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recent months and have given various reasons for
the "jazz age." Some have said synthetic gin. Some
have blamed the war. Some have laid it to the saxo-
phone. But they're all wrong—all wrong!
The jazz age, the flapper, the slinker, the lack of
corsets, the rolled stockings, the "mean" cacaphonies
of cowbell orchestras—all are due to nothing more
harmful than carrots, oranges, nice crisp lettuce
leaves, milk and other foods rich in vitamines.
"The jazz age," said Mrs. Allen, "is due to the
improved diet of the present day. The world now
understands the value of vitamines.
"No wonder our grandmothers weren't as 'haughty'
as the flappers of today! They oftftn were half sick
from overcooked food. But the girl of today who is
full of vitamines is full of pep.
"I'm glad the flapper is here.
She represents
radiant good health and high spirits."
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
PIANO STORE FOR SALE.
Successfully established piano firm located in Quincy, III.,
wishes to retire from business. Stock has been re-
duced to $7,500. $6,000 will buy it. Must sell within
the next sixty days. Rare opportunity for one who
wishes to continue the business and make good from
the start. Present owner will assist in financing the
right party. If interested, get busy at once for the
fall business. Write direct to owners. Giles Brothers,
111 North Fourth St., Quincy, III. (Since 1883.)
THE MUSIC COMPOSER'S EAR
Interesting Facts Gathered in Experiments by Dr.
Pierre Chantriot in France.
The ear constitutes the basis of musical genius
according to Dr. Pierre Chantriot, who recently dis-
cussed before the Faculte de Medecine of Lyon, who
says the car is to the musician what the eye is to
the painter. But, though the car is indispensable for
the education of the musician, for the composer it is
only a secondary aid, for had not Beethoven lost his
hearing completely when he composed the wonderful
Ninth Symphony, the climax of his immortal work?
It has not been proved that the ears of composers
are particularly good or characterized by any peculiar
formation, as some writers have asserted who claim
to have noted in musicians a peculiar inclination of
the tympanic membrane.
It is doubtless true that, in the development of
musical genius, the ear plays a paramount part* since
it alone can transmit to the cerebral cortex the im-
pressions that constitute the basis for the ideas of
the future composer, Dr. Chartriot stated. I t does
not necessarily follow that the organ of hearing pos-
sesses special physical qualities—at least not such as
are perceptible to the investigator; but one must
admit that practice may cause the ear to acquire
a certain special quality—a certain finesse—that is
distinct from auditory acuity. Excellent muscians
often possess only a mediocre* auditory acuity, asso-
ciated with an intense musical sensibility, he said.
According to Chartriot, a child acquires a sensi-
bility of rhythm when very young. An appreciation
for relative height of tones and the relation of tones
to one another develop later, except in the case of
precocious subjects such as Mozart and Saint-Saens.
From his study of psychomotor reactions in musi-
cians and nonmusicians, Chartriot reached the un-
expected conclusion that the auditory psychomotor
reaction is longer in musicians, and that the more
gifted the musician the longer the reaction.
Genealogical tables published by Chartriot show
how great is the influence of education on the musical
development of individuals. Rare have been the in-
stances of great composers who have not trained
their ear from birth amidst familiar musical talent.
John Sebastian Bach was less indebted to heredity
for tfre unfolding of his genius than to the fact that
he constantly heard musical masterpieces executed
by his father, brothers, uncles and others, the .physi-
cian concluded.
RODEHEAVER'S SONGS.
Homer Kodeheaver's songs, which have been a
familiar accompaniment, first of the Rev. W. E.
Biederwolf and later of "Billy" Sunday for the last
17 years, are to be heard in native tongue by talking
machine owners in Japan, Korea, China, India and
other Far East countries. This will be one of the
objects of an eight months' trip which Mr. Rode-
heaver will undertake in September. The same proc-
ess will be followed elsewhere in Asia. Records will
be produced in a large establishment in Yokohama,
which is under direction of a former associate of
Mr. Rodeheaver in America. They will then be dis-
tributed to missionaries.
STARR
August 11, 1923
TRAVELER WANTED.
An experienced wholesale traveler to cover Indiana and
Michigan territory. Salary basis with an attractive
bonus. Correspondence strictly confidential. Address
"Confidential," care of PRESTO.
WANTED—SALES MANAGER.
