PRESTO
26
April 25, 1925.
THE PRESTO'S WANT AD VS.
TRAVELERS WANTED.
Two wholesale travelers wanted. Pennsylvania, Minne-
sota and the Dakotas. Widely advertised, well estab-
lished line of moderately priced pianos, foot power
pianos and grands. Applicants should be experienced
and successful; capable demonstrators and also know
retail selling, as manufacturer uses many merchan-
dising and educational plans for benefit of dealers,
salesmen and purchasers. Address "C. G.," Box 9,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
WANT SUPERINTENDENT?
A thoroughly experienced piano factory superintendent is
open for an engagement. Nothing too large. Has
systematized prominent industries and perfected both
grands and uprights from scales to finish. Active
and capable; ample references. Will go anywhere,
but prefer Chicago or vicinity. Address "Superin-
tendent," Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
WANTED—Wholesale traveler to represent manufacturer
of a popular priced grand in the East and Middle
West. State experience and territory formerly cov-
ered. All correspondence will be treated strictly con-
fidential. Address "Box S-10," care PRESTO Pub-
lishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
SALESMAN WANTS POSITION.
A salesman of experience desires to connect with some
manufacturer who produces a good commercial piano
and wants the services of a salesman in Virginia and
North Carolina. Will produce results. A t present en-
gaged in the retail trade. References the best. Ad-
dress "Wholesaler," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—Music store, established 25 years. Only one
in beautiful Connecticut city. Franchises for Edison,
Victrola and Kohler & Campbell pianos and radio.
Selling reason, poor health. Address " B , Box 24,"
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
EXPERIENCED SALESMAN OPEN.
Experienced
through
Indiana.
PRESTO
wholesale man wants to carry staple line
Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota and
Ample references. Address " S , " Box 1,
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
Wholesale traveler, known everywhere in the piano trade,
and one of the most experienced in the business, will
be open for change on May 1st. Would like to asso-
ciate with some large industry, east or west, to cover
any territory, or the entire country. Small salary and
commission or all salary. Address "R. B. C , " care
Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
COLLECTION MANAGER WANTED.
Largest Music House in Southwest desires services of
high-grade manager of collections. Must be expe-
rienced in handling $500,000 time-payment paper an-
nually. Splendid pay and permanent position to quali-
fied man. Address " B , Box 11," Presto Office, 417 So.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced piano traveler who knows terri-
tory between Chicago and Denver. Address "O," Box
6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION WANTED.
By man thirty-six years old. Sixteen years' experience
STORE FOR SALE.
with
two
piano
manufacturers. With present com-
FOR SALE—Only music store in county seat town of
pany twelve years, the last three years as Manager
8,000. Richest agricultural county in the state. Won-
of Wholesale Sales. For several years was in charge
derful opportunity. No better territory anywhere.
of Collection Department. Can produce results either
Write to "C. D.," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
in collection or wholesale sales, in office or on the
Dearborn St., Chicago.
road. Excellent references from present employer.
Address " Y , Box 9," care Presto Office, 417 So. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Here is a real opportunity where selling ability is more
essential than capital. Proprietor of successful retail
TUNER DESIRES CHANGE.
piano business in city of 40,000 population desires to
A first-class piano tuner desires change. Experienced
sell part interest in his business to the right party.
in players, rebuilding and sales. Prefers to stay in
Will warrant the investigation of a retail piano sales-
Chicago. Address " H , Box 13," Presto Office, 417 So.
man or dealer with small capital. Address "Oppor-
Dearborn St., Chicago.
tunity," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
TUNER AND SALESMAN.
WANTED—Two men; one piano tuner and repairman
and one salesman. Address Mueller Music House,
Elkader, Iowa.
The Nolin-Carr Music Company, which operates
branch stores in Hot Springs and Arkadelphia, has
opened a new local store at 606 Main street, Pine
Bluff, Ark.
THE KOHLER INDUSTRI
Brief Items of Activities in the Business Collected
in Many States.
Charles City, la., has voted a band tax not to ex-
ceed two mills, which will become effective in 1926.
Landau's Music & Jewelry Store, Pittston, Pa., is
now offering free violin lessons to promote the sale
of violins.
The Byron B. Parrish Music Store has moved into
its new home in Wellington, Tex.
The Lockwood Music Co., of Ballston Spa, N. Y.,
will move this week to new and larger quarters.
Edward D. Kunz, music dealer of Bristol, R. I., re-
moved his entire stock to a larger store.
The Music & Radio Shop was recently opened in
Baldwin Park, Cal.
Extensive remodeling plans in the store of the
Cable Piano Company, Toledo, O., have been com-
pleted.
The Busy Music Store, Taylorville, 111., has been
enlarged to provide space for a larger stock.
The Will A. Watkin Company, Dallas, Texas, has
remodeled and redecorated the interior of the store.
The Warren branch store of the Yahrling-Rayner
Music Company, Columbus, O., has been discontinued.
Lock wood's Music House, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.,
has moved to a new location.
WINDOW STRIP FEATURES GRAND.
The Gulbransen Co., Chicago, has issued a window
strip featuring the Gulbransen grand, which was
sent to the company's dealers throughout the coun-
try in order that they might feature it simultaneously
with the April 18 national advertisement in the
Saturday Evening Post. The window strip is rather
unusual in its treatment, is higTi-class and fittingly
represents the Gulbransen grand piano.
NEW HARMONY CO. PRESIDENT.
Jay L. Kraus had succeeded J. R. Stewart as vice-
president and treasurer of the Harmony Co., manu-
facturer of musical instruments, 1738-54 North Lawn-
dale avenue, Chicago. Wm. J. T. Schultz remains as
president and L. M. Viner, secretary. Mr. Kraus
states there will be no change in the manufacture or
distribution of the line of tenor banjos, banjo ukuleles,
ukuleles, guitars and mandolins.
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