Presto
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December 26, 1925.
PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
ORGAN ACTION MAN WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced Action man, or stop—action man,
for organ factory work. Apply to A. L. White Organ
Co., 215 Englewood Ave., Chicago, III.
POSITION WANTED
By a competent, experienced piano tuner and repairer
with reliable music house. South preferred. Address
"R. H.," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
An established house in fine section of one of the best
northwest states wants a go-getter piano salesman.
Real opportunity for capable man—one who wishes a
permanent place and a home. Address "Permanent,"
Box 16, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
EXPERT WANTS POSITION.
Qualified piano finisher and foreman for repair depart-
ment; eighteen years' experience; married; with pres-
ent firm five years; not only executive but also selling
ability. Will go anywhere if the remuneration is f i t -
ting. Address "Foreman," care PRESTO, Box 7, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PIANO SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—A number of good piano salesmen who can
furnish their own cars, equipped to haul pianos and
sell to country trade. Attractive proposition. G. H.
Jackson, 512 Slaughter Bldg., Dallas, Tex.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE — Largest and oldest music house in the
Northwest. Established in 1870. Old age the neces-
sity for selling. Great opportunity. Present stock and
fixtures less than $10,000. Terms if desired. Complete
information given on request. Address " B . , " Box 23,
PRESTO Publishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago, III.
SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—Two young live wire retail piano salesmen
who want to sell at wholesale on the road. Unusual
opportunity for workers. Attractive line and one of
the largest outputs. .If you want to make some money
and have good health, enthusiasm and pep, write us,
giving age, references and sales experience. Address
"Live Wire," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
Manufacturer of highest grade stringed instruments, pro-
tected by seven patents, desires to locate in Chicago,
and will consider reorganizing or joining a reliable
piano manufacturer. Address "Manufacturer," Box
11, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
TRAVELING MAN.
First-class traveling man to cover southern states; man
familiar with piano dealers in territory preferred.
Good position for right man.
Communicate
with
Hardman, Peck & Company, 433 Fifth Ave., New
York, by mail only. All letters confidential.
EXPERIENCED MAN WANTED.
An experienced piano man of long established reputation
with ample backing and representing his own artistic
line and also a complete line of lower-priced pianos,
having established a wholesale factory sales agency,
needs a good man of practical experience, and one
who knows the dealers and can attend to correspond-
ence and general inside sales work and exercise su-
pervision of sample display. A man who has a good
reputation and at least $5,000 to Invest preferred.
Address "Practical," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELING SALESMAN.
An established piano industry wants a competent traveler
in the central states, Including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Wisconsin and Michigan. A strictly commission prop-
osition and a profitable one for the right man. A d -
dress "Commission," Box 11, PRESTO Publishing Co.,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
VIRGINIA TRAVELER WANTED.
Wholesale representative to cover Virginia and adjacent
territory. Experienced man to establish new accounts
and assist present dealers. Salary and commission.
The Baldwin Piano Company, 142 West 4th St., Cin-
cinnati, Ohio.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Piano tuner. Piano tuner wants
steady position in high grade piano factory or with
first-class music house. Thoroughly experienced in
factory work. Proficient in every way and can sat-
isfy the most particular. Address "Factory Tuner,"
care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
The wholesale musical merchandise stock of E.
Paul Jones, Des Moines, la., has been combined with
the retail stock of the Jones Piano Co.
NEWS ABOUT THE MEN
WHO RETAIL THE PIANOS
Brief Items of Trade News Gathered Here and
There in Music Field.
Benjamin Fulir, piano merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
has opened new quarters at 252 South Fourth street.
The music business conducted by Del Palmer at
Portland, Ind., has been discontinued.
Owen Bros, recently opened a music store at North
Platte, Neb.
The Union Music Co., formerly located at 2706
Mission street, San Francisco, has moved to Twenty-
second and Mission streets.
