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January 5, 1929
PRESTO-TIMES
MERITS OF BOWEN PIANO LOADER
Great Number of Advantageous Features in the Device Make the Bowen One=Man Piano
Loader and Carrier Highly Prized by Successful Salesmen in Progressive
Stores in All Sections of the Country
The Bowen Piano Loader Company, Winston-Sa-
lem, N. C, now has ready for shipment a loader for
the new Ford roadster, Model "A," Pick-up-body,
which combines all the good points of the former
model with greater simplicity, strength and ease of
attachment. The price, however, remains the same,
and this includes a good moving cover of 18-ounce
material. The merits of the Bowen Loader are widely
known and the advantages in piano moving enthusi-
astically acknowledged by prominent dealers in all
sections of the country.
Constantly Improved.
The Bowen One-Man Piano Loader and Carrier
today is the result of years of constant effort to make
more perfect a practical device. One man can load,
unload or demonstrate an upright piano or player piano
easily and quickly. One man can put on or remove
The Ford roadster equipped with a Bowen Loader
is a nice, light delivery for other things than upright
pianos. It is ideal for hauling small grands on, or
two phonographs may be hauled instead of piano if
desired. Fords will stand the work. This fact has
been fully demonstrated by piano dealers all over the
country. In the piano business of the Bowen Piano
Co. in Winston-Salem, N. C, the firm has had from
five to ten of these outfits in regular everyday use for
more than nine years. They have gone everywhere
and over all kinds of roads, and they have given
absolutely satisfactory service in every way.
With each Loader the Bowen Piano Loader Co.
furnishes free a special fleece-lined, water-proof mov-
ing cover. This cover is provided with straps for
drawing it closely around the piano, thus protecting
it from dust as well as from the hardest rain storms.
and demonstrate, and we would not be without the
Loaders.
GLEN BROS.-ROBERTS PIANO CO.
Ogden, Utah.
We are very glad to say that we have tested out
the Bowen Loader in our branch stores, and found
it to be everything claimed for it. We formerly
operated heavy trucks, and it was necessary to have
two men on a truck. With the Bowen Loader, we
have increased the efficiency of our salesmen about.
50 per cent, and have cut out one man, using only
one man to a machine.
JESSE FRENCH & SONS PIANO CO.
New Castle, Ind.
I have been well pleased with your Loader, with
its performance and durability. My sales have in-
NEW MODEL, FORD ROADSTER EQUIPPED WITH BOWEN LOADER.
the cover from the piano when it is in a tilted posi-
tion. In fact, only one man, the salesman, is needed
to sell pianos with one of these outfits. In that way
the labor-saving element is a consideration in chosing
a Bowen Loader.
Easy to Operate.
Its simplicity in operation is another admirable
feature of the Bowen One-Man Piano Loader and
Carrier. That characteristic constitutes it a time-
saver. Salesmen using the Bowen Loader day after
day on the road never experience the trouble that
results from the use of complicated devices of the
kind. The Bowen Loader is very light, weighs only
90 pounds (crated 185 pounds). It is very compact
and neat in appearance. It does not rattle when run-
ning empty. It is provided with an apron which
protects the Loader and its contents (piano covers,
etc.) from the weather. It is always ready, rain or
shine, for immediate use. The Loader is easily at-
tached to the Ford. Anyone handy with tools can
do it. No changes have to be made in the Ford,
except to remove the turtle back.
A Great Many Uses.
The extent of the uses of the Bowen Loader is
another highly prized feature of the device. With it
all sizes of upright pianos may be hauled, and all are
automatically drawn close up to the seat. Turning
the crank lifts the piano and automatically places it
in position for transportation. The ease with which
this can be done is truly wonderful. The piano is
securely clamped to the Loader and will not move in
driving over the roughest roads. It rides easily and
there is not the slightest tendency to jar the action
out of adjustment. Player pianos may be hauled
long distances over the roughest roads without affect-
ing the action in the least.
The special moving cover is absolutely essential for
the complete success of the Loader.
Every salesman, either in the city or the country,
needs one of these outfits. For successful country
work they are indispensable, and they are the best
for city delivery and for canvassing suburban districts.
A Few Testimonials.
