Presto

Issue: 1920 1761

PRESTO
April 24, 1920.
Japan was not asked to participate, but she has
not been heard to complain of being slighted.
The leading empire of the East is in the strong
strategic position of the small boy who has stolen
the cake from the party to which he was not in-
vited. Let the other allies worry about getting Ger-
man trade after the war; it is her trade now.
Stories of Piano Invasion of Japan in the It is a fact that since the war started, Japan,
United States Need Not Worry Amer-
with a swiftness and efficiency that far outclasses
the German brand, has gone out and taken posses-
ican Manufacturers of Pianos
sion everywhere of markets hitherto dominated by
and Playerpianos.
Germany.
Into China, Australia, Canada, Mexico, South
Of late newspapers have been exploiting the won-
ders of industrial Japan. Some of the writers seem America, England, France and the United States
to believe that the sun of invention and industry she has been pouring the products of her factories.
Great Variety.
rises in the land of the Little Brown Man and that
the sign of her flag is also the emblem of her des-
Everything, from tooth brushes and meerschaum
tinies. And today there are space-fillers who seem pipes to pianos and surgical instruments, is being sent
to want the world to believe that the Japs are about, out in large quanties from the Nipponese empire
to fill the universe with pianos as well as with little over the trade lanes of the world.
graven images and toys. Following is one of the
The harmonica played by the Kansas schoolboy,
recent extracts on the subject of Japenese musical the ukulele strummed by the Vassar undergraduate,
instruments:
the match you use to start the furnace—these are
When the allies called a conference in Paris not a few samples of the variety of things being turned
long ago to plan for a war to capture German trade out for exportation by the cheap and highly skilled
after peace is declared, there was no representative workers of Japan.
of Japan in attendance.
On scarcely any of these articles will be found the
identifying trade mark "made in Japan." These
clever people are not yet advertising their achieve-
ments in this direction. Sometimes a tiny "Nippon"
will be discovered, but the bulk of Japanese wares
for foreign sale have no labels.
For instance, take pianos—yes, the Japanese are
selling pianos to the rest of the world. A few years
ago most of the pianos sold in the United States
bore the name of either a German or an American
maker. The made-in-Japan instrument, now out-
selling other makes because they are much cheaper,
have no names. Our Nipponese ally is not going to
awaken Gulliver until he is securely tied.
This year the Japanese will bring to us a number
of new wares. So effectively has Japan carried on
her campaign for foreign trade that it begins to
look as if the other allies will have her to reckon
with instead of Germany.
No Chance Here.
It is possible that Japan may excel in some of the
things referred to. But it is not at all probable
that pianos from the far East will take precedence
over those from other lands. Certainly Japanese
pianos can not meet with much sale in the United
Sole Makers
Chicago
States, where really fine instruments are too firmly
entrenched to be in any sense supplanted.
The talk about Japanese preferment in pianos is
nonsense. The little instruments of the Nipponese
are in no way as good as the equally little ones al-
1$47
ready produced in this country, and which are al-
ready sold in quantities, not only at home but also
abroad. Don't be alarmed at any stories about the
piano invasion of Japan.
FALSE ALARM IN
JAPAN'S RIVALRY
Lyon & Healy
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of th« quality of the instrument comaAiftng it.
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FACTORIES at New Castle, Ind.
AUSTRALIAN OFFICE:
94 Pitt St., Sydney, N. S. W.
"A Name Well Known Since 1S75"
Steger & Sons
Leads
Others Follow
SEE EFFECT OF POUND'S RECENT
VISIT TO FLORIDA CITIES
Plans for Conservatory of Music in Jacksonville
Admitted to Be Result of Trip.
It is frankly acknowledged that the influences of
t'ne visit of George W. Pound to Florida early this
year are plainly apparent in the enthusiasm with
which the proposition to establish a conservatory of
music in Jacksonville has been received by the
trade. In the scheme to realize the plans for a
Jacksonville Conservatory of Music every one of
the music dealers are back of Miss Bertha M. Fos-
ter.
