Presto
Issue: 1920 1746 - Page 62
PRESTO
62
THE
PRESTO'S
SALESMEN WANTED.
VERY ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR
SALESMAN WHO CAN PRODUCE IN MID-
DLE WEST CITY OVER 100,000, ALSO OPEN-
ING FOR GOOD COUNTRY MAN. ADDRESS,
STATING AGE, EXPERIENCE AND REFER-
ENCE, H-3, CARE PRESTO, CHICAGO.
WANT
ADS.
FOR S A L E .
PIANO BUSINESS In good territory; about $17,000, In
1918.
Central territory.
For particulars address
•'Established," care of PRESTO.
RETAIL SALESMAN.
WANTED—Energetic and experienced piano salesman.
State age, experience and salary expected. Bush &
Gerts Piano Co., Houston, Tex.
FOREMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A finishing foreman, who is capable of as-
suming responsibility and delivering the goods, both
quality and quantity, in a factory that is manufac-
turing 7.5O0 Instruments per year. The best of wages
to the right man.. Address Foreman A, Care Presto.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Competent man as salesman of pianos, pho-
nographs, etc. One who understands tuning preferred.
Give all Information In first communication, age, ex-
perience, salary expected. An excellent position for
the right party. Address O'Donnell Hardware Co.,
Washington, Ind.
EMBEZZLER W A N T E D .
Piano salesman wanted for embezzlement. Name, Lon
Gwartney. Smooth shaven; hair black (a little curly);
brown eyes with black eyebrows; weight about 180
pounds; height about 5 ft. 10 inches; some gold teeth;
signet ring on third finger, left hand. Any informa-
tion in regard to this person please notify Johnson
Music Store, Larned, Kans.
PIANO M A N W A N T E D .
We want a good clean piano salesman who knows the
business and can work the country and get results.
Good salary or salary and commission to a real man.
This is a permanent position. Town of 1,500. Good
country. Northern Missouri. Give full particulars
in first letter. Address "Permanent," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
T U N E R A N D PLAYER MAN W A N T S POSITION.
Position wanted by tuner and player man of 15 years'
experience who is at present employed but wants
a change. Can qualify as first-class all around man.
Age 32. Married. Address "Tuner I," care PRESTO.
T U N E R A N D REPAIR M A N .
W A N T E D — A first-class piano tuner and repair man
that is capable of taking care of repair work on
pianos, player-pianos and talking machines In a city
of 250,000. Good salary and steady employment. A d .
dress " F . H.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
PIANOS W A N T E D .
Would like to hear from a few piano manufacturers sell-
Ing low-priced goods, also of the very highest grade,
to add to our regular line of Kimball pianos. This Is
absolutely a cash proposition a t all times. Address
St. Paul Piano Exchange, St. Paul, Minn.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Salesmen wanted in Michigan, also Minnesota and Iowa,
to sell player rolls and a large line of phonograph
accessories and piano goods. Address "Accessories,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Brehm Bros., Erie, Pa., established 1870, carrying a gen-
eral line of everything in music, offer their entire
business for sale. An up-to-date stock of sheet music,
music books, small Instruments, pianos and talking
machines, in the heart of the shopping section, with
practically no competition, In a booming city of 10O,-
000, doing an excellent business and showing big re-
turns on the investment. An opportunity of a life-
time for one or two energetic men to push this busi-
ness to unlimited possibilities. Will require an In-
vestment of $20,000. Interested parties address W . C.
Brehm, corner 10th and State Sts., Erie, Pa.
WANTED.
First-class tuner and repair man. Good money and per-
manent position for right man. Delightful climate.
City of 20,000. Salary, or salary and commission. Ad-
dress Southwestern Music Co., Corsicana, Tex.
PIANO M A K E R S W A N T E D .
A well-equipped piano factory wants workers in every
department. Best wages and most pleasant sur-
roundings. Apply at once. Address "G. N. P.," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
R E T A I L MANAGER.
Experienced player-piano salesman as manager for retail
department In factory, selling direct to consumer, In
middle west city of 200,000 population. State your
experience, last position, references and salary ex-
pected. Address " L . N.," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
T U N E R A N D REGULATOR.
