The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923, May 01, 1921, Page 16, Image 18
"'Y'V? ey" ' The Commoner VOL. 21, NO. 5 f It, ft" iff 1 THE OLD COSTLY WAY OF SELLING TYPEWRTTjJ THENEVVA r fc; r k- h ft K , w $ f t t. V', ft; 'A i f'1 C te ft t. The Old Wnyi It added a lot to the price of a typewrtler. Rents of offices In many cities, salaries, commissions and other costly practices piled up the expense. You Save The New Wnyi We sell direct from the factory to you, eliminating all ,., ' This saves the $36, and It now goes to you. A $100 Oliver now costs you only tu on a New Oliver Buying direct from the factory you get the former $100 Oliver for $64 and you may pay for it at the easy rate of only $4 a month For $G4 you obtain the genuine Oliver No. 9, the identical modol that sold for $100 before the war. Not a single change lias been made in the typewriter. It has all the quality to day that it had at the higher price, Our only change is in the way of selling. By new economies in dis tribution, achieved during (the war, wo save you $36. We give you the $100 Oliver now for $64. And we let you pay at the very easy rate of only $4 a month. How we save the $36 -When the war came and economy was urged upon all of us as a patri otic duty, we decided to' break away , from the old system of selling type- "wrltors. It was too complicated, too costly, too wasteful, So .we adopted the plan of selling direct to the user. Thus we wereN able to close up numerous branch houses and Bub-ofllces throughout the coun try, and save the money that was go ing for rents, employes' salaries, etc. ,We wore able also to dispense with large numbers of traveling sales men, whose salaries, commissions and road expenses ate up a lot of What prominent users say about the Oliver Nickel Plate Ilnllrontl, Cleveland, saym "At this writing, we are using about 200 Olivers for all general correspondence and expense and way-bills. Because of the down stroke or tho typo on this machine we are able to get thirteen or four teen carbons. Records show that we are still using today Olivers pur chased twelve years ago." Zurich General Accident & Liability IiiNiirimcc . Co., Chicago, hhj-hj "Our Olivers aro always oh tho job. The sturdy construction precludes the necessity of ropalrs, and because of tho doublo type bar, tho machine Is never out of alignment. The steno graphers prefer tho Olivers, as they aro easy to operate and always In good condition." HoNton Woven Hone and Rubber Co., Boston, HiiyHt "Our Investment in 75 Oliver typewriters during the past 11 years has proved a good one, because we find that the Oliver stands up under the. wear and tear of general office use better than any other standard machine we have In vestigated." Among other great concerns using the Oliver aro. Morris & Co., New York Central Lines, National Suit & Cloak Co., Boston Elevated Railway, American Bridge Co., Encyclopedia Brltannlca, and others of eaual prominence. money. All this expense added noth ing to the value of the typewriter, but it did add to the price. And by eliminating this expense, we save the $36 which we take off the price of the typewriter for you. Let others think that- costly sales methods are necessary. As for us, we are very well pleased with the Oliver plan. Our business has in creased fourfold in the past three years. And today, we are again add ing to our manufacturing facilities. Thatjmows how people appreciate Oliver quality and the $36 saving. Only $4 a month No money down to get the Oliver for free trial. And if you decide to keep It, you have over a year to pay. ?4 a month Is all you need send. And you have the use of tho typewriter while paying for it. . Could terms be more liberal? r Why, then, rent or buy a second-hand or so-called "rebuilt" typewriter when it is so easy to own a new Oliver! Bright and new from the factory Mail the coupon today for an Oliver for free trial. Note' that It Is a new ma chinenot second-hand or rebuilt. See how simple the construction of the Oliver,, and how sturdy. There you have the secret for Its great service and dependability. Note that the Oliver has every wanted Improvement and several fea tures not found in any other typewriter, xou 11 agree when you examine and test t, that if any typewriter Is worth S100 It Is tho superb Oliver. Mail the coupon Do not hesitate. This Is an out and out free trial offer. Mail the coupon now and take advantage of this offer If you wish further information be for ordering, mark tho coupon for our catalog and copy of our sensational booklet "Tho High Cost of Typewriters ihe Reason and the Remedy." Canadian Price, $82 Before the War Jf WSBBM SwBSttfiSvvmm Ba I jSSBBBM li)lw.ll " AJiner typewriter at a far price Over 900, 000 sold i - Send No Money to? efnreentrlaf.ney Make n dePsIt- MW1 pnly the coupon to get the Oliver " tover?c?mJSl5 fl&&i!5SBva8 If ?,? your own. Put it to every test. it is thfs superi iOl&iS SQnhtit if any typewriter is worth W 'STSSB' jf& --ro-n Me to keep It, pay for "tin easv ?m?ityPowr fter regardless of price and want the coupon now sy monthly installments ,of $4 each. Clip and mall Avoid disappointment. Order now to secure Immediate delivery. 3 THE OLIVER TYPEWRITER COMPANY. 1205 Oliver Typewriter Bldg., CWcBo, III. If I keen "it rUv NIne Aor ll ays.SeV Inspection. mcVh rni"eE K. I will pay. $64 at .thbVrattT of $4 per w wiuiB lo remain in you uritlWfu'Hy paid for. ouveo Mv ehtnl -,, . . - 'i'in point is..,. choloseto8 rneturPnatClf0 o?.vUn'dir' S bfeaUon to buy'.' ' If I Penso atthe end &"& WllX Shli -lt W l yUr D btfokhon?110" I ordqr 'it.'IVIail me your the RerneWyou Jt ( V rWA '"- ...' lpcwriiSr Gmpandf 1205 Oliver Typewrite Buming, CIUck, UlUta , Street. Addres .'. ''i-i-. 'y .'fvJV : ; city. : " . t-r' v,4lA- a Occupation, or Bu4Ium ?'. l. '""ri-v---.-"...-:.-;..;......;;. ft rm''mumm- . Jl' li liBRflditfi