Presto

Issue: 1920 1763

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PRESTO
May .8. 1920.
PIANO AND PLAYERPIANO
HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM
Seattle, Wash., Dealer Points Out to Parents Easy
Way to "Keep Kids Good."
While the Du Barry Piano Co., Seattle, Wash., be-
lieves in the potency of the salesman, it also has
considerable faith in the indirect appeal to piano
prospects. The plan of indirect appeals to prospec-
tive piano buyers is being applied with success by
the DuBarry Piano Co., the general manager of
which company is George H. Barry.
Some time ago Mr. Barry wrote a booklet which
he has been circulating freely in his territory. The
results have been so good that other dealers have
issued similar bits of publicity.
Mr. Barry's booklet is entitled, "Keep the Young
Folks Off the Street," and it was "compiled and
printed by a society of musicians who are seeking
to show the beneficial influence of music, in making
a better generation of young folks."
"Young folks hunger for music. When they don't
know how to play or sing themselves, naturally they
crave to go where they can hear it," says the book-
let. "Music is most often the very attraction that
lures them away from the family circle—away per-
haps never to return. How sad that parents over-
look the importance of a musical education for their
children (and yet by this very influence their chil-
dren might be taught to make the home parlor the
dearest of places.
"Teach the children while they are but little tots
to merrily play and sing. Then is the only time to
inculcate the home entertainment spirit. As the twig
is gently bent, so the tree inclines, and if they grow
Established 1867
Strauch Bros.
All Well-posted Piano
Dealers and Salesmen
recognize the value of this name on a
Piano Action.
For more than 50 years it has been associ-
ated with the best products of the Piano
industry. It has always represented
Quality and Merit
When a Piano Action bears the name of
Strauch Bros, it is an additional guarantee
of the quality of the instrument containing it.
STRAUCH BROS.
Piano Actions, Hammers and Repairs
22 to 30 Tenth Avenue
New York
up entertaining themselves and friends in the home
parlor they will not forsake it when they grow up.
The average child at the age of seven will learn to
play the piano easier than at any future time in its
life. This fact we have learned from thousands of
cases. The younger the child the more retentive is
its mind, the more supple its fingers.
"Hence they will learn while young with far less
trouble to themselves and expense to you. After
the first few lessons are over they start to produce
simple harmony—become fascinated with the music
they are producing, and scarcely any case has been
recorded where children have reached the point
where they are producing even the simple melody
and then failed to really enjoy playing and prac-
ticing."
QUALITY FIRST
AND
FIRST QUALITY
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co.
'YOURS IN GULDICKS" IS
A NEW WAY OF SIGNING
Signer Is a Repairman Who Finds Gulbransen an
Excellent Product.
The Gulbransen-Dickinson Company, Chicago, is
proud of the following letter which it received a
short time ago:
830 S. 29th street,
San Diego, Cal.,
March 5, 1920.
Gulbransen-Dickinson,
Chicago, 111.,
Gentlemen:
Am writing my appreciation for your "Bulletin"
and am glad to know I am on your mailing list.
My daily labor is "Gul-Dick" Players and sure en-
joy the simple tasks called upon the repairman to
make minor adjustments on your players. Empha-
sis on the word minor as that is all there is.
I think Gul-Dick Players are the most practicable
and simplest Players on the market and what a joy
for the tuner when I can let down the spoolbox.
Words cannot express my estimation of your prod-
uct.
Note my change of address from 3150 Logan Ave.,
to above.
' Yours in Gul-Dicks,
JAMES E. WHITTAKER.
P. S. Please never forget me on your mailing list.
Thank you.
BUYING GERMAN PIANOS.
The American consul in Liverpool, England, says
the piano dealers of the big seaport city are not
perpetuating any anti-German feeling. The consul
says there are more German-made pianos than Eng-
lish ones in the music stores there. The pianos are
of the cheap grades, but they appeal to customers
who evidently do not bother themselves about their
origin.
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EXTENDS IN ATHENS, GA.
The stock and building of the Hilley Furniture
Co., Athens. Ga., has been purchased by Flanagan
& Flanagan, dealers in all kinds of musical instru-
ments and music accessories. The plans of H. A.
Manning, manager of the latter company include ex-
tensive improvements in all departments and the
addition of a large recital hall.
