Presto
Issue: 1924 1959 - Page 26
26
PRESTO
the jazz emotions with the tips of his ringers can keep
everybody inside the counter busy.
And it invariably happens that the latter type is
distinguished by brains. Even jazz salesmanship re-
quires brains. All jazz is not brainless music nor is
it a brainless job to sell it. The man or woman who
can sell the populars in large quantities can also sell
the high class stuff. Jazz has not crowded out the
high-class songs and music and the activity of a
brainy salesman in selling the popular things does
not minimize his ability to sell the classics and the
better class new music. What is silly or dignified,
lowbrow or highbrow is a matter of individual opinion
of which the sheet music salesman with brains is
aware.
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
At the recent election of the American Society of
Composers, Authors and Publishers, Gene Buck was
elected president; Victor Herbert, vice-president;
Raymond Hubbell, treasurer, and Charles K. Harris,
secretary.
The Anthon Song Shop is the name of a new sheet
music business in Silver City. N. M.
At a recent meeting of the directors of the Music
Publishers' Association of the United States, the new
Canadian copyright law was discussed and declared
so complicated that members were advised to get
legal advice before operating under it.
The West Side Song Shop is the name of a sheet
music business opened by Raymond Chartonneau,
Green Bay, Wis., at 313^ West Walnut street.
The Veritas Music Publishing Co. and the G. S.
Haskins Photoplay Productions of Hollywood, Cal.,
recently offered a prize for the three best choruses
for "Just Like a Woman," a song written around a
photoplay of the name.
Holroyd Andrews is the new general wholesale
manager of the Willis Music Co., Cincinnati.
The Terpret Studios, Cleveland, O., publishers and
music dealers, recently opened a retail shop at 9211
Hough avenue.
AN ORIGINAL CONCERT
Paul Specht Broadcasts Music of Amateur and Un-
known Writers for Two Hours.
An original concert of American music was given
by Paul Specht and his Almanac hotel orchestra
from the WJW broadcasting rooms of the Aeolian
Hall Building, New York, last week, Thursday, when
no less than twenty compositions of unknown writers
were played.
Telegrams and long distance calls poured in- to
the radio station all evening indicating the wide-
spread interest in the event. Paul Specht made a
speech over the wireless, stating in substance that he
was doing his utmost to establish an American School
of Music.
Among the numbers that received favorable atten-
tion • from the radio public were, "Lovely Lola,"
"Roads of Happiness," 'Tooling Around," "You Know
What I Mean," "When the Shadows Fall," "Some-
body," "Let It Come," and others.
The contest will remain open until March 1, 1924.
The Columbia Phonograph Company, F. A. D. An-
drea, Inc., The Almanac Hotel Company and the
Buescher Band Instrument Company, are associated
in the enterprise.
A REMICK SONG "HIT."
"Bring Back That Old-Fashioned Waltz" was fea-
tured this week as the principal theme at the Colum-
bia Theater in Portland, Ore., in colaboration with
the production of "The Courtship of Miles Standish."
I. E. Sklare, local manager of the Remick Song &
Gift Shop, in conjunction with Raymond Charles, the
manager of the Columbia, used the number with
slides.
February 9, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
One of the foremost piano industries in the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen',, of
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
throughout the United States. Men already employed
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
salesmen are wanted, and they are invited to apply at
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
FACTORY B O O K K E E P E R W A N T E D .
One of the largest piano industries wants a first-class
bookkeeper and accountant. One with understanding
of the piano business preferred. Apply at once, ad-
dressing "Bookkeeper," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Want wideawake partner in general music store in best
spot in sunny California; $5,000 needed, not to buy
a half interest, but to double the capital. Business
been going about two years and making money. This
is a rare chance for the right party. Address J. F.
Graber, 204 E. Main St., Visalia, Calif.
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
understands player actions and has made some of the
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
T R A V E L E R W A N T S POSITION.
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11, Wholesale piano traveler of 35 years' experience is open
for position. Best of references.
Prefer states of
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. Address
H. V., care of PRESTO, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
STOCK K E E P E R W A N T E D .
