm and in April, 1924, she had her
own company formed which is The State Music
Company, and took over the entire business of The
Starr Piano Company in Mansfield. Therefore, while
the State Music Company has just celebrated its first
birthday, it really is some ten or twelve years of age,
for the same manager is in charge and the same
policies are in effect as when it was The Starr Piano
Company.
The personnel of the directors of The State Music
Company in addition to Miss VanNess the president,
and vice-president, R. E. Taylor, includes C. E. Cor-
bett, Mr. William Kreig and S. A. Toomey, directors.
The Music Shop was opened recently in Purcell,
Okla.. under the direction of Merle Little and Otis
Morton. A general line of music goods is carried.
The Good Old
SMITH & NIXON
Pianos and Player Pianos
E. Leins Piano Co.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s
The Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Piano
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealers Invited
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
•Patented In the United States, Great Britoltit
France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only.
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut S*.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
RBP1
mNos N G GRANDS AND UPRIGHTS S ^ N O S
Established Reputation and Quality Since 1873
FACTORY
Corner Fillmore Street
OFFICES AND SALESROOMS
v
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
Facfory and Offices, 304 W. 42 id Si
NEW YORK
ADAM SCHAAF, Inc.
1020 So. Central Park Ave.,
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit,
319-321 So. Wabaah Ave.,
1229 Miller St., Chicago
1*ADLE TONE
The Musician's Delight
Whenever you hear the name RADLE you immediately
think of a wonderful tone quality, durabili y and design.
Musicians insist on RADLE
New Adam Schaaf Building,
CHICAGO, ILL.
F. RADLE, Inc. Est. 1850.
609-11 W. 36th St., NdwTork City
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).