Miss Foster, who is director of the School of Mu-
sical Art in Jacksonville, launched the project, but
only after being assured of the warm and active
co-operation of the music dealers. These are free
to admit that the founding of such an institution
would prove the existence of a strong musical spirit
in the city and that in promoting real music it, in-
cidentally, would benefit the music business.
ANNOUNCING THE UNA-PON.
Your Prospective Customers
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The press agent of Tracy's Stock Co., in Corbin,
Ky., put one over on the city editor of the Corbin
Times last week or perhaps ye ed. looked the
other way when the P. A. slipped the story about
the Una-Fon to the complacent advertising man-
ager. "This wonderful musical instrument will
soon he heard in Corbin," ran the P. A.'s story. "In
clarion-like brilliancy, rousing and ringing quality,
the Una-Fon has no equal. Such a radical depar-
ture is its tone from that of any other musical in-
strument that you will be instantly held in wonder.
The minute accuracy with which the instrument is
tuned produces a perfect blending of tones; it
couples richness and volume with a peculiarly ex-
hilarating quality that is irresistible. It must be
beard to be appreciated."
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PRESTO
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THE
PRESTO'S
VARNISH FOREMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—First-class varnish foreman. One who under-
stands coloring. Good wages. Apply to "Coloring,''
care PRESTO, Chicago.
TUNER AND REPAIR MAN.
WANTED—A competent tuner and repair man. Must
be sober and reliable as well as a first-class work-
man. Must be able to refinish pianos by quick method.
Well equipped shop and position should be worth
$250 per month to the right man. References in first
letter required.
Address Southwestern Music Co.,
Corsicana, Tex.
M I L L MAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—First class mill man. One with executive
ability and capable of taking charge of mill and piano
case shop in one of the largest piano factories. Apply
"Mill Man," care PRESTO.
DULL FINISHER W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced dull finisher capable of taking
charge of organization turning out nothing but dull
finished work. Good wages and plenty of chance for
advancement. Apply "Finisher," care PRESTO.
FACTORY TUNERS, A T T E N T I O N !
Attention, factory tuners who want to learn player con-
struction.
Paid while learning.
Apply "Player-
Tuner," care PRESTO.
WHOLESALE PIANO MAN.
WHOLESALE
POSITION
WANTED—By
experienced
wholesale man, well and favorably known in the
trade, prefer high grade line.
Have an established
clientele among best dealers. Manufacturers in need
of successful business getter, please address "Road
Man," care PRESTO.
RETAIL MANAGER.
POSITION WANTED—By live, experienced retail man-
ager and floor man at present employed. Am also
first class copy writer and ad. designer.
Have had
years of experience in largest music houses in Ameri-
ca. Expect to make change soon. Address "Reliable,"
care PRESTO.
WANT
April 24, 1920.
ADS.
PREFERS MISSOURI.
POSITION W A N T E D In Missouri or near St. Louis by
a thorough piano man, salesman, tuner or capable
of managing store. Will start on any reasonable
basis. Want to settle permanently. Am now em-
ployed. Write " J , " care of PRESTO.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D , PIANO SALESMAN—Cable Piano Co. can use
a young married man, 25 to 35, in one of Its Illinois
branches. Permanent position with good future for
a hustler and closer. Complete Cable line and talk-
ing machines. Cable Piano Co., Wabash and Jackson,
Chicago.
GOOD BUSINESS FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Music store in good live town in Iowa. A
desirable proposition. Address " J . N.," care PRESTO,
407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Live-wire piano salesman. To such a man
we will furnish car and the highest grade of pianos
and player pianos; pay him good commission with
drawing account. Address "Live Wire," care PRES-
TO, Chicago.
TUNER A N D PLAYER M A N .
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.
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
considered and action must be had very soon. Ad-
dress " H . Y. D.," care PRESTO, Chicago.
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
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.
TUNER AND PLAYER REPAIRER.
WANTED—Tuner capable of handling player-piano re-
pairs and adjustments, for work in our Illinois branch-
es.
One preferred who is willing to live in Central
Illinois.
Give reference and salary expected. Ad-
dress "R. J. C , " Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash
Ave., Chicago.
