Presto

Issue: 1927 2137

July 16, 1927.
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PRESTO-TIMES
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
AMUSEMENT CENTERS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
the public at very little above the retail prices of the
plain instruments; and this is important as it is the
duty of the manufacturers to produce a product with
a musical quality that will appeal to the ear, that
will appeal to the eye in its design and finish, and at
the same time represent value. Value for the money
is important, as the piano business is competing not
with itself, but with other lines too numerous to
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mention.
every magazine, certainly every woman's magazine,
Now, gentlemen, art and style and beauty in piano
and magazines of home and country life, have ar- encasements are here. They are not only a most
ticles by experts on these subjects, so that the public important factor in the trade today, but they are cer-
is being rapidly educated not only to appreciate beau- tain to become increasingly important.
tiful things, but, also, to understand correctness of
manufacturers must give close study to improv-
design in any article of furniture, and the proper use ing We
and extending our styles and designs—you dealers
and placing of such an article in the home.
and sellers must develop new and better methods for
promoting their sale.
Dignified by Taste.
The art and period model piano unquestionably
The attractiveness and appeal to the eye of art
the ability through its own appeal of beauty and
styles or period models in pianos is not by any means has
to rejuvenate the piano business—to
due to the amount of money spent on them. A lot attractiveness
it new life and new impetus—to put it on a
of hand carving and highlighting with a high cost give
sounder and more profitable footing, and it is up to
does not necessarily result in a salable product, or us
to take full advantage of this timely and splendid
one that is either artistic or beautiful. Simplicity and opportunity.
correct design, good lines, combined with first-class
case work, proper finish and color, very often pro-
duce much better results. In fact, the present ten-
OLD MICHIGAN DEALER DIES.
dency is away from heavy carving effects and to-
wards the models of more graceful design, and this
C. P. Miller, for many years a resident of Mont-
is undoubtedly due to the improved taste on the part rose, Mich., died at his home recently at the ad-
of the public and the fact that a large proportion of
vanced age of eighty-four. Mr. Miller was closely
the homes constructed in the last few years in the connected with musical affairs of that community and
East and Middle-West have been on Colonial, Ameri-
can or English lines. The Heppelwhite, Sheraton, for a time ran a music store.
Adam and early American designs are in demand.
Louis XVI always sells, and on the Pacific Coast,
of course, Spanish styles have a large sale.
The cost of making period models is, of course,
higher than that of the straight piano, but this extra
cost on the simpler models can, in my judgment, be
brought down as our methods improve and our pro-
duction is increased. Proper and special equipment,
and an intelligent personnel in the factory, are essen-
tial in producing these instruments, due to the mul-
tiplicity of styles and the detail work required on the
cases.
The Results.
A few makers have already worked out their man-
ufacturing problems, so that they are able to produce
—to become specialists in a field which will not
attractive period models in both uprights and grands
only pay them exceptionally well but which
at a comparatively small added cost, so that their
will give them social standing and prominence!
men looking for such an opportunity w
dealers are already able to offer these instruments to
T O have young
an unusual offer. Right now in numberless
JOHN PARNHAM ON
PIANO TENDENCIES
Wanted: Ibung Men!
Crossman Lumber
Company
Choice Lower Michigan
End Dried White Maple
Quartered Maple
Wide Maple
cities and towns in the United States, there is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning Jarge salaries
for ttii3 exceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
mr*-'
their own. Thpy meet the best peo-
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Pie le •nil soon establish a wealthy clien-
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fession. You can do it. Othe
backing than you have. Find out the facts anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building. DaftiO
La Porte. Ind.
l'olk Colleg of Pia :> Tuning, La Porte. Ind.
Please send me a copy of your free booklet,
like the idea of becoming a professional
liano expert.
All thicknesses
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT
Hammer and Damper Felts
Practice Keyboards
Grand and Upright Ham-
mer* Made of Wtickert Felt
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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July 16, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
OPENING W A N T E D .
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.
W I L L SELL PARTNERSHIP.
GOLDEN O P P O R T U N I T Y IN CALIFORNIA—A promi-
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
purchase a half interest in firm selling several high-
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent radios, Victrolas and
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
MANAGER W A N T S 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 W A N T E D .
Three forceful and resourceful traveling salesmen are
wanted by one of the strong, progressive piano indus-
tries. Live travelers are wanted to cover ample t e r -
ritory and liberal arrangements will be made with
the right men. State experience and present or last
employers. Address "Travelers," Box 11, PRESTO-
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
