Presto
Issue: 1923 1925 - Page 26
PRESTO
tion at the Drake Hotel, Chicago. Mr. Preston con-
tinued:
This created in the mind of the music-buying pub-
lic a suspicion towards the entire trade. Furthermore,
when these customers related their experiences with
one dealer to the next one there naturally arose among
the different houses a feeling that "the other fellow"
was not using ethical methods in his relations towards
the others. Unfortunately no dealer felt disposed to
complain directly to the one he felt to be the offender;
rather, these unhealthy suspicions "festered under the
skin," as it were. As a result, there was a deplorable
lack of confidence among the members of the trade.
Finally, one man, rather upset by some particular
problem, took the bull by the horns and assembled
several gentlemen for a quiet discussion. Then and
there the Boston Music Publishers' Association was
formed. The results were most gratifying. At first
some were rather skeptical of such an alliance, but
found to their surprise that the other fellow was a
pretty good fellow after all, and that anything he had
done had not been done viciously, as he best saw the
light from his isolated standpoint and without the
benefits of consultation with others.
From that time on there was noticed a decided im-
provement in local trade conditions. The complaints
just mentioned were adjusted under friendly agree-
ment. The delinquent dealer who cut prices was
shown the fallacy of his methods. The increased prof-
its through the elimination of this evil made it pos-
sible to greatly improve the service rendered the cus-
tomer, who finally recognized a heretofore unknown
solidarity among the various dealers. This created in
his mind a new respect for the industry as a whole,
and kept him in closer relation with the local dealers
when tempted by the advances of the mail order
houses.
From this point and up to the present, the history
of pur association has been one of continually in-
creasing help to the individual dealer and benefit to
the entire trade, with the ever live interest of the
members as the best evidence of their confidence in
the advantages of such co-operation and association.
A FEW NOTES.
Charles F. Hunkins and Blaine Linton are partners
in a sheet music business recently established in
Chico, Cal.
Miss Gladys Lamarre is the new manager of the
sheet music department in Hennessy's Department
Store, Butte, Mont.
Ford Rush has returned to the sheet music de-
partment of Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco.
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
June 16, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
Wanted—Competent man to take charge of and manage
music store, handling pianos, phonographs, sheet
music, etc. We would consider only one coming well
recommended and on a basis of salary and percentage
of profit. Business is located in city of 10,000, in
one of the best locations in Indiana, with a good ter-
ritory adjacent. Address Retail Music, care Presto,
Chicago.
C A L I F O R N I A OR OREGON.
P L A Y E R , Reproducer and Phonograph Mechanic and
Tuner, of years' experience, desires to locate in Cal-
ifornia or Oregon. Not on account of his health, but
to settle down to give first class service. Best of
references, personality, etc. Address H. F. Peltier,
care Presto, Chicago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
A thoroughly competent, experienced, producing factory
superintendent is open for a change. Prefer western
factory and can start in within two weeks. Is now
employed but wants a larger output. Address "Com-
petent," Box 7, PRESTO Office, Chicago.
CITY S A L E S M E N W A N T E D .
Several live salesmen can find opportunity in a profitable
and attractive branch of the retail business by ad-
dressing the Lindenberg Piano Co., Columbus, Ohio.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
We have an exceptional opportunity for two live-wire
piano salesmen on a salary and commission propo-
sition. Producers can make big money. Address The
Baldwin Piano Company of Indiana, 18 N. Pennsyl-
vania St., Indianapolis, Ind.
T U N E R S A N D REPAIR M E N .
W A N T E D — 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.
COLD IVORY G L U E .
WANTED—Tuners and repair men to try 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.
ROAD POSITION W A N T E D .
Piano man with many years of factory experience in all
branches of piano making; expert player man and of
most makes of electrically operated instruments; also
experience in selling, wishes position on the road.
Prefer Pacific Coast territory. Will give any refer-
ences desired. Address "Pacific," Box 11, PRESTO
Office, Chicago.
SALESMAN A N D MANAGER.
POSITION W A N T E D — B y 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.
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.