Ruby Littlejohn has opened a music store in Oska-
loosa, Iowa.
The Vibro Piano & Instrument Co. recently opened
its new store at 19 Orchard street, Liberty, N. Y.
The Walter H. Andrews Music Co., Jamestown,
N. Y., has purchased the Musical Instrument Supply
Co., of that city, and operates it as a branch store.
The Quarg Music Shop has concentrated its busi-
ness at 206 Powell street, San Francisco, having given
up the shop conducted for several months at 109
Stockton street.
Clifford Bros, is successor to the Widener-Cushman
Music Shop, Main street, Hartford, Conn.
A Steinway baby grand has been pla»ced in the new
Cornell University undergraduate center, Willard
Straight Hall, Ithaca, N. Y.
The Brunswick Panatrope was demonstrated before
the Texas State Teachers' Association recently by
the Will A. Watkin Co., Dallas.
HARDMAN FOR TENOR.
The Hardman concert grand was used by Arrhand
Tokatyan, tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company
and Hardman artist, when he sang before the Chami-
nade Society at the Academy of Music, Brooklyn,
N. Y. recently.
ORGAN WORKERS WANTED.
WANTED—Expert reed organ workers, all departments,
from stop regulation to reed makers, by an estab-
lished industry in Chicago. Address "Reed Organ,'
Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
One of the progressive piano industries, making instru-
ments that are in demand everywhere, will take on
several competent salesmen, allotting special fields in
which to work in a manner profitable to salesmen
who can handle dealers' trade. Such arrangements
will be made as to insure uncommon results to the
right men. Must be workers to justify the oppor-
tunity afforded by the manufacturers in select t e r r i -
tory. Address "Unusual," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
THE KOHLERINDUSTRI
of NEW YORK
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY.
An unusual opportunity is offered to capable salesmen by
one of the largest piano manufacturers, producing
grands and players, to represent the most popular
instruments in the trade. Liberal territory allotted,
and liberal commission arrangement will be allowed
to capable men. Address, giving present connections
or other particulars, " P . E. L.," Box 8, PRESTO,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Manufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
EXPERT TUNER WANTS POSITION.
Expert tuner and repairman with experience on all lead-
ing player actions, electric coin operated and repro-
ducing, wants position immediately with reliable mu-
sic house. Please state full details of position you
have open. Address "Expert Tuner," Box 3, care of
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SUPERINTENDENT AND PRODUCTION MANAGER.
WANTED—Superintendent and production manager who
has had practical experience in all branches of piano
manufacturing, for plant on Pacific Coast. State ex-
perience and references. Address Henry Lee, Attor-
ney, 1014 Merchants National Bank Bldg., Los A n -
geles, Cal.
PIANO MAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
WANTED—First-class piano man who understands the
business thoroughly. Able to manage organization and
get results. Located in large Connecticut city of a
drawing population of 400,000. Business now $135,000
a year and can be increased to $200,000 as a normal
outlet. The firm is well established with plenty of
stock and piano leases on hand. Occupies entire
building with a 20-year lease. The man we want
must have a high sense of business honor. To such a
party who has $10,000 capital is offered a lifetime op-
portunity. Address for interview, which will be held
in strict confidence, "Opportunity," Box 3, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
San Francisco Office
462 Thelan "Building
TWO TRADE WINNERS
HARTFORD
| CHURCHILL
If you want Good Goods at Right Prices, here are two
that will meet your requirements—Players and Pianos.
RELIABLE — FINE TONE — BEAUTIFUL
Made By
HARTFORD PIANO COMPANY
1223-1227 MILLER STREET, CHICAGO
1
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIM BALL
BUILDING
CHICAGO
The Entirely New 1926 Edition of
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
"The Book That Sells Pianos"
is now ready and no Piano Salesman can afford to be without it.
More Complete Than Ever.
PRICE 50 CENTS
PRESTO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Chicago, I1L
417 So. Dearborn St.
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December 26, 1925.
