Presto
Issue: 1924 1983 - Page 26
PRESTO
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THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
RARE OPENING FOR PIANO MAN.
LARGE FURNITURE HOUSE IN CITY OF
ABOUT 175,QOO INHABITANTS, DOING AN
EXTENSIVE INSTALLMENT BUSINESS, DE-
SIRES TO INCREASE THE BUSINESS OF ITS
PIANO DEPARTMENT AND WILL ARRANGE
WITH A RELIABLE, UP-TO-DATE PIANO
MAN ABLE TO INVEST $3,000 TO $5,000 IN
INITIAL STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS TO
TAKE OVER THIS BRANCH OF ITS BUSI-
NESS. PLENTY OF SPACE WILL BE FUR-
NISHED IN A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL AR-
RANGED STORE. THE INVESTMENT RE-
QUIRED IS ONLY TO PAY FOR MERCHAN-
DISE. ALL TIME AND INSTALMENT SALES
WILL BE CASHED BY THE HOUSE. SPLEN-
DID OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD MAN.
ADDRESS "GOOD OPPORTUNITY," CARE
PRESTO.
An
TRAVELERS WANTED.
important
western piano manufacturing concern
wants one or two able and reliable travelers; men
who have had experience and can command some
business. Specialty: medium and small grand pianos.
Good position for the man who can "fill the bill."
Address "Manufacturer No. One," care Presto.
INVESTORS WANTED.
INvestment—A newly organized Piano Manufacturing
Company wants investors; $10,000 to $50,000; prac-
tical persons or experienced, to take active part in
the business.
A wonderful and rare opportunity.
Address Investment, care Presto, 417 So. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
RETAIL SALESMAN WANTED.
We will add to our St. Louis retail sales force effective
August 15th, two experienced salesmen, one of whom
must be capable of taking charge of a unit of men
and assist in closing business. Applications will be
received by the undersigned but only from persons
desiring to make permanent connection. Past record
must be clear. Applications received and treated in
entire confidence. Write or wire Immediately to The
Baldwin Piano Co., 1111 Olive St., Attention Mr. E. J.
Backer.
PLAYER SALESMAN WANTED.
The best of Reproducing Player Salesmen required for
one of the biggest jobs in the middle west. Must be
high grade, high pressure closer. Mason & Hamlin,
Ampico and other correspondingly high grade lines,
carried.
Liberal contract offered. City of a million
population, uniformly prosperous. State in first letter
experience, salary desired, and give at least two ref-
erences. Correspondence confidential. Address L. M.
N., care Presto, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Manufacturer with Denver representation wishes to add
capable man to sales force there. Give age and ex-
perience. Applications treated in confidence. Reply
" E . F. G.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.
Extraordinary opportunity for experienced retail piano
man or dealer. Manufacturer of complete line, i n -
cluding nationally exploited leader, can arrange con-
nection with prominent Milwaukee retail music house
not now in piano business. Location the best. Man-
ufacturer will assist right man in financing. Address
"Opportunity," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 So. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
July 26, 1924.
OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—Piano and small, good stock at a sacrifice
to settle the estate of the late H. E. Giles, formerly
of the firm of Giles Brothers. Rare opportunity for
some one with small capital to take over a going
business; own building; rent reasonable; established
1883. Address J. E. Giles, Executor, care Giles Broth-
ers, Quincy, III.
We
OPPORTUNITY FOR SALESMAN.
have an opening for an ambitious, conscientious,
hard working, go-getter salesman; one that is now
holding a position where advancement is uncertain.
We have a proposition here that is permanent, with
bright future and rapid advancement to man that
qualifies. We have four outside stores and are con-
templating opening others in the near future, the
managers of same to be picked from our sales force.
If you are sincere and mean business, address Peyton
I. Harding, Manager, Kelley & Cowles, Inc., 98 Pratt
St., Hartford, Conn.