"Built on Family PA**"
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
In Piano and Player Piano
Co rwtruotion
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
PIONEER SCHOOL FO.t PIANO MEN
HANDSOME TROY STORE,
The new store recently pecupied by the Foster
Piano Co., in Troy, N. Y., is one of the most up-to-
date in that section of the state. On the first floor,
immediately as one enters, is the reception room.
Stretching back from this on both sides there are the
sound-proof Victrola rooms. In the rear of the
store are the Ampico re-enacting rooms. On the sec-
ond floor there are four sound-proof rooms for fur-
ther demonstration. Thick carpets are laid on each
floor, and an ornametnal lighting system gives an
added charm to the surroundings.
The Cass-Redewill Co., Phoenix, Ariz., has added
a well-equipped music goods repair department.
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?
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Published by
1OOO
SUCCESSFUL
GRADUATES
COURTHOUSE SO.
ALPARAISO. IND.
all thm ymmr. Ithutrmtrnd csr»fc«u«j ree.
FOLK'S SCHOOL OF TUNING, VALPARAISO, IND
STARR
IS T H I S YOUR Y O U N G 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-
Mlsing; 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. "His 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.
JiCOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
In Ws 20**year
ith upwards a£
PiaDO 9 layer*Piura aryj Orgsn Tuning Repairing, Regula-
tkif
A Voicin*. Best equipped tchool in me U. S.
DigjU-utt awarded and positions secured. Private and class
instruction*, both text*.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
Superintendent wanted to manage large piano plant.
State age and experience. Also salary desired. Must
furnish best references as to character and ability.
Address "Large Plant," Box 3, care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
Southern Boulevard, E. lMrd Si.
E. 184th St. and Cypress Av«.
NEW YORK
PIANOS
Our new designs are models of
construction. More than
Presto Publishing Co.
407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei > solicited.
THE STARR PSANO CO.
Kamtfaeswars of
SflTARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER and
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND GRA W) PIANOS
STARR,, RICHMOND, TRAYSER ai II REMINOTIWI
I?f ANOS and PLAYER-Pl fcNOS
tflCHJVLOHD, INDUtfl&A
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tion at the Drake Hotel, Chicago. Mr. Preston con-
tinued:
This created in the mind of the music-buying pub-
lic a suspicion towards the entire trade. Furthermore,
when these customers related their experiences with
one dealer to the next one there naturally arose among
the different houses a feeling that "the other fellow"
was not using ethical methods in his relations towards
the others. Unfortunately no dealer felt disposed to
complain directly to the one he felt to be the offender;
rather, these unhealthy suspicions "festered under the
skin," as it were. As a result, there was a deplorable
lack of confidence among the members of the trade.
Finally, one man, rather upset by some particular
problem, took the bull by the horns and assembled
several gentlemen for a quiet discussion. Then and
there the Boston Music Publishers' Association was
formed. The results were most gratifying. At first
some were rather skeptical of such an alliance, but
found to their surprise that the other fellow was a
pretty good fellow after all, and that anything he had
done had not been done viciously, as he best saw the
light from his isolated standpoint and without the
benefits of consultation with others.
From that time on there was noticed a decided im-
provement in local trade conditions. The complaints
just mentioned were adjusted under friendly agree-
ment. The delinquent dealer who cut prices was
shown the fallacy of his methods. The increased prof-
its through the elimination of this evil made it pos-
sible to greatly improve the service rendered the cus-
tomer, who finally recognized a heretofore unknown
solidarity among the various dealers. This created in
his mind a new respect for the industry as a whole,
and kept him in closer relation with the local dealers
when tempted by the advances of the mail order
houses.
From this point and up to the present, the history
of pur association has been one of continually in-
creasing help to the individual dealer and benefit to
the entire trade, with the ever live interest of the
members as the best evidence of their confidence in
the advantages of such co-operation and association.
A FEW NOTES.
Charles F. Hunkins and Blaine Linton are partners
in a sheet music business recently established in
Chico, Cal.
Miss Gladys Lamarre is the new manager of the
sheet music department in Hennessy's Department
Store, Butte, Mont.
Ford Rush has returned to the sheet music de-
partment of Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco.
