Presto

Issue: 1920 1790

PRESTO
November 13, 1920.
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HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
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Attention Solicited.
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 West 6Xd Place, CHICAGO, ILL.
6 7 Years of Improred Effort Are
Behind E?er|y Piano Turned Out by
CABLE&SONS
THE OLD RELIABLE
ESTABLISHED 1852
Factory and Offices i
550-552 W«st 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.
trouble and worry. Then why not have music in
your home? Why not have a playerpiano?—Leh-
man's Music House, East St. Louis, 111.
Don't go running round looking for the roll you
want; come to us and get it—a Q R S.—Wagner's,
Hamilton, O.
Questions of Prices, Stocks and Financial Con-
We sell the Estey piano because we stand back
of it.—The W. F. Frederick Piano Co., McKees-
ditions Optimistically Discussed in Re-
port, Pa.
port of U. S. Chamber of Commerce.
Make your piano reflect your own good taste.
Post-war readjustment, about which the country Your home is the outward expression of all that is
has been talking, finally is at hand with no prospect good in you—your own individuality, good taste and
of financial panic in sight, according to Archer Wall love of the beautiful. Therefore, in accordance with
Douglas, chairman of the committee on statistics the good judgment you display in the selection of the
of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, rest of the furnishings, there can be but one piano
whose monthly report on business conditions was that will lend the final touch of elegance and beauty
to your home, a baby grand piano.—W .F. Frederick
made public this week.
The course of prices, the report sets forth, will Piano Co., Uniontown, Pa.
Start the little one right. Do not make the mis-
continue downward. Merchandise stocks by Jan-
take of thinking that "baby" isn't observing, but
uary 1 will be smaller than for many years.
We are over the top and on the down grade in start right in from the very beginning by bringing it
most phases of industrial and commercial life, says in contact with good music and good tone.—C. J.
the report, although there still continue to be excep- Schmidt Piano Co., Tiffin, O.
Music makes a home out of your house. The
tions to this general statement. It is everywhere
a case of most conservative buying rather than any happy evenings your children spend around the fam-
great increase in supply. We are having a vivid ily piano are evenings they will remember and love
illustration of how our usual volume of business is throughout their after years. Choose your piano
made up largely of things people do not really need. store as you would your bank.—A. B. Smith Piano
Also, we see how people will get along without Co., Columbus. O.
things they once thought indispensable, once the fit
of economy is on them.
The Guiss Piano Store, 265 S. Schuyler avenue,
Talk of stabilizing prices, so as to save the situa- Kankakee, 111., was established in 1905.
tion, no longer interests anyone save a few hopeless
theorists. The laws of supply and demand will, in
time, regulate matters. The entire business world
is steadily trending to that readjustment which we
have talked about so long. We have been through
it before, several times, and we will go through it
again, and successfully. This time it is robbed of its
greatest terror, financial panic and ensuing disaster.
And through it all the Federal Reserve Bank System
will be a refuge.
The entire commercial world is setting its house
in order by reducing commitments, collecting out-
standing 1 accounts, and bringing down stocks of mer-
chandise to the requirements of reduced demand.
And it is all being done soberly and advisedly. All
are awaiting that psychological time, the first of the
year, when the currents of events and the general
trend shall be more readily discerned and more eas-
ily interpreted. Meanwhile, much definite action is
being postponed. Merchandise stocks in general will
then be far less than for several years.
The distinctly cotton sections of the South are
sore distressed because of low priced cotton and very
little demand, especially for low grades. It is not
Sole Makers
Chicago
a new experience to the South, and the South has
always recovered ere long and gone on to greater
prosperity. But it is an acute phase while it lasts. It
is due not only to cotton mill inactivity in this coun-
try, but to the great slump in European demand,
especially from Central Europe, which cannot buy
as of old, no matter how desperate her needs.
