Presto

Issue: 1920 1754

March 4, 1920.
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COINOLA
THE DEPENDABLE LINE
FOR THE
PROGRESSIVE TRADE
U n m a t c h e d for
thoroughness of
construction, re-
sponsiveness of ac-
tion and appeal to
dealers and the
public.
THE
COINOLA
P a y s for i t s e H .
Especially adaptible
for confectionery
stores, cafes, cigar
stores, pool rooms
and theatres.
Join the Dependables,
It's worth your while
Write for Territory
OPERATORS
PIANO CO.
THE MUSIC ROLL AS
CUSTOMER MAKER
Value of the Commodity as a Profitable
One as Well as an Aid to Player
Sales Is Freely Ac-
knowledged.
The great importance of the player music roll in
the scheme of things in the piano store is shown
every day by the attention given to the roll depart-
ments. Wherever adequate space has been secured
for the stocking and the sale of the rolls the fact
is considered worthy of repeated prominent men-
tion in the newspapers. The effort is to make the
roll department look like business. As the player-
piano gains in favor with the people the demand for
the player music has a corresponding growth.
But the development of the roll industry itself
has a good deal to do with the wonderful attention
given to both players and rolls. But the work of
the producers is ably seconded by the activities of
the progressive piano houses handling the roll
product.
At Portland, Ore.
An imposing display of Q R S and Rythmodic
player music roll was a feature in the store of the
Reed French Piano Co., Portland, Ore., last week.
It was a sample of the continuous effort of the com-
pany to bring the artistic uses of the player rolls
home to the public. Incidentally the roll display
work of the Portland company is a great stimula-
tion to the sale of playerpianos.
Splendid facilities for the stocking and saLe of
player music rolls are seen in the new roll depart-
ment of the Beesley Music Co., Salt Lake City,
Utah. The progressive dealers have long ago rec-
ognized the power of the roll department for the
increase of playerpiano sales.
The supreme importance of the music roll de-
partment in the music store was impressed upon
the recent meeting in Denver, Colo., of salesmen
gathered from six states representing the Knight-
Campbell Music Co., Denver. The roll as a profit-
able commodity and as a business getter was the
theme for several addresses at the conference.
BY SHIP TO HOUSTON.
The Atlantic steamship service of the Southern
Pacific railroad will include the port of Houston,
Tex., if suitable facilities are provided and the com-
mercial interests of the city express a desire for the
service. The Southern Pacific is having constructed
three vessels for the Houston trade at a cost of
$4,500,000. One type of vessel will carry 4,000 tons
of cargo at nineteen-foot draft, and the other type
6,000 tons of cargo at twenty-one-foot draft. "If we
are permitted to operate service to Houston,"' said
Traffic Director Spencer, "and you should conclude
that the interests of the port will be promoted by
Southern Pacific steamship service, I anticipate that
we will be ready to respond to a call nearly as soon
as wharf facilities are available."
QUALITY FIRST
AND
FIRST QUALITY
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co.
FACTORIES at New Castle, Ind.
AUSTRALIAN OFFICE t
94 Pitt St, Sydney, N. S. W.
"A Name Well Known Since 1I7S"
STEGER
Steger & Sons
Leads
Others Follow
STEGER BUILDING
Jackson and Wabash
The Piano Center of America
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
FEATURING MUSIC NEWS.
The Times-Herald of Dallas, Tex., is one of the
lively American newspapers which conducts a Music
Page, wherein events associated with the music
industry, as well as art, are cleverly reported and
featured. In a recent issue was printed a picture of
the Dallas Music Industries' Association taken at
a recent luncheon at the Oriental Hotel. These are
held each Monday by the association for the pur-
pose of discussing matters of interest to the local
music dealers who are members. Officers of the
association are J. C. Phelps, president; B. Heyer,
vice president, and B. W. Gratigny, secretary and
tieasurer. In addition to the three officers, Will A.
Watkin and J. W. Howerth are directors of the
association.
AMERICAN
PIANO SUPPLY
COMPANY
Felts, C l o t h s , H a m m e r s ,
Punchings, Music Wire, Tun-
ing Pins, Player Parts, Hinges,
Casters.
LOUIS M. SiVERSOM, Pra.
A Full Line of Materials tor Pianos evd
Organs
16 South Pectin Street
When In Need of Supplies
Communicate With Us.
CHICAGO, ILL.
American Piano Supply Co.
110-112 E. 13th St.
New York
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PRESTO
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.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
An opening for a man who can tune and understands!
player action work. This is an exceptional oppor-
tunity for a good live man. We carry the Aeolian
line of pianos, players and reproducing pianos. Ad-
dress "E. B.," care of PRESTO Publishing Company,
Chicago.
PLAYER EXPERT AND TUNER.
Position wanted by mechanic of exceptional ability in all
branches of the player and automatic work. Fine
tuner, and thorough action man. Years of the finest
experience. West preferred. Address "Player Me-
chanic," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago, III.
RETAIL SALESMAN WANTED.
Salesman wanted to sell pianos at retail in South Da-
kota. State experience, references and salary ex-
pected. B. E. Lovejoy, Redfield, S. D.
PLAYER MEN WANTED.
WANTED—Player man with experience as tester in ac-
tion department of factory in middle west city. Also
man to install action in pianos. Good wages, steady
work, pleasant location. Address "Action Factory,"
care of 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
consM^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.
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 WANTED.
WANTED—Three first class piano salesmen, must be live
wires, willing to work hard and sell high grade pianos
sucb 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.
PLAYER EXPERT WANTED.
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 "XYZ,"
care PRESTO.
WANT
ADS
EXPERT COLLECTOR WANTED.
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 WANTED.
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, Car© Presto.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
POSITION WANTED by an experienced piano man as
superintendent, OP 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.
SALESMEN WANTED.
6 lestnen 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.
PIANO MAKERS WANTED.
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.
TUNER AND REGULATOR.
A' \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.
PHONOGRAPH SALESMAN.
ti VISITED—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 WORKERS WANTED.
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.
SALESMAN WANTED.
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.
TUNER AND REPAIR MAN.
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.
TUNER AND REPAIR MAN.
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.
ORGAN MAKER WANTED.
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.
MILL FOREMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Mill and cabinet foreman for middle-west
piano factory. Steady work under pleasant conditions.
Address "A. C," care PRESTO, Chicago.
PIANOS WANTED.
Vi >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.
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
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN WANTS POSITION.
business. Full particulars to any one meaning busi-
Position wanted by tuner and player man of 15 years'
ness. Address X. E. R., care Presto, Chicago.
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.
FOR SALE.
Business opportunity! Piano and talking machine busi-
ness for sale in a city of 45,000. Owners wish 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.
YOU ARE MISSING SOMETHING
Fine store and long lease. If Interested address "E.
G.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
If You Have Not as Yet Received Your Copy of
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
THINKING OF YOU,
EYES OF MY SOUL
March 4, 1920.
SALESMAN WANTED.
A salesman capable of organizing and taking charge of
canvassing crew. Address The Smith Piano Co., 311
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
RETAIL V i
E 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 WANTED,
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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
B ohm 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,-
C00, doing an excellent business and showing big re-
1nrns on the investment. An opportunity of a life-
1 me for one or two energetic men to push this busi-
ness to unlimited possibilities. Will require an In-
vestment of $2f.C0C Interested parties address W. C.
IJrehm, corner '5C-1* and State Sts., Erie, Pa.
F. X. Duclos is the new manager of the player
roll department of the Wiley B. Allen Co., Los An-
geles, Calif.
If you are not handling the
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