Presto

Issue: 1920 1765

PRESTO
May 22, 1920.
HERE IS SOMETHING
TO INTEREST DEALERS
Q R S Company Announces a "Demonstrator
Roll" Which Will Prove a Great Aid in
Every Store Where Player En-
thusiasm Prevails.
The Q R S Company steps once more to the fore
with something the trade will want. It is a help
to salesmanship and a convenience to both dealers
and their customers. It is a "Demonstrator Roll,"
and it is announced as follows:
In keeping with the Q R S policy of helpfulness
to its dealers, the production of a new roll is con-
templated. This roll will be known as the "Q R S
Bulletin Demonstrator," and will make its appear-
ance in conjunction with the June Bulletin.
In constructing the "Bulletin Demonstrator Roll"
there will be taken a sufficient number of bars of
each chorus of each number listed to give the hearer
an intelligent conception of the character of the se-
lection. Each excerpt will be properly identified for
purchasing guidance. While the "Bulletin Demon-
strator Roll" is intended, in part, for the music roll
purchaser, its use will be confined to the dealer's
warerooms and it will not be for resale.
The continuation of a monthly "Bulletin Demon-
strator Roll" will depend entirely upon its ability to
measure up to the intention back of its creation,
which is an easier method of introducing new Bul-
letin music to both the trade and the player owner.
6 7 Years of Improved Effort Are
Behind Every Piano Turned Out by
CABLE&SONS
THE OLD RELIABLE
ESTABLISHED 1852
Factory and Offices t
550-552 West 38th Street
NEW YORK
EVERY MAN. WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phonograph Directory—the
Talking Machine List.
No. 3—Directory of the Music Industries
(Manufacturers, Supplies, etc., of
all kinds).
Price, each book, 25 cents.
The three books combined contain the
only complete addresses and classified
lists of all the various depart-
ments of the music indus-
tries and trades.
Choice of these books and also a copy of
the indispensable "Presto Buyer's Guide,"
will be sent free of charge to new sub-
scribers to Presto, the American Music
Trade Weekly, at $2 a year.
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much. Why not have them?
Published by
Presto Publishing Co.
407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
The advantages arising from the use of the "Bul-
letin Demonstrator Roll" will be immediately ob-
vious. The time now expended in trying over new
popular rolls for customers, the soiling of rolls be-
cause of repeated handling, the breaking of the seals,
indeed a very large part of the present waste of
time and material now expended in this operation
we hope will be eliminated by the use of this roll.
The "Bulletin Demonstrator Roll," however, must
be seen and intelligently tested before its claims of
value can be established. If the consensus of our
trade's opinion should dictate that it is not helpful,
we will discontinue it. We therefore hope that you
will give it a fair trial, write us whether or not it is
a help to you, and make any suggestions that may
occur to you for the roll's improvement.
The "Bulletin Demonstrator Roll" is a costly roll
to produce, and it is possible that its introductory
price, $1.00 each net, will have to be increased. The
demand we anticipate for it, however, represents a
quantity production sufficient to make an increase
unnecessary.
We thank you in advance for your co-operation in
giving this new roll the try-out we believe it de-
serves. Price—net $1.00—plus postage.
QUALITY FIRST
AND
FIRST QUALITY
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co.
FACTORIES at New Castle, Ind.
CLEVER SCHEME TO SELL
MUSIC IN NEW MEXICO
The Piano Sales Co., Roswell, Adopts Original
Way to Draw Attention to Hits.
The Piano Sales Company, Roswell, N. M., is
attracting considerable attention to its show win-
dows by clever displays. The firm makes up a new
sheet music story every week by using a combina-
tion of songs that will work together. It is proving
the most novel advertising scheme that has ever
been used by this progressive house. Hundreds of
people stop each day to read these stories and the
firm has made it an advertised fact to have a new
sheet music story every Monday morning. The
music is cleverly arranged on a three-step rack and
a sign is placed at the top instructing the reader to
read from left to right. The following may prove
suggestive to other dealers:
STORY NO. 1.
