The Three Great American Piano Manufacturers
From the New York Evening Express a profile of Weber Steinway and Chickering, detailing Weber as both musician and master mechanic, Steinway the rugged craftsman, and Chickering’s refined stance. It cites Weber’s rise from obscurity to leading U.S. piano maker by 1869 and credits three reasons for Weber’s success: integrated skill, renowned performers’ praise, and superior construction.
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New York Evening Express
Weber
Steinway
Chickering
Ata Poy
Chickerthey
Vienna
St. Bete
Marshal
William Steinway
Weer
Lis
Allier
Europe
Nilson
Parepa
Patti
Lucca
Kellogg
Albani
Strauss
Goddard
Webb
Weber Pianos Praised by Leaders in Music World
Article highlights Weber pianos as premier instruments used by Parepa Rosa and Nilson with glowing notes from London critics. It discusses Albert Weber’s innovations and the acceptance of Weber by top performers. G. P. Guilford of Atlanta is named general southern agent, with office at 52 Whitehall Street Atlanta.
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Donna
Parepa Rosa
Nilson
Londo
Clare Hurst
Weber
Johann Strauss
New York
Albert Weber
G. P. Guilford
Atlanta
South
Whitehall Street
Avanta
Sam
J. G. Suorten
Ala
H. FP. Tubcres
City Bank
Simmons
J. R
Perry
Eies Meacham
Ghattahoochee
Fla
D. W.mason
Dayip
Wits
J. H Zeilin ¢ Proprietora
Powell
Crampton
Poe
Crampton Brothers
Rutgers Place
Jefferson Street
Europe
America
Stay where you are and avoid chasing El Dorado
A rural missive urges readers to resist emigration and seek contentment at home. It warns the restless urge to move defeats local progress, urging improvements to farms, homes, and families. The piece cites Horace and local sayings to stress steady growth, neighborly virtue, and prosaic riches over quick fortunes.
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Reuben
Old Horace
Cotton crop losses threaten planters in Georgia
Atlanta correspondence notes cotton production fell from 1,600,000 to 1,530,000 pounds year over year. Tax receivers report costs of growing at 11 cents per pound, with most of the crop sold at that price, implying no profit. Yet planters lost money and insolvencies grow, risking disappearance of planting in the state after poor seasons and low prices.
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Harren’s
U. S
Harper's Magazine
Buzar
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Bazar
Hakpen’s
MaGazist
Express
Harper’s Magazine
Harper Brothers
Wovlddt
New York
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Macieftetarer
National Mixed Paint Co
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Ast
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the Times
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United
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U.S
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de Ss. Powell
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Ieee
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New Orleans
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Chicago
Sir John D. Parks
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Ohio
Strong & Cubb
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Onio
Collin & Beos
St Louis
B. F Alpred
Louisville
Empire Nursery
Georgetown
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Park Row
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J. T. Harden
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der Gait
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Ais Cfps
Igeods Bio
Sol Dees
W. M. Tumlin
W. Irvine
Tatnor Cuthbert
Douglass Building
Comtlan
Vick’s Floral Guite
James Vick
Rochester
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