Classified help wanted list from early 20th century ad page
Numerous job ads seeking women for housework childcare companionship and clerical tasks. Positions include millinery learning, live-in care, waitressing, housekeeper, cook, tailor shop work, ironing and general housework. Some listings specify age and color, with varying hours and wages, in neighborhoods around 614 F Street NW and 1820 19th Street NW Citations include Hawthorne Street and Wis Avenue listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbuan CO
M. Philipsbors
Carrtaker
Magnl
Gali
Gard OM
St. Nw
Waitr
Murst
Fia
Amain
Gston McGraw
Stara
Fred Stohlman
Wis
H.W. Call
Wapitel St
Orl
East Capitol
Clay Nigis
Fairmont St
AL Hovsework
General Housework and Servants Wanted in City Notices
Classified ads seeking general housework workers mostly women and girls. Positions include colored and white applicants, live-in stays, varied wages, and suburban or city homes. multiple neighborhoods show age hints and call-back instructions. Some entries request evenings, nights, or private families, with contact details and boxes in the office for responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores
Es St. RW
Sal Mt. Bw
Brightwood Row
Omes
Adivers
Wild Kensington
Bladensburg
Belmont Dairy Co
Delawne
Fianist
GEO. CO. Gan
Riggs
EXPER
Westeady
Su i Ivan
Os St
Amerigan
McCahan
PLC
ILAR
A. W. Foster
Julius Garfinkle
ANDES
Peromath
Sula
Rowe UW Henn
Gtr
Macyland
St. Nw
Lost articles pepper the city streets and rewards offered
A Washington Post item lists numerous lost items from March including a string of large gold beads, a flower-designed bracelet, a face pin with diamonds, a camelot purse, a gold watch, a chain, a pocketbook, eyeglasses, a necklace, and other valuables. Rewards and contact details are noted for each item, with locations around 14th Street, Columbia Road, and nearby avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siu Bik
Police Dept
U.S. Capitol
Capitol Pol
Great Falls
Old Damision Ray
Washington, Alexandra & Mt. Vernon Ray
12Th
Penneay Herska
Columbia Rd
B.G
Mar. No
New, Jersey
Nest C St
Chapin
W. J. Tink
Fin—Fraternity
Bet. T St
Florida Avé
Wis
U St
Treasury Dept
Palais Royal
Wyoming Ave. Nw
Q Stu
Portland
VU. Ave
ST. Paul's
Rts
Corcoma
Treasury
N. J. Ave
Senate
D St
Engel
MD. Ave
Apt
Sherman
Lisla
Pennsylvania
Indiana Ave
Cal
John Montluf
Atlantic City
St. Ow
Fitlala
J. Peter's Church
Indy
Watues
Bet
L. Farragut Square
Low Levker
Howard
Lath
Wash. Loan & Trust Co
Bellows Falls
Hogies
Mass
C. Fleaze
Fredonia
California
John Wedderburn
W. C. Douglass
Sth
Ta Congressional
R. Wilson
Riward
Gertrude Moore
Star Theater
Jedy
R Roward
Mra. W
Kas
Baby's Coul
Riveale
Trinity Church
Brave Red
Belasco
Ermave
M St
DR Wilb
Jowan Wedderburn CO
John Harris
Presbyterian Churen, Ltdy
Elgin
Care Peerlesa Electric Ca
Columbia Theater
Theater E. Ting
Toa Ska
Helen Landell
L. FP
Washington, D. C
States Express
Winat
N.Y. Ave
7Th St
Pa. Ave
Saurday
Nellie
Bond
John Wedderburn CO
Iith .T
Wat
Newey
H Rt
18Th
Mth
Miler
Millionaire Clairvoyant and Palm Reader Advertised
An early 20th century newspaper clipping offers psychic services from multiple performers. It promotes a renowned clairvoyant and palm reader, mentions inexpensive readings, occult lessons, and business and love guidance. Various local services and ads for wigs, hair treatments, and cash offers accompany the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Mias Mat
Metzerott Gidg
Atwella
Beil
J. Trrshes
Au2sti Scientific
Waterbury
Various Business Opportunities and Sales Listings
Multiple classified ads advertise business changes and opportunities. A New York style newspaper seeks a partner for a Washington branch with a $300 investment and ownership terms. a half or third interest in a Republican newspaper is offered. second hand furniture store for sale. a large bottle whisky offer. a farm with machinery, two houses, and a blacksmith shop for $9,000. a busy public market stand for sale. a merchant tailor store established five years for sale. wholesale whisky promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONC
Washington
New York
Ette Biehedusiness
18Th St
California
Joan Wedderburn CO
G&e
Addrees James T. Henderson & CO
Sandy Spring
Bond
Tse
Weddenburn
Ciir
Boltie
Wedderburn
Automobiles for sale and hire in Washington listings
