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THE VALDOSTA TIMES, SATURDAY. FEBRU/,'j
This Celebrated Gerhard
is worth $400jb
This Piano Appeal Strongly
to People of Good taste
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We Give jit Away.
Prominence of the Gerhard Piano is better
understood when one is made acquainted with
the fact that there are thousands of Gerhard
Pianos in use today and the foremost colleges of
the land buy them and praise them fpr the quali
ties which is so difficult to find in the ordinary
pianos and it is a pleasure to kuow that if they
are lacking in anything that is the fault of the
workmanship or material it does not cost one
cent, to have it made right.
This is an Opportunity of a Lifetime
This remarkable |
which has been ac-
! prestige
corded the Gerhard Pianos is the most convincing
evidence that can be offered to demonstrate their
merit and the full, sweet singing tone and the
elastic action which are characteristic of these
snperb instruments the staying qualities of which
makes them eminently suitable for bard work and
constant service; a
The scale of the Gerhard Piano is peculiarly
drawn to give the most sonorous and at the same,
the sweetest, most musical tones.
The sounding board is mode from the most
carefully selectea woods, which are laid with the
greatest care/exactness and precision.
Its ‘Admirers are Legion.
The action and keys are made, by the manu
facturers of GERHARD PIANOS for GERHARD
PIANOS; not by some concern which makes AC
TIONS and KEYS for any and every kind of
pianos.
The GERHARD PIANO is characterised by
construction which insures lasting service. It is
built in h factory where Drily speclallzed’talent is
employed and naturally artfnic results follow. _
Costly veneers and the finest quality of var
nish furnish the beautiful GERHARD with a case
that one never tires of and it will truly remain “a
thing of beauty and a joy forever.”
Inspect the Piano at Our Store and Begin Saving the Coupons Now. GET BUSY AND MAKE THIS PIANO YOURS.
This Splendid Offer Means
that some one of our patrons will secure this magnificeut instrument, the
production of 20th century mechods and workmeu, melodious, powerful,
of rare artistic beauty and great durability, absolutely free.
Our Complete Stock and Low Prices
are knfwn to the people of this section. We carry the most complete
stock in every department and can always meet your needs. WE HAVE
MERCHANDISE TO FIT EVERY DEMAND AND EVERY PURSE.
We will match our prices for the same goods against those of any other
coqcern here or elsewhere. Just bring yonr last bill and let us show
you wbac we would have saved you.
Absolute Satisfaction or Your Money Back
has always been our oolicy. We are glad to show our merchandise and
no one is ever asked or urged to buy. If any article fails to give satis
faction. we want to know it and will make it right, for a square deal is
the only way in which we secure a satisfied customer.
More Inducements Than Ever
we offer you to patroniee us NOW. You have the same satisfactory
prices, the same prompt and polite service and a chance to secure a
superb $400.00 piano without paying a penny.
Start to Win the Piano Today
You want the piano, we know yon have dreamed of one, or would
like a new one take the old ones place, or surely there is a friend, your
club or your fipternal organization, for whom you would gladly work.
Put in your leisure moments from now on, work persnaalvely and persis
tently with any and every one you know. You will be surprised how
many coupons yon can secure and thejrreat number you will have when
the all important day arrives.
Come in and Try the Piano . %
It is on display in our store; bring in some of yonr musically inclined
friends and test it. You will understand why the Gerhard Piano has
the place of honor in tens of thousands of cultured homes and has been
enthusiastically endorsed by hundreds of musicians, conservatories and
prominent music dealers, whose letters we shall be glad to show yon.
The piano is guaranteed by the inaker for ten years.
Wyone Shoe Co., Valdosta, Ga
This Boautlful $400.00 Plano
FREE!
Millions of Dollars are expended each year in advertising in the United
States. This is part of it.
THE 1
It is Important
Thisinstrument
Gerhard Piano
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Read this advertisement
b 4-feet, 10-inches high,
Is One of the Best Made !
