"The
advertisement that appeared in McClure's in 1901 read as follows:
'Why don't you use the Locke Adder? It's the modern office appliance that
is practically adapted to the needs of a growing business. The Locke
Adder takes care of the computation of business details. No office
systematically equipped without it. It's the fastest, simplest, handiest,
most practical, durable, low priced calculating machine. Adds, Subtracts,
Multiplies, Divides. Easily learned-lasts a lifetime. "It's more
rapid
than you and always accurate." Quickly pays for itself. Ensures
accuracy,
releases from mental strain. Adds all columns simultaneously. Capacity
999,999,999. It is a valuable aid to the busy accountant, and as this
useful machine, can be had for only $5.00, one should be in every
business office.'
C.E. Locke Mfg. Company 21 Walnut Street, Kensett, Iowa."
Art Rosen.
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