Presto

Issue: 1920 1752

PRESTO
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THE
PRESTO'S
SALESMEN WANTED.
VERY ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR
SALESMAN WHO CAN PRODUCE IN MID-
DLE WEST CITY OVER 100,000, ALSO OPEN-
ING FOR GOOD COUNTRY MAN. ADDRESS,
STATING AGE, EXPERIENCE AND REFER-
ENCE, H-3, CARE PRESTO, CHICAGO.
FACTORY FOR SALE.
This is a rare opportunity. One of the largest, most pro-
ductive, completely equipped and profitable piano fac-
tories in the United States is for sale. It is well lo-
cated and presents possibilities surpassing anything
heretofore offered in this industry. Sale is desired
because of division of estate. Will require consider-
able capital. Is a going concern now turning out at
the rate of 6,000 instruments annually, but is easily
equal to twice that number. Only principals will be
consA^red and action must be had very soon. Ad-
dress -'H. Y. D.," care PRESTO, Chicago.
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY.
A well equipped, going piano industry, in one of the best
cities, and a large one, is about to make changes in
its organization. A good man, understanding the
business, can have nearly a half interest by the in-
vestment of one-fourth the value of the business—
stock of a retiring officer of the company. Act
promptly and get a good thing. Address "Prompti-
tude," care PRESTO, Chicago.
WANT
ADS.
PIANO MAKERS W A N T E D .
well-equipped piano factory wants workers in every
department. Best wages and most pleasant sur-
roundings. Apply at once. Address "G. N. P.," care
F RESTO, Chicago.
t
TUNER A N D REGULATOR.
\NTED—Experienced tuner and regulator, also pol-
isher and repair man to work for a big concern, sit-
uated in a large middle-west city. Address "Y-2,"
care of PRESTO.
BELLYMAN W A N T S POSITION.
V VNTED—A first-class grand bellyman, now foreman
of grand and upright bellying, having a good general
knowledge of piano construction and production,
would like to have position as same with progressive
firm, or assistant to superintendent. Address " I . L.,"
cure PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
A salesman capable of organizing and taking charge of
canvassing crew. Address The Smith Piano Co., 311
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
FACTORY WORKERS W A N T E D .
WANTED—By a busy piano factory in a beautiful little
city near Chicago, 1 rip-sawyer, 3 cabinet makers, 1
fly-finisher, 2 veneer matchers.
Address "G. I.,"
care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PLAYER EXPERT WANTED.
TUNER W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—By competent man as tuner and
repairer.
Expert in all departments. Graduate of
Danquard Player Action School. Address A. Harnoff,
PIANO STORE FOR SALE.
An old and well established Piano Store for sale in a
booming city of 25,000.
I have a fine business in
pianos, phonographs, records, rolls, etc., but am com-
pelled to sell at once owing to my interest In another
business. Full particulars to any one meaning busi-
ness. Address X. E. R., care Presto, Chicago.
E X P E R T COLLECTOR W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced expert piano collection corre-
spondent to assist in handling Texas piano accounts
amounting to about $300,000. Permanent position for
right man in the most delightful year-around climate
in America. San Antonio Music Co., 316 W. Com-
merce St., San Antonio, Tex.
FOREMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—A finishing foreman, who is capable of as-
suming responsibility and delivering the goods, both
quality and quantity, in a factory that is manufac-
turing 7.500 Instruments per year. The best of wages
to the right man.. Address Foreman A, Care Presto.
• TUNER AND PLAYER MAN WANTS POSITION.
Position wanted by tuner and player man of 15 years'
experience who is at present employed but wants
a change. Can qualify as first-class all around man.
Age 32. Married. Address "Tuner I," care PRESTO.
V E N E E R FOREMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Man who can take charge of the veneer room
In piano factory In the middle west. Address "B. D.,"
care PRESTO, Chicago. •»
RETAIL. 5* I ''IVGER.
perienced player-piano salesman as manager for retail
department in factory, selling direct to consumer, In
middle west city of 200,000 population. State your
experience, last position, references and salary ex-
pected. Address " L . N.," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
PIANO MAN W A N T E D .
We want a good clean piano salesman who knows the
business and can work the country and get results.
Good salary or salary and commission to a real man.
This is a permanent position. Town of 1,500. Good
country. Northern Missouri. Give full particulars
In first letter. Address "Permanent," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
PHONOGRAPH SALESMAN.
