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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
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Published by
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407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
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WHERE BREVITY IS THE
SOUL OF EXPRESSION
Items of General Trade Interest "Cut Down"
to as Few Words as Possible,
and Tell Them Well.
The piano makers' strike in Berlin, Germany, is
ended. A system of proportionate pay for skilled
work has been agreed upon. In other words, the
German piano manufacturers propose to pay fair
wages for good work and poor pay for poor work.
Why not?
A new phonograph industry, which promises to
step quickly to leading place, is the Stratford Pho-
nograph Co., of Ashland, Ohio. It is headed by a
former piano man, F. K. Amreihn, and the fine prod-
uct is known as the "Stratford, the Shakespeare of
Phonographs."
The London music trade papers are apparently
paying more attention to what the Germans are
doing than to what their own industries might be
doing. Old scars are quickly healing.
It has been suggested that manufacturers of
player-pianos should furnish dealers with "demon-
stration" rolls for the use of salesmen in "showing
off" the instruments. Another opportunity to make
the manufacturers "throw something in." It isn't
a good suggestion.
The National Bureau for the Advancement of
Music is now breaking into the editorial columns of
the newspapers of the entire United States.
American agents in Central Europe report a
heavy demand for immigration permits, and it is ex-
pected that the inflow will soon show considerable
increases.
CARE IN MARKING THE
CASES FOR EXPORTATION
United States Special Agent Gives Important
"Musts" and "Don'ts" for Shipper Guidance.
American furniture and piano manufacturers and
exporters should bear in mind that stevedores,
freight handlers, and packmen in South or Central
America are not conversant with the English
language and that the marking of boxes with "Han-
dle with care" and "Glass" does not convey any
meaning to them. The use of the Spanish words
"Con cuidado" and "Vidrio," having the same mean-
ing, is better, but does not always result in the
cases being carefully handled. Many of the freight
movers are illiterate, and in order to meet this
deficiency some of our European competitors use
signs, such a? pictures of large bottles or wine
glasses stenciled on the boxes in red or black paint.
In this way the manufacturer may convey the
thought of care to the men who can not read, says
U. S. Agent H. E. Everley in "Selling in Foreign
Markets."
The marking of the box to indicate its number
and weight should be carefully done. Failure in
this respect is at present a cause of frequent com-
plaint by firms dealing with American manufactur-
ers and exporters. The gross weight should al-
ways appear upon the box in a prominent place.
Care should.be taken that this amount is correct
and written in kilos, not in English pounds. Where
there are several boxes of merchandise in a ship-
ment they should be numbered so as to agree with
the numbers contained in the invoice. Cases with-
out numbers or with numbers not corresponding to
the descriptions given in the invoice cause much
delay and a heavy fine for the importer. All direc-
tions, numbers, and weights should be stenciled or
brushed on with waterproof ink in letters at least 2
inches high. It is always best to place the mark-
ings on one end and one side of the box in pro-
tected places, such as the panels.
THIS LINE MEANS
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PRESTO
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July 10, 1920.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
ACTION W O R K E R S .
H E L P W A N T E D — P i a n o Player Action Mechanics with
factory experience. Assemblers, testers, pneumatic
men.
Good wages and inducement to move. Tele-
phone us, 7512, at Racine, our expense. Scott Player
Action Co., Racine, Wisconsin.
W I L L SELL
My piano factory and entire holdings, stock and build-
Ing, including Good Will. Established 35 years; no
liabilities. Address "Manufacturer," care Presto, 407
So. Dearborn street, Chicago.
OFFICE M A N A N D S A L E S M A N .
Opportunity for office man and salesman to connect them-
selves with a piano factory in the Middle West. Write
to "Middle West," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
AN I N V E S T M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y .
WANTED—Some party or parties with some capital.
