Presto
Issue: 1928 2212 - Page 18
December 22, 1928
PRESTO-TIMES
18
The Background PRESTO-TIMES WANT AD VS.
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced man to follow leads of a busy
Chicago floor salesman and his associate, who have
more than they can attend to. Must have a success-
ful record and understand how to approach a high-
grade clientele. Address your reply, giving full par-
ticulars, which will be kept in confidence, to "R. J.
C , " General Manager, Cable Piano Company, Wa-
bash and Jackson, Chicago.
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—An energetic tuner and regulator; also repair
man who understands automatics and reproducing
pianos as well as every phase of the radio business.
One experienced salesman given preference. A good
salary and chance for advancement. Must have A1
reference. Please apply in own handwriting. Address
" M , " care of PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago, III.
MANAGER FOR MUSIC BUSINESS.
WANTED—Capable man who understands all branches
of the music business who desires to connect with
live music house by January 1. Address " M . J., No.
19," PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION WANTED—Man of wide experience in all
departments of piano business; manufacturing, whole-
saling, retailing and branch store management, is
open for engagement, preferably with piano manufac-
turing concern. Would make a deal on commission
with either drawing account or part salary. Also con-
trols a valuable piano name. Address "Experience,"
care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
EXPERIENCED MAN.
WANTED—Young, experienced piano salesman as out-
side assistant in retail sales department. Interest in
music desirable but not essential. Call F. L. Ryder,
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash, Chicago.
SALES HEAD WANTED.
WANTED—An optimistic, energetic director of
retail
sales. A man who can keep salesmen busy and suc-
cessfully direct their efforts. A fine position for such
a man in a large city. Address " K , " care PRESTO-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants connection with reliable music house. South
preferred. Married. Strictly sober and reliable. L. H.
Ransbuger, 664—5 Jefferson Ave., Marshall, Mo.
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
JUST RELEASED.
5104—Down By the Old Front Gate—Fox Trot
5102—Dream House^Fox Trot
5101—Etiquette Blues—Fox Trot
5093 F'rinstance—Fox Trot
5090 Good Night—Waltz
5098—1 Get the Blues When It Rains—Fox Trot
5094—I Must Be Dreaming—Fox Trot
5088 I Tore Up Your Picture—Marimba Waltz
5092 I'd Like to Ride Away to a Little Hide-
Away
5089—I'll Be With You When the Roses Bloom
Again
5097 I'm Winging Home—Fox Trot
5100 Just A Little Bit o' Driftwood—Fox Trot
5086 Just Like a Melody Out of the S k y -
Fox Trot
5082 Little Mother—Waltz
5099 Love Affairs—Fox Trot
5085 My Heart Keeps On Speaking of Love—
Fox Trot
5095 Old Pals Are the Best Pals After A l l -
Fox Trot
5087 Rag Doll—Fox Trot
5081 Rosette—Waltz
5103 She's A Great, Great Girl—Fox Trot
5106 Six Feet of Earth (Make Us All of One
Size)
5091 The Dance of the Blue Danube—Fox Trot
5096 Whisper Sweet and Whisper Low—Fox
Trot
5105 When You're Smiling—Fox Trot
5084 You Can't Blame Me For That—Fox Trot
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
POSITION WANTED
By man capable of managing general music business c
piano manufacturing seeks position. Extensive ex-
perience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing lines
with important music houses. First-class references.
Address "Manager," Box 8, PRESTO-TIMES.
OUTSIDE SALESMAN WANTED.
EXPERIENCED cutside piano salesman wanted. Must
be able to work country trade, selling pianos and
phonographs. Address "R. W. H.," Box 28, care
PRESTO-TIMES. 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
there is a good call for parts, the main attention by
far is centered on sets, particularly A. C. console
and table models and dynamic speakers. The mar-
ket for the latter, according to trade opinion, has
scarcely been scratched and affords excellent sales
possibilities next year.
GULBRANSEN RADIO ADVERTISING
A group of three advertisements has been issued,
featuring the 1929 models Gulbransen rad:o. The
largest of these ads is three columns by % l / 2 inches,
the next size is two columns by eight inches, and
there is one that is one column by seven inches. The
largest one of the group is in an outstanding mod-
ernistic style that will attract attention on the news-
paper page. The models No. 360 and No. 260 are
featured in these ads, and special attention is drawn
to the sliding doors of the model No. 360. In all of
the Gulbransen radio advertising the ter:n is now
being used, "Queen of the Air."
ZENITH PRODUCTION.