In the grain regions low prices of farm products
have put a crimp in the buying power and inclination
of the farming community. Experience shows, how-
ever, from causes more readily seen than analyzed,
PIANOS AND PLAYERS
that depressions in agricultural sections because of
low prices of farm products, are neither so lasting
Fulfill Every Promise of
nor so severe as those in industrial centers which
Profit to the Dealer
proceed from lack of manufacturing activity and con-
and Satisfaction to
sequent unemployment. On the whole, the farming
community can furnish its own subsistence and tide
His Customers.
over bad times. Also the accumulated supplies,
NOTHING BETTER FOR YOUR TRADE
whose abundance caused the depression, are daily
Manufactured by
diminishing in volume and cannot be replenished un-
til another harvest. Thus the natural operation of
THE WEBSTER PIANO CO.
the laws of supply and demand tend to remedy the
450 Fifth Ave, NEW YORK CITY
trouble.
DAY OF RE-ADJUSTMENT
CONCERNS PIANO TRADE
Lyon & Healy
Apartment Grand
Piano
A LIVE LINE FOR LIVE DEALERS
WEBSTER
PIANO ADMEN COIN THEIR
OWN SENTENTIOUS MAXIMS
Instruments in General and Some in Particular Sug-
gest the Pithy Apothegym.
There is nothing so distinctive in a home as a
piano. More than any other part of the furnishings,
it speaks of the taste and discrimination of the
owner.—J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co., Kansas
City, Mo.
A good piano makes home happier and the most
important thing is, the concern from whom you buy.
—Burk-Hume Piano Co., Norfolk, Va.
Countless families would have the pleasure, en-
tertainment and benefit derived from good music
in their homes, if they only realized how easy we
make it for them to possess a fine piano or player.
—J. H. Troup Music House, Harrisburg, Pa.
A piano helps to make a happy home—and the
M. Doyle Marks Co. helps every home to own a
piano.—M. Doyle Marks Co., Elmira, N. Y.
No home should be without the mental tonic of
music. Music can soothe, alleviate, refresh or cheer.
It can drive away sadness and make you forget
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PRESTO
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THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
WANTED
A "Live Wire" Phonograph Man
who KNOWS the business
and is CAPABLE
of securing desirable DISTRIBUTORS
for Exclusive Representation
of our exceedingly attractive
High Grade Proposition.
This splendid Opportunity
offers a BIG FIELD
for development, with large
RETURNS to the man who can CONNECT
DIRECTLY with AGGRESSIVE
DEALERS and DISTRIBUTORS.
Manufacturers of an Unexcelled PRODUCT
(valuable exclusive features Patented).
Address Exclusive, Care "Presto"—Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
An active Chicago piano industry in first-class standing
wants a thoroughly competent traveling salesman,
who can handle a good line of trade, both pianos and
phonographs. Applicant must come well recommend-
ed and a place of permanency is assured to the right
man. Address "Permanent," care PRESTO, Chicago.
MUSIC ROLL BARGAIN.
FOR SALE—Job lot of music rolls in lots of one thou-
sand or more at $0.15 each. Rolls brand new, 75%
with words and well selected Reason for offer, dis-
continued brand. Address "Bargain Rolls," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
PHONOGRAPH SALESMEN WANTED.
Salesmen calling on dealers can add to their income by
handling Harmonola Phonographs as a side line.
Liberal commission. Address Harmonola Phonograph
Co., 2912 W. Lake St., Chicago.
PLAYER EXPERT WANTED.
Young man or lady to take charge of the player roll
department of a high class retail store, in the most
beautiful suburb of New York City. Promising op-
portunity for the person who can get results. In
applying state age, nationality, religion, where for-
merly employed, how long, in what capacity, what
results, whether a capable demonstrator or any
knowledge of the construction or mechanism of a
player piano, also salary required. Address "Expert
Player," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
VICTOR RECORD SALESMAN.
WANTED—We require the services of an experienced
and capable record salesman or saleswoman; one
who can get results; in applying state former experi-
ence, with whom and with what results, also age,
nationality, religion and references. Location, beau-
tiful suburb nearby New York City. High class, up-
to-date store, with delightful environments. Address
"Record Expert," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
SALES MANAGER AND OFFICE EXECUTIVE.
OVER TWENTY YEARS successful experience, possess-
ing mature judgment; knows the piano business thor-
oughly from every angle—sales promotion, advertis-
ing, handling of accounts, supervision of branches
and complete general management—desires connec-
tion with progressive concern founded upon high
principles where loyalty, initiative, ability and service
wlli count. Willing to locate wherever suitable op-
portunity is offered. Address Manager A, care of
Presto,
TUNER WANTED.