RETAIL SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Salesman wanted to sell pianos at retail in South Da-
kota. State experience, references and salary ex-
pected. B. E. Lovejoy, Redfield, S. D.
McKinley Music Company
PLAYER EXPERT AND TUNER.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Young man, married, 30 years of age, wants position as
piano salesman. Seven years' experience.
Best of
references furnished as to ability. Prefer position in
California or some other western state. Am at pres-
ent employed in Kentucky, but want to make a
change. Address K. Y., care of PRESTO.
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.
The Largest Sheet Music House
in the World
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
POSITION WANTED—Tuner and player expert of 15
years' experience wants to connect with a live dealer.
Address E. £. Brown, Nappanee, Indiana.
WHOLESALE MAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced wholesale piano man is wanted,
one who is able to handle correspondence as well as
call upon the trade.
Apply to the Kreiter Manu-
facturing Co., 181 Third St., Milwaukee, Wis.
REGULAR SHIPMENTS W A N T E D .
A successful "factory to home" piano house in the mid-
dle-east wants to make connection with some in-
dustry that can make regular shipments on terms of
absolute security.
Must be good instruments, both
players and pianos. Business will be steady and sat-
isfactory. Address Distributors, care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
PLAYER ACTION FOR SALE.
COMPLETE PLAYER-PIANO ACTION, with patents.
This is absolutely one of the easiest pumping player
action on the market.
Investigate and let us give
you a demonstration. Address "Investigate," care
PRE.STO, Chicago.
ATWOOD LOADER FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—One Atwood Piano Loader, used only a few
weel&tf; good as new; $30. Now using all large trucks.
Address Holley Music House, Carroll, Iowa.
V E N E E R HAND W A N T E D .
WANTED—Veneer hand. A good man to work as fore-
man in our veneer department. Write, giving experi-
ence, references and wages wanted. Address "Ve-
neer Expert," care PRESTO.
PLAYER ACTION EXPERT.
POSITION WANTED—Thoroughly competent and experi-
enced player action maker, now .employed, would
make change if conditions are suitable. Can satisfy
most exacting and has his own action of special ad-
vantages. Address "Player Expert," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
SALESMAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
SALESMAN-MANAGER—I am looking for a live, honest,
capable piano salesman to help me run my piano store.
It has grown too big for me. I am located in a
wealthy city with a half a million population in the
middle west. A working partnership will be arranged
for the right man. No additional capital will be re-
quired. This is a real opportunity for a live hustler.
Address "Live Hustler," care PRESTO.
V E N E E R MAN
Veneer hand. A good man to
veneer department. Write,
ences and wages wanted.
care PRESTO, Chicago.
WANTED.
work as foreman in our
giving experience, refer-
Address "Veneer Hand,"
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—Capable tuner and player man for work in
Chicago and among our Illinois branch houses. Give
age, experience and salary. Address "R. J. C , " Cable
Piano Co., Wabash and Jackson.
POSITION FOR PLAYER EXPERT.
Good location wanted by a real player and automatic
man; fine tuner and action repairer; west preferred.
Address "Pneumatic Expert," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
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.
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.
PLAYER MEN W A N T E D .
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.
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.
Wo are one of
the largest piano concerns in Northern Ohio. Answer
at once.
Woomer Piano Co., 426 Market Ave., S.,
Canton, Ohio.
PLAYER EXPERT W A N T E D .
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 ?nd 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.
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.
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.
NEW PORTLAND INDUSTRY.
The Virtuoso Phonograph Company, Portland,
Ore.,
has filed articles of incorporation. W. A.
Scott, C. A. Moser and J. W. Oberender are the in-
corporators. Capital stock,..$10,000. They will man-
ufacture and sell phonographs and talking machines
and deal in supplies and records.
CHICAGO
1501-13 E. 55th St.
NEW YORK
145 W. 45th St.
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
L. YOSCO Mf(J. (0., Inc.
204 West 34th Street
NEW YORK
Sole Makers of the New and Wonderful Model
"Yosco" Double Rim Banjos
Write for details, interesting to Jazz Instrument
Dealers and the trade in general.
PATENTS
TRADE
MARKS
DESIGN PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, ETC.
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