Presto

Issue: 1927 2118

Marcli 5. 1927.
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PRESTO-TIMES
COINOLAS
FUR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
and make big money, but I refuse to compete with
•the makers of musical and lyric filth, regardless of the
possible revenue. Filth is for those who like it. I
Variations in Climate Which Causes Wood to Swell don't."
or Shrink Are Detrimental.
REASONS FOR WOOD DECAY
TALK MAY KILL PATENT RIGHTS.
The causes of decay in the wood of furniture and
Any language used by the owner of a patent or
pianos has occasionally provided problems for the any conduct on his part exhibited to another, from
industries. Two slow but important deteriorating which the latter may properly infer that the owner
influences against which wood should be guarded in consents to his use of the patent in making or using
service are weathering and decay. Either of these it, or selling it, upon which the other acts, constitutes
actions, if permitted, will finally cause complete dis- a license and a defense to an action for tort, the
integration of the wood. Weathering and decay should Supreme Court held in a recent appeal from the
be clearly distinguished from each other because they Court of Claims.
differ with respect to the causes producing them, the
conditions favoring them, and the methods effective
FREED-EISEMANN WASH MACHINES
in combating them in use at different piano plants.
It is reported that the Freed-Eisemann Radio of
Weathering is primarily due to the shrinking and Great Britain, Ltd., which is a subsidiary company of
swelling of wood with continual changes in moisture the Freed-Eisemann Radio Corporation of Brooklyn,
content. The surface layers of a shingle, board, or N. Y., has overwhelmed the English washing ma-
other piece of wood alternately absorb or lose moist- chine market with the new Freed-Eisemann electric
ure rapidly if exposed to rain and sunshine or to the washer. Is that what radio is coming to?
ever-changing humidity of the atmosphere.
Changes in moisture content inside the piece, how-
A NEW CLEVELAND STORE.
ever, lag behind those in the surface layers because
Another small goods store is to be opened in a
of the relatively slow rate of transfusion of moisture few
by the Story Band Instrument Co. and
in wood. The lag tends to keep the interior at a rela- they days
will
feature
the Conn line of band instruments.
tively uniform moisture content and a constant vol- The new store will
be located on P^ast 14th street
ume, so that when the outside wood fibers swell and near Euclid avenue and
in the Euclid Hotel building.
shrink they are alternately squeezed together and It is now being remodeled
and decorated.
pulled apart.
This action results in a very slow breaking down
and wearing away of the surface fibers, and sometimes
more noticeably in "raising of the grain," checking,
cracking, and splitting of the ood. It may be aug-
mented by the action of frost, by the mechanical abra-
sive effect of rain, hail and wind, and by chemical
213 East 19th Street, New York
changes in the wood substance brought about by the
action of light, moisture and oxygen.
Sole Agents for
Decay, on the other hand, is caused by the action
of wood-destroying fungi—small living organisms
which feed on the wood substance. The visible effect
of the attack is familiar to everyone as "rotten" wood.
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
WEICKERT
Hammer
STORE BAND ON RADIO.
Pupils of the school for the teaching of band and
orchestra instruments operated in connection with the
Pennsylvania Band Instrument Co., Allentown, Pa.,
made their debut recently in a radfo broadcast from
Station WSAN. The Pennsylvania Band Instrument
Co. is the representative of the Conn line of band
instruments. The orchestra is a concert organiza-
tion, all the members of which purchased their Conn
instruments from the Pennsylvania Band Instrument
Co., and is conducted by A. L. Myers, a member of
the firm.
A NEW "SMILE" SONG.
"Smile and Keep a Smiling" is a new song from
the Roat Music Company of Battle Creek, Mich. It
is the work of a newspaper man whose avowed pur-
pose is to produce songs "free of musical vulgarity or
lyric suggestiveness." Henry Edward Warner is the
poet and composer and he makes a good beginning.
His song should meet with success, for it is singable
and sufficiently original. Mr. Warner says: "I have
had all sorts of opportunities to write dirty songs
and Damper
Felts
Grand and Upright Ham-
mer* Made of Weickert Felt
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
THE CELEBRATED WICKHAM—
QUALITY FIRST
—PIANO PLATES
Tiny Colnola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
The Wickham Piano Plate Co.
Springfield, Ohio
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
POSITION WANTED.
A1 tuner, voicer and all-around mechanic on pianos, or-
gans and all makes of players and reproducers wants
to make a change. Can also sell. May consider sales-
manship position, but must be high grade goods. Ad-
dress "Salesman-Tuner," care PRESTO-TIMES, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Piano Factories
POSITION WANTED.