To fulfill its tremendous volume of domestic busi-
ness, the Zenith Radio Corporation, Chicago, has
during the past week, stopped all export slr'pments
of Zenith radio receivers and will continue to with-
hold all foreign orders until after the first of the
year. Over a quarter of a million dollars worth of
merchandise for foreign distributors has been can-
celled since the first of November in preference to
domestic orders. In order to cope with the present
MAJESTIC ON TRAINS.
demand for Zenith sets, the mammoth Zenith plant
Just another striking instance of the importance of
Radio in the American scheme of things was the in- has been working on a twenty-four hour shift pro-
duction schedule for the past month, with all pre-
stallation by the Chicago & Northwestern Railwav
recently, of Majestic Electric Radio receiving sets on dictions of top-notch production until spring.
all of its principal trains for the purpose of receiving
BUSY IN ZANESVILLE, O.
election returns. This is said to have been the first
A number of t'le newest Brunswick Panatrope-
time that radio was used on a moving train to give
j passengers up to the minute information on a national radiolas are on display during the holiday season in
election. Before the famous Northwestern line de- the show rooms of Burrier Music Company, North
cided to use Majesties, they experimented for some Fourth street, Zanesville, O. Some of the most com-
time with various makes and types of receivers, finally plete models of both Panatropes and the combination
deciding that Majestic performed to the greatest ad- sets are being demonstrated.
The display windows of the store are decorated in
vantage on a moving passenger train. C. A. Cairns,
passenger traffic manager of the Northwestern, an- Christmas colors and present a snappy appearance.
Numerous descriptive pictures are placed in the
nounced that the election returns, especially, afforded
great pleasure to passengers, who crowded around window and a large Panatrope is located in the center
the Majestic receiver until a late hour during the of one window. All sets are encased in walnut
cabinets.
evening to receive the latest news.
NEW KENTUCKY FIRM.
RADIO JOBBERS ARE BUSY.
Faith & Stringer Music Co., Central City, Ky.,
a new concern, has opened for business there. Mr
Faith was formerly connected with the Daniel-Samuel
Music Company at Owensboro and Mr. Stringer was
formerly with the Moore-Stewart Co., of Central
City. The company w ; ll carry pianos, phonographs,
records, sheet music and music rolls.
The demand for radio merchandise has been no-
tably active during the last few days and New York
jobbers have been kept busy filling calls for quick
delivery. Even with this heavy demand of the past
five weeks the trade looks for new records to be
set up for turnover between now and Dec. 31. While
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
Hand Played
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
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 Service
Capitol Music Roll Co.
721 N. Kedzie Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
San Francisco Office
458 Phelan Building
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIMBALLL
BUILDING
CHICAGO
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
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PRESTO-TIMES
18
The Background PRESTO-TIMES WANT AD VS.
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced man to follow leads of a busy
Chicago floor salesman and his associate, who have
more than they can attend to. Must have a success-
ful record and understand how to approach a high-
grade clientele. Address your reply, giving full par-
ticulars, which will be kept in confidence, to "R. J.
C , " General Manager, Cable Piano Company, Wa-
bash and Jackson, Chicago.
TUNER WANTED.
WANTED—An energetic tuner and regulator; also repair
man who understands automatics and reproducing
pianos as well as every phase of the radio business.
One experienced salesman given preference. A good
salary and chance for advancement. Must have A1
reference. Please apply in own handwriting. Address
" M , " care of PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago, III.
MANAGER FOR MUSIC BUSINESS.
WANTED—Capable man who understands all branches
of the music business who desires to connect with
live music house by January 1. Address " M . J., No.
19," PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION WANTED—Man of wide experience in all
departments of piano business; manufacturing, whole-
saling, retailing and branch store management, is
open for engagement, preferably with piano manufac-
turing concern. Would make a deal on commission
with either drawing account or part salary. Also con-
trols a valuable piano name. Address "Experience,"
care PRESTO-TIMES, Chicago.
EXPERIENCED MAN.
WANTED—Young, experienced piano salesman as out-
side assistant in retail sales department. Interest in
music desirable but not essential. Call F. L. Ryder,
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash, Chicago.
SALES HEAD WANTED.
WANTED—An optimistic, energetic director of
retail
sales. A man who can keep salesmen busy and suc-
cessfully direct their efforts. A fine position for such
a man in a large city. Address " K , " care PRESTO-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants connection with reliable music house. South
preferred. Married. Strictly sober and reliable. L. H.
Ransbuger, 664—5 Jefferson Ave., Marshall, Mo.
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
JUST RELEASED.