CASH IN ON RADIO DEPARTMENT,
successful executive salesman with working knowledge
of radio desires to connect with established music
dealer starting Sept. 1st this year. Capable of profit-
ably managing a radio department. Correspondence
solicited. References exchanged. Confidential. A d -
dress "Radio," 877 Jane St.. Shreveport, La.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
A retiring manufacturer will sell name, scales and a con-
siderable amount of finished and unfinished materials
at "bargain" price. The piano name is one of the
oldest and most famous and well worth many times
more than what is asked for the entire sale. Address
"Name," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
BUSINESS CHANCE.
An old music house in a fine city in Illinois is for sale at
a nominal price. The stock is much reduced and
some young man or some one who has a little money
and vision to locate and get to work can have the
best opportunity to be found anywhere.
Address
"Vision," Box 5, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
FOR SALE.
One Hundred good Organs. All with Mirrors and high
tops. All in playing condition ready to sell.
Nace's
Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Floor salesman, piano department.
Senary
and commission. Must have best of references and
record of sales behind him. Communicate direct to
H. S. Hutchinson, Manager, Fitzgerald Music Co., 333
Pine Ave., Long Beach, Calif.
STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—One of the best music stores in the West,
carrying the best line of pianos, phonographs and
small goods manufactured. A complete music store,
and an opportunity. Address "West," Box 14, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO OPEN IN ALGONA, IA.
O. Nelson, formerly of Fort Dodge, la., has leased
a building in Algona, la., and in the course of three
or four weeks expects to open a music store there.
Announcement of the opening date will be made
later. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and their two children
moved to Algona last week.
THE KOHLERINBUSTM
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
E. Leins Piano Co.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s .
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Adtions
Standard Player A&ions
Art De Luxe Reproducing A&ions
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
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealers Invited
Factory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd St.
NEW YORK
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House ii and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
.
M a k e M of
WIIIIAMS
Williams
Piano..
niLLI^IVIJ
Pi
Organs
Epworth
ano8 a Q d
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hiqkest oJttainment in oMuncal
Qtforth
9£eSTAFvR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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26
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
RARE OPENING FOR PIANO MAN.
LARGE FURNITURE HOUSE IN CITY OF
ABOUT 175,QOO INHABITANTS, DOING AN
EXTENSIVE INSTALLMENT BUSINESS, DE-
SIRES TO INCREASE THE BUSINESS OF ITS
PIANO DEPARTMENT AND WILL ARRANGE
WITH A RELIABLE, UP-TO-DATE PIANO
MAN ABLE TO INVEST $3,000 TO $5,000 IN
INITIAL STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS TO
TAKE OVER THIS BRANCH OF ITS BUSI-
NESS. PLENTY OF SPACE WILL BE FUR-
NISHED IN A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL AR-
RANGED STORE. THE INVESTMENT RE-
QUIRED IS ONLY TO PAY FOR MERCHAN-
DISE. ALL TIME AND INSTALMENT SALES
WILL BE CASHED BY THE HOUSE. SPLEN-
DID OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD MAN.
ADDRESS "GOOD OPPORTUNITY," CARE
PRESTO.
An
TRAVELERS WANTED.
important
western piano manufacturing concern
wants one or two able and reliable travelers; men
who have had experience and can command some
business. Specialty: medium and small grand pianos.
Good position for the man who can "fill the bill."
Address "Manufacturer No. One," care Presto.
INVESTORS WANTED.
INvestment—A newly organized Piano Manufacturing
Company wants investors; $10,000 to $50,000; prac-
tical persons or experienced, to take active part in
the business.
A wonderful and rare opportunity.
Address Investment, care Presto, 417 So. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
RETAIL SALESMAN WANTED.
We will add to our St. Louis retail sales force effective
August 15th, two experienced salesmen, one of whom
must be capable of taking charge of a unit of men
and assist in closing business. Applications will be
received by the undersigned but only from persons
desiring to make permanent connection. Past record
must be clear. Applications received and treated in
entire confidence. Write or wire Immediately to The
Baldwin Piano Co., 1111 Olive St., Attention Mr. E. J.