H VNTED—Salesman on commission to sell four special-
ties in phonographs. Real values. A good opening
for a hustler. State territory covered and lines han-
dled. Address "Phonograph," care of PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
POSITION W A N T E D by an experienced piano man as
superintendent, or assistant superintendent, whose
specialty is production and systematizing.
Would
prefer small town. Married, with family, and can
give best of references.
Address " H . K.," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
WANTED—Player-piano man, 30 or 35, for good factory
position. Fine opportunity to enter the player devel-
opment field. Must be good mechanic, intelligent, of
good habits, and possess fairly good education. Prefer
tuner and repair man of some experience. Unusually
good job for the right man. Give references, age, ex-
perience and all details first letter. Address " X Y Z , "
care PRESTO.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
B i'hm Bros., Erie, Pa., established 1870, carrying a gen-
eral line of everything In music, offer their entire
business for sale. An up-to-date stock of sheet music,
music books, small instruments, pianos and talking
machines, in the heart of the shopping section, with
practically no competition, in a booming city of 100,-
CDO, doing an excellent business and showing big re-
turns on the investment. An opportunity of a llfe-
t me for one or two energetic men to push this busi-
ness to unlimited possibilities. Will require an In-
vestment of $2l ,0(X
Interested parties address W . C.
llrehm, corner >0i» and State Sts., Erie, Pa.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
6 lesmen wanted in Michigan, also Minnesota and Iowa,
to sell player rolls and a large line of phonograph
accessories and piano goods. Address "Accessories,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—'Old established music business. Going to
retire after 26 years in business. Have splendid line
of pianos, Victor goods and general merchandise.
Business located opposite postoffice in thriving city
of 14,000, in midst of Kansas-Oklahoma oil fields.
For particulars address Morgan Music Co., Arkansas
City, Kans.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Three first class piano salesmen, must be live
wires, willing to work hard and sell high grade pianos
such as: Hallet and Davis, Kimball, Francis Bacon,
Conway, Kensington, Hobart M. Cable, Vose & Sons
and several others.
We do not want any "Has
Beens."
We are willing to pay straight salary or
commission with drawing account.
We are one of
the largest piano concerns in Northern Ohio. Answer
at once.
Woomer Piano Co., 426 Market Ave., S.,
Canton, Ohio.
February 19, 1920.
If you are not handling the
McKINLEY EDITION OF
10c MUSIC
Comprising Standard,
Classic and Teaching Music
you are losing an opportunity to make money
Dealers Realize
150% PROFIT
«=IAN0 SHOP-MAN W A N T E D .
For store work. Must be experienced in repairing, refln-
ishing, polishing, etc. A permanent and splendid po-
sition for the right man. Working hours from 9 a. m
to 6 p. m. Salary $42.00 per week. Give age, experi-
ence and qualifications. Address Orton Brothers, 216-
218 N. Main St., Butte, Mont.
On Sales of McKinley Music
It is the most popular library of 10c music
on the market. Selections contained in this
Edition are used by the most prominent
teachers in the country—Students, Accom-
plished Musicians, and the Music Loving
Public in general.
It is conveniently handled; arranged in
compact form, and is labor saving in serving
the customers.
The dealer is supplied with catalogs bear-
ing the business imprint which serves to
bring more customers to the store than any
other advertising medium that could be em-
ployed.
WRITE US FOR SAMPLES AND PAR-
TICULARS TODAY
Our Jobbing Department is the largest and
most complete in the country. We can sup-
ply you with every want in the sheet music
line. We fill all orders the day they are
received.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—A strong retail piano salesman to travel at
wholesale and co-operate with our dealers In devel-
oping their retail business. State age, references and
salary desired. Weaver Piano Co., Inc., York, Pa.
FOR SALE.
PIANO BUSINESS In good territory; about $17,000, In
1918.
Central territory.
For particulars address
'Established," care of PRESTO.
RETAIL SALESMAN.
WANTED—Energetic and experienced piano salesman.
State age, experience and salary expected. Bush &
Gerts Piano Co., Houston, Tex.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Competent man as salesman of pianos, pho-
nographs, etc. One who understands tuning preferred.
Give all information in first communication, age, ex-
perience, salary expected. An excellent position for
the right party. Address O'Donnell Hardware Co.,
Washington, Ind.
McKinley Music Company
TUNER A N D REPAIR M A N .
WANTED—A first-class piano tuner and repair man
that is capable of taking care of repair work on
pianos, player-pianos and talking machines In a city
of 250,000. Good salary and steady employment. Ad-
dress " F . H.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
The Largest Sheet Music House
in the World
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
1501-13 E. 55th St.
