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Issue: 1929 2228

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PRESTO-TIMES
June 1, 1929
RADIO LISTENERS
HEAR HENRY PLAY
announces the company, that distant reception is lim-
ited only by static, controlled by a unique dual range
switch. Advanced double primary circuit gives equal
efficiency on high waves and low.
A phono-radio switch operated by the same knob as
Men from Wells-Gardner & Co. Taken in and
A.C. switch (patent applied for), instantly converts
Gulbransen's Announces Its New
Gulbransen Nine-in-Line into a high power electric Noted American Artist, Who Has Scored Tri-
Radio Nine-in-Line.
phonograph amplifier for use with electro-magnetic
umphs in Europe and in his Native Land,
pick-up, which is permanently plugged in, without
At a meeting of stockholders and directors of the adaptors or other makeshifts.
Entertains "At the Baldwin"
Gulbransen Company held Monday, May 22, the The Gulbransen radio, it is averred, will be com-
Hour Broadcast.
number of directors was increased from nine to petitively priced and will carry with it an attractive
twelve. The three additional directors elected were merchandising plan as is to be expected from an or-
Harold Henry, the well-known American pianist,
A. S. Wells, G. M Gardner and Frank Dillbahner. ganization that has had the experience with dealers was the featured artist "At the Baldwin" Sunday,
The men mentioned are president, vice-president and and jobber outlets, which has been peculiar to the May 26, over NBC stations. He was assisted by the
secretary-treasurer, respectively, of Wells-Gardner & Gulbransen organization.
Baldwin Singers.
Company, radio manufacturers who have been
Mr. Henry is another American musician who has
absorbed by the Gulbransen Company.
triumphs in Europe. He gave his first recital
MAJESTIC SPECIAL TUNES FOR RACE. scored
in Paris in 1921 and for the next three seasons played
The Gulbransen Company has entered the ranks of
Radio now is daily linked with activities at the in the great musical centers of the continent and
mass producers in the radio business through taking
over the assets, patent rights and personnel of Wells- Indianapolis Motor speedway where preparations are England. His engagements included solo performances
Gardner & Company. Production is scheduled ahead being completed for the annual American Grand Prix. with the leading symphony orchestras of Hamburg,
Paris and Munich.
for the balance of the season in a volume that will Every afternoon C. C. Mathews, general manager of
He showed marked talent as a pianist when a mere
adequately supply the needs of the great Gulbransen the Capitol Electric Company, Indianapolis, Majestic
distributors, hurries out to the track to watch Lou child, making a public appearance when he was 10
dealer organization.
Jobbers and dealers have already indicated their Moore try out the Majestic Radio Special entered by years old. After he was graduated from an American
interest in the new Gulbransen radio set-up in a very the Grigsby-Grunow Company. The Majestic Special university, he completed his musical education in Ber-
gratifying way. News of the widespread radio oper- is the same car Moore drove into second place in the lin and Paris. Returning to this country, he entered
on a concert career which carried him into every
ations of the company has resulted in favorable re- Indianapolis race last year.
section of the United States. He has appeared with
action from every section of the country.
the Symphony Orchestras of New York, Chicago,
S. A. MONDSCHEIN DIES.
The company announces that its radio will be a
Stephen Alphonse Mondschein, 68, traveling rep- Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis and Seattle.
screen-grid, nine-tube set, known as the "Nine-in-
Line." Other details announced by the company are resentative for the Edmund Gram Piano Co.. and a
that the set will use No. 245 tubes in push-pull, will director of that company, died Friday, May 4. He In San Francisco a high mark of Music Week was
have 10-inch dynamic speaker operated through extra had been associated with the Edmund Gram Piano the finals of a piano-playing contest covering all of
northern California.
high quality audio system. So sensitive is the set, Co. for 19 vears.
THREE NEW DIRECTORS
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IVORYTON, CONN
IVORY CUTTERS
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MANUFACTURERS OF
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Actions and Hammer . Pipe Organ Keys
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS
WANTED—Salesmen and store managers for rapidly ex-
panding chain store music house., Liberal contract.
Write "Salesmanager," 130 2nd St. S. W., Canton,
Ohio.
TO T A K E OVER RADIO.
W A N T E D — M a n to take over radio department on his
own hook in established music store in fine county
seat town in central California. Established business
and very best agencies. About $2,500 necessary. A d -
dress Graber Music House, Visalia, Calif.
T U N E R W A N T E D — T o w n of 30,000 population on Ohio
River in old Kentucky. Old established business. Must
have ability to do ordinary repairing on small wood
instruments and re-hair violin bows. No "Boozers"
or "Managers" need apply. Address Presto-Times.
Box 8-21, '/,, Presto-Times.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
Experienced salesman as manager for one of our branches
within 200 miles of'Chicago. Managerial experience
not so essential as ability to close piano prospects.
