Presto

Issue: 1929 2232

August 1, 1929
P R E S T O-T I M E S
kite, bow and arrow or perhaps a small boat to sail
in the "Ole Swiinmin' Hole" by the little boy. No
thrill quite like it, is there? It is just so with music
that you make yourself. This pride and joy is in-
creased 100 per cent if you play the piano, this musi-
Takes Henry Ford to Task for His Stand on Pro- cal instrument being the basic one and has been for Zenith Dealer Finds Substantial Gains by Removal
over a century and will be for all time.''
hibition and Writes About Booze.
to Fine Cincinnati Suburb.
Geo. P. Bent favors Presto-Times with a communi-
Maintaining a salesroom that is fittingly in line
cation as follows, which he.styles "An Open Letter
STARR ISOSONIC PHONOGRAPHS.
with the high standard of the product carried is the
to Henry Ford."
idea of the Kraus Radio Salon of Cincinnati. This
"The Difference is in the Tone" is the slogan used
Geo. P. Bent.
by the Starr Piano Company, Richmond, Ind., in theory has been justified by the results which imme-
2205 So. Gramercy Place,
referring to its Isosonic Phonographs. The Porto- diately followed the opening of the new salon, shown
Los Angeles, Calif.
phone. Style S-6. is finished in waterproof imitation in the picture above, which is located in Avondale,
Saturday. July 13, 1929.
leather, choice from the following colors: black, wine, one of Cincinnati's exclusive suburbs.
Dear Sir:
red, dark gray, blue and brown. Nickel-plated in-
Occupying a much smaller store previously, Dave
I admire your cars and use them. But I don't like side hardware, gold-plated exterior hardware, Iso- Kraus, owner, decided after long deliberation, that
your ideas and talk as to prohibition. Your peace sonic tone-arm and reproducer.
;f you want the good business you must go where
ship failed and so have and will your ideas and plans
as to prohibition. You can't make people good by
law or force. The sad and sorrowful effort of the
"Inquisition" proved that fully, though then they had
the thumbscrew and rack to put in use by fanatics
and bigots.
Ever since Eve, and history began, prohibition has
promoted and does not prevent pernicious procedure.
I favor temperance now and always have in my life
of 75 years; but I utterly oppose prohibition You
can't make all think and drink alike by law or force.
The pity of it is that the effort to do so is the worst
curse ever put on America. For it has corrupted
youth and all enforcement forces.
Tt's good to be good for goodness sake, but law
and force won't make us or all good and it's vain to
try to gain the end you wish in that way. As a boy,
I did all that my father forbade. He was a clergy-
man and three uncles were also—hence and because
I say as I do. I knew Iowa and Kansas in their
so-called dry days and know that both states were
as wet as could be all that time, while good folks
thought they were dry because they had dry laws.
Tt's all a farce.
Tt's too bad. too sad, that people don't see that
youth and all we love and hope for are put to the
bad by these laws said to make us good. From
coast to coast alcohol and dope can be had by al!
who wish, either to use or sell. Don't you know it?
Tf not, look about. Ask, see and seek. I know.
KRAUS STORK SHOWING ZKXITH RADIO.
Yours truly,
people are accustomed to high grade merchandise
GEORGE KILEY'S APPOINTMENT.
GEORGE P. BENT.
P. S. Your recent preachment provokes this out-
The appointment of George Kiley as general mer- and expect it.
Mr. Kraus states that the people today, as a rule,
burst.—Bent.
chandising manager of the Radio-Victor Corporation
of America has been announced by J. L. Ray, presi- prefer to buy new radios or have their old ones ser-
dent of the Radio-Victor Corporation of America. viced by a neighborhood dealer for reason of the
E. A. FRANCIS' SLOGAN WORKS.
"Make Music Yourself," the slogan of E. A. Fran- Mr. Kiley was formerly associated with the Goodyear closer contact.
Harten-Knodel Distributing Company, Zenith job-
c's, piano dealer at 244 East Simmons street, Gales- Tire & Rubber Company for fourteen years, occupy-
burg, 111., is working well for him. He says in a ing among other positions those of manager of the bers of Cincinnati, cooperated with the Kraus Radio
recent advertisement: "Who is there who has not New York branch and Pacific district manager. Since Salon by supplying a decorator from their own or-
1924, Mr. Kiley has been associated with the Farrand ganization who reproduced many hand-painted effects
felt the urge to accomplish something himself? That
it is a natural instinct is evidenced by the mud pies, Manufacturing Company. Long Island City, as vice- on the walls of the display room giving it an ultra-
modern setting.
or dress for her dolly made by the little girl, or the president of that company.
GEORGE P. BENT AGAIN
EXPRESSES HIMSELF
L \DAM
REPRODUCING
KRAUS RADIO SALON
OPENS NEW QUARTERS
HALLET & DAVIS PIANO CO.
SCHAAF, Inc.
PLAYER
GRANDS AND UPRIGHTS PIANOS
Established Reputation and Quality Since 1873
PIANOS
OFI1CES
FACTORY
Corner of Kostner Avenue
& SALESROOMS
319-321 So. Wabash Ave.,
4343 Fifth Avenue
XHV Adam Scliaaf HnildiiiK
CHICAGO, ILL.
Established 183S— Boston
FACTORIES - - NEW YORK CITY
Executive Offices and Wholesale Wareroonas
6 East 39th St. (at 5th Ave.)
New York City
1
XH E CO MSTOCK, C HENE Y
& CO.
IVORYTON, CONN
IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer , Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the HiqhestoAttainmtnt in oMits'ical
QYorth,
* S T A R R P I A N O COMPANY"
Established 1872