WANTED—Experienced tuner and regulator, also pol-
isher and repair man to work for a big concern, sit-
uated In a large middle-west city. Address " Y - 2 , "
care of PRESTO.
PHONOGRAPH S A L E S M A N .
WANTED—Salesman on commission to sell four special-
ties in phonographs. Real values. A good opening
for a hustler, state territory covered ahd lines han-
dled. Address "Phonograph," care of PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
BELLYMAN W A N T S POSITION.
W A N T E D — A first-class grand bellyman, now foreman
of grand and upright bellying, having a good general
knowledge of piano construction and production,
would like to have position as same with progressive
firm, or assistant to superintendent. Address " I . L.,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
Well-established house In a progressive city in Maryland
wants a thoroughly competent manager for the piano
department. Steady position for the right man. Ap-
plications for further particulars may be made to
William Tonk & Bro., Inc., 10th avenue and 35th
street, New York City.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
POSITION W A N T E D by an experienced piano man as
superintendent, or assistant superintendent, whose
specialty is production and systematizing. Would
prefer small town. Married, with family, and can
give best of references.
Address " H . K.," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
FACTORY W O R K E R S W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — B y a busy piano factory In a beautiful little
city near Chicago, 1 rip-sawyer, 3 cabinet makers, 1
fly-flnlsher, 2 veneer matchers.
Address " G . I.,"
care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SHOP-MAN W A N T E D .
For store work. Must be experienced in repairing, refln-
ishing, polishing, etc. A permanent and splendid po-
sition for the right man. Working hours from 9 a. m
to 6 p. m. Salary $42.00 per week. Give age, experi-
ence and qualifications. Address Orton Brothers, 216.
218 N. Main St., Butte, Mont.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A strong retail piano salesman to travel a t
wholesale and co-operate with our dealers In devel-
oping their retail business. State age, references and
salary desired. Weaver Piano Co., Inc., York, Pa.
T U N E R A N D REPAIR M A N .
WANTED—All-around tuner, player and phonograph re-
pair man. .State salary expected, together with three
references. Address C. E. Tincher, Manager Piano
Department, Scott & Hart, Terre Haute. Ind.
ORGAN M A K E R W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced organ action maker; also a man
that Is experienced on woodworking machinery In
organ factory. Address A . L. White Mfg. Co., 215
Englewood Ave., Chicago.
FOR SALE.
Business opportunity! Piano and talking machine busi-
ness for sale in a city of 45,000. Owners wish to retire
after twenty-five years' successful business. Stock
will Invoice $12,000 to $15,000. Great opportunity for
men who have ability and finances to handle It.
Fine store and long lease. If interested address " E .
G.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
M I L L FOREMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — M i l l and cabinet foreman for middle-west
piano factory. Steady work under pleasant conditions.
Address "A. C," care PRESTO, Chicago.
VENEER FOREMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — M a n who can take charge of the veneer room ;
in piano factory in the middle west. Address " B . D.,'
care PRESTO, Chicago.
FIRE RUIN OFFENDS.
Tired of waiting for the Pianophone Company,
Ottawa, 111., to remove the ruins of its factory on
Jolict street, which was destroyed by fire two years
ago, the City Council now proposes to pass an ordi-
nance by which ruins left for a certain length of
time following a fire shall be declared a nuisance.
This action was decided upon at the meeting of the
City Commissioners last week, and a motion was
adopted that the city attorney draw up such an
ordinance to bep resented at a council session in
the near future. Requests and demands galore have
been sent to the officials of the Pianophone Com-
pany in an effort to have the unsightly wreckage
removed, but so far no move has been made to clean
up the property.
TALK ON HONESTY.
January 8, 1920.
ACTIVE OREGON FIRM.
The new store of the Earl Shepherd Co., Klamath
Falls, Ore., gives a splendid opportunity for the
proper display of the firm's line of pianos and play-
erpianos as well as other music goods. The line
includes the Knabe, Lyon & Healy, Cable-Nelson
Behning and Behr Bros, pianos and players and the
Autopiauo and Gulbransen playerpianos. The firm
makes excellent uses of its spacious window dis-
play and the window shows of the Earl Shepherd
Co. are the attractions of the business center.