Here are a few testimonials from music houses
which verify the claims of the Bowen Piano Loader
Company:
The Bowen Loader has proven one of the best
investments that we have ever made in connection
with our business.
M. SLASON & SONS.
Malone, N. Y.
We have found it has increased the efficiency of
our salesmen wonderfully. It is a big time saver and
cuts delivery costs more than anything we have ever
used.
ELLIOTT-RITTENBERRY PIANO CO.
Nashville, Tenn.
It might be of interest to you to know that we
are still using the Bowen Piano Loader which we
bought from you in 1921, and that this Loader is still
in good condition. We have found it a real economy
in handling pianos and we feel that it has meant a
number of additional sales for us. Wishing you the
continued success which we feel this product merits.
BARKER BROTHERS.
Greensboro, N. C.
We have been using Bowen Loaders for quite a
few years, and we see that all our salesmen are
equipped with them. For men who go out into the
country with pianos, it is easy to unload the pianos
creased with the use of the Bowen Loader, and the
heavy work of lifting while loading and unloading, is
done away with, which is worth the price paid for the
loader.
J. W. WIMBROW.
Jackson, N. C.
We are still using your Piano Loader every day
and think it the cheapest way of handling pianos we
know of, as our Ford will take a piano any place we
wish to take it.
LINDBECK & NELSON.
Kewanee, 111.
We are very much pleased to tell
now operating four of your Bowen
Loaders, which we have found very
fact, we feel that these Loaders have
able to us.
CLAUDE P. STREET
Nashville, Tenn.
you that we are
One-Man Piano
satisfactory. In
been very profit-
PIANO CO.,
We would not attempt to be in business at all with-
out a Loader, as it is the only practical way we have
ever seen to handle Pianos, and we have seen no
loader we like better than yours.
RAEFORD FURNITURE CO.
Raeford, N. C.
Replying to your letter of the 16th, will say we
purchased one of your Loaders in 1922, and are
pleased to advise that same has given us entire satis-
faction, and we are very much pleased with it. In
fact, we are using two of your Loaders, both of which
have given entire satisfaction.
THE GRAND PIANO COMPANY.
Roanoke, Va.
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January 5, 1929
PRESTO-TIMES
MERITS OF BOWEN PIANO LOADER
Great Number of Advantageous Features in the Device Make the Bowen One=Man Piano
Loader and Carrier Highly Prized by Successful Salesmen in Progressive
Stores in All Sections of the Country
The Bowen Piano Loader Company, Winston-Sa-
lem, N. C, now has ready for shipment a loader for
the new Ford roadster, Model "A," Pick-up-body,
which combines all the good points of the former
model with greater simplicity, strength and ease of
attachment. The price, however, remains the same,
and this includes a good moving cover of 18-ounce
material. The merits of the Bowen Loader are widely
known and the advantages in piano moving enthusi-
astically acknowledged by prominent dealers in all
sections of the country.
Constantly Improved.
The Bowen One-Man Piano Loader and Carrier
today is the result of years of constant effort to make
more perfect a practical device. One man can load,
unload or demonstrate an upright piano or player piano
easily and quickly. One man can put on or remove
The Ford roadster equipped with a Bowen Loader
is a nice, light delivery for other things than upright
pianos. It is ideal for hauling small grands on, or
two phonographs may be hauled instead of piano if
desired. Fords will stand the work. This fact has
been fully demonstrated by piano dealers all over the
country. In the piano business of the Bowen Piano
Co. in Winston-Salem, N. C, the firm has had from
five to ten of these outfits in regular everyday use for
more than nine years. They have gone everywhere
and over all kinds of roads, and they have given
absolutely satisfactory service in every way.
With each Loader the Bowen Piano Loader Co.
furnishes free a special fleece-lined, water-proof mov-
ing cover. This cover is provided with straps for
drawing it closely around the piano, thus protecting
it from dust as well as from the hardest rain storms.
and demonstrate, and we would not be without the
Loaders.
GLEN BROS.-ROBERTS PIANO CO.
Ogden, Utah.
We are very glad to say that we have tested out
the Bowen Loader in our branch stores, and found
it to be everything claimed for it. We formerly
operated heavy trucks, and it was necessary to have
two men on a truck. With the Bowen Loader, we
have increased the efficiency of our salesmen about.
