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July 23, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
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.
WILL SELL PARTNERSHIP.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY 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 PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
renewed vigor into their work. The result in orders
have been beyond our expectations and there is noth-
ing that stimulates a salesman's enthusiasm and en-
courages him to greater efforts than success in get-
BRANCH MANAGER.
Cable Piano Company can use a reliable salesman, ex- ting orders."
"Conditions in the south," added Mr. Fisher, "have
perienced in handling canvassers, at one of their
successful banches. Apply by letter only. Must have
been on the up-grade and we are assured of a most
proven record of success. Address " E . F. N.," Cable
satisfying business during the fall and winter
Piano Company, Wabash and Jackson, Chicago.
months."
SALESMEN WANTED.
Mr. Fisher is planning an extensive selling cam-
SALESMEN—Sell Ackerman &. Lowe pianos and players
paign throughout his entire district and is very op-
to dealers in cities and towns where your other lines
are represented. Two calls on one expense account
timistic over the business outlook for the future. He
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman &. Lowe
is on his way to Muskegon, Mich., where he will visit
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
his mother, and while there expects to also see a
sister from Washington.
GULBRANSEN CALENDAR FOR
1928 ISSUED THIS WEEK BRINKERHOFF PIANO COMPANY
Distinctive Bit of Publicity Consists of Twelve Pages
ISSUES SPANISH GRAND FOLDER
MANAGER WANTS POSITION.
Wanted Position as Manager by a successful piano sales-
man now managing a large piano business. Over 16
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
Showing Various Models in Line.
right house. Can furnish best of trade references.
Also can refer you to the house I am now with. Pre-
The
Gulbransen
Company, Chicago, has issued its
fer middle west or west. Address "Manager," care
Presto Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
annual calendar for 1928, which is a rotogravure repro-
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, ML
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.
duction consisting of twelve pages. ^ The various
models of Gulbransen instruments, including grands,
uprights and registering pianos, are illustrated, each
on a separate page, with a home setting and photo-
graphed with live models.
The Gulbransen Calendar is one of the most
useful bits of publicity printed by the Chicago com-
pany, is entirely distinctive and of exceptional value
on account of its practical and attractive make-up.
SOUTHWEST BUSINESS GOOD,
SAYS MANAGER F. B. FISHER
New Bit of Publicity for Dealers Now Being Dis-
tributed to Brinkerhoff Dealers.
A new folder added to the Brinkerhoff Piano Co.'s
advertising material illustrates the new Rodrigo
grand. Quantities of this attractive folder are now
being distributed among Brinkerhoff dealers as an
aid to promotional work. It is a tasteful bit of print-
ing in two colors and on the back page a space for
printing the distributing dealer's name is provided.
The Brinkerhoff Rodrigo grand is of Sixteenth
Century Spanish Renaissance design and provided
either with Welte-Mignon (Licensee) or Aria Divina
reproducing action.
BOOK IN DEMAND.
An order just received by the National Bureau for
PIANO MANUFACTURERS.
the Advancement of Music from the Cleveland Public
One of the most experienced sales managers and organ-
Library for its book, "'Municipal Aid to Music in
izers in the piano industry is desirous of making a
change. Has nation-wide acquaintance in the trade;
While visiting the Chicago office of M. Schulz Co. America—A Survey," is the latest of many requests
has developed large business and is ready to prove
his capacity to satisfaction of any manufacturer.
last week F. B. Fisher, manager of the M. Schulz for its literature from such institutions. Between
Will assume any responsibilities, as general or branch
Co.'s southeastern wholesale department, w 7 ith head- 200 and 30() libraries have requested one or more
manager, and is ready to begin at any time. A d -
dress "Experienced," Box 11, PRESTO-TIMES Of- quarters in Atlanta, Ga., stated June was the best of the bureau's- publicatoons to date, and the list is
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
growing with increasing rapidity.
month he has had so far this year. —^
"Inquiries and mail orders are beginning to come
POSITION WANTED.
into our offices with ever increasing volume," Mr.
YOUNGEST DRUM MAJOR.
Middle aged man with 26 years' experience, speakinfl
Fisher stated. "It seems everybody got the idea
The youngest drum major in the United States is
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
at once that business was bad, so we just made Josephine Walker of North Adams, Mass., who
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
up our minds to go out and get business. We held "struts her stuff" with the tallest and broadest. She
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
several meetings with our men and they are putting leads the high school band of 75 boys and girls of
care PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
her home town. In a snappy costume with gold braid
and a shako to top it off, she inarches down the
street swinging as mean a baton as you would care
to see.
Manager for Southeastern Section for the M. Schulz
Co. Visiting Chicago, Tells of Campaign Plans.
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
E. Leins Piano Co.
COMPANIES
Manufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Wdtc Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
Dc 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
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s .
Corre$pondence from Reliable
Dealer* Invited
Factory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd St.
NEW YORK
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
Tha policy of the William* House is mud always
ha* been to depend upon excellence of prodaet
instead of alluring prioe. Such a policy doe* sot
attraot.bars'ain hunters. It does, ho'weyer, win the
hearty approval and support of a rery desirable
and substantial patronage.
WIUIAWS
A QUALITY PROOUCT
FOR OVER.
QUARTER. OF A CENTURY
POOLE
of
th Fl
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
PLAYER PIANOS
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