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KREITER
Pianos and Player-Pianos are
Produced in a New, Modern
and Well-Equipped Factory
Dealers * *
<_Are Profiting
by Straube
Difference
HE SUPERIOR construction of the
T
Straube Grand, the difference which can
be seen as well as heard, is helping hundreds
of piano merchants to make more, easier
and quicker sales.
The dramatic way in which dealers can
prove Straube superiority to prospects, the
exclusive features such c" laminal construc-
tion of the key bed, the rim and the braces,
afford exceptional opportunity for profit.
Write for Particulars
of the
STRAUBE PLAN
OF
SELLING
Kreiter—Style 15
They are Standard Instruments of
High-Class Design, Noted for Admir-
able Tone Qualities, Affording Ample
Power and Expressive Effects. The
Results of Over Forty Years of Expe-
rience. They satisfy Both Dealer
and Customer.
STRAUBE PIANO COMPANY
1107 Manila Ave.,
KREITER MFG. CO., Inc.
O N E
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Hammond, Ind
traube
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Pictured above is the Straube Florentine Grand, one of
the many period models available in various sizes — in-
cluding the world's smallest full scale grand, The Sonata,
four feet, four inches.
Inset in the circle is the back of a Straube Grand, show"
ing the laminal construction of key bed, rim and braces-
exclusive Straube features.
E W O R L D ' S
F I N E S T
P I A N O S
Factory: M.arinette, Wis.
INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
Sargent grand is going over big and prospects in gen-
A WELL RECOMMENDED STORE
eral are very good.
The retail store of the Straube Piano Company of
The Carlin Music Company are having a good busi- Hammond, Ind., is referred to as follows in a local
ness with the Cable line, and reports some interesting paper: "This reliable firm carries one of the most
Business with Indianapolis music merchants shows sales of grand pianos in period styles. Small instru- complete stocks of its kind in this section. The man-
with the New Year some improvement, and from ments and sheet music are moving better than they agers are men of wide experience who gladly assist
all appearances and prospects business will continue have for some time according to Frank Carlin.
you in the selection of a satisfactory instrument.
in general improvement. The holiday season found
The Marion Music Company says that the Brinker- Their sound and dependable judgment has been a
[he stores well decorated and made attractive.
lioff piano is moving very well and adding to its pop- boon to many people in this community who were
The Wilking Music Company made an interesting ularity in Indianapolis. Prospects are very good and selecting musical instruments. They know the com-
display of several new styles of grand pianos from the the company expect to get a good share of the year's parative value of all instruments and people in this
territory have learned to know that these men are
Jesse French & Sons factories at New Castle. The business of this part of the Hoosier state.
new instruments were arranged in a special display
The Marion Music Company anticipate an excel- absolutely trustworthy. Customers are assured of
in the French room.
lent trade in Schumann pianos this year. The Schu- getting the best possible instrument as their line has
been endorsed bv the masters."
One of the new and attractive arrivals at the mann is a strong card in the Marion business.
Wilking store is a Farny grand piano in new period
Business at the Pearson Music Company is reported
Queen Anne. The model is done after the most very satisfactory. The anniversary sale came up to E. G. Sweet spent several weeks at Lawrenceburg,
chaste lines of that period and veneered in rare woods expectations.
Ind., in getting the new Starr Piano Co. store in
well matched and finished.
operation at that place. Mr. Sweet expressed his
The Baldwin Studios, Inc., are enjoying a very
appreciation of the cordial welcome, generous hos-
T.et the PRESTO-TIMES classified columns help clear pitality, cooperation and friendliness extended him
good business as reported by Ray Coverdill, manager.
your
shelves
of
old
stock,
of
items
that
are
a
real
bargain
One of the sales last month was a Baldwin style C,
to some dealer who can place them with his trade. by the citizens of Lawrenceburg during his brief stay.
six foot three instrument to the Eastern Star lodge in
By the way, Mr. Frank Molter, an esteemed far-
Dealers wishing to conceal their identity can use a "box
Irvington. Another sale recently closed was one of
mer-citizen of the Manchester road, made the first
number" until, they know with whom they are dealing.
the Howard colonials in William nad Marv. The new
purchase of a piano at the new piano store.
STARR PIANOS
STARR FREEZE ELECTRIC DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL
Established
The Starr Piano Co. R E F R I G E R A X I O N
1872
Richmond, Indiana
WHEN
IN
DOUBT
REFER
TO
Presto Buyers' Guide
1932
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