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the manager of a sheet music counter in a big Chi-
cago music store this week. The favor for the
waltzes, too, has been expressed in the programs of
the theater and movie house orchestras, which gener-
ally reflect the current musical tastes of the people.
But the evidence does not seem to have any effect
on the music publishers, who seem to be influenced
by the momentum of the fox-trot craze days. They
seem to be working automatically to keep up the
flood of fox-trots. The music roll and talking ma-
chine .record makers seem equally indifferent to the
popular craving for more waltzes.
Fox-trots and
blues predominate and the tuneful waltz is hardly
visible with the naked eye in the long monthly
bulletins.
OPENS SHEET MUSIC STORE.
Douglas M. Grant is the proprietor and manager
of the Inglewood Music & Gift Shop, Inglewood,
Cal., which specializes in sheet music and phono-
graphs. Mr. Grant, who is a young man of a wide
acquaintance in the town, is enthusiastic about his
business and to such a degree his neighbors foresee
quick growth for the new store. "Inglewood needs
a good sheet music counter," said Mr. Grant. "I
clearly saw this need when I was looking over the
field previous to entering some sort of business in
Inglewood. Music and art are the two things that I
am the most interested in and I have had previous
experience in conducting such a business."
BANK NOTES FOR MUSICAL NOTES.
In Paul Specht's recent suit against the Recreation
Centre Corp., of Baltimore, in which the noted orches-
tra leader secured damages for musical services ren-
dered, Superior Court Judge Gorter turned to Specht
and said, "I see. You claim that the defendant failed
to give you bank notes for musical notes!" And the
entire court roared at the fine, hoary-whiskered old
joke.
NEWSY FACTS ABOUT THE
MEN WHO RETAIL PIANOS
Items gathered From Various Sources Relate Inci-
dents in the Trade Activities.
The new store of C. Fred Danielson, Jamestown,
N. Y., has been opened. A year ago his store was
destroyed by fire. The new store is much larger and
more attractive than the old one.
The Harry B. Loeb Piano Co., New Orleans, is
having considerable success with the Baldwin line of
pianos.
The Hansen Furniture & Music Co., of Brigham
City, Utah, recently gave a recital recently, chiefly
by local talent, and had an audience of 200 persons.
This is a town of about 4,000 or 5,0000 in the center
of a good territory.
An attractive new music store under the name of
the Riverside Music Co. has been opened in the
Riverside section of Buffalo, N. Y., by J. F. Pancook.
The Provo Photo Supply & Music Co., Provo,
Utah, is planning on a regular piano department for
the near future. The company has carried pianos
for some time, but so far has not had a regular
department.
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
STARR
October 13, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
NEW EDISON RECORDS
at 50% discount. Send for an assortment of
25—$1.00 Records for $12.50
25—$1.50 Records for $18.75
25—$1.00 and $1.50 Records for $15.65
delivered prepaid; cash must accompany order.
MUELLER MUSIC HOUSE, Elkader, Iowa
SALESMAN AND MANAGER.
WANTED—At once, good live piano salesman to take
charge of piano department of an established piano
and phonograph business. Salary and commission.
Good town of 17,000 population in southern Michigan.
The chance of a lifetime. The Baldwin Piano Com-
pany of Indiana, 18 N. Penn St., Indianapolis, Ind.
TUNER AND REPAIRMAN.
Experienced tuner and player mechanic, with some sell-
ing experience. This is livest town in America. Write
me for particulars. Address Billy Murray's Music
Store, New Kensington, Penn.
PLENTY OF PIANOS.
We have 250 of our fine, high-grade pianos for quick de-
livery. Dealers who want fine new pianos may find
the very instrument they want—high-grade pianos at
moderate prices. "First come first served." Address
Fuehr & Stemmer Piano Co., 2701 S. Wells St., Chi-
cago, III.
SPECIAL RETAIL SALESMEN
to work among dealers for large, well established manu-
facturer doing an extensive business among dealers.
Thi9 is an opportunity to make a permanent con-
nection. If you are an experienced retail salesman
and a strong closer write for details. A. C. Hoffer,
1111 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
A DEALER'S BARGAIN.
FOR SALE—Self-lifting Findlay piano truck for sale to
highest bidder. Mail bids at once. Address J. A.
Burns, Persia, Iowa.
RETAIL PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
Not over 35 years old, who is capable of handling one or
more canvassers. Salary and commission. Unusual
opportunity to make a permanent connection with one
of the largest well known manufacturers where
chances for promotion are excellent, and based upon
results. Write A. C. Hoffer, 1111 Olive St., St. Louis,
Mo.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
Experienced tuner wants a position with established
house. Can do tuning, regulating, and give satisfac-
tion to most critical, and will prove valuable adjunct
to any wareroom or store. Address " E . L.," Box 9,
PRESTO Office, Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Wanted—Piano salesman, between 28 and 35 years old,
who is capable of handling canvassers. One who is
receptive and able to learn our method of selling.
Will pay good salary and commission. Married man
preferred. This Is a branch store located in Detroit,
Michigan, representing a large manufacturer. Address
Detroit, Box 6, Presto Office, 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.," care PRESTO.
GOVERNMENT WOOL REPORTS.
The first report on the wool market to be issued by
the Market News Service, Bureau of Agricultural
Economics, United States Department of Agriculture,
was released last week. Weekly reports will be
issued at first, and these will include a resume of the
wool market. The reports also will show the weekly
imports of foreign wool entered at the Boston Cus-
tom House and at Philadelphia, receipts of domestic
wool at Boston, and w T ill doubtless later include the
imports of foreign wool at New York. Prices of
wool products will also be shown.
PAINT AND VARNISH MIXES.
The joint convention of the Varnish Manufacturers'
Association and the National Paint, Oil and Varnish
Association will be held at the Drake Hotel, Chicago,
October 15 to 19. A banquet will be held on the
16th. This is the first time in the history of the
associations that the conventions were held jointly.
The Hurley-Moren-Frank Co., Minneapolis, Minn.,
has reorganized and several new members have been
added to the directorate.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Published by
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.)
Presto Publishing Co.
407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
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.
PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Ityle for every need at a price lor every purse
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