Prominent Chicago retail house wants a first-class piano
tuner. Must be thoroughly capable to fill position
recently made vacant by death of one who held the
position for thirty years. Address "Capable," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
WHOLESALE PLAYER MAN.
WANTED—Wholesale player piano salesman. Must be
experienced, aggressive, responsible and acquainted
with dealers. For right man have unusual propo-
sition with high grade house. Address "O. A.," care
of PRESTO.
PLAYER ROLL BARGAIN.
FOR SALE—29 Welte-Mignon player rolls; regular price
$1.50 to $3.50. Check for $10 buys them. Address.
City Music .Store, Oneonta, N. Y.
PLAYER MAN AND TUNER.
WANTED—Good all around player man and tuner for
permanent position In Colorado. Will pay good salary
to a first-class man. Please give references and sal-
ary expected. Address D. D., Presto.
OPEN FOR POSITION.
High grade, experienced, thoroughly competent, whole-
sale salesman, with twenty years' experience in all
branches of the music business, wants to Join good
live house. Address "Competent," care PRESTO
Publishing Co., &i
TRAVELING SALESMAN.
WANTED—For permanent position, western wholesale
representative, to travel out of Chicago; must be ac-
quainted with piano or phonograph trade. Write,
diving full details. Correspondence confidential.
Remington Phonograph Corporation, 1662 Broadway,
New York, N .Y.
FOR SALE.
Best paying piano and phonograph business in the Unit-
ed States, considering investment. Made $13,000 clear
profit last year. Will make more* this year. Cheap
rent. Best territory in the Southwest. Mild climate.
$8,000 will handle the business. Failing health the
cause of selling. Address Southwestern Music Co.,
Corsicana, Tex.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
POSITION WANTED—Superintendent in piano factory,
new employed, wishing to make a change, would like
to connect with a growing concern. Best recommen-
dations. Address Superintendent 4, care PRESTO.
WANTED—BRANCH STORE MANAGER.
Prominent music house in California has opening for
branch manager. Established store, controlling strong
agencies and ripe for larger development. Success-
ful applicant must be capable of handling men and
assuming responsibility. Address "Branch Manager,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Splendid opening, permanent position and advancement
for live wire piano and phonograph salesman in
branch store of one of leading manufacturers of
pianos, playerpianos and phonographs in the country.
Fast growing city, Michigan, of 35,000 with biggest
automobile industry in U. S. just being established
at its doors. Must be good closer. Salary and com-
mission paid with large income assured to energetic
worker. Address Manager, Box 79, care Presto.
MANAGER WANTED.
SALESMAN-MANAGER—Opportunity for a live young
man to manage piano department for a successful
middle west music store. Address Box K-36, Presto
Office, Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—An old established business doing more
than $100,000 a year, in city within 200 miles of Kan-
sas City. Complete stock of pianos and musical in-
struments.. A splendid opportunity for the right
man. Address Established, care Presto, Chicago.
MUSIC STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Music store In the heart of the biggest oil
fields and the best agricultural section of Kansas.
Only music store In town of 4,000. Doing a fine busi-
ness and only reason for selling Is I have other busi-
ness interests that require all my attention. Will re-
quire $3,000.00 cash to handle. Address X. Y. Z., care
Presto, Chicago.
OUTSIDE SALESMEN.
WANTED—Two or three good outside salesmen. Posl-
tion offers best compensation for results produced
and opportunity for favorable advancement, but we
do not care to waste time and money with dead ones
or cheaters. Address, giving references, H. R. I., care
Presto Publishing Co.
OUTSIDE SALESMAN.
WANTED—Energetic young man with piano sales ex-
perience to work with dealer on outside sales in
prosperous town In good farming section of the Mid-
dle West. By making good right man may acquire
a partnership in time. Address " J . S. C., care of
PRESTO.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
POSITION WANTED—By a first-class all around tuner
and player man of 15 years' general shop and outside
experience. Am employed but desire change about
Oct. 1. West or middle west preferred. Age 32; mar-
ried. Address 641 N., care Presto.
TEXAS COMPANY GROWS.
