PRESTO
26
April 28, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
High-grade, nationally known, middle west
piano manufacturer has opening for capable,
well informed, all around factory superintend-
ent. Prefer man now employed and already a
demonstrated success, both technically and in
the handling of men and material. Permanent
position. Replies received in strict confidence.
Address P. O. Box 243, Newport, Ky.
IS THIS YOUR YOUNG MAN?
There's a young man in Port Huron who wants to be-
come connected with a manufacturer that has a real
instrument to sell, like Brunswick* Victor, Vocalion,
• or with a firm that offers real service, like Guloran-
sen, Tonk, Q. R. S. or U. S. Roll Co. Briefly, his
specifications are: 25 years old; 2 years' selling expe-
rience in the music industry; 2 years' selling adver-
tising; 1 year selling specialty; has managed crews
and done hard work in general.
One man under
whom he worked for a year and a half has writ-
ten: "He has demonstrated his Integrity, energy,
persistence, and loyalty to a degree that means much
for the future. " H i s present salary is $35 per week.
He will leave Port Huron any time.
The oppor-
tunity he is looking for is an exceptional one, but
he believes he is that kind of a young man. Address
T. M., Box 16, Presto office.
SALESMAN AND MANAGER.
POSITION WANTED—By expert record salesman, capa-
ble of taking charge of record department. Long ex-
perience in selling music rolls and records. Address
G. Edward Lind, 1814 W. North Ave., Chicago.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
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 building and will require
only 1 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.
A BUSINESS OPENING.
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.
TRAVELING POSITION WANTED
By a salesman of thirty years' experience in both retail
and wholesale work. Employed at present, but will
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^
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—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.
FLOOR SALESMAN.
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.
ELECTRIC PIANO BARGAINS.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — 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.
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.
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.
COLD IVORY GLUE.
WANTED—Tuners 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.
"Built on Family Prid*~
Doll & Sons
R»f>r«Mnt th« Artistic
In Piano and Planar Piano
Construction
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
BouUvard, E. llSrd St.
I . lMth St. and Cyyrass Aw.
NEW TORK
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.
PIANO
MANAGERS
AND
SALESMEN
Wanted
Several thoroughly experienced,
aggressive piano Branch Store
Managers and Floor Salesmen for
excellent positions that are now
open in our Chicago, New York,
Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, Min-
neapolis, St. Paul stores. Liberal
salary, permanent position. All
floor work and an excellent
o p p o r t u n i t y to the right men.
Write, wire or call P. A. Starck
Piano Co., 210 South Wabash
Ave., Chicago, for personal inter-
TUNERS AND REPAIR MEN.
WANTED — 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.
BRIEF RECORDS OF PIANO
DEALERS ACTIVITIES
Incidents in the Energetic Pursuit of the Prospec-
tive Buyer Told in Short Sentences.
The Blatt Music Store, Columbus, O., which was
burned out recently, has secured additional space at
34 W. State street, in addition to the room at 120
S. High street.
A C. Kurtzmann concert grand was used at a
recent recital in Buffalo by the students of Arnold
Cornelisen.
The Peter Drug Co., Paunee, Okla., has acquired
the agency for the line of the Gulbransen-Dickinson
Co., Chicago.
Mrs. E. Reinhart & Sons, Hazelton, Pa., recently
occupied its newly constructed building.
Temporary quarters have been leased by the Davis
Music Co., Youngstown, O., burned out a few weeks
ago.
The Wentworth Music Co., Waterville, Me., has
filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy.
Adelbert Corey, the Hillsdale, Mich., music dealer,
recently retired at the age of seventy-two.
A. C. Hoffer Music Company of Vincennes, Indiana,
have remodeled their store and now have the most
attractive and efficient shop in the community.
Paul H. Cochran, the Meadville, Pa., dealer, was
a visitor in Saltsburg, Pa., recently. He has con-
ducted a store in Kittanning for several years.
EVERY MAN. WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
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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. 5—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 ty
Presto Publishing Co*
407 So. Dearborn St,
CHICAGO, ILL.
view.
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