The Background
of
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
1855
Havana—Fox Trot.
1839
I'm Coming Virginia—Fox Trot.
1854—Leonora—Fox Trot.
1849 Lonely Hawaii—Marimba Waltz.
1840 Moonlit Waters—Fox Trot.
1845 Nothin'—Fox Trot.
1847
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PRESTO-TIMES
November 19, 1927
No Wonder
Trot.
I'm Happy — Fox
1841 Roam On My Little Gypsy Sweet-
heart—Fox Trot.
1851
Rosy Cheeks—Fox Trot.
1846
Shaking the Blues Away
the "Follies").
1837
Sing Me a Baby Song—Fox Trot.
1848
Sometimes I'm Happy (from "Hit
the Deck").
1842
Tired Hands—Marimba Waltz.
(from
1844 Underneath the Wabash Moon—
Fox Trot.
1838 When Shadows Creep—Fox Trot.
1850 Who's That Pretty Baby?—One
Step.
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
Hand Played
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Capitol rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
irv a roll department.
Capitol Roll & Record Co.
721 N. Kedzie Avc, CHICAGO, ILL
(Formerly Columbia Mane Roll Co.)
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
SALES MANAGER
To conduct his own business in a well-established store
of one of the best-known piano manufacturers in the
United States, handling or making a complete line
from the Ampico to the most inexpensive of uprights,
players and grands. Experienced piano man can build
himself into a prosperous merchant. Our factory
backs him. Address "K. Y. G. C," care of PRESTO-
TIMES, Chicago, III.
SALES MANAGER.
We carry one of the strongest lines of pianos and repro-
ducing pianos in the state. We are centrally located
in a large western city of over 400,000. We have an
organization of 20 salesmen or more and need a sales
manager who is strong on taking turnovers, helpful
and wise in handling salesmen, and a proven organ-
izer. In your first letter give us your complete record
for the last six years,, and references. Latter will not
be written to without your full permission after per-
sonal interview. Address "P. D. W.," care of PRES-
TO-TIMES, Chicago, III.
SALES POSITION WITH LARGE POSSIBILITIES
for the successful piano salesman who feels larger
opportunities would enable him to earn more. We
have a complete line of pianos. Our company has
long been recognized as one of the sound and suc-
cessful houses in the trade. We want a salesman
who wants to sell pianos at retail himself and who
can select, train and manage canvassers and sales-
men. No limit will be placed upon the size of the
organization, so long as it is profitable. Position pays
salary and commission sufficient to attract successful
men. We offer protected territory and factory co-
operation. Opportunities for future advancement
along several ways with this successful organization.
All applications confidential. Weaver Piano Company,
Inc., York, Penna.
TUNER AND REPAIRMAN WANTED.
Minneapolis firm desires to secure practical tuner and
player mechanic who also understands finishing work.
Good weekly wages. Young or middle-age man pre-
ferred. Address "Minneapolis," care Presto-Times.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
A large ten-acre tract in Los Angeles, Calif., offering
unusual facilities for shipping, all-year moderate
climate, low gas and power rates, favorable labor and
capital conditions, Ford $500,000 plant, Goodyear
$400,000 plant, Firestone $400,000 plant, Tonk Mfg.
Co.'s piano stool plant, .Sears-Roebuck, Montgomery
Ward among those eager to supply. California's two
million population in 1928. Liberal terms.. Financial
. • . assistance. Come quick. Get the pick. Address with
full particulars, A. D. C. Syndicate, care of PRESTO-
TIMES, Chicago, III.
RARE CALIFORNIA CHANCE.
To lease, space and purchase, complete stock of Bruns-
wick and Victor phonographs, radios and sheet music
in best location in Los Angeles. Six, years' terms.
Modern fixtures. Should do $250,000 annually. Chance
of a lifetime to locate in the best city in California.
Good reasons for selling. Terms. Address "Oppor-
tunity," PRESTO-TIMES office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
Manufacturer operating retail stores has excellent loca-
tions in three cities in Michigan for sheet music and
small instrument departments. Cities of 150,000, 50,-
000 and 38,000 population. 75 to 100% locations on
. . main streets. Will lease space on percentage or any
way that will enable the right party to make a suc-
cess: May also sell records and player rolls. Address
Box B. L., care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago, III.
WHOLESALE MANAGER.
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
Wholesale manager is open for engagement. Extensive
For Sale—Two M. Welte & Son, Inc., Concert Orches-
acquaintance from coast to coast. Large clientele of
trions, one Oak and one Mahogany finish. Also one
customers. Can guarantee results. Practical piano
Seeburg Midget in Fumed Oak, in A-1 condition. The
man. Address A-11, care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind.
WILL SELL PARTNERSHIP.
TUNER WANTED.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN CALIFORNIA—A promi-
WANTED—A high class tuner who thoroughly under-
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
stands automatic, electric and reproducing pianos of
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
all types. One with sales ability and knowledge of
purchase a half interest in firm selling several high-
radios preferred. Salary $60 per week to begin.
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent radios, Victrolas and
Steady job to right man. Write or wire. Kaliski
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
Music Company, Ltd., Monroe, La.
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
AN EXPERT GRAND MAN.
Music store for sale in town of 9,000 inhabitants. Bus-
iness established twenty years. Only music store for
Piano Maker seeks position with a firm contemplating or
miles in northeastern Iowa. For particulars address
now making grands. Practical In all departments of
"H. M. H.," care PRESTO-TIMES office, 417 S.
manufacture. References. Address A. B., Presto-
Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
Times. Chicago.
SONGS THAT LIVE AND SELL
CONTINUOUSLY
"Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
True," "The Man That Catches Me Must Have
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
Sweet Home to Me," Etc.
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
exchanged.) Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big profit, no risk.
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
J. S. Unger Music House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Same as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
SHILKRET FOR GRAND.
The Victor Talking Machine Company announces
that, after several months of negotiations, arrange-
ments have been completed with the Mark Strand
Theater, New York City, whereby Nathaniel Shilkret
and the world-famous as a permanent feature of the
Mark Strand program on November 5.
REMICK SONG HITS
Just Like a Butterfly
A Night in June
Swanee Shore
Gorgeous
No Wonder I'm Happy
Blue River
Hello Cutie
The Whisper Song
When I Look at You
Banjo Eyes
Sally Rose
Underneath the Stars
Beneath Venetian Skies
Four Leaf Clover
Moonbeam Kiss Her For Me
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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