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
June 16, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
Wanted—Competent man to take charge of and manage
music store, handling pianos, phonographs, sheet
music, etc. We would consider only one coming well
recommended and on a basis of salary and percentage
of profit. Business is located in city of 10,000, in
one of the best locations in Indiana, with a good ter-
ritory adjacent. Address Retail Music, care Presto,
Chicago.
C A L I F O R N I A OR OREGON.
P L A Y E R , Reproducer and Phonograph Mechanic and
Tuner, of years' experience, desires to locate in Cal-
ifornia or Oregon. Not on account of his health, but
to settle down to give first class service. Best of
references, personality, etc. Address H. F. Peltier,
care Presto, Chicago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
A thoroughly competent, experienced, producing factory
superintendent is open for a change. Prefer western
factory and can start in within two weeks. Is now
employed but wants a larger output. Address "Com-
petent," Box 7, PRESTO Office, Chicago.
CITY S A L E S M E N W A N T E D .
Several live salesmen can find opportunity in a profitable
and attractive branch of the retail business by ad-
dressing the Lindenberg Piano Co., Columbus, Ohio.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
We have an exceptional opportunity for two live-wire
piano salesmen on a salary and commission propo-
sition. Producers can make big money. Address The
Baldwin Piano Company of Indiana, 18 N. Pennsyl-
vania St., Indianapolis, Ind.
T U N E R S A N D REPAIR M E N .
W A N T E D — 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.
COLD IVORY G L U E .
WANTED—Tuners and repair men to try 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.
ROAD POSITION W A N T E D .
Piano man with many years of factory experience in all
branches of piano making; expert player man and of
most makes of electrically operated instruments; also
experience in selling, wishes position on the road.
Prefer Pacific Coast territory. Will give any refer-
ences desired. Address "Pacific," Box 11, PRESTO
Office, Chicago.
SALESMAN A N D MANAGER.
POSITION W A N T E D — B y 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.
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.
"Built on Family PA**"
Doll & Sons
Represent the Artistic
In Piano and Player Piano
Co rwtruotion
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
PIONEER SCHOOL FO.t PIANO MEN
HANDSOME TROY STORE,
The new store recently pecupied by the Foster
Piano Co., in Troy, N. Y., is one of the most up-to-
date in that section of the state. On the first floor,
immediately as one enters, is the reception room.
Stretching back from this on both sides there are the
sound-proof Victrola rooms. In the rear of the
store are the Ampico re-enacting rooms. On the sec-
ond floor there are four sound-proof rooms for fur-
ther demonstration. Thick carpets are laid on each
floor, and an ornametnal lighting system gives an
added charm to the surroundings.
The Cass-Redewill Co., Phoenix, Ariz., has added
a well-equipped music goods repair department.
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?
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Published by
1OOO
SUCCESSFUL
GRADUATES
COURTHOUSE SO.
ALPARAISO. IND.
all thm ymmr. Ithutrmtrnd csr»fc«u«j ree.
FOLK'S SCHOOL OF TUNING, VALPARAISO, IND
STARR
IS T H I S YOUR Y O U N G 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-
Mlsing; 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. "His 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.
JiCOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
In Ws 20**year
ith upwards a£
PiaDO 9 layer*Piura aryj Orgsn Tuning Repairing, Regula-
tkif
A Voicin*. Best equipped tchool in me U. S.
DigjU-utt awarded and positions secured. Private and class
instruction*, both text*.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
Superintendent wanted to manage large piano plant.
State age and experience. Also salary desired. Must
furnish best references as to character and ability.
Address "Large Plant," Box 3, care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
Southern Boulevard, E. lMrd Si.
E. 184th St. and Cypress Av«.
NEW YORK
PIANOS
Our new designs are models of
construction. More than
Presto Publishing Co.
407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei > solicited.
THE STARR PSANO CO.
Kamtfaeswars of
SflTARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER and
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND GRA W) PIANOS
STARR,, RICHMOND, TRAYSER ai II REMINOTIWI
I?f ANOS and PLAYER-Pl fcNOS
tflCHJVLOHD, INDUtfl&A
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).