Young man in small player factory and office who knows
player material and stock keeping, accurate and
SALESMAN—TUNER.
quick. One with ability to advance. Tell us in con-
What dealer wants the services of a piano salesman who
fidence where you have worked, age, experience and
has been successful in selling the rural as well as
wages wanted. Address "Stock Keeper," Box 9,
urban trade? His sales experience has extended over
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
several months and is underbuilt by five years of
successful independent tuning. This man is under
twenty-five years and ran answer to any require-
STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE.
ments you may wish to bring forth. What do you
Owing to the recent death of my brother and former
offer to him? He can use his own car if necessary.
partner, am offering our stock of musical goods for
Write to him, addressing "Worker," Box 14, PRES-
sale at a sacrifice. Stock consists of pianos, talking
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
machines and small goods. Will invoice from $3,000
to $4,000. Will consider any reasonable offer. Own
PLAYER E X P E R T W A N T E D .
store building, one of the finest in the city. Rent
reasonable. If interested, address J. E. Giles, Admin-
A large retail house wants a repair and service man, one
istrator, Quincy, III.
who thoroughly understands the repairing of all
makes of player-pianos, electric pianos and reproduc-
ing pianos. Applicant must be a straightforward
S H E E T MUSIC MANAGER.
man.
Married man preferred, who has held a steady
WANTED—Experienced sheet music and small goods
position heretofore. He must understand finishing,
manager, capable of taking complete charge of well-
tuning and all details of a retail piano house repair
established department in leading music store of large
work. Address, stating salary wanted, "Service," Box
Southern city. Must be able to buy, sell and make
3, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
profit. Apply promptly if interested. Address Post
Office Box No. 172, Chicago, III.
TRAVELER WANTED.
A Chicago piano manufacturer, long established, wants a
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
first-class salesman—one who has had the experience
WANTED—Polish piano salesman with some capital to
and can actually do business with a fine line of in-
become partner in well established business. State
struments sold at attractive prices. Address "Attrac-
reference and experience. Big opportunity. Address
tive," Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
"Wilkes," Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
Chicago.
St. Chicago.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
PIANO S A L E S M A N W A N T E D .
store wants tuner and player man qualified to take
Must have experience in handling canvassers. All our Piano
charge
of
large shop as manager. Good pay to the
men make big money. Call for an interview. See Mr.
right man. Address C. E. Lucore, Statler Hotel, Buf-
Newman, The Smith Piano Co., 214 S. Wabash Ave.,
falo,
N.
Y
.
Chicago, III.
SALESMANAGER
WANTED.
Salesmanager wanted to handle an entire sales organiza-
ENCOURAGING BAND SPIRIT.
tion of a growing piano concern in Detroit, Mich.
Several bands in and around Oxnard, Cal., are
Must be a piano sales producer and able to handle
men and build up the force. State experience and
planning to participate in the band music contest to
compensation required, also references, in your first
be held here in the coming Eisteddfod, striving to
application. Address "Producer," Box 11, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
win the beautiful silver loving cup offered by the
Platt Music Co., of Los Angeles, as an incentive for
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
the contest. The trophy stands over a foot in height Twenty used pianos
which have not yet passed through
and was donated by the Platt concern on its own
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
range
from
$25
to
$50, all woods included. Special
volition. The Platt Co. is heartily in favor of the
price for carload lots. Address reply to " E . F. N.,"
Community Service Eisteddfod and is hopeful that
care Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
Oxnard has started something that will spread all
PHONOGRAPH S A L E S M A N .
over the state.
POPULAR SONG NUMBERS.
Sig Bosley, of Chicago, representing the Forrester
Publishing Co., was a visitor this week to the Port-
land, Ore., sheet music dealers. Mr. Bosley has his
headquarters in Chicago and sees to all points to the
west of this city. Mr. Bosley was featuring "It Ain't
Goin' to Rain No Mo.'" The well-known waltz
"When Clouds Have Vanished" was among his offer-
ings and he took many reorders for this popular
number. Another number that was well received by
the dealers was "When I'm with You," by Robinson.
