Presto
Issue: 1924 1964 - Page 9
March 15, 1924.
PRESTO
VILLAGE BEAUTIFUL BY THE
MOUNTAINSIDE OF THE ROCKIES
CERTAIN SIGNS OF
PIANO TRADE ACTIVITY
Many "Hurry Up" Calls in Chicago Daily
Newspaper "Want Ads" Prove Demand
for Workers in Piano Field.
In a single issue of the Chicago Tribune all of the
following advertisements appeared in the classified
columns. What better evidence that the piano busi-
ness is active, and that this year is to be a good one
for the industry and trade? And Presto's Want advs.
tell the same cheerful story.
PIANO SALESMEN—Wanted, 2 good outside
salesmen to assist department manager; must be able
to handle city appointments; good salary and com-
mission. Ask for Mr. Burke, Story & Clark Piano
Co., 315 South Wabash avenue.
PIANO SALESMAN—Must have experience;
outside work; good opportunity; salary and com-
mission. Address O L 405, Tribune.
F I N E TUNER—Whole or part time, d i c k e r i n g
Bros., 2250 South Park avenue, Calumet 0039.
FINISHING FOREMAN—First class varnisher
who understands mixing stains; must be willing to
leave town; good position for right man. Call 802
Republic Bldg.; ask for Mr. Purcell.
SALESMEN—By a well known music house lo-
cated in loop; experience in selling music merchan-
dise not necessary, but thorough sales experience re-
quired; this is outside work; must be able to furnish
good bond; age 25 to 45 years; write, stating age,
past experience, and salary expected. Address P N
144, Tribune.
T O N E REGULATOR—Whole or part time.
Chickering Bros., 2250 South Park avenue. Calumet
0039.
PIANO SALESMAN—Can you sell the Sohmer,
Kurtzmann, Chase, Bush & Lane, Ludwig, Twichell,
Wade and other high grade pianos? Must under-
stand following up canvassers, handling outside men,
and closing your own sales; part time on floor; sal-
ary and commission. See Mr. Neely, Mgr. Wadc-
Twichell Co., 311 South Wabash avenue.
PIANO SALESMAN—For wholesale, who is ac-
quainted with trade. In replying give experience and
reference. Address P O 466, Tribune.
PIANO SALESMEN—2. Bell Piano and Radio
Company, 2605 Indiana avenue.
Note: For a number of years it has been a source of recreation and delight on the part of Mr. William
Tonk, of New York, to create Christmas decorations, often as elaborate as those told of as having inter-
ested the artists of the 14th century. For there was a time when refined people concerned themselves
deeply with the architecture not only of houses and places, but of landscapes and gardens. Mr. Tonk
describes his last Christmas decorations as follows:
'Tis a dream! Not in the exultant meaning of that
word, but in fact. I had heard a great deal about a
village in or about one of the western mountains,
beautiful by nature and made habitable and attrac-
tive, in the modern sense, by the thought and skill
of man.
This story impressed itself so deeply in my mind
that I "dreamed'-' about it, and my dream led to the
picture which 1 carried out in my last Christmas
Decoration, which I will briefly describe as follows:
The extreme background represents, and is in fact,
a picture of the Rocky Mountains. Just before it,
lies the village built on a terraced slope, dotted pro-
fusely with cottages, stairways and walks leading to
the same, all beautified by trees, shrubs, potted
plants, etc. Just before the incline we see a small
park, ornamented by a statue of Mercury, in the
centre, and shrubbery and flowers to the right and
left of it.
In the middle of the picture we see a small lake, in
which there are live fish; also a sail-boat, and there
are other small boats not in sight. The rear end of
the lake has a sand-bank of pure white sand; and
what do you think rests upon it? Well, if you will
look sharply, you will see a lot of youthful, handsome
bathing girls, in up-to-date bathing dress, or rather
undress. Your opera glasses, or reading-glass, may
serve to bring them more vividly before you.
The foreground represents a real Plaza ornamented
by flower-beds; a statue of the "Father of our Coun-
try" on a pedestal, guarded by two cannons; at the
further end of the Plaza there appears a terrace lead-
ing up to the lake, ornamented with statuary, also on
pedestals; on the left, a "Boy extracting a splinter
from his foot"; the other, on the right, a "Lady on
the Lion." In the Plaza proper, we see pedestrians,
mainly maids with their charges. On both sides
boulevards are visible, made to look busy by all
kinds of vehicles going to and coming from the
village.
That part, which I have omitted to describe, the
reader will have to imagine.
SOME OF THE LATE CHANGES
IN RETAIL PIANO TRADE
tures the French & Sons and Shultz & Bauer pianos.
Swan L. Day, Corning, N. Y., has increased its
store space.
The L. L. Thomas Music Co., Marshfield, Ore.,
recently opened a branch store in Bandon, Ore.
The Davis, Burkham & Taylor Co., Cambridge, O.,
and elsewhere in that state and West Virginia, re-
cently opened a branch in Coshocton, Ohio.
C. B. Elderkin is manager of the Nevada Music
Co., Reno, Nev., which moved to larger quarters
last week.