Backer.
PLAYER SALESMAN WANTED.
The best of Reproducing Player Salesmen required for
one of the biggest jobs in the middle west. Must be
high grade, high pressure closer. Mason & Hamlin,
Ampico and other correspondingly high grade lines,
carried.
Liberal contract offered. City of a million
population, uniformly prosperous. State in first letter
experience, salary desired, and give at least two ref-
erences. Correspondence confidential. Address L. M.
N., care Presto, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Manufacturer with Denver representation wishes to add
capable man to sales force there. Give age and ex-
perience. Applications treated in confidence. Reply
" E . F. G.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.
Extraordinary opportunity for experienced retail piano
man or dealer. Manufacturer of complete line, i n -
cluding nationally exploited leader, can arrange con-
nection with prominent Milwaukee retail music house
not now in piano business. Location the best. Man-
ufacturer will assist right man in financing. Address
"Opportunity," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 So. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
July 26, 1924.
OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—Piano and small, good stock at a sacrifice
to settle the estate of the late H. E. Giles, formerly
of the firm of Giles Brothers. Rare opportunity for
some one with small capital to take over a going
business; own building; rent reasonable; established
1883. Address J. E. Giles, Executor, care Giles Broth-
ers, Quincy, III.
We
OPPORTUNITY FOR SALESMAN.
have an opening for an ambitious, conscientious,
hard working, go-getter salesman; one that is now
holding a position where advancement is uncertain.
We have a proposition here that is permanent, with
bright future and rapid advancement to man that
qualifies. We have four outside stores and are con-
templating opening others in the near future, the
managers of same to be picked from our sales force.
If you are sincere and mean business, address Peyton
I. Harding, Manager, Kelley & Cowles, Inc., 98 Pratt
St., Hartford, Conn.
CASH IN ON RADIO DEPARTMENT,
successful executive salesman with working knowledge
of radio desires to connect with established music
dealer starting Sept. 1st this year. Capable of profit-
ably managing a radio department. Correspondence
solicited. References exchanged. Confidential. A d -
dress "Radio," 877 Jane St.. Shreveport, La.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
A retiring manufacturer will sell name, scales and a con-
siderable amount of finished and unfinished materials
at "bargain" price. The piano name is one of the
oldest and most famous and well worth many times
more than what is asked for the entire sale. Address
"Name," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
BUSINESS CHANCE.
An old music house in a fine city in Illinois is for sale at
a nominal price. The stock is much reduced and
some young man or some one who has a little money
and vision to locate and get to work can have the
best opportunity to be found anywhere.
Address
"Vision," Box 5, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
FOR SALE.
One Hundred good Organs. All with Mirrors and high
tops. All in playing condition ready to sell.
Nace's
Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Floor salesman, piano department.
Senary
and commission. Must have best of references and
record of sales behind him. Communicate direct to
H. S. Hutchinson, Manager, Fitzgerald Music Co., 333
Pine Ave., Long Beach, Calif.
STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—One of the best music stores in the West,
carrying the best line of pianos, phonographs and
small goods manufactured. A complete music store,
and an opportunity. Address "West," Box 14, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO OPEN IN ALGONA, IA.
O. Nelson, formerly of Fort Dodge, la., has leased
a building in Algona, la., and in the course of three
or four weeks expects to open a music store there.
Announcement of the opening date will be made
later. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and their two children
moved to Algona last week.
THE KOHLERINBUSTM
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
E. Leins Piano Co.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s .
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Adtions
Standard Player A&ions
Art De Luxe Reproducing A&ions
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
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealers Invited
Factory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd St.
NEW YORK
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House ii and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
.
M a k e M of
WIIIIAMS
Williams
Piano..
niLLI^IVIJ
Pi
Organs
Epworth
ano8 a Q d
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hiqkest oJttainment in oMuncal
Qtforth
9£eSTAFvR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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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/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).