Presto
Issue: 1923 1917 - Page 26
PRESTO
26
April 21, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
IS THIS YOUR YOUNG MAN?
There's a young man in Port Huron who wants to be-
come connected with a manufacturer that has a real
instrument to sell, like Brunswicki Victor, Vocalion,
or with a firm that offers real service, like Guloran-
sen, Tonk, Q. R. S. or U. S. Roll Co. Briefly, his
specifications are: 25 years old; 2 years' selling expe-
rience in the music industry; 2 years' selling adver-
tising; 1 year selling specialty; has managed crews
and done hard work in general.
One man under
whom he worked for a year and a half has writ-
ten:
"He has demonstrated his integrity, energy,
persistence, and loyalty to a degree that means much
for the future. " H i s present salary is $35 per week.
He will leave Port Huron any time.
The oppor-
tunity he is looking for is an exceptional one, but
he believes he is that kind of a young man. Address
T. M., Box 16, Presto office.
SALESMAN AND MANAGER.
POSITION WANTED—By expert record salesman, capa-
• ble of taking charge of record department. Long ex-
perience in selling music rolls and records. Address
G. Edward Lind, 1814 W. North Ave., Chicago.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Great opportunity for some piano salesman who wishes
to purchase an old established piano business in one
of the best cities of the Middle West. The stock of
the concern consists of pianos, player pianos, phono-
graphs and small goods, and will invoice from $8,000
to $10,000. Firm owns the building and will require
only a very Reasonable rent. $2,000 cash will handle
the deal, and balance can be taken care of in month-
ly payments.
If interested, address "Reasonable,"
Box 12, care of PRESTO, Chicago.
W I L L BUY RECORDS.
Will buy Blue Amberol Cylinder records if in good con-
dition, in lots of 50 to 500. Write, describing what
you have and your lowest cash prjce. Can use Ger-
man or other foreign records. William A. Ritt, St.
Peter, Minn.
TUNER WANTED.
Tuner and player repairman wants permanent position
with music house or in factory where advancement
is possible. 25 years of age. Steady and reliable. Best
of references. Address "Tuner," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—A competent piano tuner and player repair
man, for city and shop work, in Middle West city.
In answering state experience and salary expected.
Address "Shop Work," Box 3, PRESTO Office, Chi-
cago.
FLOOR SALESMAN.
Position wanted by A1 salesman as salesmanager or floor
man; eighteen years' successful experience; will go
anywhere; at present floor salesman for large middle
west house; A1 references. Address "Floor Sales-
man," care PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
PIANO SALESMEN—Wanted—Thoroughly experienced
floor salesmen for our Chicago store and branches
located in New York, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, etc. We will pay you more
than you are now earning, with chance to become
branch manager. Writa or wire Mr. Harris, % P. A.
Starck Piano Co., 210 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
COLD IVORY GLUE.
WANTED—Tuners and repair men to t r y our Special
White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
be used cold. Harlem Piano & Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, In the U. S.
ELECTRIC PIANO BARGAINS.
,FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — One Wurlitzer electric
coin piano, one Coinola electric piano, each having
a keyboard that can be played by hand also. Will
sell right, or exchange on other musical instruments.
These instruments are new. What have you to offer?
Write Nace's Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
TUNERS AND REPAIR MEN.
WANTED — Tuners, repair men and dealers to save
money by sending their key-work to Harlem Piano &
Organ Key Co. See ad. in PRESTO and note prices.
An expert piano man is prepared to
receive propositions for the sale of instru-
ments in quantities. Has buyers waiting
and can place shipments at once.
Manufacturers who have surplus sup-
plies or who want to move their prod-
uct quickly for cash, are invited to cor-
respond.
All communications confidential.
Address: Cash Sales, Box 11, Presto
Office, Chicago.
TRAVELING POSITION WANTED
By a salesman of thirty years' experience in both retail
and wholesale work. Employed at present, but will
take a position where promotion and a future is
ahead. Can furnish proof of ability, good character
and integrity. Especially acquainted in the South and
prefer that territory. Address " J . R. P.," Box 11,
PRESTO Office. Chicaao,
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
In Piano and Playar Piano
Construction
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Ssutharn Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cyprus Aw:
NEW YORK
STARR
THE J. B. THIERY CO.