Baby—Girl of Mine—Tell Me—You're Still an Old
Sweetheart of Mine. Don't You Remember the
Time—On the Trail to Santa Fe—You and I—Let
the Rest of the World Go By—Do You Know—
Dardanella—The Vamp—A Regular Girl—Out of
the East—You Don't Know—Nobody Knows—Oh—
Peggy—You Cannot Make Your Shimmie Shake on
Tea—On a Dreamy Night—Can You Imagine—That
Naughty Waltz—Dancing at the 12 O'Clock Ball—
I Like to Do It—With You My Own—Dawg Gone
You—Tell Me Why—A Good Man Is Hard to Find.
STORY NO. 2.
Lucille—When Your Ship Comes In—Manyana—
All the World Will Be Jealous of Me—If I Could
Live Life Over—Slow and Easy—With You My
Own—In Old Kentucky—What Could Be Sweeter
—Kentucky Dream—Brings Back the Memory of
Lilac Time—In the Afterglow—I'm a Dreamer
That's Always Chasing Bubbles—When the Moon
Winks at You—Can You Imagine—Lovin'—On a
Dreamy Night—'N Everything—Do You Know—
Everybody's Lonesome Sometime—After All—A
Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody—In the Heart of a
Fool—To the Rescue—Julius Caesar—Because—
Everybody Wants the Key to My Cellar.
MUSIC IN COMMERCE.
In her address before the convention of the Texas
Music Merchants' Association in Waco, Tex., last
week, Madame Alma Webster Powell took the po-
sition that the time had passed when business could
be conducted merely on a commercial basis. She
asserted the development of human nature, es-
pecially that part which pertains to the spiritual,
demanded that religion be considered in business
matters.
Music, she declared, produced that
sentiment, that it created not only a desire
to do the right thing, but that it was con-
ducive to health, a material factor in fostering
physical as well as mental progress.
HANDLING IMPERIAL ROLLS.
AUSTRALIAN OFFICE:
94 Pitt St, Sydn«y, N. S. W.
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STEGER BUILDING
The
Jackson and Wabash
Piano Center of America
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
AMERICAN
PIANO SUPPLY
COMPANY
Felts, Cloths, Hammers,
Punchings, Music Wire, Tun-
ing Pins, Player Parts, Hinges,
Casters.
The line of player-piano music rolls made by the
Imperial Player Roll Co., Chicago, is now handled
by the Weaver Piano Co., Inc., York, Pa., which
has a big outlet for the fine product of the Chicago
company. The Weaver Piano Co., Inc., is a dis-
tributer for the Imperial rolls in a territory of con-
siderable extent.
A Full Line of Materials for Pianos and
Organs
T. G. Rasner, Columbia, Ky., is exhibiting a violin
which does not contain wood. He says he received
instructions in a dream to tear down an old metal
sign and make it. It produces a peculiarly sweet
music, according to the Paducah, Ky., Sun.
American Piano Supply Co.
When in Need of Supplies
Communicate with Us.
110-112 E. 13th St.
New York
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PRESTO
May 22, 1920.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SALESMAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
We need a man who can go unaided and close the deal.
Hundreds of good leads—all new. We will consider
only high-class closer who knows the game, and for
this man we have an attractive offer and permanent
place in city of 30,CO0. State age and experience. Ad-
dress " T . , " 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.
TRAVELER WANTED.
WANTED—High grade traveling representative in each
state, to sell one of the best known lines of player-
pianos, on a commission basis. Give full information
with first letter. None but men of high standing and
exceptional ability will be considered. Apply "Ability,"
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.
PLAYER SALESMAN AND TROUBLE MAN.
WANTED — Well known manufacturer of high grade
player-pianos desires services of young man thor-
oughly familiar with player-piano mechanics who
can do everything in repairing, tuning and regulating
and has the personality and business qualities neces-
sary for wholesale salesman. Good opportunity. Ad-
dress "Trouble Man." care PRESTO, Chicago.
TO PHONOGRAPH INDUSTRIES.
Buyer for Australian house, now in this country, desires
to get in touch with phonograph manufacturers and
supply industries who are prepared to accept orders
for prompt shipment. Address "Buyer," care of
PRESTO, Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
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 commissicn basis. Address Box 28, care
PRESTO Publishing Co., 407 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
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-
ins 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 tc 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.
FACTORY TUNERS, ATTENTION!
Attention, factory tuners who want to learn player con-
struction.
Paid while learning.
Apply "Player-
Tuner," 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.
POSITION WANTED.
Ycung 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.
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-
Address "Veneer Hand, 1 '
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Kimbalt, 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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A WONDERFUL WALTZ SONG
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