Presto
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PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
S E C O N D - H A N D PIANOS W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A carload of second-hand pianos. Will pay
cash. Must be of good quality. Gardner-Hohlfeldt
Music Co., Mitchell, S. Dak.
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.
April 5, 1924.
A BUSINESS C H A N C E .
FOR SALE—One-half or whole interest of well-estab-
lished piano and talking machine business. City of
100,000 inhabitants in Southern California- For details
address "Golden," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
MUSIC HOUSE FOR S A L E .
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.
MUSIC HOUSE FOR S A L E .
C; rries pianos, phonographs and music. Sales for 1923,
$120,000. This can be largely increased by younger
men and more capital. Good city of 200,000 popula-
OUTSIDE S A L E S M A N W A N T E D .
tion in Texas. Reason for selling, must retire on ac- W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful piano
count of age and health. Address "Success," care of
salesman wanted to take charge of an outside sales
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
department and work into position of sales manager.
Liberal salary, commission and bonus. A real oppor-
A PIANO BARGAIN.
tunity to advance to branch manager. Write E. R.
Mihm, 800 Nicollett Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
FOR SALE—Shaded oak upright piano. Good condition.
Price, to any dealer, reasonable. Phone Kedzie 9503,
T R A V E L I N G S A L E S M E N — One of the largest and
or address "A. F.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
strongest piano manufacturers in the East with com-
St., Chicago.
plete line of uprights, grands and players, has open- W A N T E D — R e t a i l salesman who can sell pianos. Some
ing for two high-grade traveling salesmen, one for
experience required, but more of all-around music
New England territory and one for the Middle West.
store ability. Good proposition for young man will-
MUSIC HOUSE FOR SALE.
Only first-class men of proven ability need apply.
ing to work. Schultz Piano Co., 2255 W . Madison St.,
Give reference, salary or proposition expected in first
A good paying music business in an Iowa county seat
Chicago.
letter. All correspondence strictly confidential. A d -
town. Rich farming community. Owner wishes to
dress " N e w England," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417
retire. Address " Z , " Box 10, care PRESTO, 417 S.
MANUFACTURERS' OPPORTUNITY.
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
An experienced piano traveler, making southeastern
states, selling benches and music rolls, would like to
represent a line of players and pianos on commission
MANAGER OR SALESMAN A V A I L A B L E .
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
basis. Trade established. Address "S. P. J . , " care of
Position wanted by first-class salesman or manager.
PIANO S A L E S M E N — W e have a liberal proposition to of-
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Manufacturer is closing branch store and wants to
fer to real sales getters. Good salary and commission.
place a good man with a reliable house. This man is
We furnish you with able canvassers. W e sell Smith
46 years old, not married, good closer, honest and re-
BOOKKEEPER W A N T E D .
& Barnes and Strohber pianos. Capable men can be-
liable. He fits in any organization and would be avail-
come store managers. It will pay to investigate. Call
WANTEP—Bookkeeper for retail music business. One
able after May 1. Address E. M. Combs, 2250 Camp-
or write Mr. W . C. Newman, The Smith Piano Com-
with general store experience to qualify for selling
pany, 214 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
bell Park, Chicago, III.
pianos, etc. Permanent position with good oppor-
tunity. At once. Address " R . H . S.," Box 5, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. dearborn St., Chicago.
NEW YORK
«33 Fifth Av«.
CHICAGO
Republic Bldtf.
HARDMAN, PECK & CO. PWO
Manufacturers of the
HARDMAN PIANO
The Official Piano of the Metropolitan Opera Go.
Owning and Operating the Autotone Co. makers of the
OwningandOp€ratingE.G.Harrington&Co.,Est.i87i,maker»of tht
AUTOTONE GSJSSS)
HARRINGTON
mong Moderately Prittd PIANO
Instruments)
)
TJ\e Hardman Autotone
The Harrington Autotone
The Autotone The Playotone The Standard Player-Piano
T h Standard
S d d Piano
The
The Hentel Piano
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
r
anufactoring 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 Vhelan building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
STARR PIANOS
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.
RARE BUSINESS 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 at 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, III.
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.
° I A N O 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 m i d -
dle west or southern states. Eight years' experience
in the business. Address "Player-Tuner," care P R E S -
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
COIN O P E R A T E D BARGAINS.
FOR S A L E — Twenty-three Automatic Coin Electric
Pianos. Late style. 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 Doth 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.
ALL AROUND M A N .
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.
