Presto
Issue: 1924 1966 - Page 26
PRESTO
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THE PRESTO'S WANT AD VS.
FLOOR SALESMAN WANTED.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST
CLASS FLOOR SALESMAN. MUST BE A
CLOSER. EXCELLENT CHANCE FOR A GOOD
LIVE PIANO MAN.
SCHULTZ PIANO CO.,
2255 W. MADISON ST.,
CHICAGO.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
PIANO SALESMEN—We have a liberal proposition to of-
fer to real sales getters. Good salary and commission.
We furnish you with able canvassers. We sell Smith
& Barnes and Strohber pianos. Capable men can be-
come store managers. It will pay to investigate. Call
or write Mr. W . C. Newman, The Smith Piano Com-
pany, 214 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
OUTSIDE SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful piano
salesman wanted to take charge of an outside sales
department and work into position of sales manager.
Liberal salary, commission and bonus. A real oppor-
tunity to advance to branch manager. Write E. R.
Mihm, 800 Nicollett Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — R e t a i l salesman who can sell pianos. Some
experience required, but more of all-around music
store ability. Good proposition for young man will-
ing to work. Schultz Piano Co., 2255 W . Madison St.,
Chicago.
MANUFACTURERS' OPPORTUNITY.
An experienced piano traveler, making southeastern
states, selling benches and music rolls, would like to
represent a line of players and pianos on commission
basis. Trade established. Address " S . P. J . , " care of
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MUSIC HOUSE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—An old-established music house in city of
50,000 inhabitants. Fixtures, stock and all that be-
longs to an active and enterprising music business.
Poor health of proprietor the reason for selling. A d -
dress P. O. Box 89, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
BOOKKEEPER W A N T E D .
WANTED—Bookkeeper for retail music business. One
with general store experience to qualify for selling
pianos, etc. Permanent position with good oppor-
tunity. At once. Address "R. H. S.," Box 5, PRESTO
Office, 417v S. dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER WANTED.
W A N T E D — T u n e r and player repair man can associate
himself with the fastest growing house in central I l -
linois. Living cost much lower than most places.
Write Francis Piano Co., Galesburg, III.
W A N T S S E L L I N G PROPOSITION.
Middle-aged man, speaking several languages, with Euro-
pean college education, able to get business, especial-
ly among foreign people, wants a position as manager
or good selling proposition. Write P. Kluer, 1423 Shef-
field St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
NEW YORK
•33 Fifth Ave.
HARDMAN,
PECK & GO.
Manufacturers of the
ounded\
CHICAGO
Republic Bldf.
HARDMAN PIANO
The Official Piano of the Metropolitan Opera Co.
Owning and Operating the Autotone Co. makers of the
Owning and Operating E.G. Harrington & Co., Est. iS/i.makers of tne
AUTOTONE (Bpffi£)
HARRINGTON PIANO
Tl\e Hardraan Autotone
The Harrington Autotone
The Autotone The Playotone The Standard Player-Piano
{Supreme A mong Moderately Priced Instruments)
The Hensel Piano
The Standard Piano
March 29, 1924.
RARE BUSINfcSS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Unusual opportunity for some one with limited capital
to take over a going piano business. Owing to the
recent death of my brother and former partner, am
offering the established business of Giles Brothers at
a sacrifice. Business established for more than thirty
years. One of the finest rooms in the city. Own
building; good location; reasonable rent; $1,000 cash
will handle the deal. Must close out by April I. For
particulars address J. E. Giles (Executor), Quincy, III.
BIG BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Big business opportunity for dealer who wishes to be-
come interested in manufacturing his own pianos. An
ideal factory in the most advantageous location. An
unusually fine piano with strong individual selling
points a t minimum cost. Only a comparatively small
investment necessary. Profitable trade already estab-
lished. No proposition for dealers could possibly be
better. The closest investigation is requested. A d -
dress "Ideal Factory," Box 7, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago, IN-
H O M E IN D E N V E R .
Wholesale and retail piano salesman wishes to make con-
nection with manufacturer either as wholesale rep-
resentative in western states or a liberal arrange-
ment for the retail of pianos in Colorado. Address
"Denver," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., C h i -
cago.