5104—Down By the Old Front Gate—Fox Trot
5102—Dream House^Fox Trot
5101—Etiquette Blues—Fox Trot
5093 F'rinstance—Fox Trot
5090 Good Night—Waltz
5098—1 Get the Blues When It Rains—Fox Trot
5094—I Must Be Dreaming—Fox Trot
5088 I Tore Up Your Picture—Marimba Waltz
5092 I'd Like to Ride Away to a Little Hide-
Away
5089—I'll Be With You When the Roses Bloom
Again
5097 I'm Winging Home—Fox Trot
5100 Just A Little Bit o' Driftwood—Fox Trot
5086 Just Like a Melody Out of the S k y -
Fox Trot
5082 Little Mother—Waltz
5099 Love Affairs—Fox Trot
5085 My Heart Keeps On Speaking of Love—
Fox Trot
5095 Old Pals Are the Best Pals After A l l -
Fox Trot
5087 Rag Doll—Fox Trot
5081 Rosette—Waltz
5103 She's A Great, Great Girl—Fox Trot
5106 Six Feet of Earth (Make Us All of One
Size)
5091 The Dance of the Blue Danube—Fox Trot
5096 Whisper Sweet and Whisper Low—Fox
Trot
5105 When You're Smiling—Fox Trot
5084 You Can't Blame Me For That—Fox Trot
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
POSITION WANTED
By man capable of managing general music business c
piano manufacturing seeks position. Extensive ex-
perience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing lines
with important music houses. First-class references.
Address "Manager," Box 8, PRESTO-TIMES.
OUTSIDE SALESMAN WANTED.
EXPERIENCED cutside piano salesman wanted. Must
be able to work country trade, selling pianos and
phonographs. Address "R. W. H.," Box 28, care
PRESTO-TIMES. 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
there is a good call for parts, the main attention by
far is centered on sets, particularly A. C. console
and table models and dynamic speakers. The mar-
ket for the latter, according to trade opinion, has
scarcely been scratched and affords excellent sales
possibilities next year.
GULBRANSEN RADIO ADVERTISING
A group of three advertisements has been issued,
featuring the 1929 models Gulbransen rad:o. The
largest of these ads is three columns by % l / 2 inches,
the next size is two columns by eight inches, and
there is one that is one column by seven inches. The
largest one of the group is in an outstanding mod-
ernistic style that will attract attention on the news-
paper page. The models No. 360 and No. 260 are
featured in these ads, and special attention is drawn
to the sliding doors of the model No. 360. In all of
the Gulbransen radio advertising the ter:n is now
being used, "Queen of the Air."
ZENITH PRODUCTION.
To fulfill its tremendous volume of domestic busi-
ness, the Zenith Radio Corporation, Chicago, has
during the past week, stopped all export slr'pments
of Zenith radio receivers and will continue to with-
hold all foreign orders until after the first of the
year. Over a quarter of a million dollars worth of
merchandise for foreign distributors has been can-
celled since the first of November in preference to
domestic orders. In order to cope with the present
MAJESTIC ON TRAINS.
demand for Zenith sets, the mammoth Zenith plant
Just another striking instance of the importance of
Radio in the American scheme of things was the in- has been working on a twenty-four hour shift pro-
duction schedule for the past month, with all pre-
stallation by the Chicago & Northwestern Railwav
recently, of Majestic Electric Radio receiving sets on dictions of top-notch production until spring.
all of its principal trains for the purpose of receiving
BUSY IN ZANESVILLE, O.
election returns. This is said to have been the first
A number of t'le newest Brunswick Panatrope-
time that radio was used on a moving train to give
j passengers up to the minute information on a national radiolas are on display during the holiday season in
election. Before the famous Northwestern line de- the show rooms of Burrier Music Company, North
cided to use Majesties, they experimented for some Fourth street, Zanesville, O. Some of the most com-
time with various makes and types of receivers, finally plete models of both Panatropes and the combination
deciding that Majestic performed to the greatest ad- sets are being demonstrated.
The display windows of the store are decorated in
vantage on a moving passenger train. C. A. Cairns,
passenger traffic manager of the Northwestern, an- Christmas colors and present a snappy appearance.
Numerous descriptive pictures are placed in the
nounced that the election returns, especially, afforded
great pleasure to passengers, who crowded around window and a large Panatrope is located in the center
the Majestic receiver until a late hour during the of one window. All sets are encased in walnut
cabinets.
evening to receive the latest news.
NEW KENTUCKY FIRM.
RADIO JOBBERS ARE BUSY.
Faith & Stringer Music Co., Central City, Ky.,
a new concern, has opened for business there. Mr
Faith was formerly connected with the Daniel-Samuel
Music Company at Owensboro and Mr. Stringer was
formerly with the Moore-Stewart Co., of Central
City. The company w ; ll carry pianos, phonographs,
records, sheet music and music rolls.
The demand for radio merchandise has been no-
tably active during the last few days and New York
jobbers have been kept busy filling calls for quick
delivery. Even with this heavy demand of the past
five weeks the trade looks for new records to be
set up for turnover between now and Dec. 31. While
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
Hand Played
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
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 Service
Capitol Music Roll Co.
721 N. Kedzie Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
San Francisco Office
458 Phelan Building
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIMBALLL
BUILDING
CHICAGO
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
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).
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