Presto
Issue: 1924 1984 - Page 26
PRESTO
26
August 2, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
R A R E O P E N I N G F O R P I A N O MAN.
LARGE FURNITURE HOUSE IN CITY OF
ABOUT 175,000 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.
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.
TRAVELERS WANTED.
An 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$100 FOR NAME.
Meyer Davis, music, a New York organization of
sixty-two orchestras and over 700 musicians, offers a
$100 prize for a word to replace "jazz." According
to Mr. Davis, the latter word is undignified. "It is
a misnomer. It casts discredit upon modern dance
music. The new word must avoid these errors. It
must be at once dignified and comprehensively de-
scriptive." There are no restrictions in the contest
except that the number submitted by one person must
not exceed five and the names must be in the hands
of WEBH radiocasting station by August 16. The
winner will be announced September 1.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Floor salesman, piano department.
S^.ary
and commission. Must have best of references and a
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.
KREITER
Pianos and Players
Have No Competition Where
Beauty of Cases and Tone
Sustain Profit Making Prices.
Everything the Highest but
the Price.
Inspect them Carefully and See.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
320-322 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wts.
Factoryt Marinette, Wi».
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIE ^
H
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 .
*anu factoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Actions
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 doet, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
Will I AUK Maker, of Williams Pianos,
WILLIAM3 E p w o r t h P i . n o 8 a n d org-n.
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
^Represent the Hiqhert oAttainmtnt in oMusical
OVorth
%STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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26
August 2, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
R A R E O P E N I N G F O R P I A N O MAN.
LARGE FURNITURE HOUSE IN CITY OF
ABOUT 175,000 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.
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.
TRAVELERS WANTED.
An 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$100 FOR NAME.
Meyer Davis, music, a New York organization of
sixty-two orchestras and over 700 musicians, offers a
$100 prize for a word to replace "jazz." According
to Mr. Davis, the latter word is undignified. "It is
a misnomer. It casts discredit upon modern dance
music. The new word must avoid these errors. It
must be at once dignified and comprehensively de-
scriptive." There are no restrictions in the contest
except that the number submitted by one person must
not exceed five and the names must be in the hands
of WEBH radiocasting station by August 16. The
winner will be announced September 1.
SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Floor salesman, piano department.
S^.ary
and commission. Must have best of references and a
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.
KREITER
Pianos and Players
Have No Competition Where
Beauty of Cases and Tone
Sustain Profit Making Prices.
Everything the Highest but
the Price.
Inspect them Carefully and See.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
320-322 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wts.
Factoryt Marinette, Wi».
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIE ^
H
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 .
*anu factoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Actions
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 doet, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
Will I AUK Maker, of Williams Pianos,
WILLIAM3 E p w o r t h P i . n o 8 a n d org-n.
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
^Represent the Hiqhert oAttainmtnt in oMusical
OVorth
%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).