Presto
Issue: 1928 2186 - Page 18
June 23, 1928
PRESTO-TIMES
18
The Background PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
O P E N I N G FOR S A L E S M A N .
WANTED—Piano salesman for city; also one for country.
State age, experience and proposition wanted. A.
Hospe Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa.
A T T E N T I O N , PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S !
W A N T E D — T o get in touch with piano factory making
low price pianos for retail trade. All answers treated
in strict confidence.
Address "Dealer,"
Box 8,
P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
WHOLESALE SALESMEN W A N T E D
We would like to get in touch with several high grade
piano salesmen who have had successful experience
in wholesale and retail selling. Our 1928 program calls
for expansion of sales effort and there is now an op-
portunity for men of the right calibre to join this
growing organization on a favorable working basis.
If you are looking for a permanent opportunity rather
than just a job, write us for an appointment, giving
your experience, reference and photograph if conven-
ient. Gulbransen Company, 3232 Chicago Ave., Chi-
cago.
C O N S I G N M E N T ACCOUNTS.
Party close to prominent and first-class piano manufac-
turing concern will supply instruments to reliable
parties and give local agencies. Can finance entirely
or aid in financing sales. Address "Finance," %
PRESTO-TIMES.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION W A N T E D — B y first-class tuner and reproducer
expert with sales ability. Will locate anywhere and
can start immediately.
Excellent references (late
leading English firm). Address "Tuner," Box 7-7,
PRESTO-TIMES.
TUNER-REPAIRMAN
Tuner-repairman; 12 years' experience on straights, play-
ers, grands and reproducers with sales experience de-
sires position in middle west. Address "Middle West,"
care Presto-Times.
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing generaj music business or
piano manufacturing seeks position. Extensive ex-
perience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing lines
with important music houses. First-class references.
Address "Manager," Box 8, P R E S T O - T I M E S .
O P E N I N G FOR PIANO S A L E S M A N
Wanted—Experienced piano salesman. We have large
territory and excellent line of pianos. Address direct.
Brown Piano Co., Pierre, S. D.
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
JUST RELEASED.
5003
Back in Your Own Back Yard—Fox Trot
5000
Beloved—Waltz
1994
Coquette—Fox Trot
1996
Dear, On a Night Like This—Fox Trot
1989
Girl of My Dreams—Waltz
1998
I Still Love You—Fox Trot
1990
(I Scream You Scream) Ice Cream—Fox
Trot
1993
If I Can't Have You—Fox Trot
1999
I'm Away from the World When I'm
Away from You—Waltz
5004
I Can't Do Without You—Waltz
5005
My Heart Stood Still—Fox Trot
1991
Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella—Fox Trot
Trot
1995—Oh, Look at That Baby—Fox Trot
1988
Persian Rug—Fox Trot
5001
Play Gypsies, Dance Gypsies—Fox Trot
1997
The Sunrise—Fox Trot
1992
There Must Be a Silver Lining—Fox
Trot
Varsity Drag
5002
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
PIANO T R A V E L E R W A N T E D .
Man to travel Pacific Coast on a strictly commission
basis for good line of commercial and quality grands.
Write immediately. Box " C , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Piano and music store manager of many years' experi-
ence, including highest grade lines. Know how to
operate every department successfully. Will accept
small compensation and share profits. Prompt cor-
respondence invited. Address " C - T 2 , " care P R E S -
T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
MANAGER S E E K S POSITION
Piano store manager seeks position in West. Now e m -
ployed. Has been successful in present connection.
Address Box 321, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants position with reliable music house. Strictly
sober and reliable. Married. Address L. H. Rans-
berger, 664 S. Jefferson Ave., Marshall, Mo.
W A N T E D FOR O F F I C E .
WANTED—Young man about 30 years of age who has
had experience in office work and accounting with
consignment manufacturers. The position open is to
assist in the operation of a consignment business by
a large manufacturer and offers splendid opportuni-
ties for immediate advancement. Address "Oppor-
tunity, No. 1 , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — First-class piano salesman for large and
prominent store in Detroit. Part time on floor. A g -
gressive outside work also required. Good man can
do well. Tell all essential facts first letter. Address
CC-2, care P R E S T O - T I M E S Publishing Company.
SALES MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Position as manager or sales manager. Can
furnish A1 reference in regard to ability, honesty and
character. 15 years' experience as salesman, manager
and owner. 40 years of age. Married. One child.
Desire to make change on or before April 1, 1928.
Address " J , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
EIGHT SALESMEN W A N T E D .
We want eight competent men who can handle a Ford
truck to help our dealers in Wisconsin territory. And
also to work direct for us in our own stores or
agencies. Address direct to Waltham Piano Co., 1623
Island Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.