Multiple old car ads describe Studebaker touring car in excellent condition with overhaul and repaint, price 650 dollars, and models 2N and 18 horsepower from CHAS. E. MILLER & BRO. plus other used auto exchanges offering slightly used autos for 3160 to 3500 with guarantees. Auto livery services advertise 18 touring cars with chauffeurs and offices at New Willard Raleigh and Shoreham, rental four ox lines at 3 per hour from MUNNERMAN & KENNEALLY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso
Maine Ave
M. Ins
Boush
18Th St
California
John Wedderburn CO
Will Exchan
Treasury
New York
G. A. Carney
Wedderburn Co
Post-Office Dept
American Tobacco Co
Wilterson, JR
Howard Ave
Anacostia
SPE
Pattta
Thomas
Ures
Ford
Chas. E. Miller & Bro
Leswo
Nickerson Automobile Exchange
Washington
New Willard
Raleigh
Shoreham
Mmnerman & Kenneally
17Th St
Fhone North
ENABES SPRING BARGAINS IN USED PIANOS
Classifieds list multiple used items for sale including grand and upright pianos from Knabe and other brands, along with household items, appliances, a motor boat, and various personal goods. Prices are modest, with bargaining encouraged and contact via BOX numbers or street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enabe
Richmond
Eng
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LOADED WITH GOODS
Numerous household goods tools and antiques offered by Claude Van Secon and others in North Fork Virginia and Washington area. Incubators typewriters pianos furniture dressers lamps crates scales carts and more. Includes fresh eggs, boots and coats, office furniture, and vintage pieces. Contact BOX 291 297 283 465 38 89 293 289 office listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateam
Hou Tee Ice Co
Loudoun
Claude van Secon
North Fork
Owatham
Lincoln
Smith Fremier
Aleo
Agee
John H. Walter
Mann
C. A J
Underwood
F St
Cali
Nan St
Dol
Irving St
Kh St
D. M
Totlec
Nn U
Eix Times
Dayton
N. L
Halepelee
Wisconsin Av
Wisconsin Ave
Wisconsin Ave. Nw
Conein Ave
Reed
T. 8 Realty Company
Washington, D.C
Elton Els
Nelson Bidg
Kunags Dis
Seaton Place
St. Nw
Ath St. Pw
Star
Ebasterling
Basterling
Winslow
U. S
Singer
Hammond
California
John Wedperburn CO
Font
John Wedderburn CO
Wright
Va, Ave
Spair
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the Post
Desnrongn
Izav- Seg
Sgegey Neareet
Roe Pharmacy
King's Pharmacy
Verrant Ave
Astocia Pharmac
O'Donnell
Staffords Pharmacy
P. Weller
Richardson
St. Anacostia
Temperance Tees
Leis Valli
Sheendustrial
Cha
Maneng
Wes
Morse
Tata
Tice
Wale
AMMO
Raskosag
Malty Bakery
Taressn
Seba
Garory Theater
Arbor
W. Eiseman
Gestaaily
Oper Ave
Vnk
H.R
Roa Clothing
Coachman
E & Barker
Dost
Adees
Learing Houga Co-Operative
Girard St
Stonewark T
Cleveland Park
Tmi N. Haye
Orelock
Mthataw
Addrera
Fairwant St. Neral
Park Road
10Th St
Amall
EL Whits
Todd Place
Holtanke
Mare
O St. Aw
11Th St
Oase
Singer Marine
Tolman
Sla
Newarket
Madison Place
WERK
RITER
Westery Bing
Rt. Nw
Capitol
Manon Cafe
Maryland
Iington Dome
Hana
Onze
Cape
EL Capitol
MT. Pleasant
Cliffbourne Place
Ave
Curtiss
THOR
The
Washington Post
Gallandes
Ada Vanhall
JUSTH
John “Wedderburn
Pontal
Bernstein
Pardea
Studebaker
Motor Car Co
New York Ave
UNION
Winslow Eolid
Barney & Barry
W. W. Higham, Jr
Bost
Tougresalena Library
WM. Knabe & CO
Washburn
Esewood
Hite Casa
Maurer
Casa
N.Y. Aye
Smith Premier
N.Y
M&le Collie
Victor
Cap St
Willow
Burroughs
WEESKE _ chen
Holmead
HOX
Tunica
Lee
Ewing
Army and Navy Union
Get
Remington Typewriter
Morocco
Corinthian Yacht Club
Fara Ave
Ty Duncan St. Ne
Kouak
Columbia
At & O'Clock
ED Schenk
Alon
Hammond Universal
Unis
Wheeler
Iwth Meridien
R. Ford
St. Aw
Sir Johns Run
W. Va
Stewart
Wood
N. Y. Ave
Watt
Sharawood
Bat
Harrison Coal CO
M Ots Nw
REX Stables
Washington Barracks
Stanhope
Foertsche's
12Th St
Edward L. Hoffman
Nolte
Gitar
Story
Navy Degertment
Downey
Mo Lng
Plano
Thia
Harrisonst
Atla
D.C
Tls
Broodga
B. & Mackintosh
Perk
H. Hunt
Ing. Harris & Patterson
Callal
Fe Co
Tennla
Pias & MN
A.lérens
J. Uo Humphrey
Castle Haynes
F. OD
Louis Abrahams
A. Rosen, Berg, &T
Robert
Simpson & Sullivan
Thomas W. Lawson
Detler
Firet Trust
Bonese
Harrison Realty Company
D. H. Tolman
Reom Bog
Ga' Sth Rt
Conn
Muusey
D. C
WM. H. Saunders & Co
Real Ex'ate Security
Frank T
Walter H. Acker
Ww. Hoon
Reed Room
Corcoran
Tyler & Rutherford
Sthart
Helen F. Masury
Anna B. Johnson
Lele
ALVORD # CO
Colorsie Building
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