MUSIC IN HARTFORD.
Kelley & Cowles, Hartford, Conn., has opened a
sheet music department which includes both pop-
ular and classic music, orchestrations and teachers'
books for all instruments. Mr. F. C. Buckley, form-
erly with Sedgwick & Casey in the same city, is in
charge of the new department.
STORY & CLARK ITEM.
II. T. Hamncr and G. E. Huffman, of the Huff-
man Furniture & Undertaking Company, Story &
Clark dealers at Waynesburg, Pa., visited the Story
& Clark Chicago offices this week.
Phonograph salesman wanted.
Real opportunity for
salesman who can produce results. Must live on south
side of city. Apply 1004 W. 79th St., Chicago. Phone
Vincennes 9383.
WHO WANTS TRAVELER?
Traveler who has sold pianos for several years, whole-
sale, wishes to make connection with a first-class
house as traveling representative. Best of references
furnished. Address "Representative," Box 17, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Retail piano salesman in large western city. One who
can handle department with several men under him.
Fine warerooms and fine line of instruments. Good
- opportunity for man who is willing to work and pro-
duce results. Give age, experience and salary wanted.
Address "Results," Box 15, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St.. Chicago.
AN O P P O R T U N I T Y .
One of the greatest opportunities ever offered to any In-
dividual or firm, to purchase an established music
business in one of the best business sections of Mil-
waukee. Have valuable lease. Can be purchased for
less than invoice, on account of owner investing in
manufacturing
business.
Address, "Opportunity,"
Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
GOOD CLOSERS W A N T E D .
I want three piano men who want to make big money,
but they must be good closers. We have a big fine
store, in a fine large city. Knabe, Ampico, Fischer,
Franklin, also other well-known pianos. Right kind
of man can make big money. Write me for particu-
lars. Address Clarence Lucore, Statler Hotel, Buf-
falo, N. Y .
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
Represent the Maximum Attainment in
Musical Worth
Branches and Distributors Everywhere
,— f
—
_~.
^
I tie otarr r*iano Company
Established 1892
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/
PRESTO
the jazz emotions with the tips of his ringers can keep
everybody inside the counter busy.
And it invariably happens that the latter type is
distinguished by brains. Even jazz salesmanship re-
quires brains. All jazz is not brainless music nor is
it a brainless job to sell it. The man or woman who
can sell the populars in large quantities can also sell
the high class stuff. Jazz has not crowded out the
high-class songs and music and the activity of a
brainy salesman in selling the popular things does
not minimize his ability to sell the classics and the
better class new music. What is silly or dignified,
lowbrow or highbrow is a matter of individual opinion
of which the sheet music salesman with brains is
aware.
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
At the recent election of the American Society of
Composers, Authors and Publishers, Gene Buck was
elected president; Victor Herbert, vice-president;
Raymond Hubbell, treasurer, and Charles K. Harris,
secretary.
The Anthon Song Shop is the name of a new sheet
music business in Silver City. N. M.
At a recent meeting of the directors of the Music
Publishers' Association of the United States, the new
Canadian copyright law was discussed and declared
so complicated that members were advised to get
legal advice before operating under it.
The West Side Song Shop is the name of a sheet
music business opened by Raymond Chartonneau,
Green Bay, Wis., at 313^ West Walnut street.
The Veritas Music Publishing Co. and the G. S.
Haskins Photoplay Productions of Hollywood, Cal.,
recently offered a prize for the three best choruses
for "Just Like a Woman," a song written around a
photoplay of the name.
Holroyd Andrews is the new general wholesale
manager of the Willis Music Co., Cincinnati.
The Terpret Studios, Cleveland, O., publishers and
music dealers, recently opened a retail shop at 9211
Hough avenue.
AN ORIGINAL CONCERT
Paul Specht Broadcasts Music of Amateur and Un-
known Writers for Two Hours.
An original concert of American music was given
by Paul Specht and his Almanac hotel orchestra
from the WJW broadcasting rooms of the Aeolian
Hall Building, New York, last week, Thursday, when
no less than twenty compositions of unknown writers
were played.
