Presto
Issue: 1923 1937 - Page 26
PRESTO
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of Harry O'Brien at Cohan's Grand Opera House
buildnig. A San Francisco office will be opened
shortly and put in charge of a local man.
The music printers of Leipzig, Germany, have been
compelled, under pressure of the recent substantial
increase in the cost of production, to raise the prices
of their publictaions to their clients by 25 per cent.
The Circle Music Publishing Co., Cincinnati, has
been granted a patent on a trademark to be used in
merchandising sheet music.
M. Witmark & Sons, publishers, New York,
moved recently to its new quarters at 165 Broadway.
James Burns, a colored song writer who died re-
cently, was one of the writers of "Ballin' the Jack,"
"Gooffer Dust" and other songs and alone wrote
"Shoot the Rabbit," and "Coolin' the Coffee Pot,"
produced recently.
• The Shuck Music Co., Glendale, Cal., carries a fine
stock of classical and popular music. Particular at-
tention is given to the professional and teacher busi-
ness in music and books.
E. G. Council, "The Music Man," conducts the
sheet music department of the Brook Mays Piano
Co., Dallas, Tex.
A. biographical course dealing with the lives of
great composers has been launched by the University
of California.
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co., Lincoln, Neb., has
installed a sheet music department.
The Kratz Piano Co., Canton, O., has built up a
big business in standard and teachers' music.
A. E. Kemper has purchased the sheet music busi-
ness of H. Boffa in Clarksburg, W. Va.
The treatment of music in education is covered in
a book soon to be brought out by Mrs. L. V. Sweezey,
director of music in Mills College, Oakland, Cal.
Henry Page has closed out his sheet music shop
in the Orpheum Arcade, Akron, O. He specialized
in classical and teachers' music.
ALERT MUNCIE HOUSE.
That summer is a good time for music study is im-
pressed on the parents of Muncie, Ind., by the San-
ders Music Shop, where special attention is given to
the sheet music department, which is kept up to date
with a full selection of both classical and popular
song and instrumental numbers. The firm is desirous
of meeting the nedes of both teachers and music
pupils and carries in stock one of the largest assort-
ments of sheet music and other supplies to be found
anywhere in eastern Indiana. Practically anything
needed by the teacher or the pupil, it is said, can be
found at the shop.
A SHEET MUSIC WINDOW.
The advantages of a window display for the en-
couragement of sheet music sales is well understood
by the management of the Sheldon Music House,
Charles City, la., which recently achieved the "big-
gest week" in sheet music with the aid of an attrac-
tive window show of the current music hits. The
window was not an experiment in the Charles City
house. The use of window displays for sheet music
is continuous.
NEW BROOKLYN STORE.
Herchenroder Bros., owners of the Ormonde
Music Shop, 1314 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
recently purchased the Victor store of Abraham
Lesser at 114-15 Boulevard, Rockaway Park, L. I.,
which will be conducted hereafter under tire name
pf the Ormonde Music Shop at the same address.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Old established music store, in large Middle West city,
Are you the best closer of Piano business in your 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-
MUSIC STORE O P P O R T U N I T Y .
cago.
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 at 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
Co., 301 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.
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-
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,
Michigan, representing a large manufacturer. Address
FOR S A L E .
Detroit, Box 6, Presto Office, Chicago.
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
PIANO STORE FOR S A L E .
pianos, phonograph agency, small stock rolls and rec-
Successfully established piano firm located in Quincy, III.,
ords.
Will sell on invoice basis. Address Y. O. R.,
wishes to retire* from business. Stock has been re-
care of PRESTO, Chicago.
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
COLD IVORY G L U E .
the start. Present owner will assist in financing the
right party. If interested, get busy at once for the
W A N T E D — T u n e r s and repair men to try our Special
fall business. Write direct to owners. Giles Brothers,
White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
111 North Fourth St., Quincy, III. (Since 1883.)
be used cold. Harlem Piano & Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, in the U. S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADDS SHEET MUSIC.
The Earle G. Poling Co., Akron, O., an exclusive
talking machine store, has announced its plans to add
a sheet music department. Popular numbers will be
featured, but a full line of standard music will be
carried. Preparations for the new department are
now being made on the main floor of the store.
"THE EDGAR SHOPPE."
"The Edgar Shoppe" is the clever name of an
enterprising musical store in Tulsa, Okla. Thomas
J. Edgar is the owner of the shop and the originator
of the name.
TARR
September 8, 1923
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.
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.
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.
PI ANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a pries for every purse
Dsaiere Cadi isnmaiccJied seLmg
OTARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
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 deaiei > solicited
THE STARR PIANO C<*
RICHMOND GRAI k> PIANOS
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER a! IJ REMINGTON
51ANOS and PLAYER-Fi *NOS
RICHMOND,
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26
of Harry O'Brien at Cohan's Grand Opera House
buildnig. A San Francisco office will be opened
shortly and put in charge of a local man.
