Presto
Issue: 1928 2187 - Page 18
June 30, 1928
PRESTO-TIMES
18
The Background
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
PRESTO -TIMES WANT ADVS.
FOR SALE OR E X C H A N G E .
4,135 acres unimproved excellent wheat and mixed farm
lands, 80 miles west of Winnipeg, Canada. All close to
railroad. Price, $25.00 an acre. 331 acres improved
farm, fully equipped and a going concern with good
new buildings, stock, machinery; only one and one-
half miles from Westbourne, Manitoba; price $20,000.
All land free of incumbrance and clear title. Wilt
consider good mercantile stock for part or all. C a n -
ada is booming. Best of reasons for selling. Write
me for particulars now. No agents considered. A d -
dress H. H. Schroeder, 491 37th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
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.
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.
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
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.
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-T2," care PRES-
T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
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.
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 tetter. Address
CC-2, care P R E S T O - T I M E S Publishing Company.
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
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.
Play Gypsies, Dance Gypsies—Fox Trot
1997 The Sunrise—Fox Trot
1992 There Must Be a Silver Lining—Fox
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 S A L E .
FOR SALE—Twenty good house organs. Price $5.00 each
on our floor. Address " 2 Z , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
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.
MANAGER W M 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.-' Calj and see them at our shop.
2214 S. Paulina St., Chicago. Cable Piano Company,
retail.
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.
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing general 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 .
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.
MANAGER SEEKS 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.
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.
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.
STORE FOR S A L E .
Music store for salt- 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.
KNABE PIANOS FOR THEATER.
The Reed, French Piano Company installed four
Knabe grand pianos in the new Portland, Ore., the-
ater at Broadway and Main streets in that city. The
theater is one of the handsomest west of Chicago and
was erected by the West Coast Theaters, Inc., at a
cost of $1,500,000 and furnished and decorated elab-
orately with handsome paintings and statuary and
drapes, with large reception rooms, where teas and
receptions will be featured. A handsome Louis XV
Knabe Ampico in gold and ivory was placed in the
handsome ladies' parlor, two Knabe grands on the
stage and one in the orchestra pit.
Trot
5002 Varsity Drag
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
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.
'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 Service Departments
Capitol Roll & Record Co.
721 N. Kedzie Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
San Francisco Office
458 Phelan Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIMBALLL
BUILDING
CHICAGO
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PRESTO-TIMES
18
The Background
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
PRESTO -TIMES WANT ADVS.
FOR SALE OR E X C H A N G E .
4,135 acres unimproved excellent wheat and mixed farm
lands, 80 miles west of Winnipeg, Canada. All close to
railroad. Price, $25.00 an acre. 331 acres improved
farm, fully equipped and a going concern with good
new buildings, stock, machinery; only one and one-
half miles from Westbourne, Manitoba; price $20,000.
All land free of incumbrance and clear title. Wilt
consider good mercantile stock for part or all. C a n -
ada is booming. Best of reasons for selling. Write
me for particulars now. No agents considered. A d -
dress H. H. Schroeder, 491 37th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
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.
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.
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
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.
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-T2," care PRES-
T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
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.
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 tetter. Address
CC-2, care P R E S T O - T I M E S Publishing Company.
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
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.
Play Gypsies, Dance Gypsies—Fox Trot
1997 The Sunrise—Fox Trot
1992 There Must Be a Silver Lining—Fox
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 S A L E .
FOR SALE—Twenty good house organs. Price $5.00 each
on our floor. Address " 2 Z , " care P R E S T O - T I M E S ,
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.
MANAGER W M 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.-' Calj and see them at our shop.
2214 S. Paulina St., Chicago. Cable Piano Company,
retail.
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.
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing general 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 .
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.
MANAGER SEEKS 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.
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.
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.
STORE FOR S A L E .
Music store for salt- 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.
KNABE PIANOS FOR THEATER.
The Reed, French Piano Company installed four
Knabe grand pianos in the new Portland, Ore., the-
ater at Broadway and Main streets in that city. The
theater is one of the handsomest west of Chicago and
was erected by the West Coast Theaters, Inc., at a
cost of $1,500,000 and furnished and decorated elab-
orately with handsome paintings and statuary and
drapes, with large reception rooms, where teas and
receptions will be featured. A handsome Louis XV
Knabe Ampico in gold and ivory was placed in the
handsome ladies' parlor, two Knabe grands on the
stage and one in the orchestra pit.
Trot
5002 Varsity Drag
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
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.
'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 Service Departments
Capitol Roll & Record Co.
721 N. Kedzie Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
San Francisco Office
458 Phelan Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIMBALLL
BUILDING
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).