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PRESTO
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May 8, 1920.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
FIFTY-FIFTY SALESMAN.
Can you go to the farmer and sell him a piano? Are you
willing to work. I have a live store, thoroughly es-
tablished, in central Wisconsin, selling jewelry, pianos
and phonographs. I am willing to split profits with a
hustler who can take over the managing and selling
of the music end of the business. I can finance all
you can sell. Answer "Box 15," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Piano salesman. Cable Piano Company can
use a young married man (25-35) in one of its Illinois
branches. Permanent position with good future for a
hustler and closer. Complete Cable line and talking
machines. Address "R. J. C , " care The Cable Piano
Co., Wabash and Jackson, Chicago.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.
A well-established musical instrument industry, making
small instruments, and a specialty which is in uni-
versal demand, is desirous of interesting additional
capital for the purpose of increasing output. An
opportunity to make large profits and permanent
business, with ample security for investment. Loca-
tion, New York City. Address "Investment," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
PLAYER MEN WANTED.
WANTED—A1 player action factory man, able to pro-
duce the goods in modern factory. Must have ability
to take charge and bear responsibility. Also player
mill foreman, regulators and mechanics. Address Scott
Player Action Co., Racine, Wis.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Wanted in each state by old established manufacturer to
handle high grade talking machines as a side line on
a liberal commission basis. Address Box 28, care
PRESTO Publishing Co., 407 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
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
'ilinois.
Give reference and salary expected. Ad-
dress "R. J. C , " Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash
Ave.,
Chicago.
POSITION WANTED.
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.
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
POSITION WANTED—Tuner and player expert of 15
years' experience wants to connect with a live dealer.
Address E. E. Brown, Nappanee, Indiana.
REGULAR SHIPMENTS WANTED.
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
PRESTO, Chicago.
VENEER HAND WANTED.
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.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Can you go to the farmer and sell him a piano? Are you
willing to work? I have a live store, thoroughly es-
tablished, in central Wisconsin, selling jewelry, pianos
and phonographs. I am willing to split profits with
a hustler who can take over the managing and sell-
ing of the music end of the business. I can finance
'•••
all you can sell. Answer "Box 15," PRESTO Pub-
lishing Co., Chicago.
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.
"REPRODUCO" FOR SALE.
Reproduce electric driven, combination player piano and
pipe organ, two manuals, made by The Operators'
Piano Co. This instrument has had only a little use
and is as good as new. Plays regular 88-note rolls.
Will sell for $1,000. Address Holley Music House, Car-
roll, Iowa.
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.
STOCK FOR SALE.
' ,
FOR SALE—Common stock in the S. W. Miller Piano Co.,
Sheboygan, Wis. For particulars address R. H. Rob-
erts, Box 616, Berwyn, III.
RETAIL MANAGER WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced retail sales manager for a lead-
ins piano and music store in Denver, Colo. Splendid
opportunity In one of America's finest localities. A
boon to man requiring mountain climate for health
of self or family. Give past experience fully in first,
letter.
Address "Experienced M.," care PRE.STO,
Chicago.
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER.
WANTED—A middle-western Steinway house desires the
services of a young man who is now employed as
salesman but wants a connection wherein he has a
chance to broaden, to act as assistant to sales man-
ager. Must have initiative, good moral habits and
some floor experience is advantageous. Give three
references and salary expected. Address "Mid-West,"
Care PRESTO, Chicago.
VARNISH FOREMAN WANTED.
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.
MILL MAN WANTED.
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 WANTED.
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, ATTENTION!
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.
WHOLESALE MAN WANTED.
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.
VENEER 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,"
POSITION FOR PLAYER EXPERT.
Good location wanted by a real player and automatic
man; fine tuner and action repair5r; west preferred.
Address "Pneumatic Expert," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
PREFERS MISSOURI.
POSITION WANTED 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.
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 WANTED.
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 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.
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 EXPERT AND TUNER.
SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—Three first class piano salesmen, must be live
wires, willing to work hard and sell high grade pianos
such as: Hallet and Davis, Klmball, 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 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.
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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, Ml.
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.
SALESMAN WANTED.
A salesman capable of organizing and taking charge of
canvassing crew. Address The Smith Piano Co., 311
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
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.
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