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Presto

Issue: 1923 1914

PRESTO
March 31, 1923
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
WEEK'S ODDS AND ENDS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AT
AMERICAN EXPOSITION FAIR
One of the Great Groups at Atlantic City Will In-
clude Musical Goods.
Style SO
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Pianos, playerpianos, reproducing pianos, talking
machines, musical merchandise and sheet music will
be included in the exhibits at the American Exposi-
tion Fair, to rival the greatest of those of European
countries, and will take place on Young's Million
Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N. J., from June 16 to
September 8, 1923. The affair is given under the
auspices of the American Home and City Beautiful
Association with the twofold object of encouraging
the use of articles of American manufacture and edu-
cation of the people of the United States in home and
city beautification. Management of the exposition is
in the hands of A. Conrad Ekholm, exposition man-
ager, former president of the Avenue Hotel Associa-
tion of Atlantic City, and director of many exposi-
tions in the resort.
The industrial exposition has been arranged partly
in response to the desire of American manufacturers
to focus attention on their products, and partly at
the recommendation of many interested in better
home and city development and who see the possi-
bilities of educating the public to higher standards
through proper exhibitions of methods conducive to
improvements in the home and municipality.
All of the exhibit floor space of the Million Dollar
Pier, America's largest and finest exhibition struc-
ture, in excess of 100,000 square feet, has been en-
gaged for this exhibit, which will be devoted to eight
principal groups, one of which includes musical
instruments.
A GOOD MARKET FOR
REED ORGANS IN INDIA
The Familiar "Parlor" Style Cases and the "Portable"
Types Are in Demand.
The Indian market calls for two types of organs—
the small portable and the medium-sized five-octave
type. The former is in demand in both folding and
nonfolding models. The folding type requires hinged
legs, so that the organ may be folded away in its
own box, while the nonfolding model has rigid legs,
which should, however, be easily detachable.
\
There is a market for the five-octave organ in dark
walnut or mahogany finish, equipped with 3 to 5 sets
of reeds, 6 to 11 stops, lamp brackets, and knee
swell. The retail price is now between 400 and 600
rupees ($129 to $194). The small organs are priced
from 115 to 180 rupees ($37 to $58) for the nonfold-
ing, and from 125 to 200 rupees ($40 to $64) for the
folding types. The conversion has been made at the
normal rate of exchange—one rupee=$0.32443—al-
though the exchange value of the rupee is now about
31 cents, says the Calcutta Commercial Gazette.
MUSIC GOODS IMPORTERS'
INTEREST IN TARIFF LAW
Clause No. 526 Has Bearing on Important Feature
in Phase of Trade.
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
16 to 22 South Peoria St.
CHICAGO
The new tariff law may contain surprises for the
importers of musical goods into the United States.
A perusal of the patent and trade-mark clause in the
act, which was inserted in the last hours before the
passing of the law, may prove enlightening to many.
It is identified as No. 526 (a) and as originally in-
troduced into the tariff bill was confined to the chemi-
cal sections such as dyestuffs, etc. It was later in-
serted in the administrative section where it is no
longer limited in application to chemicals only but
covers importations of every kind. The section is
said to be favorable to American manufacturers who
are making goods under trade-marks established here
by German concerns and reads as follows:
"That it shall be unlawful to import into the
United States any merchandise of foreign manufac-
ture if such merchandise or the label, sign, printed
package, wrapper, or receptacle bears a trade-mark
owned by a citizen of or by an association or cor-
poration created or organized within the United
States, and registered in the Patent Office by a per-
son domiciled in the United States under provisions
of the act entitled: 'An Act to Authorize ttie Regis-
tration of Trade-marks Used in Commerce With
Foreign Nations or Among the Several States and to
Protect the Same,' approved Feb. 20, 1905, as
amended, if a copy of the certificate of registration
of such trade-mark is filed with the Secretary of the
Treasury, in the manner provided in section 27 of
such act, and unless written consent of the owner of
such trade-mark is produced at the time of making
the entry."
COMPETITION AT HOME
FOR AMERICAN PIANOS
France and England Sending Considerable Instru-
ments to This Country According to Report.
Pianos to the amount of $20,258 were imported into
the United States during the month of October, 1922,
This is a surprising item in the latest statistics pub-
lished by the Department of Commerce. And the
pianos causing the surprise did not come from Ger-
many but from England and France. It is said, too,
in department circles that the piano import figures
for succeeding months up to and including January
will show graduated increases over the October figr
ures.
'
'
The American piano manufacturer has heretofore
enjoyed freedom from competition by foreign manu-
facturers in the home market, so that the Government
figures provide something of a sensation. It is con-
ceded the opportunity has always been here, provided
the foreign manufacturers would have been alive to
the limitations as well as its possibilities. When Op-
portunity knocks for the foreign piano with orders
amounting to twenty thousand dollars, the reverbera-
tions are certain to be noticed by even the most in-
different members of the industry.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
Mew and Cld Concerns Secure Charters in Va»»i>us
Places.