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hicjhcrt ^Attainment in cMitsical
(
Worth
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
L
a
'-,
Richmond. Indiana
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PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
S E C O N D - H A N D PIANOS W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A carload of second-hand pianos. Will pay
cash. Must be of good quality. Gardner-Hohlfeldt
Music Co., Mitchell, S. Dak.
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.
April 5, 1924.
A BUSINESS C H A N C E .
FOR SALE—One-half or whole interest of well-estab-
lished piano and talking machine business. City of
100,000 inhabitants in Southern California- For details
address "Golden," Box 16, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
MUSIC HOUSE FOR S A L E .
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.
MUSIC HOUSE FOR S A L E .
C; rries pianos, phonographs and music. Sales for 1923,
$120,000. This can be largely increased by younger
men and more capital. Good city of 200,000 popula-
OUTSIDE S A L E S M A N W A N T E D .
tion in Texas. Reason for selling, must retire on ac- W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful piano
count of age and health. Address "Success," care of
salesman wanted to take charge of an outside sales
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
department and work into position of sales manager.
Liberal salary, commission and bonus. A real oppor-
A PIANO BARGAIN.
tunity to advance to branch manager. Write E. R.
Mihm, 800 Nicollett Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
FOR SALE—Shaded oak upright piano. Good condition.
Price, to any dealer, reasonable. Phone Kedzie 9503,
T R A V E L I N G S A L E S M E N — One of the largest and
or address "A. F.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
strongest piano manufacturers in the East with com-
St., Chicago.
plete line of uprights, grands and players, has open- W A N T E D — R e t a i l salesman who can sell pianos. Some
ing for two high-grade traveling salesmen, one for
experience required, but more of all-around music
New England territory and one for the Middle West.
store ability. Good proposition for young man will-
MUSIC HOUSE FOR SALE.
Only first-class men of proven ability need apply.
ing to work. Schultz Piano Co., 2255 W . Madison St.,
Give reference, salary or proposition expected in first
A good paying music business in an Iowa county seat
Chicago.
letter. All correspondence strictly confidential. A d -
town. Rich farming community. Owner wishes to
dress " N e w England," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417
retire. Address " Z , " Box 10, care PRESTO, 417 S.
MANUFACTURERS' OPPORTUNITY.
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
An experienced piano traveler, making southeastern
states, selling benches and music rolls, would like to
represent a line of players and pianos on commission
MANAGER OR SALESMAN A V A I L A B L E .
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
basis. Trade established. Address "S. P. J . , " care of
Position wanted by first-class salesman or manager.
PIANO S A L E S M E N — W e have a liberal proposition to of-
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Manufacturer is closing branch store and wants to
fer to real sales getters. Good salary and commission.
place a good man with a reliable house. This man is
We furnish you with able canvassers. W e sell Smith
46 years old, not married, good closer, honest and re-
BOOKKEEPER W A N T E D .
& Barnes and Strohber pianos. Capable men can be-
liable. He fits in any organization and would be avail-
come store managers. It will pay to investigate. Call
WANTEP—Bookkeeper for retail music business. One
able after May 1. Address E. M. Combs, 2250 Camp-
or write Mr. W . C. Newman, The Smith Piano Com-
with general store experience to qualify for selling
pany, 214 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
bell Park, Chicago, III.
pianos, etc. Permanent position with good oppor-
tunity. At once. Address " R . H . S.," Box 5, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. dearborn St., Chicago.
NEW YORK
«33 Fifth Av«.
CHICAGO
Republic Bldtf.
HARDMAN, PECK & CO. PWO
Manufacturers of the
HARDMAN PIANO
The Official Piano of the Metropolitan Opera Go.
Owning and Operating the Autotone Co. makers of the
OwningandOp€ratingE.G.Harrington&Co.,Est.i87i,maker»of tht
AUTOTONE GSJSSS)
HARRINGTON
mong Moderately Prittd PIANO
Instruments)
)
TJ\e Hardman Autotone
The Harrington Autotone
The Autotone The Playotone The Standard Player-Piano
T h Standard
S d d Piano
The
The Hentel Piano
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
r
anufactoring 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 Vhelan building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
STARR PIANOS
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.
RARE BUSINESS 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 at 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, III.
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.
° I A N O 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 m i d -
dle west or southern states. Eight years' experience
in the business. Address "Player-Tuner," care P R E S -
TO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
COIN O P E R A T E D BARGAINS.
FOR S A L E — Twenty-three Automatic Coin Electric
Pianos. Late style. 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 Doth 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.
ALL AROUND M A N .
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.
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hicjhcrt ^Attainment in cMitsical
(
Worth
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
L
a
'-,
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).