A retail piano sales manager of ability, experience, good
habits and high ideals, who can market the finest
lines of high grade musical merchandise manufac-
tured, and who thoroughly believes in hard work,
conscientious selling methods, who takes pride in his
own record and in maintaining the splendid reputa-
tion and high standing of the house desiring his
services. This is a splendid opportunity for the right
man with one of the largest and oldest piano houses
in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., and known from coast
to coast. Address "Retail Manager," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
FIRST-CLASS MAN WANTED.
A man of experience, ability and energy, combined with
a thorough knowledge of the entire retail phonograph
and record business, accustomed to general super-
vision of sales, advertising
and promotion, with
plenty of pep and original ideas, can secure an ex-
ceptionally fine opportunity in one of the most pro-
gressive and rapidly grown cities in the Southwest
and become associated with an institution thoroughly
established and rapidly advancing in prestige and
increasing its business by leaps and bounds. Only
first-class man need apply, thoroughly qualified and
a real worker. Address " B . L. W. F " care PRESTO.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
One of the large piano factories in Middle West wants a
competent superintendent.
Must be a producer of
good instruments, perfectly familiar with the re-
quirements of the position.
Apply at once. Ad-
dress Producer, Box 13, Presto Office, Chicago.
BELLYMAN WANTED.
WANTED AT ONCE — Bellyman wanted for small
grands; to take on large output in Chicago factory.
Address "Large Output," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 407
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—A wholesale piano salesman equal to the
distribution of from 1,500 to 2,000 instruments a year.
Must be man of standing and wide acquaintance in
the trade and willing to travel over wide territory.
Address "Wholesale," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
POSITION WANTED.
Experienced tuner and player
mechanic, with
some
selling experience, wants location with a live dealer.
Am also a clarinet and saxophone player and teacher
of bands and band instruments. All letters answered.
Address E. E. B., care Presto, Chicago.
FOR SALE.
Great opportunity for some piano man who wishes to
purchase an old established piano business in live
location in Chicago.
Stock consists of players and
pianos, phonograph agency, small stock rolls and rec-
ords. Will sell on invoice basis. Address Y. O. R.,
care of PRESTO, Chicago.
MANAGER WANTED.
Old established music store, in large Middle West city,
offers good position and splendid opportunity to gen-
eral manager competent to assume full and complete
charge. Must be experienced and able to show suc-
cessful record. Address "Manager," Box 14, PRESTO
Office, Chicago.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
High grade, nationally known, middle west piano manu-
facturer has opening for capable, well Informed, all
around factory superintendent. Prefer man now em-
ployed and already a demonstrated success, both tech-
nically and in the handling of men and material. Per-
manent position. Replies received in strict confidence.
Address P. O. Box 243, Newport, Ky.
For
MUSIC STORE OPPORTUNITY.
Sale—Best music store in the Southwest.
Town
about 20,000 in black belt of Texas.
In shallow oil
field which has been in operation for 25 years.
Gusher, oil-field now developing, bring millions of
money and thousands of people. Reason for selling,
want to devote entire time to my oil business. Ad-
dress Money Maker, Box 11, Presto, Chicago, III.
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT.
A thoroughly competent, experienced, producing factory
superintendent is open for a change. Prefer western
factory and can start in within two weeks. Is now
employed but wants a larger output. Address "Com-
petent," Box 7, PRESTO Office, Chicago.
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
AND
CALIFORNIA OR OREGON.
PLAYER, Reproducer and Phonograph Mechanic and
Tuner, of years' experience, desires to locate in Cal-
ifornia or Oregon. Not on account of his health, but
to settle down to give first class service.
Best of
references, personality, etc. Address H. F. Peltier,
care Presto, Chicago.
CITY SALESMEN WANTED.
Several live salesmen can find opportunity In a profitable
and attractive branch of the retail business by ad-
dressing the Lindenberg Piano Co., Columbus, Ohio.
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.
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.
ROAD POSITION WANTED.
Piano man with many years of factory experience In all
branches of piano making; expert player man and of
most makes of electrically operated instruments; also
experience in selling, wishes position on the road.
Prefer Pacific Coast territory. Will give any refer-
ences desired. Address "Pacific," Box 11, PRESTO
Office, Chicago.
ACTIVE KANSAS DEALER.
H. S. Dickey's Piano Store (next door to post
office), Newton, Kansas, is described in the wide-
spread advertising of the firm as "a reliable place to
buy your piano, playerpiano, phonographs and musi-
cal instruments." The enterprising firm carries all
the late songs and sheet music, player rolls and
phonograph records in quantities to supply big calls
all the time.
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.
PUYBR-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei \ solicited.
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