Presto

Issue: 1922 1898

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PRESTO
December 9, 1922.
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
Style SO
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
THE 150,000th AUTOPIANO
REMARKABLE
ATTAIN-
MENTS OF THE FAMOUS
INSTRUMENT MADE SUB-
JECT OF STRONG AND
E X T E N S I V E PUBLIC-
ITY BY PROGRESSIVE
WEST VIRGINIA PIANO
HOUSE.
The C. A. House Co. of Wheel-
ing, West Virginia, recently feat-
ured in a newspaper advertisement
a full page in length the 150,000th
Autopiano made by the Autopiano
Company of New York. It is in-
teresting to note that the C. A.
House Co. are featuring the 150,-
000th Autopiano in conjunction
with a sale to commemorate the
event. A reduced fac similie of
the advertisement appears here-
with. Of the many tributes paid to
the Autopiano Co. the announce-
ment of the C. A. House Co., is in-
teresting and instructive. In their
announcement the C. A. House Co.
says:
"When an organization achieves
the singular distinction of building
one hundred and fifty thousand
playerpianos, within a short span
of 20 years, it is obvious that the
product of such an organization
must be rendering a service that is
both constant and far reaching. The
Autopiano Company of New York
have accomplished this. And in
selecting the C. A. House Co. as the
recipient of the 150,000th Auto-
piano, they have conferred upon
us an honor that we cannot help
but construe as a marked tribute
to the reputation we have estab-
lished among the music loving pub-
lic of Wheeling. * * * * * *
"The Autopiano is the instru-
ment of Kings, Pontiffs, Eminent
Musical Celebrities, the United
States Army and Navy, and has by
its musical and mechanical excel-
lence won a secure place in thou-
sands of discriminating homes.
From the standpoint of serviceabil-
ity and musical excellence it is the
ideal playerpiano for the home."
ANNOUNCEMENT
The
C A. HOUSE CO.
Wish to Announce the Arrival
of the
When an organization achieves the singular dis-
tinction of building One Hundred and_ Fifty
Thousand Player'Pianos, within a short span of
20 years, i( is obvious that the product of such
an organization must be rendering-a Service
that is both constant and far reaching. The
Autopiano Company of New York have accom-
plished this. And in selecting thp C. A. House
Company as the recipient of the 150th thou-
sandth Autopiano. they have conferred upon us
an honor that we cannot help but construe as a
marked tribute to the reputation we have estab-
lished ainonff the; music loving public of Wheel-
ing.
Wkile Ihe Auiopiano is known the world over
for its unsurpassed excellence, thousands of
homes in and about Wheeling to whom we have
sold Autopianos have reason la know the su-
preme worth of these remarkable instruments.
We have, sold well over a million dollars worth
of Autopianos during the past 20 years. And to
commemorate the arrival of the hundred and
fifU*th thousandth' Aulopiano, we are offering
special concessions on every Autopiano in our
store.
The Player-Piano with an Inter-
national Reputation for Dur-
ability and Artistic Merit
Tbe Autopiano if tbe instrument of Kings, Pontiffs, Emi-
nent Musical Celebrities, tbe United States Army and Navy
place in thousands of discriminating homes. From tho
ttandpoint of serviceability snd musical'excellence it is the
ideal Player Piano for the home.
SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY
C. A. HOUSE CO.
Thousands of representative Wheel.eg Homes point with Sat-
isfied pria'e lo the Auiopiauos that ve hare sold them. We
are firm in our belief that judged from a viewpoint of prov-
en durability and" artistic supremacy the Xu.topiano reprc-
sent^the best Player P.an6 Value that can be forfnd today.
„_ J
The Autopiano has always been buil
U to
P "1«">««1 ««!>« than down -
U p ' a price. Beautifully built in »
di
h At
period of i two ye
place an Autopia
wistent with this qualiij-
nt with "temp «*stcndirip of
"Our Experience Your Safeguard"
C. A. HOUSE CO.
1141 MARKET STREET
is especially interesting in view of the fact that the
chief gains in recent months have occurred in manu-
facturers in which our manufacturers and exporters
are fighting to retain the share which they gained in
the world markets during the war.