Changes, Renewals and New Enterprises in Different
Parts of the Country.
O. D. Smith has opened a music shop at 130 Vir-
ginia avenue, Indianapolis, and will operate the busi-
ness under the name of the Acme Music Shop.
Theodore and Emil J. Lubbe are partners in the
Lubbe Musical Co., recently established at 1133 Mar-
ket street, San Francisco.
The J. B. Leonard Piano Co., which recently
moved to new quarters in Raleigh, N. C, ably fea-
A recent guest of James F. Boyer, secretary of C.
G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., was Knox Wilson, Chi-
cago, famous as a saxophone player.
ADAM SCHAAF, INC., DALLAS,
ADDS BRUNSWICK LINE
Adam Schaaf Pianos and Brunswick Phonographs
and Records Handled Exclusively by Branch House.
Adam Schaaf, Inc., Dallas, Tex., has taken over
the agency of the Brunswick Phonograph and will
handle a complete stock of records. Discussing this
new arrangement of the Dallas branch of Adam
Schaaf, Inc., C. L. Mahany, southwestern represen-
tative said:
"After months of investigation of the leading pho-
nographs we decided to handle Brunswick. We
w r anted a phonograph that would be in keeping with
the dignity of the Adam Schaaf piano, and we are
proud to link up the great and famous old name of
Adam Schaaf with the name of Brunswick.
"Our record department will be devoted exclusively
to Brunswick records, with a free record delivery ser-
vice to any part of the city. An extensive service
and parts department will be maintained for the
benefit of all Brunswick owners, with instant home
adjustment of any Brunswick in the city.
"We will handle Adam Schaaf pianos and Bruns-
wick phonographs and records exclusively."
ACTIVE CHICAGO DEALER.
One of the finest music stores on Chicago's West
Side is that of the Western Music Shop, 2451 West
Forty-seventh street. R. M. Michalak is in charge.
He is an active music dealer, featuring a tine line of
Kimball pianos, and he reports increasing activity in
sales since the beginning of the new year. Q R S
music rolls are also big sellers with Mr. Michalak,
and Kimball phonographs are also featured with fine
results.
SECOND HOLLYWOOD BRANCH.
C. W. Marshall is manager of the new Hollywood,
Cal., branch of the Platt Music Co., Los Angeles.
The new store ' is at 6614 Hollywood boulevard,
where the Platt Music Co. recently bought the inter-
ests of the Forrest Victrola Studios. This is Platt
Music Co. store No. 2 in the famous movie film manu-
facturing city.
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PRESTO
VILLAGE BEAUTIFUL BY THE
MOUNTAINSIDE OF THE ROCKIES
CERTAIN SIGNS OF
PIANO TRADE ACTIVITY
Many "Hurry Up" Calls in Chicago Daily
Newspaper "Want Ads" Prove Demand
for Workers in Piano Field.
In a single issue of the Chicago Tribune all of the
following advertisements appeared in the classified
columns. What better evidence that the piano busi-
ness is active, and that this year is to be a good one
for the industry and trade? And Presto's Want advs.
tell the same cheerful story.
PIANO SALESMEN—Wanted, 2 good outside
salesmen to assist department manager; must be able
to handle city appointments; good salary and com-
mission. Ask for Mr. Burke, Story & Clark Piano
Co., 315 South Wabash avenue.
PIANO SALESMAN—Must have experience;
outside work; good opportunity; salary and com-
mission. Address O L 405, Tribune.
F I N E TUNER—Whole or part time, d i c k e r i n g
Bros., 2250 South Park avenue, Calumet 0039.
FINISHING FOREMAN—First class varnisher
who understands mixing stains; must be willing to
leave town; good position for right man. Call 802
Republic Bldg.; ask for Mr. Purcell.
SALESMEN—By a well known music house lo-
cated in loop; experience in selling music merchan-
dise not necessary, but thorough sales experience re-
quired; this is outside work; must be able to furnish
good bond; age 25 to 45 years; write, stating age,
past experience, and salary expected. Address P N
144, Tribune.
T O N E REGULATOR—Whole or part time.
Chickering Bros., 2250 South Park avenue. Calumet
0039.
PIANO SALESMAN—Can you sell the Sohmer,
Kurtzmann, Chase, Bush & Lane, Ludwig, Twichell,
Wade and other high grade pianos? Must under-
stand following up canvassers, handling outside men,
and closing your own sales; part time on floor; sal-
ary and commission. See Mr. Neely, Mgr. Wadc-
Twichell Co., 311 South Wabash avenue.
PIANO SALESMAN—For wholesale, who is ac-
quainted with trade. In replying give experience and
reference. Address P O 466, Tribune.
PIANO SALESMEN—2. Bell Piano and Radio
Company, 2605 Indiana avenue.
