Presto
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April 2, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO TIMES WANT ADVS.
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
S H E E T MUSIC E X P E R T .
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
Sheet music dealers, or general music house with sheet
production.
Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
music department, may secure the services of one of
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, P R E S T O - T I M E S
the most thoroughly posted sheet music men in the
Office,
417
S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
country—a man of lifetime experience who is a
walking encyclopedia of trade publications, new and
old; a man who builds business, understands the pub-
lic wants, and will work for very moderate wages.
MUSIC STORE FOR S A L E .
Not a young man, but active and industrious. Prefer
California or South. Address "Sheet Music," Box 2, Owing to illness I offer my music store for sale. City of
12,000 inhabitants. Established eight years. For all
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
particulars address "Rare Chance," Box 17, PRESTO-
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
S I D E L I N E FOR S A L E S M E N .
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
POSITION W A N T E D .
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness and
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S O F F I C E , 417 S. Dearborn
Line," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dear-
St., Chicago.
born St., Chicago, III.
CHURCH BUYS BALDWIN.
The First Presbyterian Church of Grand Forks.
N. D., recently purchased a Style H Baldwin Grand
for the beautiful auditorium of this house of worship,
shown in the accompanying cut. Dr. F. Halsey
Ambrose, the popular and energetic pastor, purchased
at the same time a Style 315 Ellington for his home.
The church has a membership of over 1,400 or
better than one-sixth of all families in the city, rank-
ing as the largest church between Minneapolis and
the Coast, and is one of the few debt-free churches
with a substantial surplus in its treasury.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Middle aged man with 26 years' experience, speaking
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Credit and collection manager with
eighteen years' experience with three large piano
manufacturers desires a change. Three years' ex-
perience in wholesale sales correspondence and road
work. Excellent references as to character and abil-
ity to produce results. Age 38. Married. Address
"Manager," Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago, III.
E X P E R I E N C E D PIANO M A N .
A piano salesman and experienced manager with national
acquaintance in the retail trade is open for an e n -
gagement. Has the energy and understanding of the
business to prove of value to any piano manufacturer.
Will manage branch house or market factory output
—anything where experience and proved ability is
needed. Knows the piano business from factory to
delivery truck. Address "Energy," Box 10, P R E S T O -
T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D .
A1 tuner, voicer and all-around mechanic on pianos, or-
gans and all makes of players and reproducers wants
to make a change. Can also sell. May consider sales-
manship position, but must be high grade goods. A d -
dress "Salesman-Tuner," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
CAPITOL ROLLS PLEASE.
Extra choruses, a longer roll, printed words and
an alluring price are features that make the line of
music rolls made by the Capitol Roll & Record Com-
pany, Chicago, "the background of a busy roll de-
partment." That is the phrase used by the company
in advertising the merits of the rolls. The rolls are
made of the best materials obtainable which assures
satisfaction in use and perpetuates the loyalty of the
customers.
TALLEST VIOLIN MAKER FOUND.
E. A. Jarrett, an expert on violins, has been made
manager of the violin department in the repair shop
of the Conn Atlanta Co., Atlanta, Ga. Besides his
fame as a violin maker, Mr. Jarrett is noted for his
great heighth of six feet five inches. In addition to
his duties in the repair department he will pass upon
every violin sold by" the company, an assurance of
satisfaction to customers.
SALES MANAGER
Wanted for factory branch piano store located short dis-
tance from Chicago. Experienced, energetic piano
man, between 25 and 35, able to meet and sell highest
class clientele. Must have proven record of results
and able to organize and handle modest sales force.
Complete line of pianos, players, grands and repro-
ducing pianos, Orthophonic Victrolas and Brunswicks
and radios. Good salary and bonus. Address " F a c -
tory Branch," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Steady position by a blind tuner, with re-,
liable piano factory or music store. Eight years of
tuning in factory. Experienced player man. Address
"Steady," Box 8, care of P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
OPENS AT HENNESSY, OKLA.
The Jones Music Company, Hennessy, Okla., com-
posed of Chas. L. Jones and Frank Short, has opened
a first-class music store in the Jones building on
North Main street. The stock in quantity and qual-
ity is presented as worthv of the attention of music
buyers.
CONTEST IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Thirty-six boys and girls took part in the first .test&
in the piano playing tournament promoted by the
Music Trades Association of Northern California and
held recently in the Guaranteed Pianoforte System
School, 3559 Mission street. Chester W. Rosekrans,
executive secretary of the San Francisco Music Week
Organization, presided. Elimination contests will be
held every week.
MOVES IN AKRON, OHIO.