The United States now stands clearly at the head
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Makes
of the list of world's exporters of domestic products
Known Interesting Figures for October.
while prior to the war we held second rank, the Brit-
The big gains in the exports of the United States ish exports of domestic products in 1913 having ex-
in the month of October, just announced, are extreme- ceeded ours by more than $100,000,000, while our own
ly interesting in their suggestions as to the future domestic exports in the ten months of 1922 exceeded
of our export trade and its present relation to that those of Great Britain by about $150,000,000 and are
of other great exporting countries. The total exports far in excess of those of any other country.'
of October, 1922, exceed those of any month in the
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVES.
past one and one-half years. They total $372,000,000,
The transportation problem is not so acute as at
and are not only the biggest of any one of the past
eighteen months, but are nearly 20 per cent above the beginning of the year. Railroads of the United
those of the immediately preceding month, 33 per States from January 1 to November 1 this year had
cent greater than in the opening month of the cal- 47,802 more new cars, either ordered and under con-
endar year, 35 per cent more than in the correspond- struction or installed in actual service, than during
ing month of the preceding year, and actually exceed- the entire year of 1921, according to reports just re-
ed by $29,000,000 the total of the corresponding ceived from the carriers by the car service division
month of last year. In fact, the gains in our exports of the American Railway Association. The railroads
in recent months placed the United States clearly at have installed or had on order during the first ten
the head of the world's list of exporters of domestic months a total of 117,238 freight cars of various kinds.
During 1921 a total of 69,436 was ordered or installed
products.
This' big increase in our export figure for October in service.
BIG GAIN IN AMERICAN
EXPORTS IS ANNOUNCED
[ Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
16 to 22 South Peoria St.
CHICAGO
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PRESTO
26
December 9, 1922.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
R I G H T MAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
One of the largest Chicago piano industries wants a
thoroughly posted accountant and correspondent—a
general office man, capable of judging character, ex-
amining branch stores and taking general charge.
Address "Right Man," Box 6, PRESTO Office, Chi-
cago.
STORE FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Music Store in good central Ohio city of
about 30,000. Established nine years. Good line of
pianos and phonographs. Owner interested in other
business. A small amount of cash required. Address
STORE C H A N C E , care Presto, Chicago.
SALES G E T T E R W A N T E D .
The Cable Piano Company can use, at one of its best
branches in northern Illinois, a good sales-getter,
giving him a contract that will enable him to make
real money if he is a producer. We have recently
promoted one of our salesmen, making him branch
manager. Believing, as we do, in civil service, we
can offer a real opportunity to an ambitious, produc-
ing salesman. Answers confidential. Address Mr. R.
J. Cook, General Manager, Cable Piano Co., Chicago,
III.
SALES C O R R E S P O N D E N T W A N T E D .
Old established Chicago piano house needs young man
with natural salesman's instinct to write piano selling
letters to out-of-town prospects. Must be energetic
ana resourceful.
Rural training and sympathetic
understanding of home folks more essential than
technical knowledge of goods. City sales experience
not necessary; our most successful piano salesmen
come from the country. State qualifications in first
letter; age, schooling, experience, married or single,
salary to start, etc. Address, Correspondent, Box
18, Presto Office, Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Sales manager, piano salesmen, both city
and country. Pipe organ and picture theater organ
salesman. Piano repairmen; pipe organ repairmen
and installation men. Automatic instrument repair-
men; Violana-Virtuoso repairmen and salesmen. Give
experience and reference in first letter and salary
expected. The Maus Piano Co., 404-06-08-10 North
Main St., Lima, Ohio.
FLOOR S A L E S M A N
Having thorough training and experience in the retail
piano game, from the shop to the front door, desires
new connection. Address "Floor Salesman," care of
PRESTO, Chicago.
"Built on Family Prid*"
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
4C0B DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Excellent opportunity in western Iowa, city of 70,000
population, for salesman with small capital desiring
to establish himself in business. Address, Iowa, care
Presto, Chicago.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
Faot'.ry Man Wanted—A man with thorough experience
and good references wanted to fill position as assist-
ant superintendent. Assistant, care Presto, Chicago.
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypress Ave.
NEW YORK
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
A thorough!' experienced man for floor work. Must be
a good r «er. Kreiter Piano Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
PIANO S A L E S M E N W A N T E D .
Great opportunity to sell high grade pianos at retail.
Commission or salary. Write to P. L. Hanson, Sales
Manager, Sioux Falls, S. D.