Practical men preferred who can take active position
or live-wire dealers wishing to make a sane invest-
ment, to assist and organize a large western piano
factory. Present parties interested have extra fine
tone scale. Materials and patterns are practical and
up-to-date. Have some good points suitable for loca-
tion, with reliable assurance to dispose of all stock
once organized. Address "Western Factory," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
MUSIC STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Good all around music store, handling every-
thing in the music line, for sale in a thriving western
community. The only music store in this half of the
state. Very gocd climate for a tubercular or sickly
person. Fifty derricks now erected drilling for oil.
Prospects wonderful. Good reason for selling. Act at
once. Address communications to "Music Store," care
PRESTO.
YOUNG MAN'S C H A N C E .
WANTED—Young man with stenographic and clerical
experience in general office of leading piano manu-
facturing concern. Good chance to advance as fast as
capable. Address " M . J. E.,"' care PRESTO.
PIANO SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Good opportunity for the right man for advancement.
Store located in a large city in the state of Wisconsin.
Address "Opportunity," care PRESTO.
S P L E N D I D O P P O R T U N I T Y FOR S A L E S M A N .
Closer wanted at our retail store in a city of 500,000 in-
habitants.
State age and experience.
Address
"Closer," care PRESTO.
PIANO T R A V E L E R .
PIANO T R A V E L E R — W e l l known throughout the United
States; successful and with large acquaintance among
retail trade, ten years in present position, wishes to
change to another enterprising piano manufacturer.
Address " Z . L.," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
PLAYER MEN W A N T E D .
Assemblers and testers, who know their business, for
employment in modern player action factory. Apply
in writing, stating the salary expected, age, experi-
ence, and whether married or single. Scott Player
Action Co., Racine, WIs.
TUNER A N D SALESMEN.
W A N T E D — T u n e r familiar with player-pianos; also piano
salesmen. Cable Piano Co., 604 S. Saginaw St., Flint.
Mich.
SALESMAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
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 30,000. State age and experience. Ad-
dress " T . , " care PRESTO.
TRAVELER WANTED.
W A N T E D — H i g h 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.
P L A Y E R SALESMAN A N D T R O U B L E M A N .
W A N T E D — WeH 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.
T U N E R A N D PLAYER M A N .
__
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 S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
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.
F I F T Y - F I F T Y 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.
" R E P R O D U C O " 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.
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER.
W A N T E D — 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.
TUNER A N D REPAIR M A N .
W A N T E D — 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.
W A N T E D — F i r s t 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.
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.
FACTORY T U N E R S , 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.
STOCK FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Common stock in the S. W . Miller Piano Co.,
Sheboygan, Wis. For particulars address R. H. Rob-
erts, Box 616, Berwyn, III.
SALES R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
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.
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,"
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.
MISSED JOYS.
"Oh, the joys you are missing in not owning a
Gulbransen playerpiano. Why keep a silent piano
in your home? We'll take it as part payment on a
Gulbransen," proposes Howard Farwell & Co., 818
Kicollet avenue, Minneapolis, Minn., in a newspaper
display this week. "We show three models nation-
ally priced."
TUNER AND PLAYER REPAIRER.
W A N T E D — T u n e r 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
Minois. Give reference and salary expected. Ad-
dress " R . J . C , " Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash
Ave.,
Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
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.
REGULAR S H I P M E N T S 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.
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 " V e -
neer Expert," care PRESTO.
P L A Y E R ACTION E X P E R T .
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.
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
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New York
Z04 West 34th Street
NEW YORK
Sole Makers of I he New and Wonderful Model
"Yosco" Double Rim Banjos
Write for detail*, interesting to Jazz Instrument
Dealers and the trade in general.
SOME PIANO MAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
A live piano industry, specializing in
grands and players, wants to interest an
equally live wire who can see the almost
certain large returns of a comparatively
small investment. Man with from $10,000
to $50,000 can secure proportionate interest
and be insured in his investment. Going
industry, making money and firmly estab-
lished in a large city. THIS IS AN OP-
PORTUNITY.
Address: Going Concern, care Presto.
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