The Pierce-Goodell Piano Co., Beaumont, Texas,
has increased its capital stock from $30,000 to $100,-
000. The event calls attention to the wonderful
growth of the Texas house. The company is a con-
solidation of the K. B. Pierce Co. and the Goodell
Piano Co., which took place in 1912. At the time
of the consolidation K. B. Pierce retired from the
business and E. S. Goodell purchased the entire
stock. The president of the company is E. S.
Goodell; vice-president, Edward Paggi, and secre-
tary and treasurer, L. U. Bagarry. Those named
and W. M. Crook and Dr. Bruce Richardson form
the board of directors.
PARHAM WERLEIN MARRIED.
Parham Werlein, president of Philip Werlein, Ltd.,
New Orleans, La., was married last week to Miss
Isabel Orme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S.
Orme. Mr. Orme is owner of one of the most ex-
tensive rice mills in the South. The wedding at
Trinity Church was followed by a reception at the
home of the bride's parents.
"The Store with a Million Friends" is the phrase
which follows every appearance in advertising of
the name of Weil & Co., Detroit, Mich.
1. YOSCO MM. (0., Inc.
REPAIR MAN AND TUNER.
WANTED—Tuner capable of handling player piano re-
pairs and adjustments, also to repair talking ma-
chines and electric pianos. To take full charge of the
repair department In an exclusive music store in a
city of 50,000. Please give reference. Address P. C.
I., 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.
174 Third Avenue
NEW YORK
Sole Makers of lh« New and Wonderful Model
"Yosco" Double Rim Banjos
Write for detail*, interesting to Jazz Instrument
Dealers and the trade In general.
Schumann
PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS
Have no superiors in appearance, tone
power or other essentials of strictly
leaders in the trade.
Warning to Infringers
MANAGERS AND SALESMEN.
PROMINENT manufacturer working closely with dealers
in the Central States has opportunity to advan-
tageously place several good salesmen. A few man-
agerial positions open. Please reply stating full par-
ticulars of your experience, also salary expected. Ad-
dress K-43, Presto Office, Chicago.
MANAGER WANTED.
A large furniture company, In Central West cities of
good size, has a large piano department and desires
a thoroughly competent manager for piano depart*
ment. Must understand and be thoroughly experi-
enced In retail piano merchandise and able to handle
both high-grade and popular-priced Instruments.
Splendid opportunity for right man. Address "De-
partment Manager/' care PRESTO, Chicago.
November 13, 1920.
TRtDB MIRK
This Trade Mark 18 cast
In the plate and also ap-
pears upon the fall board
of all genuine Schumann
Pianos, and all Infringers
will be prosecuted. Beware
of Imitations such as Schu-
mann & Company, Schu-
mann & Son, and also
Shuman, as all stencil
shops, dealers and users 01
pianos bearing a name In
Imitation of the name
Schumann with the inten-
tion of deceiving the public
will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law.
Schumann Piano Co.
W. N. VAN MATRE, President
Rockford, 111.
GERMAN CATALOGUES IN FRENCH.
Reasons for the quick "come back" of the German
music industries are seen in the manner in which
the Berlin manufacturers reach out for trade, just
as if there never had been a war. The firm of Hil-
bert & Winkelmann, piano manufacturers, has just
issued a handsome export catalogue in which the
appeal for trade is made in four languages—Span-
ish, English, Italian and French. Even in the United
States where feeling has never run so high as in
the old world countries, no catalogue has yet ap-
peared in which a word of German has found place.
The German piano makers do not hesitate to use
any language that may convince customers far from
the sources of supply.
Your Prospective Customers
•re listed in our Catalog of 99% guaranteed Mailing
Lists. It also contains vital suggestions how to ad-
vertise and sell profitably by mail. Counts and
prices given on 9000 different national Lists, cover-
ing all classes; for instance, Farmers. Noodle Vlfrs.,
Hardware Dealers, Zinc Mines, etc. This valuabU
•tftnnce book free. Write for it.
Send Them Sales Letters
You can produce sales or inquiries with per-
sona! letters. Many concerns all over U. S.
are profitably using Sales Letters^we write.
Send (or free instructive booklet, "Value of
SU
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Ross-Gould
S*. Louis
"Built on Family Pridf
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODDART
WELLSMORE
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypress Are.
NEW YORK
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