Horrocks Piano Co., Brockton, Mass.; musical in-
struments; capital, $15,000; incorporators: Charles
G. Faux of Wollaston, Hardy Horrocks pf Paw-
tucket and Maurice Wolf of Dorchester.
Macer Phonograph Reproducer Co., Inc.; sound
producing machines; $500,000; Wilmington, Del.
The Miller & Hunt Company, Portland, Me., to
deal in musical instruments and supplies; $50,000.
Directors: Charles M. Drummond, R. B. Buzzell,
and Wadleigh B. Drummond, all of Portland.
Horrocks Piano Co., Brockton, Mass.; musical in-
struments; capital, $15,000; incorporators, Charles G.
Faux of Wollaston, Hardy Horrocks of Pawtucket
and Maurice Wolf of Dorchester.
The Easy Method Music Co., Chicago; to publish a
new method of music writing; $30,000; David B.
Clarkson, J. Howard Start and Charles R. Young.
Bronx Music House, New York City; to manufac-
ture musical instruments; $20,000; A. r Cabat, M.
Fischler and A. Zeitlin.
T. Taylor Buckley, Inc., Trenton, N. J.; to retail
musical instruments; T. Taylor Buckley, Marion M.
Buckley and Karl Bernstein.
:
SAY IT WITH
Congratulations are in order for Jay C. Hobson,
Gulbransen-Dickinson Co.'s traveler in Ohio and In-
diana and Mrs. Hobson, at the birth of their baby
girl, Virginia Lucile, on March 20 in Martinsville,
hid. Before her marriage to Mr. Hobson, Mrs. Hob-
son was manager of the Henry Ackerman Piano COJ'S
store in Galion, O.
PIONEER SCHOOL FO PIANO MEN
POLKS
TUNING.
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GRADUATES
Piano °layer-Piano and Organ Tuning Repairing. Regula-
tinf
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pfpJ"-ni> awirdea and petitions secured. Private and daas
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SCHOOL OF TUNING, VALPARAISO, IND
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PRESTO
March 31, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
BARGAINS FOR D E A L E R S .
FOR SALE—Lot of Edison cylinder machines, organs and
square pianos. W r i t e for list and get our low prices
on them. Nace's Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
TUNER WANTED.
Tuner and player repairman wants permanent position
with music house or in factory where advancement
is possible. 25 years of age. Steady and reliable. Best
of references. Address "Tuner," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
TUNERS AND REPAIR M E N .
W A N T E D — Tuners, repair men and dealers to save
money by sending their key-work to Harlem Piano &
Organ Key Co. See ad. In PRESTO and note prices.
Large Piano Manufacturer has wonderful oppor-
tunity to offer man who is capable of taking charge
of factory player piano department
If you understand the player piano thoroughly and
are capable of taking: charge of a large player piano
department in one of the best equipped factories in
the United States, located near Chicago, and are able
to get production, this represents the chance of a
lifetime.
The man we want must be capable, sure of himself,
with a llrst-cltiHs record, conscientious and honorable.
He will be given great responsibility and excellent co-
operation.
All replies will be regarded as strictly
confidential.
Write us about your experience and tell us why you
think you are the man for this big position. Address
Player Piano Manufacturer, Care Presto, Old Colony
Bldg., Chicago, Illinois.
SPECIAL PIANO OUTLET.
An expert piano man is prepared to
receive propositions for the sale of instru-
ments in quantities. Has buyers waiting
and can place shipments at once.
Manufacturers who have surplus sup-
plies or who want to move their prod-
uct quickly for cash, are invited to cor-
respond.
All communications confidential.
Address: Cash Sales, Box 11, Presto
Office, Chicago.
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Great opportunity for some piano salesman who wishes
to purchase an old established piano business in one
of the best cities of the Middle West. The stock of
the concern consists of pianos, player pianos, phono-
graphs and small goods, and will invoice from $8,000
to $10,000. Firm owns the buildjng and will require
only a very reasonable rent. $2,000 cash will handle
the deal, and balance can be taken care of In month-
ly payments. If interested, address "Reasonable,"
Box 12, care of PRESTO, Chicago.
W I L L BUY RECORDS.
Will buy Blue Amberol Cylinder records if in good con-
dition, in lots of 50 to 500. Write, describing what
you have and your lowest cash price. Can use Ger-
man or other foreign records. William A. Ritt, St.
Peter, Minn.
REGULATORS W A N T E D .
Piano action regulators wanted. Smith, Barnes & Stroh-
ber Co., 1872 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.
"Built on Famify Prtd*"
Doll & Sons
R*pr«Mnt th« Artistic
In Piano and Planar Piano
Construction
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
9«utH«m BouU*ard, E. lltrd St.
