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TRAFFIC COP CONDUCTOR
Writer in London Daily Chronicle Suggests Regulat-
ing Traffic with Musical Terms.
A distinct tendency to rigidity is noticeable in many
crossing policemen. What is wanted is a little more
verve and timbre, with the hand rising and falling
with the traffic symphony. When we are more musi-
cal we shall understand that wave without hesitation.
Thus:
Allegro non troppo. ("Go easy there, you Ford.")
Appassionata.
("I'll take your number in a
minute.")
Andante. ("Get a move on, Foden steam wagon.'')
Con fucco. ("You two busses can skip across.")
Allegro vivace. ("You can go on, Bike, if you're
going to the left.")
Adagio. ("All right, Ma, take your time; you'll
be quite all right.") And—
Largo. ("All together, lads; road clear.")
But to attain this standard, a baton would be neces-
sary and a policeman would have to turn round and
face his traffic instead of ignoring them so pointedly
as at present. He would, in fact, have to achieve a
more intimate note.—London Daily Chronicle.
December 1, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
W O R K E R W A N T S POSITION.
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Position Wanted—By a thoro Player-Piano and small
Tuner, repairman and all around player mechanic, with
goods salesman-manager. Not a down-and-outer, or
15 years' experience, available a t once. Have had
some selling experience and have a car. Address
a has-beener, but active, wide awake, with a keen
" E . X . B.," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
insight into all the branches of the retail business,
Chicago.
advertising, correspondence, building up salesmen.
Know the promotion of sales in both city and coun-
try business; appreciate the importance of shorter
MANAGER A N D CLOSER.
time on sales, and pulling the slow-payers over the
Manager, piano and phonograph, at present successfully
hill, with an eye on the overhead. And all-around
operating store doing approximately $400,000 yearly,
mixer; can smile and make it take. A hard-worker
is considering a change Jan. 1. 36 years old, forceful
to the end. Will go anywhere if opportunity war-
personality, executive, strong individual closer and
rants. Compensation must be measured by results
well versed in advertising. Or would consider A1
obtained, salary and commission. Reference. A d -
floor Job. Location no object. Address "Closer," Box
dress "Active," care Box 14, Presto Office, 417 So.
11, PRESTO Office, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
Twenty used pianos which have not yet passed through
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
range from $25 to $50, all woods included. Special
price for carload lots. Address reply to E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
T U N E R S A N D REPAIR M E N .
WANTED—Several first-class tuners and repair m«n.
Also several good, experienced finishers wanted a t
once for Dallas and Houston, Tex., two of the most
progressive cities in the country. Steady employment,
good wages, delightful climate, make this an excep-
tionally attractive opportunity for the right men,
who will be given immediate employment by one of
the largest music houses in the Southwest. Address
"Southwest," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
BROADCASTING HEARST SONGS
Toronto Daily Star Gives Radio Fans A Treat in
Popular Music.
Bert Caldwell, general manager of the Toronto
office of the Hearst Music Publishers of Canada,
Limited, assisted by Miss Ethel Laird, soprano; Jack
J. Radey, pianist, of the staff, and Harold Fair,
violinist and leader of Pavlowa Orchestra, recently
broadcasted from the Toronto Daily Star's radio sta-
tion a very much appreciated program of some of
their latest issues of popular and standard numbers.
"Some Day You'll Cry Over Somebody Else," "If
I Had You," "In the Land of Sweet Sixteen,"
"Mother My Own," "Sunset the Hills and You,"
"Ginny," "Beautiful Rose," "Always Looking for a
Little Sunshine," "Home, My Lovin' Dixie Home,"
"Wonderful Child," "Piano Dreams," and "Love Is
Love Forever" are a few of the numbers which made
such a hit with the radio fans, also the Toronto Daily
Star, which said, "It was the best concert broadcasted
from the station in a long while," and requested that
Mr. Caldwell provide another in the near future.
The following unsolicited testimonials were tele-
phoned to the Daily Star immediately after the con-
cert.
John Turner, 125 Howland avenue, said: "The
program was one of the best he had ever heard. It
was good all the way through."
Edward Benson, 110 Benson avenue, said: "We
enjoyed it better than any concert we have ever
heard for quite a while. There was lots of 'pep,' no
waits, and the variety was wide enough to please all
tastes.
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THOS. J . QUIGLEY
SONGS THAT SELL
"I Ain't No Sheik, Just Sweet Papa,
That's All."
"I've Got a Man of My Own."
"Houston Blues." "The Fives."
"Muscle Shoals Blues." "The Rocks."
"You Have a Home Somewhere."
"Up the Country Blues."
"Shorty George Blues."
"I've Found a Sweetheart."
"Mammy's Little Brown Rose."
and the Sensational Waltz Success
"AT SUNDOWN"
Order From Your Jobber or Direct.
Geo. W. Thomas Music Co.
438 Bowen Ave.
Chicago, U. S. A.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Piano floor salesman wanted for excellent position In
largest and most beautiful piano store in Northwest.
Permanent position with good salary and bonus.
Must be first-class salesman In every respect. All
replies strictly confidential. Address E. R. Mihm, 800
Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMAN A N D MANAGER.
W A N T E D — A t 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.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — T w o experienced piano salesmen. A better
proposition than you now have. Salary, commission
or both. Must be men of character and ability. None
other need apply. The best selling conditions in any
city South or West. No soliciting necessary. Give
experience and reference in first letter. Also re-
muneration expected. Address "Sales Manager," Box
839, Shreveport, La.
A D E A L E R ' S BARGAIN.
FOR SALE—Self-lifting Findlay piano truck for sale to
highest bidder. Mail bids at once. Address J . A .
Burns, Persia, Iowa.
FOR S A L E — G E N E R A L MUSIC STORE.
Located in the garden spot of the South; established ten
years; usual annual business $50,000. Stock consists
of pianos, players, phonographs of nationally adver-
tised lines. 50% of all sales are spot cash. Address
"C. L. D. F " care PRESTO, Chicago.
A BUSINESS C H A N C E .
Due to interests in another state, I am offering a com-
plete, new and clean stock of musical merchandise
and long established business for sale. Immediate
possession can be had. Wonderful lease and richest
and best growing part of the state of Kansas. City
of 18,000, with just one other music store. Address
Business Chance, care Presto, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
TUNER A N D 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.
SPECIAL R E T A I L SALESMEN
to work among dealers for large, well established manu-
facturer doing an extensive business among dealers.
This 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.
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.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
S A L E S M E N W A N T E D — L i v e , energetic, thoroughly ex-
perienced piano salesmen for one of our branch stores
in one of the best cities in central Illinois. Fine
proposition for the right man. Most complete line of
pianos and talking machines. Address E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
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