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May 30, 1925.
PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT AD VS.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
A well known manufacturer of high grade pianos has
opening for exuerienced wholesale piano salesman
who is acquainted with the trade in either of the
states of Illinois, Indiana or Ohio. A good proposi-
tion for a producer. Give full details and references.
Address " T . G.," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
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.
INSTRUCTOR W A N T E D .
WANTED—Instructor on guitar, banjo, etc., capable of
organizing string orchestra. Costain Music Store,
Huron, S. D.
STORE FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Only music store in county seat town of
8,000. Richest agricultural county in the state. W o n -
derful opportunity. No better territory anywhere.
Write to " C . D.," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
A T T E N T I O N ! PIANO S A L E S M E N .
Go into the piano business for yourself. You do the sell-
ing and we will finance you. This is an opportunity
you have been waiting for. There are only a few
agencies open, so you must act quick. If interested
call on, or write to, Mr. P. L. Hanson, Room 367,
Drake Hotel, during the convention week.
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.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SALESMEN.
H E L P W A N T E D — W e l l known manufacturer needs two
good retail salesmen (some country experience pre-
ferred but not necessary) to work among dealers in
the state of Michigan on special retail sales. W o n -
derful opportunity. Position leads to that of whole-
sale traveler. Address "Opportunity,' 1 care PRESTO,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
NEWS ABOUT THE MEN
WHO RETAIL THE PIANOS
Brief Items of Trade News Gathered Here and
There in Muiic Field.
Witzmann-Stuber, Inc., recently leased a store in
the Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tenn.
Louis D. Robbin, head of the Tivoli Music and
Novelty Shop, 3606 Georgia avenue, N. W., Wash-
ington, D. C.. has enlarged his store.
William J. Gantter recently purchased the stock
of the A. P. Mills Music Shop, Kaukauna, Wis., and
will include it in the stock of his store.
Charles Grace, 5 Arlington street, Worcester,
Mass., has opened a music store in Rockland, Me.
The E. K. Music Shop, 933 East Main street,
The Lee Dry Goods Co., Maguoketa, Iowa, will
hold the formal opening of its new music department
next week.
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.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
Tuner and player mechanic, with 20 years' experience,
desires location. Skilled repairman and a member of
the National Association of Piano Tuners. Will con-
sider a temporary or permanent connection with a live
dealer. Address Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
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BUYS AKRON BUILDING.
SPECIAL SALESMEN.
Wanted—High grade retail piano salesmen, men capable
of earning $5,000.00 or more per year. Special adver-
tising campaign used.
Excellent opportunity for
strong closet- and willing worker. Give full details of
experience and number of instruments sold last year.
Address " W , " Box 20, Presto Office, 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago, III.
The A. B. Smith Co., Akron, Ohio, piano and Vic-
tor dealer, recently purchased the L. D. Schory
Building on East Miller street and will occupy it as
a sales and display headquarters beginning July 1.
The Schory Building is six stories with basement and
is of fireproof construction. It is so built that an
addition of five stories can be made if necessary. Mr.
Smith is holding a big sale now in preparation for
removal to the new building.
In Successful Operation for 24 Years
In its own new building especially designed and
equipped for its purposes.
Every branch taught, including Repairing,
Regulating and Voicing—All Player Actions,
with Demonstrating Specimens to work with.
Diplomas awarded and positions secured. Pri-
vate and class instructions. Both sexes.
School all year. Catalogs on request.
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