1. lMth St. and Cyinr«M Av*.
NEW YORK
A BUSINESS O P E N I N G .
Here's your opportunity, Mister Live Dealer: — Des
Moines, Iowa, location, center of piano district, avail-
able for immediate possession. Very moderate rent-
al. Going small goods and sheet music business con-
ducted separately in connection. Prestige of retail
business of over 30 years' standing. Backed by man-
ufacturer who will extend liberal financing arrange-
ment. The Baldwin Piano Co., 323 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, III.
TUNER WANTED.
W A N T E D — A competent piano tuner and player repair
man, for city and shop work, in Middle West city.
In answering state experience and salary expected.
Address "Shop Work," Box 3, PRESTO Office, Chi.
cago.
T R A V E L I N G POSITION W A N T E D
By a salesman of thirty years' experience in both retail
and wholesale work. Employed a t present, but wilt
take a position where promotion and a future Is
ahead. Can furnish proof of ability, good character
and integrity. Especially acquainted in the South and
prefer that territory. Address " J . R. P.," Box 11,
PRESTO Office, Chicago.
Brunswick phonograph dealers of the Pittsburgh,
Pa., district were guests at an informal dinner held
at the Fort Pitt Hotel recently. Dealers were present
from western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and West
Virginia.
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.
M
« k * " ° f William, Pi.no..
Epworth Piano, and Organs
FLOOR S A L E S M A N .
Position wanted by A1 salesman as salesmanager or floor
man; eighteen years' successful experience; will go
anywhere; at present floor salesman for large middle
west house; A1 references. Address "Floor Sales-
man,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
PIANO SALESMEN—Wanted—Thoroughly experienced
floor salesmen for our Chicago store and branches
located in New York, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, etc. W e will pay you more
than you are now earning, with chance to become
branch manager. Write or wire Mr. Harris, % P. A.
Starck Piano Co., 210 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
COLD IVORY G L U E .
W A N T E D — T u n e r s and repair men to t r y our Special
White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
be used cold. Harlem Piano &. Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, in the U. S.
E L E C T R I C PIANO BARGAINS.
FOR S A L E OR E X C H A N G E — One Wurlitzer electric
coin piano, one Coinola electric piano, each having
a keyboard that can be played by hand also. Will
sell right, or exchange on other musical instruments.
These instruments are new. What have you to offer?
Write Nace's Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
STORE FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—One of the best retail piano and phonograph
stores in Ohio. Plenty of room, good location, mod-
ernly equipped, low rent, long lease, fine established
trade, largest and best store in the city, a small city,
but growing rapidly, fine and thickly settled farms
surrounding city. Plenty of factories now running
full capacity. Positively no better proposition in Ohio.
Will bear strictest investigation. Will sell with or
without book accounts. Present owner wants to re-
tire from retail piano business. Address "Oppor-
tunity," Box 3, PRESTO Office, Chicago.
WANTED—PIANO SALESMAN AND DEPARTMENT
MANAGER.
The Smith Piano Co., one of the oldest and best houses
in Milwaukee, Wis., is looking for two live-wire piano
men who are real closers and can handle men and
organize a department. Milwaukee is a city of over
a half million people and one of the best player-
piano towns in the country. No limit to earning ca-
pacity for a real producer. Salary and commission.
If you want to make more money than a t present
and are looking for a "bigger thing," write or wire
J. G. Stenger, Secretary, The Smith Piano Company,
Milwaukee, Wis.
RETAIL SALESMAN W A N T E D .
PIANO S A L E S M A N W A N T E D — M u s t have at least five
years' experience in retail selling through outside
solicitation. W e will give you canvassers to work
for you, and pay you a liberal salary and commis-
sion. See Mr. Newman, The Smith Piano Company,
214 South Wabash Ave., Chicago.
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.
A C T I O N MAN W A N T E D .
A player action factory wants good action man who can
do, and teach others, all parts of work except hard-
ware. One with some experience on coin-operated
players desirable. State age, experince and wages
wanted. Address "Action Man," Box 9, PRESTO
Office, Chicago.
..PLAYER EXPERT AND TUNER.
Position in the South or West by a thoroughly experi-
enced
player
mechanic—Ampicos,
Duo-Arts or
Weltes. Also fine tuner and bench man. Climatic
conditions the cause of change. Address "Player
Mechanic," care PRESTO, Chicago.
STARR PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
•tyie for every need at a price for every purse
AND
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with deal* t solicited.
THE STARR PIANO CO.
Ba*ufaetur*rM of
Dealers find unmatched selling points in the
RICHMOND, TRAYSER and
PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND GR4 fc> PIANOS
STARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER a! t l REMlNXOTWi
JHANOS and PLAYER-Pt iNOS
FactoriM :
RICHMOND, UDB1AM4
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