Telegrams and long distance calls poured in- to
the radio station all evening indicating the wide-
spread interest in the event. Paul Specht made a
speech over the wireless, stating in substance that he
was doing his utmost to establish an American School
of Music.
Among the numbers that received favorable atten-
tion • from the radio public were, "Lovely Lola,"
"Roads of Happiness," 'Tooling Around," "You Know
What I Mean," "When the Shadows Fall," "Some-
body," "Let It Come," and others.
The contest will remain open until March 1, 1924.
The Columbia Phonograph Company, F. A. D. An-
drea, Inc., The Almanac Hotel Company and the
Buescher Band Instrument Company, are associated
in the enterprise.
A REMICK SONG "HIT."
"Bring Back That Old-Fashioned Waltz" was fea-
tured this week as the principal theme at the Colum-
bia Theater in Portland, Ore., in colaboration with
the production of "The Courtship of Miles Standish."
I. E. Sklare, local manager of the Remick Song &
Gift Shop, in conjunction with Raymond Charles, the
manager of the Columbia, used the number with
slides.
February 9, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
One of the foremost piano industries in the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen',, of
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
throughout the United States. Men already employed
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
salesmen are wanted, and they are invited to apply at
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
FACTORY B O O K K E E P E R W A N T E D .
One of the largest piano industries wants a first-class
bookkeeper and accountant. One with understanding
of the piano business preferred. Apply at once, ad-
dressing "Bookkeeper," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Want wideawake partner in general music store in best
spot in sunny California; $5,000 needed, not to buy
a half interest, but to double the capital. Business
been going about two years and making money. This
is a rare chance for the right party. Address J. F.
Graber, 204 E. Main St., Visalia, Calif.
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
understands player actions and has made some of the
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
T R A V E L E R W A N T S POSITION.
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11, Wholesale piano traveler of 35 years' experience is open
for position. Best of references.
Prefer states of
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. Address
H. V., care of PRESTO, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
STOCK K E E P E R W A N T E D .
Young man in small player factory and office who knows
player material and stock keeping, accurate and
SALESMAN—TUNER.
quick. One with ability to advance. Tell us in con-
What dealer wants the services of a piano salesman who
fidence where you have worked, age, experience and
has been successful in selling the rural as well as
wages wanted. Address "Stock Keeper," Box 9,
urban trade? His sales experience has extended over
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
several months and is underbuilt by five years of
successful independent tuning. This man is under
twenty-five years and ran answer to any require-
STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE.
ments you may wish to bring forth. What do you
Owing to the recent death of my brother and former
offer to him? He can use his own car if necessary.
partner, am offering our stock of musical goods for
Write to him, addressing "Worker," Box 14, PRES-
sale at a sacrifice. Stock consists of pianos, talking
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
machines and small goods. Will invoice from $3,000
to $4,000. Will consider any reasonable offer. Own
PLAYER E X P E R T W A N T E D .
store building, one of the finest in the city. Rent
reasonable. If interested, address J. E. Giles, Admin-
A large retail house wants a repair and service man, one
istrator, Quincy, III.
who thoroughly understands the repairing of all
makes of player-pianos, electric pianos and reproduc-
ing pianos. Applicant must be a straightforward
S H E E T MUSIC MANAGER.
man.
Married man preferred, who has held a steady
WANTED—Experienced sheet music and small goods
position heretofore. He must understand finishing,
manager, capable of taking complete charge of well-
tuning and all details of a retail piano house repair
established department in leading music store of large
work. Address, stating salary wanted, "Service," Box
Southern city. Must be able to buy, sell and make
3, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
profit. Apply promptly if interested. Address Post
Office Box No. 172, Chicago, III.
TRAVELER WANTED.
A Chicago piano manufacturer, long established, wants a
BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
first-class salesman—one who has had the experience
WANTED—Polish piano salesman with some capital to
and can actually do business with a fine line of in-
become partner in well established business. State
struments sold at attractive prices. Address "Attrac-
reference and experience. Big opportunity. Address
tive," Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
"Wilkes," Box 2, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
Chicago.
