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PRESTO-TIMES
February 2, 1929
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Tuner and player mechanic wants position anywhere.
Address Walton Quednau, 317 Vandervoort St., Ton-
awanda, N. Y.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Good man, who will have most of his work outside, can
find profitable reward for his activities. Splendid op-
portunity for an energetic man who can make good
on real lead to prospects. Address "Good Chance,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Man thoroughly acquainted by extensive experience in
piano tuning and repairing in all its branches, auto-
matic, reproducing player pianos, successful sales ex-
perience and all around mechanic. Able to work in
radio department. Understands these branches from
beginning to end. Wants to make change and would
leave Chicago to locate with a good house where all
his abilities can be used. Address "Tuner-Mechan-
ic," care P R E S T O - T I M E S .
MANAGER FOR MUSIC BUSINESS.
WANTED—Capable man who understands all branches
of the music business who desires to connect with
live music house by January 1. Address " M . J., No.
19," P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PIANO S A L E S M A N W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced man to follow leads of a busy
Chicago floor salesman and his associate, who have
more than they can attend to. Must have a success-
ful record and understand how to approach a high-
grade clientele. Address your reply, giving full par-
ticulars, which will be kept in confidence, to " R . J.
C , " General Manager, Cable Piano Company, W a -
bash and Jackson, Chicago.
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
TUNER WANTED.
W A N T E D — A n energetic tuner and regulator; also repair
man who understands automatics and reproducing
pianos as well as every phase of the radio business.
One experienced salesman given preference. A good
salary and chance for advancement. Must have A1
reference. Please apply in own handwriting. Address
" M , " care of P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D — M a n of wide experience in all
departments of piano business; manufacturing, whole-
saling, retailing and branch store management, is
open for engagement, preferably with piano manufac-
turing concern. Would make a deal on commission
with either drawing account or part salary. Also con-
trols a valuable piano name. Address "Experience,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
SALES H E A D W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A n optimistic, energetic director of retail
EXPERIENCED MAN.
sales. A man who can keep salesmen busy and suc-
WANTED—Young, experienced piano salesman as out-
cessfully direct their efforts. A fine position for such
side assistant in retail sales department. Interest in
a man in a large city. Address " K , " care PRESTO-
music desirable but not essential. Call F. L. Ryder,
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash, Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants connection with reliable music house. South
preferred. Married. Strictly sober and reliable. L. H.
Ransbuger, 664-5 Jefferson Ave., Marshall, Mo.
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing generaj music business or
piano manufacturing seeks position. Extensive ex-
perience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing lines
with important music houses. First-class references.
Address "Manager," Box 8, P R E S T O - T I M E S .
OUTSIDE SALESMAN W A N T E D .
E X P E R I E N C E D cutside piano salesman wanted. Must
be able to work country trade, selling pianos and
phonographs. Address " R . W . H.," Box 28, care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
Refer to Presto Buyers' Guide for in-
formation about all Pianos, Players and
Reproducing Pianos.
tributiou among the people that there is no chance
of detrimental political interference.
1 believe true an article I recently read which said:
"Selective prosperity is the best characterization of
the outlook for 1929." Many firms will be very pros-
perous, while others will find their profits further cut.
The road to continued prosperity for all is mass
production and distribution scientifically arranged.
Speaks of Chain Store
This calls attention to the chain stores which have
been in competition in the past with the small dealer,
but they are now competing with each other, so it
remains to be seen how they will stand the test.
Moody says the feature of the next boom will be
a restoration of prosperity to the small dealer and
producer. It is figured that the speculation of people
in the stock market will spread to commodities.
Whenever in the past we have passed through a
period of readjustment unharmed, it has always
heightened confidence, without which no prosperity
can exist. The old cycle so much talked of in the
past has been proven an absurdity.
Now let us consider for the moment several basic
factors in prosperity. One thing of importance is that
nearly all foreign countries are now on a gold stand-
ard, which makes for soundness of our large invest-
ments in foreign countries.
Even the farming industry is in an improved con-
dition. There is now more acreage in crops, and
better prices in the past season than in several years.
A friend with large farming interests recently said:
"Yes, let the government help the poor farmer, but
the good farmer does not need any help."
The cost of money and the price obtained for our
next crop will be of all importance to the farmer.
The Automobile.
The auto industry is going strong. Though they
have been long looking for the peak, it is still beyond
our horizon, or vision. In fact, all records will prob-
ably be broken in 1929, for every owner of a car is
a prospective buyer of a higher priced car.
The auto industry, as well as many other factors,
has helped the steel industry to forge ahead at high
speed.
Savings bank deposits have increased as much as
5 to 10 per cent per year for the past five years, per-
haps due to high wages and prohibition. The credit
situation to date has helped prosperity through the
elasticity of our Federal Bank System. However, to
my mind, the credit situation is a most dangerous
factor at present, as judging from the price of money,
it seems that credits have reached almost the break-
ing point.
Our banks are prosperous, as shown by the prices
of their stock and earning statements.
There are new business possibilities or opportuni-
ties constantly opening up through the great discov-
eries and developments in science and chemistry, such
for instance as paper manufactured from corn stalks
and the rayons which everyone is familiar with.
There also is much improvement in merchandizing
methods, such as the monthly buying and the doing
away with the high pressure salesman of former
years. Merchants now making the greatest appeal or
giving the best service are the ones that will win
that most valuable of all things, good will, and they
will not need to fear competition.
Labor is well employed at high wages. Railroad
earings of some well managed railroads are increas-
ing, but are meeting stiff competition from motor
transportation. The railroads are now in the mar-
ket buying equipment which will help materially in
1929, getting under way for a good year.
Rail Stocks Have Possibilities
The building situation seems satisfactory, but on
account of high taxes, old buildings are being re-
placed by new ones so rapidly that our loop is being
overbuilt; however, our 1QO,000 a year increase in
population will soon take care of this vacant space.
In my opinion, this will be a good year in the
building of homes, with the West and Northwest sides
of our city favored.
There is no doubt of the better feeling of the
Latin American countries for us, which will greatly
increase our trade there. This effect will be due
largely to our "Lindy" and to President-elect Hoover's
visit.
Aviation is a coming industry, but not far enough
advanced to be a safe investment. There are now
one hundred and fifty companies turning out ten
thousand units, which means there must be consid-
erable elimination of weak concerns.
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