If you are not handling the
McKINLEY EDITION OF
10c MUSIC
Comprising Standard,
Classic and Teaching Music
you are losing an opportunity to make money
Dealers Realize
150%
PROFIT
On Sales of McKinley Music
It is the most popular library of 10c music
on the market. Selections contained in this
Edition are used by the most prominent
teachers in the country — Students, Accom-
plished Musicians, and the Music Loving
Public in general.
It is conveniently handled; arranged in
compact form, and is labor saving in serving
the customers.
The dealer is supplied with catalogs bear-
ing the business imprint which serves to
bring more customers to the store than any
other advertising medium that could be em-
ployed.
WRITE US FOR SAMPLES AND PAR-
TICULARS TODAY
Our Jobbing Department is the largest and
most complete in the country. We can sup-
ply you with every want in the sheet music
line. We fill all orders the day they are
received.
McKinley Music Company
The Largest Sheet Music House
in the World
CHICAGO
1501-13 E. 55th St.
NEW YORK
145 W. 45th St.
Lyon & Healy
Apartment Grand
Piano
"A man is known by the way he keeps his word,
and so is a business," says the J. W. Jenkins Sons'
Music Co., Muskogee, Okla. This is added: "You
trust a man whom you know has always kept his
word, and exactly the same is true about a business
house. The Jenkins' house has kept faith with the
people of the Southwest for more than forty years.
You can rely on what is told you about piano values
if you are at Jenkins'. We are always glad to place
our knowledge of things musical and our long ex-
perience at your disposal. If you are in doubt about
a musical instrument, come and see us."
Sole Makers
Chicago
6 7 Years of Improved Effort Are
Behind Ever'y Piano Turned Out by
CABLE&SONS
THE OLD RELIABLE
ESTABLISHED 1852
Factory and Office*:
550-552 West 38th Street
NEW YORK
APOLLO
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a little
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62
THE
PRESTO'S
SALESMEN WANTED.
VERY ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR
SALESMAN WHO CAN PRODUCE IN MID-
DLE WEST CITY OVER 100,000, ALSO OPEN-
ING FOR GOOD COUNTRY MAN. ADDRESS,
STATING AGE, EXPERIENCE AND REFER-
ENCE, H-3, CARE PRESTO, CHICAGO.
WANT
ADS.
FOR S A L E .
PIANO BUSINESS In good territory; about $17,000, In
1918.
Central territory.
For particulars address
•'Established," care of PRESTO.
RETAIL SALESMAN.
WANTED—Energetic and experienced piano salesman.
State age, experience and salary expected. Bush &
Gerts Piano Co., Houston, Tex.
FOREMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A finishing foreman, who is capable of as-
suming responsibility and delivering the goods, both
quality and quantity, in a factory that is manufac-
turing 7.5O0 Instruments per year. The best of wages
to the right man.. Address Foreman A, Care Presto.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Competent man as salesman of pianos, pho-
nographs, etc. One who understands tuning preferred.
Give all Information In first communication, age, ex-
perience, salary expected. An excellent position for
the right party. Address O'Donnell Hardware Co.,
Washington, Ind.
EMBEZZLER W A N T E D .
Piano salesman wanted for embezzlement. Name, Lon
Gwartney. Smooth shaven; hair black (a little curly);
brown eyes with black eyebrows; weight about 180
pounds; height about 5 ft. 10 inches; some gold teeth;
signet ring on third finger, left hand. Any informa-
tion in regard to this person please notify Johnson
Music Store, Larned, Kans.
PIANO M A N W A N T E D .
We want a good clean piano salesman who knows the
business and can work the country and get results.
Good salary or salary and commission to a real man.
This is a permanent position. Town of 1,500. Good
country. Northern Missouri. Give full particulars
in first letter. Address "Permanent," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
T U N E R A N D PLAYER MAN W A N T S POSITION.
Position wanted by tuner and player man of 15 years'
experience who is at present employed but wants
a change. Can qualify as first-class all around man.