Richmond. Indiana
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PRESTO-TIMES
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August 1, 1929
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS
T R A V E L E R W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Experienced traveler wishes to connect with
piano manufacturer. Can work in any territory. Best
of references furnished. Address "Experienced T r a v -
eler," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
W A N T S PLACE IN LARGE T O W N .
Piano salesman with his own highly efficient advertising
system wants position with respectable music houss
in some large industrial center. Address "Piano Sales-
man," Box 4, care P R E S T O - T I M E S .
T U N E R - M E C H A N I C W A N T S PLACE.
High class piano tuner and mechanic desires position as
combination tuner and salesman. Better than average
selling ability. 25 years' experience. Address "Tuner-
Mechanic," care P R E S T O - T I M E S .
WANTED A MANA3ER-SALESMAN.
WANTED—Manager, Salesman who means business and
can deliver results. Position open in largest music
store on Chicago's exclusive North Shore. Address
"North Shore Manager," care of P R E S T O - T I M E S .
BRANCH MANAGERS W A N T E D
for large piano and radio chain stores. We contemplate
opening chain stores in many large cities and have
openings for several thoroughly experienced nian-
agers. Liberal salary and commission. Write, giving
past experience in detail, age, married or single, and
how soon you could start. Address "Managers W a n t -
ed," care P R E S T O - T I M E S .
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.
OPEN 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.
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 PRES-
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 .
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
SALES MANAGER WANTED.
OPEN 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.
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.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Man with extensive experience in piano tuning and r e -
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
TO W O R K W I T H D E A L E R .
would leave Chicago to locate with dealer where all
Combination tuner, phonograph repairman and salesman
his abilities can be used and honesty is appreciated.
wants
position
or hook-up with dealer. Twelve years'
Can systematize and take charge of small shop.
experience. Excellent reference. Address " E x p e r i -
Trustworthy and reliable. Address "Bon Ami," care
ence,"
P
R
E
S
T
O
- T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Of 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 S A L E S M A N — A n 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.
COINOLAS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Playei -actions installed. Instruments
rehmshed or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Price*
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write tor details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
33S 3outh Wabash AT*.
Chicago
FREE PUBLICITY FOR PIANOS.
Roy S. Hibshman, of Chicago, said recently:
For the first time in the history of our business,
the piano has been receiving free publicity. Many
of the leading national magazines have been featur-
ing articles on the piano. Newspapers have reprinted
news items about the piano. Music dealers, music
teachers, piano tuners, industrial associations are all
receiving literature on the piano. Our industry has
every faction in its favor. A far greater love for
music is existing today than ever before. Remember,
the piano for musical expression has no serious
competitor.
PIANO KEYS RECOVERED
General Key Repairs,
Sharps, Etc.
Ivory Sanding, Polishing
and Re-Gluing
Our Ivorine Keys
Heaviest
and
Highest Quality
Mc.MacK.in
PianoTSerVice
- 4 1 MOIMDAMIN AVE
DESMOINES.IOWA.
at
Standard Prices
Very Prompt Serric*
THE FAMOUS
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
TO
of De Kalb, Illinois
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
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
riny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
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