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Box 6, PRESTO-TIMES OFFICE, 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
Why not move your surplus stock?
Let us show you how. No salary;
commission only.
Address
A-756, % PRESTO - TIMES
417 So. Dearborn St.
Chicago
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
production. Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, PRESTO-TIMES
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
March 5, 1927.
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
SOUTHEAST SALESMAN WANTS LINE.
A producer desires to represent some manufacturer of a
medium grade piano. Territory, North Carolina and
Virginia. References, any bank in Pittsburgh. A d -
dress "Producer," Box 1, PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
WANTED—Steady position by a blind tuner, with re-
liable piano factory or music store. Eight years of
tuning in factory. Experienced player man. Address
"Steady," Box 8, care of PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
SIDE LINE FOR SALESMEN.
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness
and
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Line," Box 11, PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago, III.
SALES MANAGER
Wanted for factory branch piano store located short dis-
tance from Chicago.
Experienced, energetic piano
man, between 25 and 35, able to meet and sell highest
class clientele. Must have proven record of results
and able to organize and handle modest sales force.
Complete line of pianos, players, grands and repro-
ducing pianos, Orthophonic Victrolas and Brunswicks
and radios. Good salary and bonus. Address "Fac-
tory Branch," Box 11, PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
WURLITZER IN CLEVELAND.
The Wurlitzer Co. is planning some new stores for
Cleveland, Ohio. At present they have two, and to
these 'two more are to be added and later on it is
intimated the company will have about ten stores in
Cleveland and suburbs. The location of the first of
the new stores will be announced later.
EXPERIENCED PIANO MAN.
A piano salesman and experienced manager with national
acquaintance in the retail trade is open for an en-
gagement. Has the energy and understanding of the
business to prove of value to any piano manufacturer.
Will manage branch house or market factory output
—anything where experience and proved ability is
needed. Knows the piano business from factory to
delivery truck. Address "Energy," Box 10, PRESTO-
TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
CONCENTRATES IN ONE STORE.
The Union Music Co., San Francisco, has discon-
tinued its store in the Mission and in future will con-
centrate its business in the roomy premises at 140
O'Farrell street, formerly occupied by the Hauschildt
Music Company.
MUSIC STORE FOR SALE.
Owing to illness I offer my music store for sale. City of
12,000 inhabitants. Established eight years. For all
particulars address "Rare Chance," Box 17, PRESTO-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
i ,
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CO,.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
SOUTHERN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA.
DECKER
M^
Becker Bros.
GOING FACTORY OPPORTUNITY.
Contemplating retiring from active business, the control
of one of the livest and most successful piano fac-
tories will consider change of ownership. Will stand
the closest scrutiny. Is making money and has been
doing so from the start many years ago. One of the
conspicuously successful American pianos. Fine fac-
tory and perfect working organization. Not a small
investment, but a good one, paying large dividends.
If sincerely interested address "Rare Chance," Box 1,
PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
Excellent opportunity for two retail piano salesmen in
northwest. Permanent position with opportunity for
advancement for the right men. Mr. J. A. Duffy,
Rainbow Hotel, Great Falls, Mont.
EST. 1856 6L SON
Grand, Upright
and
Manufacturer* o/
Welte-Mignon
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Reproducing
Factory and Wareroom*
Pianos and Players
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
of Recognized
Artistic Character
(Licensed
(Electric)
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
THE KOHLER INDUSTRI *:i
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
r
ZNt
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service "Departments
San Francisco Office
462 Vhelan ^Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
New York
The LEADING LINE
WEAVER PIANOS
Orand*. Uprights and Players
Finest and most artistic
piano in design, tone and
construction that can be
made.
Y O R K PIANOS
Uprights ard Player Pianos
A high grade piano of great
value and with charming tone quality.
Livingston Pianos— Uprights an/1 Player Pianos
A popular piano at a popular price.
Over 70.000 instrument* made by thit company are ilng-
tng their own praises in all parts of the civilised world.
Write for catalogues and state on what terms you would
like to deal, and we will make yon a proposition if yon are
located in open territory.
WEAVER PIANO CO., Ine.
Factory: TORK, PA.
Established 1870
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
•nd substantial patronage.
WH
I lAMS M - k e r « « f William. d Pi.no..
WILLIftlTIJ Epworth Pianos
O
and Organ.
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