ORGANS FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Twenty good house organs. Price $5.00 each
on our floor. Address "ZZ," care P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
Chicago.
STORE FOR S A L E .
Music store for sale in thriving northwest city. Annual
business, $60,000, $8,000 last year. Invoice, $10,000.
Address Box Q, % P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
GROUP T E A C H E R .
WANTED—Position as special group lesson representa-
tive with large piano manufacturer. Very attractive
and inexpensive plan of campaign. Address " C . R.
M.," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., C h i -
cago, III.
NEW LOUISIANA STORE.
The formal opening of the W. A. Coon Music
Store in the new Masonic Temple in Fourth street,
Alexandria, La., took place recently. O. C. Roll-
wage, representative of the Baldwin Piano Co., as-
sisted with the opening of the music shop. The store
is very attractive from every standpoint and has all
of the modern conveniences necessary for this kind
of an establishment. This company was formerly in
the piano business solely but now they handle all of
the wares of a modern music establishment.
MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Executive-manager wishes position with large
music house. Extensive retail and wholesale experi-
ence. Best of references. Address "C. R. M.," care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
USED PIANOS.
FOR SALE—Mixed carload of used pianos and players.
Prices $25 to $75. Call and see them at our shop.
2214 S. Paulina St., Chicago. Cable Piano Company,
retail.
BUYS IN CALIFORNIA.
J. Edgar Robbins, a former Rushville, 111., resi-
dent, who has been ma.iager of the Visalia branch
of the Hockett-Cowan Music Co., has purchased the
stock, fixtures and lease of the established institution
in Visalia, Calif., and the business will be conducted
in the same location as Robbins' Music Company.
Mr. Robbins has been in charge of the business for
the past eight years.
DESIGNER W A N T E D .
Nationally known piano manufacturer has opening for
high class man to take full charge of designing de-
partment. Applicants must be thoroughly familiar
with period design and decoration and capable of
initiating and suggesting designs which will harmon-
ize with high grade period furniture. Excellent salary
will be paid. In replying give details relative to
qualifications. Applications held In strict confidence.
Write "G. M. M.," Box 9, care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
THE KOHLER INDU
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Hand Played
M
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Capitol rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department.
r
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos Player Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Reproducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Reproducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago Office and Seroice Departments
Capitol Roll & Record Co.
721 N. Kedzie Are*, CHICAGO, ILL.
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
San Francisco Office
458 Phelan Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
K I M B A L L L
B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
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PRESTO-TIMES
18
The Background PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
O P E N I N G FOR S A L E S M A N .
WANTED—Piano salesman for city; also one for country.
State age, experience and proposition wanted. A.
Hospe Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa.
A T T E N T I O N , PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S !
W A N T E D — T o get in touch with piano factory making
low price pianos for retail trade. All answers treated
in strict confidence.
Address "Dealer,"
Box 8,
P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
WHOLESALE SALESMEN W A N T E D
We would like to get in touch with several high grade
piano salesmen who have had successful experience
in wholesale and retail selling. Our 1928 program calls
for expansion of sales effort and there is now an op-
portunity for men of the right calibre to join this
growing organization on a favorable working basis.
If you are looking for a permanent opportunity rather
than just a job, write us for an appointment, giving
your experience, reference and photograph if conven-
ient. Gulbransen Company, 3232 Chicago Ave., Chi-
cago.
C O N S I G N M E N T ACCOUNTS.
Party close to prominent and first-class piano manufac-
turing concern will supply instruments to reliable
parties and give local agencies. Can finance entirely
or aid in financing sales. Address "Finance," %
PRESTO-TIMES.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION W A N T E D — B y first-class tuner and reproducer
expert with sales ability. Will locate anywhere and
can start immediately.
Excellent references (late
leading English firm). Address "Tuner," Box 7-7,
PRESTO-TIMES.
TUNER-REPAIRMAN
Tuner-repairman; 12 years' experience on straights, play-
ers, grands and reproducers with sales experience de-
sires position in middle west. Address "Middle West,"
care Presto-Times.
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing generaj music business or
piano manufacturing seeks position. Extensive ex-
perience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing lines
with important music houses. First-class references.
Address "Manager," Box 8, P R E S T O - T I M E S .
O P E N I N G FOR PIANO S A L E S M A N
Wanted—Experienced piano salesman. We have large
territory and excellent line of pianos. Address direct.
Brown Piano Co., Pierre, S. D.
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
JUST RELEASED.