PRESTO
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
ORGAN ACTION MAN WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced Action man, or stop—action man,
for organ factory work. Apply to A. L. White Organ
Co., 215 Englewood Ave., Chicago, III.
POSITION WANTED
By a competent, experienced piano tuner and repairer
with reliable music house. South preferred. Address
"R. H.," Box 11, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
An established house in fine section of one of the best
northwest states wants a go-getter piano salesman.
Real opportunity for capable man—one who wishes a
permanent place and a home. Address "Permanent,"
Box 16, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
EXPERT WANTS POSITION.
Qualified piano finisher and foreman for repair depart-
ment; eighteen years' experience; married; with pres-
ent firm five years; not only executive but also selling
ability. Will go anywhere if the remuneration is f i t -
ting. Address "Foreman," care PRESTO, Box 7, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PIANO SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—A number of good piano salesmen who can
furnish their own cars, equipped to haul pianos and
sell to country trade. Attractive proposition. G. H.
Jackson, 512 Slaughter Bldg., Dallas, Tex.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE — Largest and oldest music house in the
Northwest. Established in 1870. Old age the neces-
sity for selling. Great opportunity. Present stock and
fixtures less than $10,000. Terms if desired. Complete
information given on request. Address " B . , " Box 23,
PRESTO Publishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago, III.
SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—Two young live wire retail piano salesmen
who want to sell at wholesale on the road. Unusual
opportunity for workers. Attractive line and one of
the largest outputs. .If you want to make some money
and have good health, enthusiasm and pep, write us,
giving age, references and sales experience. Address
"Live Wire," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
Manufacturer of highest grade stringed instruments, pro-
tected by seven patents, desires to locate in Chicago,
and will consider reorganizing or joining a reliable
piano manufacturer. Address "Manufacturer," Box
11, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
TRAVELING MAN.
First-class traveling man to cover southern states; man
familiar with piano dealers in territory preferred.
Good position for right man.
Communicate
with
Hardman, Peck & Company, 433 Fifth Ave., New
York, by mail only. All letters confidential.
EXPERIENCED MAN WANTED.
An experienced piano man of long established reputation
with ample backing and representing his own artistic
line and also a complete line of lower-priced pianos,
having established a wholesale factory sales agency,
needs a good man of practical experience, and one
who knows the dealers and can attend to correspond-
ence and general inside sales work and exercise su-
pervision of sample display. A man who has a good
reputation and at least $5,000 to Invest preferred.
Address "Practical," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
TRAVELING SALESMAN.
An established piano industry wants a competent traveler
in the central states, Including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Wisconsin and Michigan. A strictly commission prop-
osition and a profitable one for the right man. A d -
dress "Commission," Box 11, PRESTO Publishing Co.,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
VIRGINIA TRAVELER WANTED.
Wholesale representative to cover Virginia and adjacent
territory. Experienced man to establish new accounts
and assist present dealers. Salary and commission.
The Baldwin Piano Company, 142 West 4th St., Cin-
cinnati, Ohio.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Piano tuner. Piano tuner wants
steady position in high grade piano factory or with
first-class music house. Thoroughly experienced in
factory work. Proficient in every way and can sat-
isfy the most particular. Address "Factory Tuner,"
care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
The wholesale musical merchandise stock of E.
Paul Jones, Des Moines, la., has been combined with
the retail stock of the Jones Piano Co.
NEWS ABOUT THE MEN
WHO RETAIL THE PIANOS
Brief Items of Trade News Gathered Here and
There in Music Field.
Benjamin Fulir, piano merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
has opened new quarters at 252 South Fourth street.
The music business conducted by Del Palmer at
Portland, Ind., has been discontinued.
Owen Bros, recently opened a music store at North
Platte, Neb.
The Union Music Co., formerly located at 2706
Mission street, San Francisco, has moved to Twenty-
second and Mission streets.