Prefer .married man between 30 and 40. Address " R .
J. C , " General Manager, Cable Piano Co., 301 S. W a -
bash, Chicago.
H I G H GRADE organ company desires services of expe-
rienced salesman. State experience and salary. Fac-
tory located in New York State. Address Organ Com-
pany, ''/, Presto Times.
C01N0LAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
POSITION W A N T E D .
Tuner and player mechanic wants position anywhere.
Address Walton Quednau, 317 Vandervoort St., T o n -
awanda, N. Y.
SALESMAN W A N T E D — F i r s t class piano salesman, live
leads furnished. Must be strong closer. Good man
can do well. Address The Rorabaugh-Wiley Dry
Goods Company, Hutchinson, Kan.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Man with extensive experience in piano tuning and re-
pairing in all its branches, automatic, reproducing,
player pianos and organs.
All around mechanic.
Able to work in radio department. Understands these
branches thoroughly. Wants to make change and
would leave Chicago to locate with dealer where all
his abilities can be used and honesty is appreciated.
Can systematize and take charge of small shop.
Trustworthy and reliable. Address "Bon Ami," care
Of P R E S T O - T I M E S .
C L E A R I N G USED PIANOS.
FOR SALE—Mixed carload of used pianos and players.
Prices $25 to $75. Call and see them at our shop,
2214 S. Paulina St., Chicago. Cable Piano Co., retail.
PIANO M A N W A N T E D
Wanted—Capable and experienced young piano man who
can handle a few canvassers and make a success of
well-established store in a good manufacturing city
of 70,000 with rich territory surrounding. Good radio
and phonograph department also ripe for expansion.
Must be a real business getter and as such, will have
splendid opportunity. Address "Piano M a n , " care
Presto-Times, 417 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, III.
SPACE TO R E N T .
Will rent out space in one of our stores to live wire f a -
miliar with records, phonographs and band instru-
ments. Will be leading music store in city of 60,000.
Address X Y Z , care of P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing general 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 .
O U T S I D E SALESMAN—An all around piano salesman
able and willing to create and close own deals. Will
be given every assistance. Large stock popular priced
instruments to sell from. If you think you would make
a good salesmanager prove it. Write just what you
want and why in first letter. Collins Music House, 426
W . Western Ave., Muskegon, Mich.
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.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Salesman for country music house carrying good line of
instruments. Not over 35 years of age, with good
references and his own automobile. One who knows
how to sell pianos in the country. Leads furnished;
no canvassing necessary. Pianos, radios, phonographs.
Salary and commission or any way the man wishes
to work. Address "Country Salesman," care P R E S -
T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
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.
SALES MANAGER WANTED.
O P E N FOR POSITION—Experienced organizer and sales
manager. Competent to handle any size music store.
Twenty years' experience. Can furnish best reference
as to honesty, sobriety and ability. Right age for
business. Address " O - K , Box 11," P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
417 S. Dearborn St., 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.
O P E N FOR POSITION
Sales executive and manager, 42 years of age, married,
and with excellent music business record for the past
18 years will be open for position about April 15th.
Prefer connection with large manufacturer in a lo-
cality where honest effort and ability can have a real
outlet. Address O. F..P., Box 2-9, Presto-Times, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO WORK W I T H D E A L E R .
Combination tuner, phonograph repairman and salesman
wants position or hook-up with dealer. Twelve years'
experience. Excellent reference. Address " E x p e r i -
ence," P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PIANO T U N E R W A N T E D .
POSITION W A N T E D — A 1 piano tuner; player mechanic.
Experienced in all lines of tuning and repairing. A d -
dress " A - 1 , " % P R E S T O - T I M E S .
THE FAMOUS
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
First-class piano salesman; city position; live leads fur-
nished. Must be a strong closer. Good man can do
well. Tell all essential facts in first letter. O. K.
Houck Piano Co., Shreveport, La.
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
TO
of De Kalb, Illinois
RMA LEGISLATIVE SERVICE
A cooperative information service, designed to pro-
tect radio interests in state and local legislation, has
been established by the RMA.
With the assistance of Frank D. Scott, legislative
counsel at Washington for the RMA, the legislative
committee will take necessary action in conjunction
with state and. local radio jobbers' and dealers' local
organizations, to safeguard the interests of radio man-
ufacturers and distributors in connection with local
legislation.
The legislative committee is now taking appropriate
action in connection with "serial number" bills pend-
ing before the Missouri, Illinois and other legisla-
tures, and also in opposition to a bill in Maine pro-
posing a license tax on receiving sets.
June 1, 1929
The Best for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
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for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
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Manufacturer* — Originators — Patent***
The Claypool-Lacy Music Company of Crawfords-
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