The Stowe Piano Co., Akron, Ohio, has moved into
its new building at 283 South Main street. The com-
pany, under the management of Margaret McGarry
Stowe, recently purchased the piano stock of the
George S. Dales Co. The company is doing some
strong advertising and making well known 'the slo-
gan. "Better Music Makes Better Children."
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT,
CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE
ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUG. 24, 1912,
of PRESTO-TIMES, published weekly at Chicago, 111.,
for April 1, 1927.
State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.—Before me, a
notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid,
personally appeared C. A. Daniell, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the
editor of Presto-Times and that the following is, to the
best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the
ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circu-
lation), etc.. of the aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption, required by the Act of Aug-
ust 24. 1912, embodied in section 443. Postal Laws and
Regulations, printed on the reverse side of this form, to—
wit:
1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, edi-
tor, managing editor and business manager are:
Publisher—-Presto Publishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St.
Editors—C. A. Daniell and F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dear-
born St.
Managing Editor—J. Fergus O'Ryan, 417 S. Dearborn
St.
Business Manager—F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dearborn St.
2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of
Individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and
the names and addresses of stockholders owning or hold-
ing 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock)—•
F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dearborn St.; C. A. Daniell, 417 S.
Dearborn St.
3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees and other
security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of
total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are:
(If there are none, so state.)—None.
4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the
names of the owners, stockholders and security holders,
if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and se-
curity holders as they appear upon the books of the
company, but also, in cases where the stockholder or se-
curity holder appears upon the books of the company as
trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the
person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting
is given also that the said two paragraphs contain state-
ments embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to
the circumstances and conditions under which stockhold-
ers and security holders who do not appear upon the
books of the company as trustee, hold stock and securi-
ties in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other
person, association or corporation has any interest di-
rect or indirect in the said stock, bonds or other securi-
ties than as so stated by him.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.,
C. A. DANIELL.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d dav of
March. 1927.
Bessie K. Ferguson. Notary Public.
(My commission expires Oct. 16, 1930.)
Piano Dealers
THE KOHLERINDU
Why not move your surplus stock?
Let us show you how. No salary;
commission only.
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
Address
A-756, % PRESTO-TIMES
417 So. Dearborn St.
Chicago
anufactoring 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
DECKER
MJ
EST. 1856
& SON
Grand, Upright
and
Welte-Mignon
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
San Francisco Office
462 tyhelan "Building
departments
(Licensee)
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
Reproducing
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
Pianos and Players
(Electric)
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
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April 2, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO TIMES WANT ADVS.
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
S H E E T MUSIC E X P E R T .
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
Sheet music dealers, or general music house with sheet
production.
Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
music department, may secure the services of one of
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, P R E S T O - T I M E S
the most thoroughly posted sheet music men in the
Office,
417
S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
country—a man of lifetime experience who is a
walking encyclopedia of trade publications, new and
old; a man who builds business, understands the pub-
lic wants, and will work for very moderate wages.
MUSIC STORE FOR S A L E .
Not a young man, but active and industrious. Prefer
California or South. Address "Sheet Music," Box 2, Owing to illness I offer my music store for sale. City of
12,000 inhabitants. Established eight years. For all
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
particulars address "Rare Chance," Box 17, PRESTO-
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
S I D E L I N E FOR S A L E S M E N .
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
POSITION W A N T E D .
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness and
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S O F F I C E , 417 S. Dearborn
Line," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dear-
St., Chicago.
born St., Chicago, III.
CHURCH BUYS BALDWIN.
The First Presbyterian Church of Grand Forks.
N. D., recently purchased a Style H Baldwin Grand
for the beautiful auditorium of this house of worship,
shown in the accompanying cut. Dr. F. Halsey
Ambrose, the popular and energetic pastor, purchased
at the same time a Style 315 Ellington for his home.
The church has a membership of over 1,400 or
better than one-sixth of all families in the city, rank-
ing as the largest church between Minneapolis and
the Coast, and is one of the few debt-free churches
with a substantial surplus in its treasury.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Middle aged man with 26 years' experience, speaking
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Credit and collection manager with
eighteen years' experience with three large piano
manufacturers desires a change. Three years' ex-
perience in wholesale sales correspondence and road
work. Excellent references as to character and abil-
ity to produce results. Age 38. Married. Address
"Manager," Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago, III.
E X P E R I E N C E D PIANO M A N .
A piano salesman and experienced manager with national
acquaintance in the retail trade is open for an e n -
gagement. Has the energy and understanding of the
business to prove of value to any piano manufacturer.
Will manage branch house or market factory output
—anything where experience and proved ability is
needed. Knows the piano business from factory to
delivery truck. Address "Energy," Box 10, P R E S T O -
T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D .