The music printers of Leipzig, Germany, have been
compelled, under pressure of the recent substantial
increase in the cost of production, to raise the prices
of their publictaions to their clients by 25 per cent.
The Circle Music Publishing Co., Cincinnati, has
been granted a patent on a trademark to be used in
merchandising sheet music.
M. Witmark & Sons, publishers, New York,
moved recently to its new quarters at 165 Broadway.
James Burns, a colored song writer who died re-
cently, was one of the writers of "Ballin' the Jack,"
"Gooffer Dust" and other songs and alone wrote
"Shoot the Rabbit," and "Coolin' the Coffee Pot,"
produced recently.
• The Shuck Music Co., Glendale, Cal., carries a fine
stock of classical and popular music. Particular at-
tention is given to the professional and teacher busi-
ness in music and books.
E. G. Council, "The Music Man," conducts the
sheet music department of the Brook Mays Piano
Co., Dallas, Tex.
A. biographical course dealing with the lives of
great composers has been launched by the University
of California.
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co., Lincoln, Neb., has
installed a sheet music department.
The Kratz Piano Co., Canton, O., has built up a
big business in standard and teachers' music.
A. E. Kemper has purchased the sheet music busi-
ness of H. Boffa in Clarksburg, W. Va.
The treatment of music in education is covered in
a book soon to be brought out by Mrs. L. V. Sweezey,
director of music in Mills College, Oakland, Cal.
Henry Page has closed out his sheet music shop
in the Orpheum Arcade, Akron, O. He specialized
in classical and teachers' music.
ALERT MUNCIE HOUSE.
That summer is a good time for music study is im-
pressed on the parents of Muncie, Ind., by the San-
ders Music Shop, where special attention is given to
the sheet music department, which is kept up to date
with a full selection of both classical and popular
song and instrumental numbers. The firm is desirous
of meeting the nedes of both teachers and music
pupils and carries in stock one of the largest assort-
ments of sheet music and other supplies to be found
anywhere in eastern Indiana. Practically anything
needed by the teacher or the pupil, it is said, can be
found at the shop.
A SHEET MUSIC WINDOW.
The advantages of a window display for the en-
couragement of sheet music sales is well understood
by the management of the Sheldon Music House,
Charles City, la., which recently achieved the "big-
gest week" in sheet music with the aid of an attrac-
tive window show of the current music hits. The
window was not an experiment in the Charles City
house. The use of window displays for sheet music
is continuous.
NEW BROOKLYN STORE.
Herchenroder Bros., owners of the Ormonde
Music Shop, 1314 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
recently purchased the Victor store of Abraham
Lesser at 114-15 Boulevard, Rockaway Park, L. I.,
which will be conducted hereafter under tire name
pf the Ormonde Music Shop at the same address.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
MANAGER W A N T E D .
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Old established music store, in large Middle West city,
Are you the best closer of Piano business in your 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-
MUSIC STORE O P P O R T U N I T Y .
cago.
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 at 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
Co., 301 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.
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-
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,
Michigan, representing a large manufacturer. Address
FOR S A L E .
Detroit, Box 6, Presto Office, Chicago.
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
PIANO STORE FOR S A L E .
pianos, phonograph agency, small stock rolls and rec-
Successfully established piano firm located in Quincy, III.,
ords.
Will sell on invoice basis. Address Y. O. R.,
wishes to retire* from business. Stock has been re-
care of PRESTO, Chicago.
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
COLD IVORY G L U E .
the start. Present owner will assist in financing the
right party. If interested, get busy at once for the
W A N T E D — T u n e r s and repair men to try our Special
fall business. Write direct to owners. Giles Brothers,
White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
111 North Fourth St., Quincy, III. (Since 1883.)
be used cold. Harlem Piano & Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, in the U. S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADDS SHEET MUSIC.
The Earle G. Poling Co., Akron, O., an exclusive
talking machine store, has announced its plans to add
a sheet music department. Popular numbers will be
featured, but a full line of standard music will be
carried. Preparations for the new department are
now being made on the main floor of the store.
"THE EDGAR SHOPPE."
"The Edgar Shoppe" is the clever name of an
enterprising musical store in Tulsa, Okla. Thomas
J. Edgar is the owner of the shop and the originator
of the name.
TARR
September 8, 1923
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.
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.
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.
PI ANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a pries for every purse
Dsaiere Cadi isnmaiccJied seLmg
OTARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER
REMINGTON PLAYER-PIANOS
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 deaiei > solicited
THE STARR PIANO C<*
RICHMOND GRAI k> PIANOS
STARR, RICHMOND, TRAYSER a! IJ REMINGTON
51ANOS and PLAYER-Fi *NOS
RICHMOND,
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).