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June 13, 1925.
PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
BUSINESS FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Because of ill health of owner, music busi-
ness; established in present location for forty years.
Address W . W . Stevens & Son, Lebanon, Ind.
INSTRUCTOR W A N T E D .
WANTED—Instructor on guitar, banjo, etc., capable of
organizing string orchestra. Costaln Music Store,
Huron, S. D.
BUSINESS FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Music and radio store. Only store of its kind
in town of 6,000 inhabitants and within a radli/s of
forty miles. An established firm and doing a nice
business. Great opportunity for a good music man.
Address "Opportunity," Box 10, PRESTO Publishing
Co., 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.
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.
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.
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," care PRESTO,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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 closer 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.
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.
GRUNDY, JEWELER AND FARMER.
It seemed natural to see Charles Grundy on Tues-
day night at the Geo. P. Bent reception, shaking
hands with old friends. Mr. Grundy was for many
years on the road for piano concerns. He traveled
awhile for the late Arthur J. King. Mr. Grundy also
traveled in more recent times for the Premier Grand
Company of New York. What is Mr. Grundy doing
now? Well, he has been in the wholesale jewelry
business since January, 1925, traveling in Illinois
(you can't keep a salesman from selling something),
and he is also looking after his farm.
A KANSAS STORE OPENING.
The Winfield Music Store, 202 East Ninth street,
Winfield, Kan., has its informal opening this week
Saturday, June 6. The Jesse French & Sons pianos
and players form the leading line carried by th Win-
field house. They will also have a complete line of
musical merchandise, including the Frank Holton
band instruments.
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.
The Only
Completely
Equipped
Scnool in the
United States
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.
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.
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.
POLK'S COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
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