J. B. Thiery, formerly head of the J. B. Thiery Co.,
420 Jackson street, Milwaukee, who recently re-
entered business, with offices in the Matthews build-
ing, 307 Grand avenue, has incorporated the new busi-
ness as the Thiery Piano & Phonograph Co., of Mil-
waukee, with an authorized capital of $50,000. The
former concern, out of business for the past year, did
principally a mail order business.
CHANGES MUSIC WEEK DATE.
The Berkeley Music Week Committee, Berkeley,
Cal., will devote next week to musical activities, in-
stead of the week of May 6, which has been set aside
as music week for Alameda County, Cal. The orig-
inal date for the entire county was the week of April
22, but the observance in the rest of the county was
changed so as not to interfere with the Community
Chest Drive in Oakland.
ST. LOUIS FIRM INCORPORATED.
Articles of incorporation have been iiled by the
Kirkland Piano Co., Inc., St. Louis, Mo., with a capi-
tal of $35,000, to deal in pianos, phonographs, records,
rolls, radios and musical instruments. The incor-
porators are J. H. Kirkland, E. M. Kirkland and G. A.
Repple.
SPECIAL PIANO OUTLET.
A BUSINESS OPENING.
Here's your opportunity, Mister Live Dealer: — Des
Moines, Iowa, location, center of piano district, avail-
able for immediate possession. Very moderate rent-
al. Going small goods and sheet music business con-
ducted separately in connection. Prestige of retail
business of over 30 years' standing. Backed by man-
ufacturer who will extend liberal financing arrange-
ment. The Baldwin Piano Co., 323 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, III.
"Built on Family
the business, the partnership being dissolved by
mutual consent.
John F. Heinzle, of Heinzle & Nester, Boonville,
Ind., recently visited the furniture factories in Evans-
ville, Ind.
The Oakland, Cal., branch of the Wiley B. Allen
Co., is now settled in its new home at 1323 Wash-
ington street. A. B. Laurillaird is manager.
LATE TRADE NEWS IN
THE RETAIL DEPARTMENT
Items of General Interest from Correspondents and
Exchanges in Various Sections.
Garrett Owen, music dealer, Berkeley, Cal., has
been elected secretary-treasurer of the Elmwood Park
Improvement Club.
C. C. Edwards, formerly sales manager of the piano
department of Hahne & Co., Newark, N. J., has
joined the sales organization of the George J. Birkel
Co., Los Angeles, Cal.
Elmer D. Luhring, of the Stahlschmidt Piano Co.,
Evansville, Ind., who, in company with his wife, has
been touring South American countries, is expected
to return to Evansville this week.
N. W. Bryant, head of the N. VV. Bryant Piano
Company at Evansville, Ind., has returned from St.
Petersburg, Fla., where he spent most of the winter.
J. W. Carnes, piano tuner and dealer, of Kewanee,
Ills., was a Chicago visitor this week. He came to
attend the annual meeting and dinner of the Piano
Tuners Association at the Hotel LaSalle, Tuesday
evening.
R. L. Byars, senior member of the Firm of R. L.
Byars & Son, of Shelbina, Mass., dealers in musical
instruments, has purchased the interest of his son in
PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a price for every purse
^i£
EVERY MAN. WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—-
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phonograph Directory—the
Talking Machine List.
No. 3—Directory of the Music Industries
(Manufacturers, Supplies, etc., of
all kinds).
Price, each book, 25 cents.
The three Books combined contain the
only complete addresses and classified
lists of all the various depart-
ments of the music indus-
tries and trades.
Choice of these books and also a copy of
the indispensable "Presto Buyer's Guide,"
will be sent free of charge to new sub-
scribers to Presto, the American Music
Trade Weekly, at $2 a year.
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much, Why not have them?
Published by
Presto Publishing Co*
407 So. Dearborn S t ,
CHICAGO, ILL.
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei) solicited.
THE STARR PIANO CO
Matmfaaurtrs of
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND GR/V W> PIANOS
STARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER at IJ REMINQTO**
PIANOS and PLAYER-P* KNOS
RICHMOND INDIANA
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26
April 21, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
IS THIS YOUR YOUNG MAN?
