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July 9, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO-TIMES WANT AD VS.
OPENING WANTED.
Piano man, manager-salesman, of long and successful
experience is open for engagement after August 15
next. Address Box 1321, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
who are now providing more than 75 per cent of
the broadcasting discover that the support of their
listeners has flagged to a point where it is no longer
a source of indirect revenue, what would happen to
BRANCH MANAGER.
the radio industry?
Cable Piano Company can use a reliable salesman, ex-
The answer would be the taking over of the entire
perienced in handling canvassers, at one of their
successful banches. Apply by letter only. Must have burden of national broadcasting.
proven record of success. Address ''E. F. N.," Cable
Piano Company, Wabash and Jackson, Chicago.
WILL SELL PARTNERSHIP.
SALESMEN WANTED.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN CALIFORNIA—A promi-
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman & Lowe pianos and players
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
to
dealers
in
cities and towns where your other lines
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
are represented. Two calls on one expense account
purchase a half interest in firm selling several high-
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman & Lowe
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent radios, Victrolas and
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
NEW BANDS STIMULATES TRADE
Movement for Forming New Organizations Gains in
Enthusiasm All Over the Country.
A band has been organized in the Anderson, Ind.,
High School.
A newly organized band at Shelbyville, Ind., which
has been rehearsing for several weeks at Morristown,
Commissioner Bellows, Addressing National Elec- will make its first public appearance at the special
celebrations planned for the Fourth of July.
trical Manufacturers' Association, Points to
An ordinance relative to the maintenance of a
Strange Anomaly.
municipal band was introduced in the city council of
The foundation of the radio industry is on shaky
Pekin, 111., last week. It was laid over for one week
ground, Federal Radio Commissioner Henry A. in conformity win^h the commission form of govern-
Bellows on June 4 told members of the National ment laws.
Electrical Manufacturers' Association.
A newly organized St. Mary's band, in Aurora, 111.,
Mr. Bellows' statement was made in a paper read is composed of Roumanian-American boys, and
for him at the annual convention of the association directed by Mrs. Anna Largent. The band gave a
at Hot Springs, Va. He pointed out that 78 per cent free concert in Lincoln park on July 4.
of the radio broadcasting stations of the country were
Establishment of radio service in Portugal is an-
owned by persons having no direct interest in the nounced in a statement made public on June 27 by
manufacture of radio sets and equipment, or electrical the Department of Commerce based upon advices
manufacturing or selling activity. A purchaser of a from the consul general, W. Stanley Hollis, at Lisbon.
radio set, he stated, is at the mercy of the broad-
caster.
EVANSVILLE'S TRI-STATE BAND.
A summary of Mr. Bellows' paper follows:
The first of a series of band concerts by the Evans-
The entire range of American industry does not ville, Ind., new Tri-state band was given at Sunset
present a more curious economic spectacle than the park in that city on the evening of July 4. The
strange anomaly of radio. The manufacturers of
band is under the direction of Prof. John R. Massie,
radio receiving equipment are actively engaged in of Mt. Vernon, Ind., head of the Chamber of Com-
producing something which, of and by itself, has no merce band in that city, who for several years was
intrinsic value whatsoever.
associated with a large wholesale music house at
Under the new broadcasting licenses, effective June Cincinnati. The Tri-state band will give concerts in
IS, there are 694 radio broadcasting stations now op- Evansville all summer and fall.
erating under the jurisdiction of the Federal Radio
Commission. Of this total number, 25, or 4 per cent,
RETAIN CRYSTAL SETS.
are owned by manufacturers of electrical equipment.
The economic situation in Germany is such that
Nearly all of the broadcasting on which the radio little inexpensive receivers are in use, the main pro-
industry depends is today being carried for the sake portion still being crystal receivers. The great im-
of creating public interest and good will, the dollars portance in Germany of the multiple tubes invented
and cents value of which is exceedingly hard to de- by Dr. Loewe and the speaker is also to some extent
termine.
due to the bad economical situation. These tubes
Should this interest and good will fall off or those comprise a complete three- tube receiver in one tube,
are surprisingly cheap, and are slowly replacing the
crystal receivers.
CURIOUS ECONOMICS OF RADIO
MANAGER WANTS POSITION.
Wanted Position as Manager by a successful piano sales-
man now managing a large piano business. Over 15
years' experience, am capable of handling salesmen
and breaking in new men, both in pianos and vic-
trolas. Might accept position as floor salesman with
right house. Can furnish best of trade references.
Also can refer you to the house I am now with. Pre-
fer middle west or west. Address "Manager," care
Presto Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
Three forceful and resourceful traveling salesmen are
wanted by one of the strong, progressive piano indus-
tries. Live travelers are wanted to cover ample ter-
ritory and liberal arrangements will be made with
the right men. State experience and present or last
employers. Address "Travelers," Box 11, PRESTO-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
CLOSER WANTED.
WANTED—Man with record as "sure shot closer." Our
plan is too attractive to attempt to cover in one ad.
If you can qualify and are interested write and ad-
vise so you can meet our vice-president at conven-
tion. Write personal attention A. C. Dolan, Music-
Arts Corporation, 517 Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
PIANO MANUFACTURERS.
One of the most experienced sales managers and organ-
izers in the piano industry is desirous of making a
change. Has nation-wide acquaintance in the trade;
has developed large business and is ready to prove
his capacity to satisfaction of any manufacturer.
Will assume any responsibilities, as general or branch
manager, and is ready to begin at any time. A d -
dress "Experienced," Box 11, PRESTO-TIMES Of-
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION WANTED.
Middle aged man with 26 years' experience, speaking
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
care PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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Wilder's, Kissimmee, Fla., has remodeled its store.
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