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PRESTO
September 1, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SUMMER HEAT SELLS SONG
Singer's Search for Relief Allows Broadway to Hear
Ditty From Tin Pan Alley.
Tn a music publisher's office at Broadway and one
of tbe Forties adjoining Tin Pan Alley, New York,
during one of the recent hot spells, a vaudevillian was
giving a new song a tryout. The second-story win-
dow looking out on Broadway, and swung in the cen-
ter on a swivel, was open to its fullest extent.
The vaudevillian wore no coat or collar, his shirt
sleeves were rolled up to his elbows and he was going
at that song with the energy of a man sawing wood
for his first meal in twenty-four hours. He leaned
over the piano, and the perspiration from his fore-
head dripped on to the keys, mingling with the flood
that poured from the face of the pianist, who was
down to his undershirt.
The author of the song and one of the "pluggers"
employed by the publisher were applauding. The
author glanced toward the open window and the
"atta boy" that had started to issue from his lips
halted at the "att." He walked to the window, stood
a moment looking at the crowd passing up and down
and then turned to the vaudevillian.
"'Hey, Jim," he yelled (you always yell in Tin Pan
Alley, whether its trying out a song or holding or-
dinary conversation), "come here. Stand here and
sing out the window. It'll be a big ad for you and
a big ad for the song. You'll have 'em whistlin' it in
a coupla days. And you'll be gettin' what breeze
there is. Never mind your collar and coat. Just
as you are."
Jim followed instructions, and that was the stroke
of genius that sold the song for the author. Jim
didn't buy it. He didn't like it. But a vaudevillian
sauntering up Broadway who heard him sing it did.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
MANAGER W A N T E D .
Are you the best closer of Piano business in your city? Old established music store, in large Middle West city,
offers
good
position
and splendid opportunity to gen-
Can you give a first class "Quality" demonstration
eral manager competent to assume full and complete
of one priced Grands, Players and Uprights? If so,
charge.
Must
be
experienced
and able to show suc-
in one of the most successful piano houses of one of
cessful record. Address "Manager," Box 14, PRESTO
the largest cities in the Central West, there is an
Office,
Chicago.
exceptional position for you. Write us fully—confi-
dential. Address, "Closer," Box 9, Presto Office, Chi-
cago.
MUSIC STORE O P P O R T U N I T Y .
For Sale—Best music store in the Southwest.
Town
about 20,000 in black belt of Texas. In shallow oil
FLOOR SALESMAN W A N T E D .
field
which
has
been
in
operation
for
25
years.
A Big Job for a Big Man. A Nationally known Chicago
Gusher, oil-field now developing, bring millions of
retail store carrying the finest lines procurable, wants
money and thousands of people. Reason for selling,
a high powered closing salesman. Must be able to
want
to devote entire time to my oil business. Ad-
handle a t least five outside salesmen in conjunction
dress
Money Maker, Box 11, Presto, Chicago, III.
with floor selling. One of best positions in city of-
fered. All replies confidential. Address Floor Sales-
man, care Presto, 407 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SUPERINTENDENT WANTED.
High grade, nationally known, middle west piano manu-
facturer has opening for capable, well informed, all
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
around factory superintendent. Prefer man now em-
Cable Piano Company wants, for one of its best Illinois
ployed and already a demonstrated success, both tech-
branches, a wide awake, experienced Talking Machine
nically and in the handling of men and material. Per-
salesman. We carry complete stock of both Victrola
manent position. Replies received in strict confidence.
and Brunswick phonographs. A good proposition and
Address P. O. Box 243, Newport, Ky.
best chances of advancement for the right man. Must
have had experience. Address E. F. N., Cable Piano
C A L I F O R N I A OR OREGON.
Co., 301 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
P L A Y E R , Reproducer and Phonograph Mechanic and
Tuner,
of
years'
experience, desires to locate in Cal-
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
ifornia or Oregon. Not on account of his health, but
Wanted—Piano salesman, between 28 and 35 years old,
to settle down to give first class service.
Best of
who is capable of handling canvassers. One who is
references, personality, etc. Address H . F. Peltier,
receptive and able to learn our method of selling.
care Presto, Chicago.
Will pay good salary and commission. Married man
preferred. This is a branch store located in Detroit,
CITY S A L E S M E N W A N T E D .
Michigan, representing a large manufacturer. Address
Several live salesmen can find opportunity in a profitable
Detroit, Box 6, Presto Office, Chicago.
and attractive branch of the retail business by. ad-
dressing the Lindenberg Piano Co., Columbus, Ohio.