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thoroughly before laying
5-feet 4 inchea long and
weight, boxed for ship-
in the United States. '
it aside. %
ment, oyer 800 pounds,
I This Beautiful Piano will be Given Away on Nov. 1st, 1909.
Beginning February 1st, 1909, we will give a coupon to every customer
son holding the greatest number of coupons in dollars and cents, on Nove
dng a purchase of 5c or more in our store, and the per-
the 1st, will be given the instrument free of cost.
Wouldn’t You Like to Own a Bea
You can own It If you have the grit and atamtna necessary and are
willing to use yonr spare time and will secure yonr Mends' assistance.
Have you spy Mends who would Uke to help you get a beautiful 4400
piano free, provided, of oonrse. It cost them nothing.
If you haven't, you are to be pitied.
The above Illustrated elegant Gerhard Upright Grand Piano will be
given away to the pereon, dub, charitable Institution, church or _ lodge
which secure* the largest amount of cash certificates for goods pure hat-
ed from our. stock in any department within the next nine months, begin
ning Feb. 1st.
We give with every cash purchase made at our atore one of these
certifies te coupons and It la up to you to eollect' these from your
frlenda.
Request your friends and neighbor* to spend their monoy at our store
and thus help you to win the piano. They will patronize the store yon
auqgest as an accomedstlsri and give Y*m lhf - ■ ■ -
-Ow cornrlrtc hwvcry way, and
purefi&Tn" at our store they will be receiving as good, if not better,
value than they would a! any other, and be helping you In tho bargain.
DESCRIPTION OP THE PIANO.
The Plano la 4 feet 10 Inches high, S feet 4H Inches long end weighs
boxed ready for shipment, over 400 pounds. It la bnllt of the best
material and by the most experienced workmen. The Interior of the pi
ano la built for durability and tone and4»wer and the case double cross'
backed veneer Inside and out to prevent warping, and manufactured by
THE H. P. NELSON PIANO CO., of Chicago, Illinois, one of the Larg.
eat MANUFACTURES OF PIANOS IN THE WORLD, and the following
guarantee la given by them with each Instrument: “Every Plane it fully
warranted to give peefet satisfaction for ten years, except it be exposed
to extremes of heat, cold or dampness.”
Begin Working Now. Don’t
Let this Chance Escape.
Large, Melodious Piano.
Thousands of our best homes are now. cheered by the Gerhard Plano
and these Instruments are being sold and reoommended all ofer the world.
We can show you a portfolio containing hundreds of letters from Promi
nent piano dealers, mnalctana, conservatories-and public Institution*, (fat
ing that their Gerhard Plano la entirely satisfactory In every way, tone,
power, volume, durability and appearance. Ask to see this portfolio.
BEGIN WORKNQ FOR TH IB PIANO NOW.
Get your Mends enlisted on your aide before some ' out else gets
them, m a large lumber win work (or thin piano.
This Plano Is worth 4400 of any tone’s money and cohtd not bo bought
for less of any retailor In tho land. You can secure It If you try.
*Comc la and ^examine the piano-
“ lirins your friend In to play on It. Notice ltd tone. How would It
look In your parjnr? Can’t you Imaging it tbero in it* beautiful artistic
»nd troll finiibca cm* Mdioo tilt lob# row d! ivory white key* tempt
ing you to play! Is there anything you would rather have if you ware
given your choice? Haven't you always had a strong deaire for just
such an Instrument? And now we are in a position to fulfill yonr deaire
if you will but use yonr spare time and eplist yonr friends dnring the
next few months.
Haven’t yon a church, society or friend for whom yon would like to
secure a piano? Do yon not know aome one who yearns for a piano,
and who, with a little encouragement from yon would strive for It?
Solicit your frlenda and yon will hj surprised how glad they will be
to assist yon. You will be astounded how quickly you can gather up
several thousand dollars' worth of certificates and aecure one of these
beautiful Inatrumenta by using your spare momenta for a few weeks.
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