A1 tuner, voicer and all-around mechanic on pianos, or-
gans and all makes of players and reproducers wants
to make a change. Can also sell. May consider sales-
manship position, but must be high grade goods. A d -
dress "Salesman-Tuner," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
CAPITOL ROLLS PLEASE.
Extra choruses, a longer roll, printed words and
an alluring price are features that make the line of
music rolls made by the Capitol Roll & Record Com-
pany, Chicago, "the background of a busy roll de-
partment." That is the phrase used by the company
in advertising the merits of the rolls. The rolls are
made of the best materials obtainable which assures
satisfaction in use and perpetuates the loyalty of the
customers.
TALLEST VIOLIN MAKER FOUND.
E. A. Jarrett, an expert on violins, has been made
manager of the violin department in the repair shop
of the Conn Atlanta Co., Atlanta, Ga. Besides his
fame as a violin maker, Mr. Jarrett is noted for his
great heighth of six feet five inches. In addition to
his duties in the repair department he will pass upon
every violin sold by" the company, an assurance of
satisfaction to customers.
SALES MANAGER
Wanted for factory branch piano store located short dis-
tance from Chicago. Experienced, energetic piano
man, between 25 and 35, able to meet and sell highest
class clientele. Must have proven record of results
and able to organize and handle modest sales force.
Complete line of pianos, players, grands and repro-
ducing pianos, Orthophonic Victrolas and Brunswicks
and radios. Good salary and bonus. Address " F a c -
tory Branch," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Steady position by a blind tuner, with re-,
liable piano factory or music store. Eight years of
tuning in factory. Experienced player man. Address
"Steady," Box 8, care of P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
OPENS AT HENNESSY, OKLA.
The Jones Music Company, Hennessy, Okla., com-
posed of Chas. L. Jones and Frank Short, has opened
a first-class music store in the Jones building on
North Main street. The stock in quantity and qual-
ity is presented as worthv of the attention of music
buyers.
CONTEST IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Thirty-six boys and girls took part in the first .test&
in the piano playing tournament promoted by the
Music Trades Association of Northern California and
held recently in the Guaranteed Pianoforte System
School, 3559 Mission street. Chester W. Rosekrans,
executive secretary of the San Francisco Music Week
Organization, presided. Elimination contests will be
held every week.
MOVES IN AKRON, OHIO.
The Stowe Piano Co., Akron, Ohio, has moved into
its new building at 283 South Main street. The com-
pany, under the management of Margaret McGarry
Stowe, recently purchased the piano stock of the
George S. Dales Co. The company is doing some
strong advertising and making well known 'the slo-
gan. "Better Music Makes Better Children."
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT,
CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE
ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUG. 24, 1912,
of PRESTO-TIMES, published weekly at Chicago, 111.,
for April 1, 1927.
State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.—Before me, a
notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid,
personally appeared C. A. Daniell, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the
editor of Presto-Times and that the following is, to the
best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the
ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circu-
lation), etc.. of the aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption, required by the Act of Aug-
ust 24. 1912, embodied in section 443. Postal Laws and
Regulations, printed on the reverse side of this form, to—
wit:
1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, edi-
tor, managing editor and business manager are:
Publisher—-Presto Publishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St.
Editors—C. A. Daniell and F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dear-
born St.
Managing Editor—J. Fergus O'Ryan, 417 S. Dearborn
St.
Business Manager—F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dearborn St.
2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of
Individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and
the names and addresses of stockholders owning or hold-
ing 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock)—•
F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dearborn St.; C. A. Daniell, 417 S.
Dearborn St.
3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees and other
security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of
total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are:
(If there are none, so state.)—None.
4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the
names of the owners, stockholders and security holders,
if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and se-
curity holders as they appear upon the books of the
company, but also, in cases where the stockholder or se-
curity holder appears upon the books of the company as
trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the
person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting
is given also that the said two paragraphs contain state-
ments embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to
the circumstances and conditions under which stockhold-
ers and security holders who do not appear upon the
books of the company as trustee, hold stock and securi-
ties in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other
person, association or corporation has any interest di-
rect or indirect in the said stock, bonds or other securi-
ties than as so stated by him.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.,
C. A. DANIELL.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d dav of
March. 1927.
Bessie K. Ferguson. Notary Public.
(My commission expires Oct. 16, 1930.)
Piano Dealers
THE KOHLERINDU
Why not move your surplus stock?
Let us show you how. No salary;
commission only.
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
Address
A-756, % PRESTO-TIMES
417 So. Dearborn St.
Chicago
anufactoring 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
DECKER
MJ
EST. 1856
& SON
Grand, Upright
and
Welte-Mignon
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
San Francisco Office
462 tyhelan "Building
departments
(Licensee)
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
Reproducing
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
Pianos and Players
(Electric)
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
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).