T W E N T Y USED PIANOS,
which have not yet passed through our repair shop.
TUNERS A N D REPAIR M E N .
Offered at low prices to dealers. Range $30 to $50.
W A N T E D — Tuners, repair men and dealers to save
All woods included. Address replies to R. J. C , Cable
money by sending their key-work to Harlem Piano &
Piano Company, Chicago, Illinois.
Organ Key Co. See ad. In PRESTO and note prices.
PIANO STORE FOR S A L E .
Successfully established piano firm located in Quincy, III.,
wishes to retire from business. Stock has been re-
duced to $7,500. $6,000 will buy it. Must sell within
the next sixty days. Rare opportunity for one who
wishes to continue the business and make good from
the start. Present owner will assist in financing the
right party. If interested, get busy a t once for the
fall business. Write direct to owners. Giles Brothers,
111 North Fourth St., Quincy, III. (Since 1883.)
TRAVELER WANTED.
An experienced wholesale traveler to cover Indiana and
Michigan territory. Salary basis with an attractive
bonus. Correspondence strictly confidential. Address
"Confidential," care of PRESTO.
W A N T E D — S A L E S MANAGER.
A retail piano sales manager of ability, experience, good
habits and high ideals, who can market the finest
lines of high grade musical merchandise manufac-
tured, and who thoroughly believes in hard work,
conscientious selling methods, who takes pride in his
own record and in maintaining the splendid reputa-
tion and high standing of the house desiring his
services. This is a splendid opportunity for the right
man with one of the largest and oldest piano houses
in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., and known from coast
to coast. Address "Retail Manager," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
In Three Parts:
1. Instruments of Established
Names and Character.
2. Instruments that bear Spe-
cial Names or Trade Marks.
3. Manufacturers of Pianos
and Player-Pianos with Chap-
ters on Piano Building and Buy-
ing designed for the guidance
of prospective purchasers.
FIRST-CLASS MAN W A N T E D .
A man of experience, ability and energy, combined with
a thorough knowledge of the entire retail phonograph
and record business, accustomed to general super-
vision of sales, advertising and promotion, with
plenty of pep and original ideas, can secure an ex-
ceptionally fine opportunity in one of the most pro-
gressive and rapidly grown cities in the Southwest
and become associated with an institution thoroughly
established and rapidly advancing in prestige and
increasing its business by leaps and bounds. Only
first-class man need apply, thoroughly qualified and
a real worker. Address " B . L. W . , " care PRESTO.
Fac-simile Fall-
board Names of Leading Pianos
and Player-Pianos in Colors
Revised Annually
NO PIANO DEALER OR SALESMAN
CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
IF YOU DON'T CONSULT "PRESTO
BUYERS' GUIDE" YOU ARE MISSING
OPPORTUNITIES. G E T I T NOW.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A wholesale piano salesman equal to the
distribution of from 1,500 to 2,000 Instruments a year.
Must be man of standing and wide acquaintance in
the trade and willing to travel over wide territory.
Address "Wholesale," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Experienced tuner and player mechanic, with some
selling experience, wants location with a live dealer.
Am also a clarinet and saxophone player and teacher
of bands and band instruments. All letters answered.
Address E. E. B., care Presto, Chicago.
Give a copy to each of your salesmen.
Price 50 cents per copy.
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PRESTO PUBLISHING CO. ?A&Sr6E
STARR
BELLYMAN WANTED.
W A N T E D A T ONCE — Bellyman wanted for small
grands; to take on large output in Chicago factory.
Address "Large Output," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 407
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOR S A L E .
Great opportunity for some piano man who wishes to
purchase an old established piano business in live
location in Chicago. Stock consists of players and
pianos, phonograph agency, small stock rolls and rec-
ords. Will sell on invoice basis. Address Y. O. R.,
care of PRESTO, Chicago.
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
A IN O
COLD IVORY G L U E .
W A N T E D — T u n e r s 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.
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 St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
PLAYER-PIANOS
Correspondence with dealei) solicited.
THE STARR PIANO CO.
ttemnfaaurtri of
Dealers find unmatched selling
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER and
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
STARR and RICHMOND GRAI \O PIANOS
STARR. RICHMOND, TRAYSER a! II REMINXlflTOig
9IANOS and PLAYER-Pt KNOS
Factor** :
RICH MO? iD, INDU&&4
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