Age 32. Married. Address "Tuner I," care PRESTO.
T U N E R A N D REPAIR M A N .
W A N T E D — A first-class piano tuner and repair man
that is capable of taking care of repair work on
pianos, player-pianos and talking machines In a city
of 250,000. Good salary and steady employment. A d .
dress " F . H.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
PIANOS W A N T E D .
Would like to hear from a few piano manufacturers sell-
Ing low-priced goods, also of the very highest grade,
to add to our regular line of Kimball pianos. This Is
absolutely a cash proposition a t all times. Address
St. Paul Piano Exchange, St. Paul, Minn.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Salesmen wanted in Michigan, also Minnesota and Iowa,
to sell player rolls and a large line of phonograph
accessories and piano goods. Address "Accessories,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Brehm Bros., Erie, Pa., established 1870, carrying a gen-
eral line of everything in music, offer their entire
business for sale. An up-to-date stock of sheet music,
music books, small Instruments, pianos and talking
machines, in the heart of the shopping section, with
practically no competition, In a booming city of 10O,-
000, doing an excellent business and showing big re-
turns on the investment. An opportunity of a life-
time for one or two energetic men to push this busi-
ness to unlimited possibilities. Will require an In-
vestment of $20,000. Interested parties address W . C.
Brehm, corner 10th and State Sts., Erie, Pa.
WANTED.
First-class tuner and repair man. Good money and per-
manent position for right man. Delightful climate.
City of 20,000. Salary, or salary and commission. Ad-
dress Southwestern Music Co., Corsicana, Tex.
PIANO M A K E R S W A N T E D .
A well-equipped piano factory wants workers in every
department. Best wages and most pleasant sur-
roundings. Apply at once. Address "G. N. P.," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
R E T A I L MANAGER.
Experienced player-piano salesman as manager for retail
department In factory, selling direct to consumer, In
middle west city of 200,000 population. State your
experience, last position, references and salary ex-
pected. Address " L . N.," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
T U N E R A N D REGULATOR.
WANTED—Experienced tuner and regulator, also pol-
isher and repair man to work for a big concern, sit-
uated In a large middle-west city. Address " Y - 2 , "
care of PRESTO.
PHONOGRAPH S A L E S M A N .
WANTED—Salesman on commission to sell four special-
ties in phonographs. Real values. A good opening
for a hustler, state territory covered ahd lines han-
dled. Address "Phonograph," care of PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
BELLYMAN W A N T S POSITION.
W A N T E D — A first-class grand bellyman, now foreman
of grand and upright bellying, having a good general
knowledge of piano construction and production,
would like to have position as same with progressive
firm, or assistant to superintendent. Address " I . L.,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
Well-established house In a progressive city in Maryland
wants a thoroughly competent manager for the piano
department. Steady position for the right man. Ap-
plications for further particulars may be made to
William Tonk & Bro., Inc., 10th avenue and 35th
street, New York City.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
POSITION W A N T E D by an experienced piano man as
superintendent, or assistant superintendent, whose
specialty is production and systematizing. Would
prefer small town. Married, with family, and can
give best of references.
Address " H . K.," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
FACTORY W O R K E R S W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — B y a busy piano factory In a beautiful little
city near Chicago, 1 rip-sawyer, 3 cabinet makers, 1
fly-flnlsher, 2 veneer matchers.
Address " G . I.,"
care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SHOP-MAN W A N T E D .
For store work. Must be experienced in repairing, refln-
ishing, polishing, etc. A permanent and splendid po-
sition for the right man. Working hours from 9 a. m
to 6 p. m. Salary $42.00 per week. Give age, experi-
ence and qualifications. Address Orton Brothers, 216.
218 N. Main St., Butte, Mont.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A strong retail piano salesman to travel a t
wholesale and co-operate with our dealers In devel-
oping their retail business. State age, references and
salary desired. Weaver Piano Co., Inc., York, Pa.
T U N E R A N D REPAIR M A N .
WANTED—All-around tuner, player and phonograph re-
pair man. .State salary expected, together with three
references. Address C. E. Tincher, Manager Piano
Department, Scott & Hart, Terre Haute. Ind.