TUNER WANTS OPPORTUNITY.
Tuner and player specialist, with 15 years' experience,
desires a suitable location. Experienced on electrics
and reproducers. Install and rebuild player actions.
Will work either on salary or on independent basis.
Address " B . E. E.," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
Piano tuner thoroughly versed in tuning and player
repairing, with sales ability, desires position in mid-
dle west or southern states. Eight years' experience
in the business. Address "Player—Tuner," care PRES-
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
COIN O P E R A T E D BARGAINS.
FOR SALE — Twenty-three Automatic Coin Electric
Pianos. Late style. 1 Any reasonable offer accepted.
Address "Reasonable, Box 13, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St.. Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Piano salesman speaking English and Ger-
man; one acquainted with office and factory work
preferred. Give experience, reference and state salary
expected. Address " D . H.," Box 4, PRESTO Office,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STORE MANAGER A N D S A L E S M A N .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful retail
piano store manager; also floor salesmen for stores in
leading cities in both eastern and western territory.
Permanent position with good salary. All replies
strictly confidential. P. A. Starck Piano Co., 210-212
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player A&ions
Standard Player Adions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Adions
Parts and Accessories
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 tPhelan "Building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
ALL AROUND MAN.
Successful salesman and sales manager will be at liberty
March 1. Familiar with every detail of the retail
music business, pianos, talking machines, small goods
and sheet music. Well versed in advertising and ac-
counting. Will accept position and guarantee results.
Address "Guarantee," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
tive. I can increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
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.
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
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago In-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MOVES IN OAKLAND, CALIF.
The Olin S. Grove Music Shop, Oakland, Cal., re-
cently moved.into its enlarged home at 515-17 Thir-
teenth street. Floor space in the new quarters is
double that of the former location. One of the fea-
tures of the new shop is a completely equipped radio
room. Concerts are given every evening.
•••••••• ••"><
STARR PIANOS STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hiqhest oAttainment in cMitsical
QVbrtfa
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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THE PRESTO'S WANT AD VS.
FLOOR SALESMAN WANTED.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST
CLASS FLOOR SALESMAN. MUST BE A
CLOSER. EXCELLENT CHANCE FOR A GOOD
LIVE PIANO MAN.
SCHULTZ PIANO CO.,
2255 W. MADISON ST.,
CHICAGO.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
PIANO SALESMEN—We have a liberal proposition to of-
fer to real sales getters. Good salary and commission.
We furnish you with able canvassers. We sell Smith
& Barnes and Strohber pianos. Capable men can be-
come store managers. It will pay to investigate. Call
or write Mr. W . C. Newman, The Smith Piano Com-
pany, 214 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
OUTSIDE SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful piano
salesman wanted to take charge of an outside sales
department and work into position of sales manager.
Liberal salary, commission and bonus. A real oppor-
tunity to advance to branch manager. Write E. R.
Mihm, 800 Nicollett Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — R e t a i l salesman who can sell pianos. Some
experience required, but more of all-around music
store ability. Good proposition for young man will-
ing to work. Schultz Piano Co., 2255 W . Madison St.,
Chicago.
MANUFACTURERS' OPPORTUNITY.
An experienced piano traveler, making southeastern
states, selling benches and music rolls, would like to
represent a line of players and pianos on commission
basis. Trade established. Address " S . P. J . , " care of
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MUSIC HOUSE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—An old-established music house in city of
50,000 inhabitants. Fixtures, stock and all that be-
longs to an active and enterprising music business.
Poor health of proprietor the reason for selling. A d -
dress P. O. Box 89, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
BOOKKEEPER W A N T E D .
WANTED—Bookkeeper for retail music business. One
with general store experience to qualify for selling
pianos, etc. Permanent position with good oppor-
tunity. At once. Address "R. H. S.," Box 5, PRESTO
Office, 417v S. dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER WANTED.
W A N T E D — T u n e r and player repair man can associate
himself with the fastest growing house in central I l -
linois. Living cost much lower than most places.