There's a young man in Port Huron who wants to be-
come connected with a manufacturer that has a real
instrument to sell, like Brunswicki Victor, Vocalion,
or with a firm that offers real service, like Guloran-
sen, Tonk, Q. R. S. or U. S. Roll Co. Briefly, his
specifications are: 25 years old; 2 years' selling expe-
rience in the music industry; 2 years' selling adver-
tising; 1 year selling specialty; has managed crews
and done hard work in general.
One man under
whom he worked for a year and a half has writ-
ten:
"He has demonstrated his integrity, energy,
persistence, and loyalty to a degree that means much
for the future. " H i s present salary is $35 per week.
He will leave Port Huron any time.
The oppor-
tunity he is looking for is an exceptional one, but
he believes he is that kind of a young man. Address
T. M., Box 16, Presto office.
SALESMAN AND MANAGER.
POSITION WANTED—By expert record salesman, capa-
• ble of taking charge of record department. Long ex-
perience in selling music rolls and records. Address
G. Edward Lind, 1814 W. North Ave., Chicago.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Great opportunity for some piano salesman who wishes
to purchase an old established piano business in one
of the best cities of the Middle West. The stock of
the concern consists of pianos, player pianos, phono-
graphs and small goods, and will invoice from $8,000
to $10,000. Firm owns the building and will require
only a very Reasonable rent. $2,000 cash will handle
the deal, and balance can be taken care of in month-
ly payments.
If interested, address "Reasonable,"
Box 12, care of PRESTO, Chicago.
W I L L BUY RECORDS.
Will buy Blue Amberol Cylinder records if in good con-
dition, in lots of 50 to 500. Write, describing what
you have and your lowest cash prjce. Can use Ger-
man or other foreign records. William A. Ritt, St.
Peter, Minn.
TUNER WANTED.
Tuner and player repairman wants permanent position
with music house or in factory where advancement
is possible. 25 years of age. Steady and reliable. Best
of references. Address "Tuner," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—A competent piano tuner and player repair
man, for city and shop work, in Middle West city.
In answering state experience and salary expected.
Address "Shop Work," Box 3, PRESTO Office, Chi-
cago.
FLOOR SALESMAN.
Position wanted by A1 salesman as salesmanager or floor
man; eighteen years' successful experience; will go
anywhere; at present floor salesman for large middle
west house; A1 references. Address "Floor Sales-
man," care PRESTO, Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
PIANO SALESMEN—Wanted—Thoroughly experienced
floor salesmen for our Chicago store and branches
located in New York, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, etc. We will pay you more
than you are now earning, with chance to become
branch manager. Writa or wire Mr. Harris, % P. A.
Starck Piano Co., 210 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
COLD IVORY GLUE.
WANTED—Tuners and repair men to t r y our Special
White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
be used cold. Harlem Piano & Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, In the U. S.
ELECTRIC PIANO BARGAINS.
,FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — One Wurlitzer electric
coin piano, one Coinola electric piano, each having
a keyboard that can be played by hand also. Will
sell right, or exchange on other musical instruments.
These instruments are new. What have you to offer?
Write Nace's Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
TUNERS AND REPAIR MEN.
WANTED — Tuners, repair men and dealers to save
money by sending their key-work to Harlem Piano &
Organ Key Co. See ad. in PRESTO and note prices.
An expert piano man is prepared to
receive propositions for the sale of instru-
ments in quantities. Has buyers waiting
and can place shipments at once.
Manufacturers who have surplus sup-
plies or who want to move their prod-
uct quickly for cash, are invited to cor-
respond.
All communications confidential.
Address: Cash Sales, Box 11, Presto
Office, Chicago.
TRAVELING POSITION WANTED
By a salesman of thirty years' experience in both retail
and wholesale work. Employed at present, but will
take a position where promotion and a future is
ahead. Can furnish proof of ability, good character
and integrity. Especially acquainted in the South and
prefer that territory. Address " J . R. P.," Box 11,
PRESTO Office. Chicaao,
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
In Piano and Playar Piano
Construction
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Ssutharn Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cyprus Aw:
NEW YORK
STARR
THE J. B. THIERY CO.
