Presto
Issue: 1928 2165 - Page 15
January 28,
PRESTO-TIMES
BIBB MIDWEST SALES MANAGER
aggressive type of music dealer, and will affect every
music dealer, Sonora or not.
Mr. Bibb is president of the Piano Club of Chi-
cago, and for years has been active in all organization
work in the promotion of music.
Chicago Man Now in Charge of Sonora Sales Over
Vast Interior Territory.
Harry Bibb's host of friends throughout the coun-
try will welcome the news of his appointment to the
important post of sales manager midwest division of
the Sonora Phonograph Co., Inc., with territory Chicago Playhouse Introduces Screen Version of
reaching from Ohio to Colorado, inclusive, and from
Play Produced in France.
REMINDER OF SARAH BERNHARDT
One of the last remaining records of the genius
of Sarah Bernhardt will be on exhibition at the
Chicago Playhouse, 410 South Michigan avenue,
Chicago, beginning Sunday, January 22. It is "Jeanne
Dore," a motion picture version of Tristan Bernard's
play, in which the divine Sarah appeared on the
French stage, but never performed in America.
Co-featured with "Jeanne Dore" will be "Jungle
Gods," an authentic drama of witchcraft and voodoo-
ism as practiced by the natives of Xorthern Rho-
desia. This is the first motion picture of its kind
ever filmed. It was made by Capt. Carl Von Hoff-
man, F. R. G. S., who spent eight months with the
Chiwali tribe of the Lala Totem.
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Playei-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
i easonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write tor details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabash A-vm.
Chicago
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
ZENITH'S NEW MODEL.
Model 18E, Zenith's latest design now ready for
delivery, is a six-tube completely electric receiver
using AC tubes, single control, electric lighted dial,
calibrated in both meters and kilo-cycles, operates on
110 volts 60 cycles alternating current and has an
excellent built-in speaker. Cabinet of selected walnut
\cneers, door panels of beautifully ligured maple.
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The stock and fixtures of the Superior Music Co.,
1317 Tower avenue, Superior, Wis., have been pur-
chased by V. M. Gilbert.
HARRY BIBB.
Canada to the Gulf, and headquarters at the general
sales offices of the company, 64 East Jackson boule-
vard, Lyon & Healy building, Chicago.
The Sonora Phonograph Co. is presenting new
plans to music dealers, and is in the midst of a com-
prehensive program for rebuilding the Sonora dealer
organization. The new policy of appointing dealers
will be directed toward the representative and more
Piano Keys Recovered
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
GRAINED IVORINE
$8.00 per set
ALSO
General Piano Key Work
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Same as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
106 W. Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
' ' P O young men looking: for such an opportunity wt'
J. have an unusual oftV;. Pight now in numberless
cities and towi a in the Uriiitd States, *here is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning lar^e salaries
for th',3 rvceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
their own. Th^y meet the best peo-
ple and soon establish a wealthy clien-
tele WR ran fit you for this profession
atulyl2 short weeks'timi
5 book-
l all
!jt which tell;
No
cian!
n't i
. . . . . . . _ . . ... . - i t . 60 .
in»f course, e t n a lesson And now thry are earning from
for'tnowl
S250to$5 J 0 amontH
This is the opportunity you aro lookinir for. Pull yourself out
the rut. Make a place for yourself ami ng the
>est people. Our complete course in ournew$i>5,-
00.110 labor,tory fits you for a real pnyinK pro-
fession You can dr> it. Others have with no better
backinirthan ynu have. Find out the facts anyway.
PGLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building, DopllO
La Porte, Ind.
FREE
1'olk Collci-c ^f Piano Tuning, La Porte. Ind.
u f free booklet
bookt
Please send me a copy of y
your
I like the idea of b
ing a professional
fil
piano expert.
(A Suburb of Chicago)
Greater Beauty
and Greater
Comfort
SCARFS,
CUSH-
IONS,
COVERS
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
SCHAFF
p
iano String Co.
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will give them social standing and prominence!
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Bench Cushions, Piano Throws, Bags
for Small Instruments, Upholstered
Bench Tops.
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
Illustrated Folders On Request
Period Drapery and Mfg. Co.
NEW ALBANY, IND.