Note: For a number of years it has been a source of recreation and delight on the part of Mr. William
Tonk, of New York, to create Christmas decorations, often as elaborate as those told of as having inter-
ested the artists of the 14th century. For there was a time when refined people concerned themselves
deeply with the architecture not only of houses and places, but of landscapes and gardens. Mr. Tonk
describes his last Christmas decorations as follows:
'Tis a dream! Not in the exultant meaning of that
word, but in fact. I had heard a great deal about a
village in or about one of the western mountains,
beautiful by nature and made habitable and attrac-
tive, in the modern sense, by the thought and skill
of man.
This story impressed itself so deeply in my mind
that I "dreamed'-' about it, and my dream led to the
picture which 1 carried out in my last Christmas
Decoration, which I will briefly describe as follows:
The extreme background represents, and is in fact,
a picture of the Rocky Mountains. Just before it,
lies the village built on a terraced slope, dotted pro-
fusely with cottages, stairways and walks leading to
the same, all beautified by trees, shrubs, potted
plants, etc. Just before the incline we see a small
park, ornamented by a statue of Mercury, in the
centre, and shrubbery and flowers to the right and
left of it.
In the middle of the picture we see a small lake, in
which there are live fish; also a sail-boat, and there
are other small boats not in sight. The rear end of
the lake has a sand-bank of pure white sand; and
what do you think rests upon it? Well, if you will
look sharply, you will see a lot of youthful, handsome
bathing girls, in up-to-date bathing dress, or rather
undress. Your opera glasses, or reading-glass, may
serve to bring them more vividly before you.
The foreground represents a real Plaza ornamented
by flower-beds; a statue of the "Father of our Coun-
try" on a pedestal, guarded by two cannons; at the
further end of the Plaza there appears a terrace lead-
ing up to the lake, ornamented with statuary, also on
pedestals; on the left, a "Boy extracting a splinter
from his foot"; the other, on the right, a "Lady on
the Lion." In the Plaza proper, we see pedestrians,
mainly maids with their charges. On both sides
boulevards are visible, made to look busy by all
kinds of vehicles going to and coming from the
village.
That part, which I have omitted to describe, the
reader will have to imagine.
SOME OF THE LATE CHANGES
IN RETAIL PIANO TRADE
tures the French & Sons and Shultz & Bauer pianos.
Swan L. Day, Corning, N. Y., has increased its
store space.
The L. L. Thomas Music Co., Marshfield, Ore.,
recently opened a branch store in Bandon, Ore.
The Davis, Burkham & Taylor Co., Cambridge, O.,
and elsewhere in that state and West Virginia, re-
cently opened a branch in Coshocton, Ohio.
C. B. Elderkin is manager of the Nevada Music
Co., Reno, Nev., which moved to larger quarters
last week.
Changes, Renewals and New Enterprises in Different
Parts of the Country.
O. D. Smith has opened a music shop at 130 Vir-
ginia avenue, Indianapolis, and will operate the busi-
ness under the name of the Acme Music Shop.
Theodore and Emil J. Lubbe are partners in the
Lubbe Musical Co., recently established at 1133 Mar-
ket street, San Francisco.
The J. B. Leonard Piano Co., which recently
moved to new quarters in Raleigh, N. C, ably fea-
A recent guest of James F. Boyer, secretary of C.
G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., was Knox Wilson, Chi-
cago, famous as a saxophone player.
ADAM SCHAAF, INC., DALLAS,
ADDS BRUNSWICK LINE
Adam Schaaf Pianos and Brunswick Phonographs
and Records Handled Exclusively by Branch House.
Adam Schaaf, Inc., Dallas, Tex., has taken over
the agency of the Brunswick Phonograph and will
handle a complete stock of records. Discussing this
new arrangement of the Dallas branch of Adam
Schaaf, Inc., C. L. Mahany, southwestern represen-
tative said:
"After months of investigation of the leading pho-
nographs we decided to handle Brunswick. We
w r anted a phonograph that would be in keeping with
the dignity of the Adam Schaaf piano, and we are
proud to link up the great and famous old name of
Adam Schaaf with the name of Brunswick.
"Our record department will be devoted exclusively
to Brunswick records, with a free record delivery ser-
vice to any part of the city. An extensive service
and parts department will be maintained for the
benefit of all Brunswick owners, with instant home
adjustment of any Brunswick in the city.
"We will handle Adam Schaaf pianos and Bruns-
wick phonographs and records exclusively."
ACTIVE CHICAGO DEALER.
One of the finest music stores on Chicago's West
Side is that of the Western Music Shop, 2451 West
Forty-seventh street. R. M. Michalak is in charge.
He is an active music dealer, featuring a tine line of
Kimball pianos, and he reports increasing activity in
sales since the beginning of the new year. Q R S
music rolls are also big sellers with Mr. Michalak,
and Kimball phonographs are also featured with fine
results.
SECOND HOLLYWOOD BRANCH.
C. W. Marshall is manager of the new Hollywood,
Cal., branch of the Platt Music Co., Los Angeles.
The new store ' is at 6614 Hollywood boulevard,
where the Platt Music Co. recently bought the inter-
ests of the Forrest Victrola Studios. This is Platt
Music Co. store No. 2 in the famous movie film manu-
facturing city.
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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/
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