St. Chicago.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
PIANO S A L E S M A N W A N T E D .
store wants tuner and player man qualified to take
Must have experience in handling canvassers. All our Piano
charge
of
large shop as manager. Good pay to the
men make big money. Call for an interview. See Mr.
right man. Address C. E. Lucore, Statler Hotel, Buf-
Newman, The Smith Piano Co., 214 S. Wabash Ave.,
falo,
N.
Y
.
Chicago, III.
SALESMANAGER
WANTED.
Salesmanager wanted to handle an entire sales organiza-
ENCOURAGING BAND SPIRIT.
tion of a growing piano concern in Detroit, Mich.
Several bands in and around Oxnard, Cal., are
Must be a piano sales producer and able to handle
men and build up the force. State experience and
planning to participate in the band music contest to
compensation required, also references, in your first
be held here in the coming Eisteddfod, striving to
application. Address "Producer," Box 11, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
win the beautiful silver loving cup offered by the
Platt Music Co., of Los Angeles, as an incentive for
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
the contest. The trophy stands over a foot in height Twenty used pianos
which have not yet passed through
and was donated by the Platt concern on its own
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
range
from
$25
to
$50, all woods included. Special
volition. The Platt Co. is heartily in favor of the
price for carload lots. Address reply to " E . F. N.,"
Community Service Eisteddfod and is hopeful that
care Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
Oxnard has started something that will spread all
PHONOGRAPH S A L E S M A N .
over the state.
POPULAR SONG NUMBERS.
Sig Bosley, of Chicago, representing the Forrester
Publishing Co., was a visitor this week to the Port-
land, Ore., sheet music dealers. Mr. Bosley has his
headquarters in Chicago and sees to all points to the
west of this city. Mr. Bosley was featuring "It Ain't
Goin' to Rain No Mo.'" The well-known waltz
"When Clouds Have Vanished" was among his offer-
ings and he took many reorders for this popular
number. Another number that was well received by
the dealers was "When I'm with You," by Robinson.
MUSIC IN HARTFORD.
Kelley & Cowles, Hartford, Conn., has opened a
sheet music department which includes both pop-
ular and classic music, orchestrations and teachers'
books for all instruments. Mr. F. C. Buckley, form-
erly with Sedgwick & Casey in the same city, is in
charge of the new department.
STORY & CLARK ITEM.
II. T. Hamncr and G. E. Huffman, of the Huff-
man Furniture & Undertaking Company, Story &
Clark dealers at Waynesburg, Pa., visited the Story
& Clark Chicago offices this week.
Phonograph salesman wanted.
Real opportunity for
salesman who can produce results. Must live on south
side of city. Apply 1004 W. 79th St., Chicago. Phone
Vincennes 9383.
WHO WANTS TRAVELER?
Traveler who has sold pianos for several years, whole-
sale, wishes to make connection with a first-class
house as traveling representative. Best of references
furnished. Address "Representative," Box 17, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Retail piano salesman in large western city. One who
can handle department with several men under him.
Fine warerooms and fine line of instruments. Good
- opportunity for man who is willing to work and pro-
duce results. Give age, experience and salary wanted.
Address "Results," Box 15, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St.. Chicago.
AN O P P O R T U N I T Y .
One of the greatest opportunities ever offered to any In-
dividual or firm, to purchase an established music
business in one of the best business sections of Mil-
waukee. Have valuable lease. Can be purchased for
less than invoice, on account of owner investing in
manufacturing
business.
Address, "Opportunity,"
Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
GOOD CLOSERS W A N T E D .
I want three piano men who want to make big money,
but they must be good closers. We have a big fine
store, in a fine large city. Knabe, Ampico, Fischer,
Franklin, also other well-known pianos. Right kind
of man can make big money. Write me for particu-
lars. Address Clarence Lucore, Statler Hotel, Buf-
falo, N. Y .
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
Represent the Maximum Attainment in
Musical Worth
Branches and Distributors Everywhere
,— f
—
_~.
^
I tie otarr r*iano Company
Established 1892
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).