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englev/eod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Manufacturer* of
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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PRESTO-TIMES
BIBB MIDWEST SALES MANAGER
aggressive type of music dealer, and will affect every
music dealer, Sonora or not.
Mr. Bibb is president of the Piano Club of Chi-
cago, and for years has been active in all organization
work in the promotion of music.
Chicago Man Now in Charge of Sonora Sales Over
Vast Interior Territory.
Harry Bibb's host of friends throughout the coun-
try will welcome the news of his appointment to the
important post of sales manager midwest division of
the Sonora Phonograph Co., Inc., with territory Chicago Playhouse Introduces Screen Version of
reaching from Ohio to Colorado, inclusive, and from
Play Produced in France.
REMINDER OF SARAH BERNHARDT
One of the last remaining records of the genius
of Sarah Bernhardt will be on exhibition at the
Chicago Playhouse, 410 South Michigan avenue,
Chicago, beginning Sunday, January 22. It is "Jeanne
Dore," a motion picture version of Tristan Bernard's
play, in which the divine Sarah appeared on the
French stage, but never performed in America.
Co-featured with "Jeanne Dore" will be "Jungle
Gods," an authentic drama of witchcraft and voodoo-
ism as practiced by the natives of Xorthern Rho-
desia. This is the first motion picture of its kind
ever filmed. It was made by Capt. Carl Von Hoff-
man, F. R. G. S., who spent eight months with the
Chiwali tribe of the Lala Totem.
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Playei-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
i easonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write tor details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabash A-vm.
Chicago
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
ZENITH'S NEW MODEL.
Model 18E, Zenith's latest design now ready for
delivery, is a six-tube completely electric receiver
using AC tubes, single control, electric lighted dial,
calibrated in both meters and kilo-cycles, operates on
110 volts 60 cycles alternating current and has an
excellent built-in speaker. Cabinet of selected walnut
\cneers, door panels of beautifully ligured maple.
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The stock and fixtures of the Superior Music Co.,
1317 Tower avenue, Superior, Wis., have been pur-
chased by V. M. Gilbert.
HARRY BIBB.
Canada to the Gulf, and headquarters at the general
sales offices of the company, 64 East Jackson boule-
vard, Lyon & Healy building, Chicago.
The Sonora Phonograph Co. is presenting new
plans to music dealers, and is in the midst of a com-
prehensive program for rebuilding the Sonora dealer
organization. The new policy of appointing dealers
will be directed toward the representative and more
Piano Keys Recovered
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
GRAINED IVORINE
$8.00 per set
ALSO
General Piano Key Work
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Same as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
106 W. Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
' ' P O young men looking: for such an opportunity wt'
J. have an unusual oftV;. Pight now in numberless
cities and towi a in the Uriiitd States, *here is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning lar^e salaries
for th',3 rvceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
their own. Th^y meet the best peo-
ple and soon establish a wealthy clien-
tele WR ran fit you for this profession
atulyl2 short weeks'timi
5 book-
l all
!jt which tell;
No
cian!
n't i
. . . . . . . _ . . ... . - i t . 60 .
in»f course, e t n a lesson And now thry are earning from
for'tnowl
S250to$5 J 0 amontH
This is the opportunity you aro lookinir for. Pull yourself out
the rut. Make a place for yourself ami ng the
>est people. Our complete course in ournew$i>5,-
00.110 labor,tory fits you for a real pnyinK pro-
fession You can dr> it. Others have with no better
backinirthan ynu have. Find out the facts anyway.
PGLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building, DopllO
La Porte, Ind.
FREE
1'olk Collci-c ^f Piano Tuning, La Porte. Ind.
u f free booklet
bookt
Please send me a copy of y
your
I like the idea of b
ing a professional
fil
piano expert.
(A Suburb of Chicago)
Greater Beauty
and Greater
Comfort
SCARFS,
CUSH-
IONS,
COVERS
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
SCHAFF
p
iano String Co.
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will give them social standing and prominence!
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Bench Cushions, Piano Throws, Bags
for Small Instruments, Upholstered
Bench Tops.
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
Illustrated Folders On Request
Period Drapery and Mfg. Co.
NEW ALBANY, IND.
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englev/eod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Manufacturer* of
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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).