Presto

Issue: 1920 1764

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FR£STO
May 15, 1920.
ARTISTS ENDORSE THE
A. B. CHASE PIANO
Miss Cora Tracy and Miss Ruth Miller Add
Their Testimony to the Evidence of the
Piano's Merits.
When the manufacture of the A. B. Chase piano
was begun in 1875 its producers formulated a policy
and created an aim to make an instrument as nearly
finite details required to produce an artistic instru-
ment.
The world of music is familiar with the
triumphs of Miss Ruth Miller, who first achieved
success as an artist in her native Portland, Ore.
Many years ago, Sherman-Clay Company of San
Francisco, Calif., sold to Miss Miller an A. B. Chase
upright. Miss Miller moved to New York, took her
piano with her, and still has it in her home under
constant usage. Miss Miller, who has recently be-
come quite a famous artist, has endorsed the A. B.
Chase very highly.
PITHY NEWS OF PIANO MEN
RELATED IN BRIEF ITEMS
QUALITY FIRST
AND
FIRST QUALITY
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co.
Trade Members from Various Sections of the Coun-
try Shown "Hard at It."
The A. B. Chase piano is now handled by Peters
Brothers, Lanark, III.
Anderson & Co., 291 Livingston street, Brooklyn,
N. Y., has just closed a very successful special sale
of used pianos.
William A. Byrne, well known in the piano busi-
ness in Boston, is now associated with Chickering &
Sons, at the retail warerooms, 169 Tremont street.
May & Co., Dayton, O., offers free with each
player purchased "twenty-five new rolls, large size
bench and fine velvet scarf."
The agency for the A. B. Chase piano was recently
placed with Peters Brothers, Lanark, 111.
James H. Maxwell has returned to the staff of the
May Company's piano department in Cleveland, O.
In the interval since he left the May Company, Mr.
Maxwell has been in business in the South. An-
other new member of the May Company's piano de-
partment is W. O. Schaeffer, formerly with B.
Dreher & Sons Co.
R. T. Rogers, an accomplished performer of the
guitar, is now salesman and teacher of stringed in-
struments in the Oregon Eilers Music House, Port-
land, Ore.
FACTORIES at New Castle, Ind.
AUSTRALIAN OFFICE:
94 Pitt SL, Sydney, N. S. W.
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DECLARES FOR NEW YORK.
Joseph T. Griffin, principal of the Vandewater
school, New York, has written the following verses
characterizing that city:
Generous-hearted, gullible, gay,
Earnest in work and strenuous in play—
Liberal, tolerant, an easy mark
For fake and humbug, a Noah's ark.
Victim of the bullyraggers,
MISS CORA TRACY.
Haven of all carpetbaggers.
Clean in soul and brave in spirit,
perfect as possible. The company achieved and con-
Swayed by smooth-tongued hypocrite.
tinues to sustain a character for musical merit for
O gentle to punish piker and grafter,
the A. B. Chase piano that gives it an honored place
For polished plunderer only laughter—
Thoughtless, guileless, nevertheless,
among the high-grade American pianos. The de-
Its sons agree it is not faultless;
termination to deserve resulted in the winning of
But spite of vilifier and press censorious,
the approval of the most critical piano customers.
New York is sober, sane and glorious.
Every year has brought its quota of enthusiastic
testimonials from appreciative owners and users.
NEW TOLEDO MANAGER.
Recently Miss Cora Tracy, the famous American
singer, who has been delighting large audiences at
Edward J. Austin has been made manager of the
the Park Theater, New York, contributed a spon- Starr Piano Co.'s branch in Toledo, O., with which
taneous endorsement of the A. B. Chase piano. Ap- he has been connected for seven years in the sales
preciation from that artist is a eulogy that epitomizes department. Mr. Austin succeeds Howard E. Craw-
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PRESTO
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May 15, 1920.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
WANTED—Experienced tuner and player man with some
salesmanship ability. We are located in a Wisconsin
city of 40,000. State salary wanted, experience and
reference in first letter. Address "Oshkosh," care
PRESTO Publishing Co., Chicago.
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.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
WANTED—Position as superintendent; one who has had
25 years' experience and has worked at most all
branches of the business. Is now employed, but
wishes to make a change. Am not an office man, but
spend all my time in the factory looking after things.
Address "Factory Man," care PRESTO, Chicago.
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.
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 splft 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-
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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.
"REPRODUCO" FOR SALE.
Reproduco, 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.
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-
ing piano and music store in Denver, Colo. Splendid
opportunity in cne 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 PRESTO,
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are not handling the
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.
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.
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-
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SALESMAN WANTED.
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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
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dress "E. B.," care of PRESTO Publishing Company,
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RETAIL SALESMAN WANTED.
Salesman wanted to sell pianos at retail In South Da-
kota. State experience, references and salary ex-
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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.
SALESMAN WANTED.
A salesman capable of organizing and taking charge of
canvassing crew. Address The Smith Piano Co., 311
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
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