50 per cent, and have cut out one man, using only
one man to a machine.
JESSE FRENCH & SONS PIANO CO.
New Castle, Ind.
I have been well pleased with your Loader, with
its performance and durability. My sales have in-
NEW MODEL, FORD ROADSTER EQUIPPED WITH BOWEN LOADER.
the cover from the piano when it is in a tilted posi-
tion. In fact, only one man, the salesman, is needed
to sell pianos with one of these outfits. In that way
the labor-saving element is a consideration in chosing
a Bowen Loader.
Easy to Operate.
Its simplicity in operation is another admirable
feature of the Bowen One-Man Piano Loader and
Carrier. That characteristic constitutes it a time-
saver. Salesmen using the Bowen Loader day after
day on the road never experience the trouble that
results from the use of complicated devices of the
kind. The Bowen Loader is very light, weighs only
90 pounds (crated 185 pounds). It is very compact
and neat in appearance. It does not rattle when run-
ning empty. It is provided with an apron which
protects the Loader and its contents (piano covers,
etc.) from the weather. It is always ready, rain or
shine, for immediate use. The Loader is easily at-
tached to the Ford. Anyone handy with tools can
do it. No changes have to be made in the Ford,
except to remove the turtle back.
A Great Many Uses.
The extent of the uses of the Bowen Loader is
another highly prized feature of the device. With it
all sizes of upright pianos may be hauled, and all are
automatically drawn close up to the seat. Turning
the crank lifts the piano and automatically places it
in position for transportation. The ease with which
this can be done is truly wonderful. The piano is
securely clamped to the Loader and will not move in
driving over the roughest roads. It rides easily and
there is not the slightest tendency to jar the action
out of adjustment. Player pianos may be hauled
long distances over the roughest roads without affect-
ing the action in the least.
The special moving cover is absolutely essential for
the complete success of the Loader.
Every salesman, either in the city or the country,
needs one of these outfits. For successful country
work they are indispensable, and they are the best
for city delivery and for canvassing suburban districts.
A Few Testimonials.
Here are a few testimonials from music houses
which verify the claims of the Bowen Piano Loader
Company:
The Bowen Loader has proven one of the best
investments that we have ever made in connection
with our business.
M. SLASON & SONS.
Malone, N. Y.
We have found it has increased the efficiency of
our salesmen wonderfully. It is a big time saver and
cuts delivery costs more than anything we have ever
used.
ELLIOTT-RITTENBERRY PIANO CO.
Nashville, Tenn.
It might be of interest to you to know that we
are still using the Bowen Piano Loader which we
bought from you in 1921, and that this Loader is still
in good condition. We have found it a real economy
in handling pianos and we feel that it has meant a
number of additional sales for us. Wishing you the
continued success which we feel this product merits.
BARKER BROTHERS.
Greensboro, N. C.
We have been using Bowen Loaders for quite a
few years, and we see that all our salesmen are
equipped with them. For men who go out into the
country with pianos, it is easy to unload the pianos
creased with the use of the Bowen Loader, and the
heavy work of lifting while loading and unloading, is
done away with, which is worth the price paid for the
loader.
J. W. WIMBROW.
Jackson, N. C.
We are still using your Piano Loader every day
and think it the cheapest way of handling pianos we
know of, as our Ford will take a piano any place we
wish to take it.
LINDBECK & NELSON.
Kewanee, 111.
We are very much pleased to tell
now operating four of your Bowen
Loaders, which we have found very
fact, we feel that these Loaders have
able to us.
CLAUDE P. STREET
Nashville, Tenn.
you that we are
One-Man Piano
satisfactory. In
been very profit-
PIANO CO.,
We would not attempt to be in business at all with-
out a Loader, as it is the only practical way we have
ever seen to handle Pianos, and we have seen no
loader we like better than yours.
RAEFORD FURNITURE CO.
Raeford, N. C.
Replying to your letter of the 16th, will say we
purchased one of your Loaders in 1922, and are
pleased to advise that same has given us entire satis-
faction, and we are very much pleased with it. In
fact, we are using two of your Loaders, both of which
have given entire satisfaction.
THE GRAND PIANO COMPANY.
Roanoke, Va.
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