FINISHER WANTED
At our Milwaukee warerooms. Steady position.
Piano Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
WHOLESALE TRAVELER.
Traveler wants to connect with live, progressive manu-
facturer, where unusual aggressiveness, initiative,
ability and energy will be recognized. Have had wide
experience in retail and wholesale fields and able to
furnish satisfactory references. Territory South or
Middle West.
Detailed information upon request.
Address Progressive, Box 9, PRESTO Office.
SALES AGENCY W A N T E D .
Wanted—Sales agency for Piano supplies and accessories,
by established music roll company, doing business In
Chicago and by mail all over U. S. We are in touch
with all live dealers and manufacturers, and equipped
to handle side lines. Address ".Side Lines," Box 11,
Presto Office, Chicago.
L I V E W I R E PROPOSITION.
FOR SALE—Finest equipped music store in large indus-
trial city near Chicago. $20,000 inventory. $5,000 will
handle. A live wire proposition. Address " L . W . P.,"
care PRESTO.
E X P E R T SONG C R I T I C
And musical arranger. Prices reasonable considering the
high class service rendered. H. Gladys Dazey, Ham-
ilton, Ohio.
O P P O R T U N I T Y FOR SOMEONE.
FOR SALE—Edison phonograph business in Red Wing,
Minn. 10,000 population. Only two other phonographs
pushed. Opportunity for someone. Address " K , " Box
11, PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
W A N T E D — T h r e e experienced traveling salesmen to sell
pianos, players and Victrolas. Young men of char-
acter and ambition and real salesmen with clean, suc-
cessful records. Salary, commission and expenses.
Give full details in first letter. The Knight-Campbell
Music Co., Denver, Colo.
A RARE O P P O R T U N I T Y .
FOR SALE—An old established and distinctly high-grade
piano and general music store may be bought on
attractive terms. Complete in every department.
Located in one of the best cities in Illinois. Owner
retiring. Full particulars on application. Address
"Owner, Box 4," PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
We have an opening for one or two high class piano
salesmen in our Kansas City organization. Hard
work will be required. Men whose experience qualifies
them for both floor and outside work preferred.
Chance to qualify for executive position is offered to
a hustler. Salary and commission arrangement. Sev-
eral of our men are in the $100 per week class. We
want more of this type. This is the wrong place for
a fellow looking for a "soft snap." Write, giving full
particulars regarding age, experience, nationality, sal-
ary expectations, etc., to Smith, Barnes & Strohber
Co., 917-919 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
TALKING MACHINES W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — Columbia or Victor talking machines, all
styles. Give styles you have and price in first letter.
No quantity too large if price is right. Address
"Hanover," care PRESTO.
A BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
For .Sale—Exclusive Music Store in a thriving Wisconsin
town, doing a fine business; stock and equipment in
perfect shape. A rare chance for one who appre-
ciates the advantages of a medium-sized town. Cash
necessary,
Apply Box 17, Presto Office, 407 So.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
Kreiter
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
HOMER PIANOS
EVERY MAN. WHETHER
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
PIONEER SCHOOL F(H PIANO MEN
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phouograph 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 hooks 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.
STARR PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a price for every purse
407 So, Dearborn S t ,
CHICAGO, ILL.
AND
Iti it's 2 with upwards of
1OOO
SUCCESSFUL
GRADUATES
COURTHOUSE S ( i
VALPARAISO. IND.
Piano °J«yer-Piano and Organ Tuning. Repairing, Regula-
tinf
A Voicing. Best equipped school in ttiv U. S.
DSpJt-tt&s awarded and positions secured. Private and claw
inrtn—tions, both sexes.
School all tha yar.
tlhutrmtud cat+i+gt*— !•••.
FOLK'S SCHOOL OF TUNING, VALPARAISO, IND
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy 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
and substantial patronage.
WIMIAMS
Pianos,
WILLIftlWJ Makers of Willi.ms Organs
E p w o r t h Piano9 and
PUYBR-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei I solicited.
THE STARR PIANO CO.
Manufacturers of
Dealers find unmatched selling points m tli€>
OTARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER and
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND ORAi \(O PIANOS
STARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER m UrREMINOflm
PIANOS and PLAYER-Pi k\NQS
Factories :
RICHMOI ID, INDIANA
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