J. B. Thiery, formerly head of the J. B. Thiery Co.,
420 Jackson street, Milwaukee, who recently re-
entered business, with offices in the Matthews build-
ing, 307 Grand avenue, has incorporated the new busi-
ness as the Thiery Piano & Phonograph Co., of Mil-
waukee, with an authorized capital of $50,000. The
former concern, out of business for the past year, did
principally a mail order business.
CHANGES MUSIC WEEK DATE.
The Berkeley Music Week Committee, Berkeley,
Cal., will devote next week to musical activities, in-
stead of the week of May 6, which has been set aside
as music week for Alameda County, Cal. The orig-
inal date for the entire county was the week of April
22, but the observance in the rest of the county was
changed so as not to interfere with the Community
Chest Drive in Oakland.
ST. LOUIS FIRM INCORPORATED.
Articles of incorporation have been iiled by the
Kirkland Piano Co., Inc., St. Louis, Mo., with a capi-
tal of $35,000, to deal in pianos, phonographs, records,
rolls, radios and musical instruments. The incor-
porators are J. H. Kirkland, E. M. Kirkland and G. A.
Repple.
SPECIAL PIANO OUTLET.
A BUSINESS OPENING.
Here's your opportunity, Mister Live Dealer: — Des
Moines, Iowa, location, center of piano district, avail-
able for immediate possession. Very moderate rent-
al. Going small goods and sheet music business con-
ducted separately in connection. Prestige of retail
business of over 30 years' standing. Backed by man-
ufacturer who will extend liberal financing arrange-
ment. The Baldwin Piano Co., 323 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, III.
"Built on Family
the business, the partnership being dissolved by
mutual consent.
John F. Heinzle, of Heinzle & Nester, Boonville,
Ind., recently visited the furniture factories in Evans-
ville, Ind.
The Oakland, Cal., branch of the Wiley B. Allen
Co., is now settled in its new home at 1323 Wash-
ington street. A. B. Laurillaird is manager.
LATE TRADE NEWS IN
THE RETAIL DEPARTMENT
Items of General Interest from Correspondents and
Exchanges in Various Sections.
Garrett Owen, music dealer, Berkeley, Cal., has
been elected secretary-treasurer of the Elmwood Park
Improvement Club.
C. C. Edwards, formerly sales manager of the piano
department of Hahne & Co., Newark, N. J., has
joined the sales organization of the George J. Birkel
Co., Los Angeles, Cal.
Elmer D. Luhring, of the Stahlschmidt Piano Co.,
Evansville, Ind., who, in company with his wife, has
been touring South American countries, is expected
to return to Evansville this week.
N. W. Bryant, head of the N. VV. Bryant Piano
Company at Evansville, Ind., has returned from St.
Petersburg, Fla., where he spent most of the winter.
J. W. Carnes, piano tuner and dealer, of Kewanee,
Ills., was a Chicago visitor this week. He came to
attend the annual meeting and dinner of the Piano
Tuners Association at the Hotel LaSalle, Tuesday
evening.
R. L. Byars, senior member of the Firm of R. L.
Byars & Son, of Shelbina, Mass., dealers in musical
instruments, has purchased the interest of his son in
PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a price for every purse
^i£
EVERY MAN. WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—-
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phonograph Directory—the
Talking Machine List.
No. 3—Directory of the Music Industries
(Manufacturers, Supplies, etc., of
all kinds).
Price, each book, 25 cents.
The three Books combined contain the
only complete addresses and classified
lists of all the various depart-
ments of the music indus-
tries and trades.
Choice of these books and also a copy of
the indispensable "Presto Buyer's Guide,"
will be sent free of charge to new sub-
scribers to Presto, the American Music
Trade Weekly, at $2 a year.
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much, Why not have them?
Published by
Presto Publishing Co*
407 So. Dearborn S t ,
CHICAGO, ILL.
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei) solicited.
THE STARR PIANO CO
Matmfaaurtrs of
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND GR/V W> PIANOS
STARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER at IJ REMINQTO**
PIANOS and PLAYER-P* KNOS
RICHMOND INDIANA
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).