CLOSER W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — M a n 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 a d -
vise so you can meet our vice-president at conven-
tion. Write personal attention A. C. Dplan, Music-
Arts Corporation, 517 Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S .
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, P R E S T O - T I M E S Of-
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
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 P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
ORDERING MUSIC GOODS
What Are the Proper Grades to Place in Stock
Should Be Determined in Time.
The musical merchandise dealer builds his business
to endure when he builds on quality. There are too
many in the business who do not realize that fact;
that there is no real market for shoddy musical
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
instruments.
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman & Lowe pianos and players
to dealers in cities and towns where your other lines
The man launching in the musical merchandise
are represented.. Two calls on one expense account
business anywhere estimates the community if he has
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman & Lowe
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
the requisite business sense. An observation of the
community should enable a man to determine the
character of its musical instrument requirements,
Of course the dealer who could judge the demands
of his trade to a certainty would be enviable. But
one can apply certain rules governing the business
of buying and selling.' Experience, plus certain sound
A Few of the New Ventures in the Best Business in
rules of common sense and the gift of observation
the World.
will effect good results.
In opening a business no one can lay down hard
A. T. Christensen has opened the Economy Music
and
fast rules for his guidance in buying. Each
Store at 27 Richards Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Arthur W. Loser, proprietor of a music store in dealer must gage his problems from his own angle.
Lebanon, Pa., has purchased the building in which The man in a high class residential section will find
his demands entirely different from the man who
the store has been located for several years.
H. M. Huemann has opened a music store at 1519 caters to a large foreign born population in a work-
Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Wash., where he will feature ing class neighborhood. But no matter what the
difference may be the dealer who studies his possible
pianos and phonographs.
customers must succeed.
Duncanson Bros., in business at Hillsboro, Ohio,
is a successor to the Bailey Music Store, Washington,
Ohio.
CHICKERING IN VENEZUELA.
Philip Werlein, Ltd., has opened a store at Mc-
Alfredo A. Scholtz & Co., Chickering representa-
Comb City, Miss.
tives in Caracas, Venezuelas, advises of the purchase
The Baldwin Piano Co., Columbus, Ohio, has of a Chickering Ampico by Dr. Victorino Marquez
moved to a new location at 224 North High Street.
Bustillos, a prominent attorney who was acting pres-
The E. C. Morris Music Store, Taft, Cal., has ident of Venezuela from 1916 to 1923. The instru-
moved to 421 Center Street.
ment has been placed in the beautiful music hall of
A. P. Grandt, formerly manager of the retail de- his splendid mansion in Caracas. Alfredo A. Scholtz
partment of M. Schulz Co., Chicago, is owner of the & Co. has also just sold a Chickering Ampico to
Grandt Piano Co. at 4106 West North Avenue, Chi- Teunis Stolk, a gentleman of high social standing
cago, where it shares the building with the Koening and consulting attorney for the Banco de Venezuela,
Music House, Koening's handling small goods, and the most important banking institution in that
Grandt's, pianos.
country.
A music department under the direction of Miss
Jane King was opened recently in the McAvoy Dry
BUYS GENEVA ORGAN.
Goods Store, Westfield, Ind.
The
Geneva
Organ Company, Geneva, 111., has
A tire recently damaged the music store of Joseph
Capici at 1231 East Passyunk Avenue, Phila- been awarded the contract for the organ to be in-
stalled in the new Congregational Church at Glen
delphia, Pa.
Ellyn. a suburb of Chicago. The Glen Ellyn com-
The Summerdale Music Shop, 5234 North Robey
mittee made a very thorough investigation of the
Street, Chicago, was recently opened.
church organ proposition, going carefully into the
merits of the different instruments available for a
large and costly edifice, and had on this committee
one semi-professional organist and music director and
other persons of noted ability in music.
BRANCH MANAGER.
Cable Piano Company can use a reliable salesman, e x -
perienced in handling canvassers, at one of their
successful banches. Apply by letter only. Must have
proven record of success. Address " E . F. N.," Cable
Piano Company, Wabash and Jackson, Chicago.
SOME VERY LATE OPENINGS
IN THE RETAIL MUSIC TRADE

TH.3 KOHL] iR INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
GA Manufacturing 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
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
458 Vhelan ^Building
I 2 2 2
KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
E. Leins Piano Co.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s .
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealer* Invited
Factory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd St.
NEW YORK
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 polioy does not
•ttraotj>artfain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial, patronage.
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WILHAMS
Pi.no..
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A QUALITY PRODUCT
FOR OVER
QUARTER OFA CENTURY
P00LE
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
PLAYER PIANOS
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