ORGAN M A K E R W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced organ action maker; also a man
that Is experienced on woodworking machinery In
organ factory. Address A . L. White Mfg. Co., 215
Englewood Ave., Chicago.
FOR SALE.
Business opportunity! Piano and talking machine busi-
ness for sale in a city of 45,000. Owners wish to retire
after twenty-five years' successful business. Stock
will Invoice $12,000 to $15,000. Great opportunity for
men who have ability and finances to handle It.
Fine store and long lease. If interested address " E .
G.," care PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
M I L L FOREMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — M i l l and cabinet foreman for middle-west
piano factory. Steady work under pleasant conditions.
Address "A. C," care PRESTO, Chicago.
VENEER FOREMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — M a n who can take charge of the veneer room ;
in piano factory in the middle west. Address " B . D.,'
care PRESTO, Chicago.
FIRE RUIN OFFENDS.
Tired of waiting for the Pianophone Company,
Ottawa, 111., to remove the ruins of its factory on
Jolict street, which was destroyed by fire two years
ago, the City Council now proposes to pass an ordi-
nance by which ruins left for a certain length of
time following a fire shall be declared a nuisance.
This action was decided upon at the meeting of the
City Commissioners last week, and a motion was
adopted that the city attorney draw up such an
ordinance to bep resented at a council session in
the near future. Requests and demands galore have
been sent to the officials of the Pianophone Com-
pany in an effort to have the unsightly wreckage
removed, but so far no move has been made to clean
up the property.
TALK ON HONESTY.
January 8, 1920.
ACTIVE OREGON FIRM.
The new store of the Earl Shepherd Co., Klamath
Falls, Ore., gives a splendid opportunity for the
proper display of the firm's line of pianos and play-
erpianos as well as other music goods. The line
includes the Knabe, Lyon & Healy, Cable-Nelson
Behning and Behr Bros, pianos and players and the
Autopiauo and Gulbransen playerpianos. The firm
makes excellent uses of its spacious window dis-
play and the window shows of the Earl Shepherd
Co. are the attractions of the business center.
If you are not handling the
McKINLEY EDITION OF
10c MUSIC
Comprising Standard,
Classic and Teaching Music
you are losing an opportunity to make money
Dealers Realize
150%
PROFIT
On Sales of McKinley Music
It is the most popular library of 10c music
on the market. Selections contained in this
Edition are used by the most prominent
teachers in the country — Students, Accom-
plished Musicians, and the Music Loving
Public in general.
It is conveniently handled; arranged in
compact form, and is labor saving in serving
the customers.
The dealer is supplied with catalogs bear-
ing the business imprint which serves to
bring more customers to the store than any
other advertising medium that could be em-
ployed.
WRITE US FOR SAMPLES AND PAR-
TICULARS TODAY
Our Jobbing Department is the largest and
most complete in the country. We can sup-
ply you with every want in the sheet music
line. We fill all orders the day they are
received.
McKinley Music Company
The Largest Sheet Music House
in the World
CHICAGO
1501-13 E. 55th St.
NEW YORK
145 W. 45th St.
Lyon & Healy
Apartment Grand
Piano
"A man is known by the way he keeps his word,
and so is a business," says the J. W. Jenkins Sons'
Music Co., Muskogee, Okla. This is added: "You
trust a man whom you know has always kept his
word, and exactly the same is true about a business
house. The Jenkins' house has kept faith with the
people of the Southwest for more than forty years.
You can rely on what is told you about piano values
if you are at Jenkins'. We are always glad to place
our knowledge of things musical and our long ex-
perience at your disposal. If you are in doubt about
a musical instrument, come and see us."
Sole Makers
Chicago
6 7 Years of Improved Effort Are
Behind Ever'y Piano Turned Out by
CABLE&SONS
THE OLD RELIABLE
ESTABLISHED 1852
Factory and Office*:
550-552 West 38th Street
NEW YORK
APOLLO
9h Suppose
a little
PL4NO COMB4NY Qica6o-DeKalUll. 5
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).