Ruby Littlejohn has opened a music store in Oska-
loosa, Iowa.
The Vibro Piano & Instrument Co. recently opened
its new store at 19 Orchard street, Liberty, N. Y.
The Walter H. Andrews Music Co., Jamestown,
N. Y., has purchased the Musical Instrument Supply
Co., of that city, and operates it as a branch store.
The Quarg Music Shop has concentrated its busi-
ness at 206 Powell street, San Francisco, having given
up the shop conducted for several months at 109
Stockton street.
Clifford Bros, is successor to the Widener-Cushman
Music Shop, Main street, Hartford, Conn.
A Steinway baby grand has been pla»ced in the new
Cornell University undergraduate center, Willard
Straight Hall, Ithaca, N. Y.
The Brunswick Panatrope was demonstrated before
the Texas State Teachers' Association recently by
the Will A. Watkin Co., Dallas.
HARDMAN FOR TENOR.
The Hardman concert grand was used by Arrhand
Tokatyan, tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company
and Hardman artist, when he sang before the Chami-
nade Society at the Academy of Music, Brooklyn,
N. Y. recently.
ORGAN WORKERS WANTED.
WANTED—Expert reed organ workers, all departments,
from stop regulation to reed makers, by an estab-
lished industry in Chicago. Address "Reed Organ,'
Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
One of the progressive piano industries, making instru-
ments that are in demand everywhere, will take on
several competent salesmen, allotting special fields in
which to work in a manner profitable to salesmen
who can handle dealers' trade. Such arrangements
will be made as to insure uncommon results to the
right men. Must be workers to justify the oppor-
tunity afforded by the manufacturers in select t e r r i -
tory. Address "Unusual," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
THE KOHLERINDUSTRI
of NEW YORK
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY.
An unusual opportunity is offered to capable salesmen by
one of the largest piano manufacturers, producing
grands and players, to represent the most popular
instruments in the trade. Liberal territory allotted,
and liberal commission arrangement will be allowed
to capable men. Address, giving present connections
or other particulars, " P . E. L.," Box 8, PRESTO,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Manufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
EXPERT TUNER WANTS POSITION.
Expert tuner and repairman with experience on all lead-
ing player actions, electric coin operated and repro-
ducing, wants position immediately with reliable mu-
sic house. Please state full details of position you
have open. Address "Expert Tuner," Box 3, care of
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SUPERINTENDENT AND PRODUCTION MANAGER.
WANTED—Superintendent and production manager who
has had practical experience in all branches of piano
manufacturing, for plant on Pacific Coast. State ex-
perience and references. Address Henry Lee, Attor-
ney, 1014 Merchants National Bank Bldg., Los A n -
geles, Cal.
PIANO MAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
WANTED—First-class piano man who understands the
business thoroughly. Able to manage organization and
get results. Located in large Connecticut city of a
drawing population of 400,000. Business now $135,000
a year and can be increased to $200,000 as a normal
outlet. The firm is well established with plenty of
stock and piano leases on hand. Occupies entire
building with a 20-year lease. The man we want
must have a high sense of business honor. To such a
party who has $10,000 capital is offered a lifetime op-
portunity. Address for interview, which will be held
in strict confidence, "Opportunity," Box 3, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
San Francisco Office
462 Thelan "Building
TWO TRADE WINNERS
HARTFORD
| CHURCHILL
If you want Good Goods at Right Prices, here are two
that will meet your requirements—Players and Pianos.
RELIABLE — FINE TONE — BEAUTIFUL
Made By
HARTFORD PIANO COMPANY
1223-1227 MILLER STREET, CHICAGO
1
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIM BALL
BUILDING
CHICAGO
The Entirely New 1926 Edition of
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
"The Book That Sells Pianos"
is now ready and no Piano Salesman can afford to be without it.
More Complete Than Ever.
PRICE 50 CENTS
PRESTO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Chicago, I1L
417 So. Dearborn St.
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).