Presto

Issue: 1924 1965

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THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
O U T S I D E SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful piano
salesman wanted to take charge of an outside sales
department and work into position of sales manager.
Liberal salary, commission and bonus. A real oppor-
tunity to advance to branch manager. Write E. R.
Mlhm, 800 Nicollett Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — R e t a i l salesman who can sell pianos. Some
experience required, but more of all-around music
store ability. Good proposition for young man w i l l -
ing to work. Schultz Piano Co., 2255 W . Madison St.,
Chicago.
MANUFACTURERS' OPPORTUNITY.
An experienced piano traveler, making southeastern
states, selling benches and music rolls, would like to
represent a line of players and pianos on commission
basis. Trade established. Address " S . P. J . , " care of
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
RARE BUSINfcSS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Unusual opportunity for some ont- with limited capital
to take over a going piano business. Owing to the
recent death of my brother and former partner, am
offering the established business of Giles Brothers at
a sacrifice. Business established for more than thirty
years. One of the finest rooms in the eity. Own
building; good location; reasonable rent; $1,000 cash
will handle the deal. Must close out by April I. For
particulars address J. E. Giles (Executor), Quincy, III.
BIG BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Big business opportunity for dealer who wishes to be-
come interested in manufacturing his own pianos. An
ideal factory in the most advantageous location. An
unusually fine piano with strong individual selling
points at minimum cost. Only a comparatively small
investment necessary. Profitable trade already estab-
lished. No proposition for dealers could possibly be
better. The closest investigation is requested. A d -
dress "Ideal Factory," Box 7, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
BOOKKEEPER W A N T E D .
WANTEP—Bookkeeper for retail music business. One
with general store experience to qualify for selling
pianos, etc. Permanent position with good oppor-
tunity. A t once. Address "R. H. S.," Box 5, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER WANTED.
W A N T E D — T u n e r and player repair man can associate
himself with the fastest growing house in central I l -
linois. Living cost much lower than most places.
Write Francis Piano Co., Galesburg, III.
W A N T S S E L L I N G PROPOSITION.
Middle-aged man, speaking several languages, with Euro-
pean college education, able to get business, especial-
ly among foreign people, wants a position as manager
or good selling proposition. Write P. Kluer, 1423 Shef-
field St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
HOME I N D E N V E R .
Wholesale and retail piano salesman wishes to make con-
nection with manufacturer either as wholesale rep-
resentative in western states or a liberal arrange-
ment for the retail of pianos in Colorado. Address
"Denver," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., C h i -
cago.
NEW YORK
4tt Fifth Avc.
HARDMAN, PECK & GO. ( Founded\
Republic Bid*.
HARDMAN PIANO
The Official Piano of the Metropolitan Opera C o .
Ov/ning and Operating E.G. Harrington & Co.,Est.1871,makers ot the
AUTOTONE (BS*ffi
The Hardman Autotone
The Harrington Autotone
The Autotone The Playotone The Standard Player-Piano
HARRINGTON PIANO
{Supreme A tnong Moderately Prictd Instruments)
The Hensel Piano
The Standard Piano
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
TUNER WANTS OPPORTUNITY.
Tuner and player specialist, with 15 years' experience,
desires a suitable location. Experienced on electrics
and reproducers. Install and rebuild player actions.
Will work either on salary or on independent basis.
Address " B . E. E.," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
Piano tuner thoroughly versed in tuning and player
repairing, with sales ability, desires position in m i d -
dle west or southern states. Eight years' experience
in the business. Address ''Player-Tuner," care PRES-
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
COIN O P E R A T E D BARGAINS.
FOR SALE — Twenty-three Automatic Coin Electric
Pianos. Late style. Any reasonable offer accepted.
Address "Reasonable,' Box 13, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St.. Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Piano salesman speaking English and Ger-
man; one acquainted with office and factory work
preferred. Give experience, reference and state salary
expected. Address " D . H.," Box 4, PRESTO Office,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STORE MANAGER A N D S A L E S M A N .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful retail
piano store manager; also floor salesmen for stores in
leading cities in both eastern and western territory.
Permanent position with good salary. All replies
strictly confidential. P. A. Starck Piano Co., 210-212
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
ALL AROUND M A N .
Successful salesman and sales manager will be at liberty
March 1. Familiar with every detail of the retail
music business, pianos, talking machines, small goods
and sheet music. Well versed in advertising and ac-
counting. Will accept position and guarantee results.
Address "Guarantee," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
CHICAGO
Manufacturers of the
Owning and Operating the Autotone Co. makers of the
March 22, 1924.
COMPANIES
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
tive. I can increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
One of the foremost piano industries in the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen, of
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
throughout the United States. Men already employed
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
salesmen are wanted, and they are invited to apply at
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
understands player actions and has made some of the
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
HANDSOME HAMMOND STORE.
anufactoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Adions
Standard Player Actions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Adtions
Parts and Accessories
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
One of the first shops to be opened in the new
Hotel Indiana building in Hammond, Ind., was the
Wyman Piano Co., which has the rooms facing on
State street. R. H. Reid, vice-president of the
Wyman Piano Co., is in charge of the Hammond
store. A mezzanine floor provides additional space
for the display of stock. The first floor is finished in
walnut, while the second floor is a two-tone ivory
and white. It is one of the handsomest warerooms in
Hammond. The Wyman Piano Co. has been in Ham-
mond four years and from humble beginnings has
grown to a business of large proportions.
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 Vhelan "Building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
hat been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attraot bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
Maker, of Williams Pianos,
Epworth Pi.no. .nd Organ.
STARR PIANOS STARR PHONOGRAPHS
m
GENNETT RECORDS
• (Represent the Hie/heftcJttainment in oMnsical
(Worth
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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