Presto

Issue: 1920 1773

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July 17, 1920.
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Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 West 6£i Place, CHICAGO, ILL.
6 7 Years of Improved Effort Are
Behind Everjy 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—rDirectory 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.
TWO MORE NEWSPAPERS
ADD MUSIC DEPARTMENTS
Paper Shortage Can't Keep Beaumont Enterprise
and Greenville Record from Good Thing.
The Beaumont Enterprise was induced to adopt
Music has induced two more newspapers to inaug-
urate music pages. One is the Beaumont, Tex., En-
terprise, a prominent daily, owned and edited by
W. P. Hobby, governor of the state.
The other is the Greenville, Ky., Record, a weekly
edited by Orien L. Roark, who is also a music dealer
in Greenville. Mr. Roark wrote to the National
Bureau in his capacity as editor of the Record, as
follows:
''The Booklet, 'The Progressive Newspaper and
the Democratic Music Movement,' which you kindly
sent me, is very inspiring. While we have always
given considerable prominence to music, we have
not had a department; but are desirous of so doing
and ask that you place the Record on your mailing
list for the service you supply. And we shall be glad
to have a two-column and also a three-column head
for use in this connection. We will use every effort
to make the department snappy, with your help."
Writing as a music dealer, Mr. Roark said he had
read a copy of "Music in Industry" sent him by the
bureau, and added: "I will go to work on this
along the lines you suggest and shall be glad to avail
myself of your proffered aid on this and other things
as they develop."
The eBaumont Enterprise was induced to adopt
the music feature by the Pierce-Goodel! Piano Co.,
in co-operation with the bureau.
PRICE & TEEPLE PIANO CO
Price & Teeple Piano Co.
218 South Wabash Avenue
CHICAGO
RAILROAD FARES.
At a hearing before the state utilities commission
in Chicago July 7, an attempt was made by the rail-
roads to have the 3-cent-per-mile passenger fares
continued in effect in Illinois after September 1,
when the roads emerge from, all government con-
trol. The state authorities contended that after the
date named the 2-cent-per-mile statute automatically
becomes effective. During the war all passenger
fares throughout the country, intrastate as well as
interstate, were advanced to an average of 3 cents
per mile. The railroad attorneys endeavored to
convince the utilities commission that the Esch-
Cummins law continues the present rates until
changed by a new law. New tariffs quoting 2 cents
per mile have been ordered by the state board and
it is this ruling the carriers are protesting. Tariffs
to become effective September 1 must be filed before
August 1.
Your Prospective Customers
book free.
Write for it.
Send Them Sales Letters
an produce sales or inquiries with per
Post-war organs in Germany have been increased
400 per cent in price, and the scale has been fixed,
by agreement of the Association of Master Organ
Builders of Germany at so much per stop.
Quality—Sup*«sina WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The poMcy of the Williams House is and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
anjd substantial patronage.
WILLIAMS
Makers of Williams Piiaoi,
Epworth Pianos and Organs
A LIVE LINE FOR LIVE DEALERS
WEBSTER
PIANOS AND PLAYERS
Fulfill Every Promise of
Profit to the Dealer
and Satisfaction to
His Customers.
NOTHING BETTER FOR YOUR
Manufactured by
TRADE
THE WEBSTER PIANO CO.
450 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK CITY
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PRESTO
30
July 17, 1920.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
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.
SALES POSITION WANTED.
Sales Manager, at present connected with eastern piano
and Columbia house, would like to make good con-
nection with some concern on the Pacific Coast, pref-
erably Los Angeles or Frisco; 33 years of age, with
13 years' clean-cut, successful record in the retail
piano field as salesman, sales manager and manager.
Address Pacific Coast, care PRESTO.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—A high-grade salesman, a good closer, and
one capable of handling outside men. Apply to C. B.
Noon, vice-president and general manager of the
Kranz-Smith Piano Co., Baltimore, Md.
PIANOS WANTED.
PIANOS WANTED—For 80 acres of land located about
12 to 14 miles southwest of Mammoth Springs, Ark.
This 80 is clear of debt, good title and will make a
good chicken and hog ranch when timber is cleared
off. It is unimproved. Mild climate to live in, great
fruit country. My price is $2,000.00. Will trade this
clear for new standard-make pianos. What have
you? Describe same. Address: P. O. Box 408, Had-
dam, Kan.
MUSIC STORE WANTED.
WANTED—To buy music store in town about 3,000, Min-
nesota, Iowa or Wisconsin. Address G. P., care Presto.
ACTION WORKERS.
HELP WANTED—Piano 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.
WILL 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.
pFFICE MAN AND SALESMAN.
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 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.
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 good 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 CHANCE.
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 WANTED.
Good opportunity for the right man for advancement.
Store located in a large city in the state of Wisconsin.
Address "Opportunity," care PRESTO.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR SALESMAN.
Closer wanted at our retail store in a city of 500,000 in-
habitants. State age and experience. Address
"Closer," care PRESTO.
PIANO TRAVELER.
PIANO TRAVELER—Well 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.
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
thl« man we have an attractive offer and permanent
place in city of 30,000. State age and experience. Ad-
dress "T.," care PRESTO.
PLAYER MEN WANTED.
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 AND SALESMEN.
WANTED—Tuner familiar with player-pianos; also piano
salesmen. Cable Piano Co., 604 S. Saginaw St., Flint,
Mich.
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.
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.
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.
TUNER AND PLAYER REPAIRER.
WANTED—Tuner capable of handling player-piano re-
pairs and adjustments, for work in our Illinois branch-
er. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are not handling the
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.
McKINLEY EDITION OF
10c MUSIC
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.
Comprising Standard,
Classic and Teaching Music
"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.
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.
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.
VARNISH FOREMAN WANTED.
WANTED—First-class varnish foreman. One who under-
stands coloring. Good wages. Apply to "Coloring,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
FACTORY TUNERS, ATTENTION!
Attention, factory tuners who want to learn player con-
struction. Paid while learning.
Apply "Player-
Tuner," care PRESTO.
PRESTO
Buyers' Guide
Indispensable to
dealers and salesmen
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Dealers Realize
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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-
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Our Jobbing Department is the largest and
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line. We fill all orders the day they are
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The Largest Sheet Mutic Houtm
in the World
CHICAGO
1501-13 E. 55th St.
NEW YORK
146 W. 45th St.
Piano Store Manager
WANTED
A large financially responsible Chicago Piano
Manufacturer, with Branch Stores in several
of the principal cities of the U. S., has an open-
ing for a thoroughly experienced, aggressive
Manager or Sales Manager to take complete
charge of one of these Branch Stores. Liberal
salary and excellent future prospects for suc-
cessful manager. Can also use several experi-
enced floor salesmen. All applications strictly
confidential. Apply by letter today.
Address Chicago Manufacturer, Care Presto
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