145 W. 45th St.
TUNER AND REPAIR M A N .
WANTED—All-around tuner, player and phonograph re-
pair man. State salary expected, together with three
references. Address C. E. Tincher, Manager Piano
Department, Scott & Hart, Terre Haute. Ind.
APOLLO
ORGAN MAKER W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced organ action maker; also a man
that Is experienced on woodworking machinery in
organ factory. Address A. L. White Mfg. Co., 215
Englewood Ave., Chicago.
9iu? Master Player Piano
FOR SALE.
Business opportunity! Piano and talking machine busi-
ness for sale In a city of 45,000. Owners wisli to retire
after twenty-five years' successful business. Stock
will invoice $12,000 to $15,000. Great opportunity for
men who have ability and finances to handle It.
Fine store and long lease. If interested address " E .
G.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Suppose
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6 7 Years of Improved Effort Are
Behind Every Piano Turned Out by
CABLE&SONS
THE OLD RELIABLE
ESTABLISHED 1852
Factory and Offices:
550-552 West 38th Street
NEW YORK
M I L L FOREMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Mill and cabinet foreman for middle-west
piano factory. Steady work under pleasant conditions.
Address "A. C.," care PRESTO, Chicago.
PATENTS
PIANOS W A N T E D .
>uld like to hear from a few piano manufacturers sell-
ing low-priced goods, also of the very highest grade,
to add to our regular line of Kimball pianos. This is
absolutely a cash proposition at all times. Address
St. Paul Piano Exchange, St. Paul, Minn.
DESIGN PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, ETC.
CORRESPONDENCE J O H N
SOLICITED
YOU WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE
when you purchase the new song, "The Red
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with a beautiful melody.
Publisher, MARY E. HOFER, Kalona, Iowa
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February 19, 1920.
PLAYERS-WILSON & SONS-PIANOS
Have earned their success by a combination of Quality,
Beauty and Price, that commands attention.
WE DO NOT WANT AN ARMY
of customers, but we want good, ones and just enough of them
to keep us busy and growing.
AND WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
A SAMPLE WILL CONflNCE.
WILSON
& SONS
PIANO
CO., Inc.
MUNCIE, IND.
* POLGEVILLE,
" £ L - i « H. P * T. JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & GO. &wMah
Fulton Chain
The
FAVORITE
LUDWIG
Its Pure Staging Tone and Wearing
Qualities Assure 6 Satisfactory Piano
Recognized for Superior Merit
and
Manufacturers of
Tupper Lake
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars.
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
PARIS 1900
AT
BUFFALO 1901
LONDON 1902
WORLD' EXPOSITIONS
NEW YORT
WHlow Ave* and East 136th St
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO..
119-127 N. Peorla Street,
Chicago, III
& BIECKWOLDT. PJTM.
A Leader at
Home and
Abroad
W. A, BBEC&WOIDT. Sec. & Tre«. o
"If there's no Harmony in the
Factory there will be None
in the Piano,"
The Harmony in the Pack-
ard is Reflected in the Har-
mony among the Dealers
who Sell them.
Profit-Producing Facts on Appli-
cation. Make it your Leader.
Send for our "Bulletin."
PACKARD PIANO COMPANY, Fort Wayne, Ind.
GRANDS. UPRIGHTS, PLAYERS AND ELECTRIC REPRODUCERS
WILLIAM TONK & BML, Inc.
Tenth Ave. at Thirty-Sixth S i
NEW YORK CITY
Standard Felt
Manufacturers of r f i L T o
Co.
for all purposes
Specialty: SUN-BLEACHED PIANO FELTS and HAMMERS
NEW YORK WAREROOMS:
FACTORIES!
CHICAGO OFFICE: 404 SO. FIFTH AVt
115 East 23rd Street
W e s t Alhambra, California
GEO. M. EGGLESTON, Sales Manag*
Grands-KURTZMANN-Players
MANUFACTURED
BY
C. KURTZMANN S. CO.
Ftotorlo.
and General
526-536 Niagara Street
Offlc.ai
DERIVAS
r& HARRIS
Players and Pianos
Insure the satisfaction to your customers that is sure to satisfy you*
Factory. 135 to 162 Willow Ave.. New York City
Buffalo, N. Y.
STULTZ & BAUER
Grand—Upright—Player Pianos
A WORLD'S CHOICE PIANO
338-340 East 31st Street
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NEW YORK
Place That Want Ad in The Presto
And See What Happens.
COMPANY
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