Write Francis Piano Co., Galesburg, III.
W A N T S S E L L I N G PROPOSITION.
Middle-aged man, speaking several languages, with Euro-
pean college education, able to get business, especial-
ly among foreign people, wants a position as manager
or good selling proposition. Write P. Kluer, 1423 Shef-
field St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
NEW YORK
•33 Fifth Ave.
HARDMAN,
PECK & GO.
Manufacturers of the
ounded\
CHICAGO
Republic Bldf.
HARDMAN PIANO
The Official Piano of the Metropolitan Opera Co.
Owning and Operating the Autotone Co. makers of the
Owning and Operating E.G. Harrington & Co., Est. iS/i.makers of tne
AUTOTONE (Bpffi£)
HARRINGTON PIANO
Tl\e Hardraan Autotone
The Harrington Autotone
The Autotone The Playotone The Standard Player-Piano
{Supreme A mong Moderately Priced Instruments)
The Hensel Piano
The Standard Piano
March 29, 1924.
RARE BUSINfcSS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Unusual opportunity for some one with limited capital
to take over a going piano business. Owing to the
recent death of my brother and former partner, am
offering the established business of Giles Brothers at
a sacrifice. Business established for more than thirty
years. One of the finest rooms in the city. Own
building; good location; reasonable rent; $1,000 cash
will handle the deal. Must close out by April I. For
particulars address J. E. Giles (Executor), Quincy, III.
BIG BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Big business opportunity for dealer who wishes to be-
come interested in manufacturing his own pianos. An
ideal factory in the most advantageous location. An
unusually fine piano with strong individual selling
points a t minimum cost. Only a comparatively small
investment necessary. Profitable trade already estab-
lished. No proposition for dealers could possibly be
better. The closest investigation is requested. A d -
dress "Ideal Factory," Box 7, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago, IN-
H O M E IN D E N V E R .
Wholesale and retail piano salesman wishes to make con-
nection with manufacturer either as wholesale rep-
resentative in western states or a liberal arrange-
ment for the retail of pianos in Colorado. Address
"Denver," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., C h i -
cago.
TUNER WANTS OPPORTUNITY.
Tuner and player specialist, with 15 years' experience,
desires a suitable location. Experienced on electrics
and reproducers. Install and rebuild player actions.
Will work either on salary or on independent basis.
Address " B . E. E.," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
Piano tuner thoroughly versed in tuning and player
repairing, with sales ability, desires position in mid-
dle west or southern states. Eight years' experience
in the business. Address "Player—Tuner," care PRES-
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
COIN O P E R A T E D BARGAINS.
FOR SALE — Twenty-three Automatic Coin Electric
Pianos. Late style. 1 Any reasonable offer accepted.
Address "Reasonable, Box 13, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St.. Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Piano salesman speaking English and Ger-
man; one acquainted with office and factory work
preferred. Give experience, reference and state salary
expected. Address " D . H.," Box 4, PRESTO Office,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STORE MANAGER A N D S A L E S M A N .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful retail
piano store manager; also floor salesmen for stores in
leading cities in both eastern and western territory.
Permanent position with good salary. All replies
strictly confidential. P. A. Starck Piano Co., 210-212
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player A&ions
Standard Player Adions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Adions
Parts and Accessories
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 tPhelan "Building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
ALL AROUND MAN.
Successful salesman and sales manager will be at liberty
March 1. Familiar with every detail of the retail
music business, pianos, talking machines, small goods
and sheet music. Well versed in advertising and ac-
counting. Will accept position and guarantee results.
Address "Guarantee," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
tive. I can increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
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.
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
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago In-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MOVES IN OAKLAND, CALIF.
The Olin S. Grove Music Shop, Oakland, Cal., re-
cently moved.into its enlarged home at 515-17 Thir-
teenth street. Floor space in the new quarters is
double that of the former location. One of the fea-
tures of the new shop is a completely equipped radio
room. Concerts are given every evening.
•••••••• ••"><
STARR PIANOS STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hiqhest oAttainment in cMitsical
QVbrtfa
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
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).