5003
Back in Your Own Back Yard—Fox Trot
5000
Beloved—Waltz
1994
Coquette—Fox Trot
1996
Dear, On a Night Like This—Fox Trot
1989
Girl of My Dreams—Waltz
1998
I Still Love You—Fox Trot
1990
(I Scream You Scream) Ice Cream—Fox
Trot
1993
If I Can't Have You—Fox Trot
1999
I'm Away from the World When I'm
Away from You—Waltz
5004
I Can't Do Without You—Waltz
5005
My Heart Stood Still—Fox Trot
1991
Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella—Fox Trot
Trot
1995—Oh, Look at That Baby—Fox Trot
1988
Persian Rug—Fox Trot
5001
Play Gypsies, Dance Gypsies—Fox Trot
1997
The Sunrise—Fox Trot
1992
There Must Be a Silver Lining—Fox
Trot
Varsity Drag
5002
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
PIANO T R A V E L E R W A N T E D .
Man to travel Pacific Coast on a strictly commission
basis for good line of commercial and quality grands.
Write immediately. Box " C , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Piano and music store manager of many years' experi-
ence, including highest grade lines. Know how to
operate every department successfully. Will accept
small compensation and share profits. Prompt cor-
respondence invited. Address " C - T 2 , " care P R E S -
T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
MANAGER S E E K S POSITION
Piano store manager seeks position in West. Now e m -
ployed. Has been successful in present connection.
Address Box 321, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants position with reliable music house. Strictly
sober and reliable. Married. Address L. H. Rans-
berger, 664 S. Jefferson Ave., Marshall, Mo.
W A N T E D FOR O F F I C E .
WANTED—Young man about 30 years of age who has
had experience in office work and accounting with
consignment manufacturers. The position open is to
assist in the operation of a consignment business by
a large manufacturer and offers splendid opportuni-
ties for immediate advancement. Address "Oppor-
tunity, No. 1 , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — First-class piano salesman for large and
prominent store in Detroit. Part time on floor. A g -
gressive outside work also required. Good man can
do well. Tell all essential facts first letter. Address
CC-2, care P R E S T O - T I M E S Publishing Company.
SALES MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Position as manager or sales manager. Can
furnish A1 reference in regard to ability, honesty and
character. 15 years' experience as salesman, manager
and owner. 40 years of age. Married. One child.
Desire to make change on or before April 1, 1928.
Address " J , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
EIGHT SALESMEN W A N T E D .
We want eight competent men who can handle a Ford
truck to help our dealers in Wisconsin territory. And
also to work direct for us in our own stores or
agencies. Address direct to Waltham Piano Co., 1623
Island Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.
ORGANS FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Twenty good house organs. Price $5.00 each
on our floor. Address "ZZ," care P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
Chicago.
STORE FOR S A L E .
Music store for sale in thriving northwest city. Annual
business, $60,000, $8,000 last year. Invoice, $10,000.
Address Box Q, % P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
GROUP T E A C H E R .
WANTED—Position as special group lesson representa-
tive with large piano manufacturer. Very attractive
and inexpensive plan of campaign. Address " C . R.
M.," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., C h i -
cago, III.
NEW LOUISIANA STORE.
The formal opening of the W. A. Coon Music
Store in the new Masonic Temple in Fourth street,
Alexandria, La., took place recently. O. C. Roll-
wage, representative of the Baldwin Piano Co., as-
sisted with the opening of the music shop. The store
is very attractive from every standpoint and has all
of the modern conveniences necessary for this kind
of an establishment. This company was formerly in
the piano business solely but now they handle all of
the wares of a modern music establishment.
MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Executive-manager wishes position with large
music house. Extensive retail and wholesale experi-
ence. Best of references. Address "C. R. M.," care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
USED PIANOS.
FOR SALE—Mixed carload of used pianos and players.
Prices $25 to $75. Call and see them at our shop.
2214 S. Paulina St., Chicago. Cable Piano Company,
retail.
BUYS IN CALIFORNIA.
J. Edgar Robbins, a former Rushville, 111., resi-
dent, who has been ma.iager of the Visalia branch
of the Hockett-Cowan Music Co., has purchased the
stock, fixtures and lease of the established institution
in Visalia, Calif., and the business will be conducted
in the same location as Robbins' Music Company.
Mr. Robbins has been in charge of the business for
the past eight years.
DESIGNER W A N T E D .
Nationally known piano manufacturer has opening for
high class man to take full charge of designing de-
partment. Applicants must be thoroughly familiar
with period design and decoration and capable of
initiating and suggesting designs which will harmon-
ize with high grade period furniture. Excellent salary
will be paid. In replying give details relative to
qualifications. Applications held In strict confidence.
Write "G. M. M.," Box 9, care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
THE KOHLER INDU
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Hand Played
M
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Capitol rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department.
r
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos Player Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Reproducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Reproducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago Office and Seroice Departments
Capitol Roll & Record Co.
721 N. Kedzie Are*, CHICAGO, ILL.
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
San Francisco Office
458 Phelan Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
K I M B A L L L
B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
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).