The talking machine world (Jan-June 1920)

184 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD May 15, 1920 BLUMAUER-FRANK CO. CLOSES BIG STRAD1VARA DEAL Portland Druggist Contracts for Distribution of $5,000,000 Output of Western Stradivara Factory Over a Period of Five Years — To Cover Entire Northwest Territory called in all its salesmen for a three days' convention, which was held April 26-28, at which they were given instructions in the fine points Portland, Ore., May 8. — Announcement has been made of the consummation of what is believed to be the biggest merchandise contract ever executed in the Northwest, through F. N. Clark, representing the Pacific Phonograph Co., and the Blumauer-Frank Co., wholesale druggists, by which the well-established selling or the purpose of selecting a machine to be handled by his company. Instead of choosing a machine manufactured in the East, he returned to Portland and immediately started negotiations to purchase the output of the local factory. In addition to the high quality of the local phonograph, it has the advantage in the Factory of the Pacific Phonograph ganization of the latter firm undertakes to sell the output of the Stradivara factory. This deal covers an output and anticipated distribution of over $5,000,000 worth of manufactured products within the next five years and involves not fewer than 10.000 Stradivara phonographs a year. H. T. Frank, president of the BlumauerFrank Co . recently made an extended trip East, investigating various makes of machines, for Mfg. Co., Western Stradivara Plant local territory of being manufactured here, largely of Oregon material, thus relieving purchasers of paying high freight charges on imported material. The Blumauer-Frank Co. covers the entire Xorthwest with its representatives and as the modern druggist is carrying phonographs in his store the possibilities of developing a mammoth trade are very good. Already the company has Home of Blumauer-Frank Co. of the Stradivara. They were shown through the factory and every detail in the construction of the Stradivara was carefully explained. Mr. Frank is enthusiastic over the deal and said to The World representative: "I have been looking over the possibilities of this line of business in connection with our firm for about two years. Y\ e have been in no hurry to take on a line because we desired to be absolutely certain that the one we should finally choose would be absolutely right. It is especially gratifying that we have selected a machine that is manufactured here, for the most part of materials from our own State. The location of the Pacific Phonograph Co. in this city has made Portland a big manufacturing and distributing point for musical instruments of its nature." Other members of the Blumauer-Frank Co. THE DEMAND OF A NATION The Player-Tone Phonographs "It's Simply Great" The superior quality embraced in our line insures unequaled and permanent satisfaction. The beautiful designs, together with the wonderful tone volume, afford you complete selections. The immense output and specializing in the manufacturing of the PLAYER -TONE exclusively mean the Greatest Phonograph Value for all progressive dealers who are desirous of offering their customers the best that skilled labor and money can produce. "When Sold They Stay Sold." Height. 49 'A" Width. 23" Depth. 24" We have the lowest price, considering beauty, cabinet work and tone quality, after all. Dealers, write us for our booklet and special discount, on our six models in all finishes. Desirable territory open for live representatives. Write us today. Height, 46" Width. 21" Depth, 23*4" The Player Tone Talking Machine Co. Executive Office, 967 Liberty Avenue PITTSBURGH, PA. Width. 19V5" Depth. 21"