Miscellaneous Wants Fill a Busy Summer with Offers
Classified crafters seek homes and rides for summer tasks and easy terms. A widow seeks occupants for her house, a mother and children seek a nearby retreat, and a gentleman offers a riding horse for summer use. Various items offered including a piano, an automobile, a carpet, a baby carriage, a pistol, a pistol range and other household and farm goods, all via box ads and office addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th St
Warner
Jones
American Salvation Army
John Habbertas
H. P. Butler
Cherrya
Dale
Wright
Allie
Tts
Unis
War Dept
Spa
Tadoat
Biatn
Rat
AN Carri
Daves
Ashleyss
George Mek
Ayan
Viaia Tova
Weddellean CO
Selly Ris
Patterson
Louis Abrahams
Clairvoyant and psychic services advertised in 1895 notice
An old newspaper fragment markets fortune telling and clairvoyant services. It mentions Madame Dr Laine a famed clairvoyant offering readings for five dollars and a separate listing for Professor Carl W. Kent with various occult claims. The ad includes addresses on 716 Tenth Street NW and 11th Street NW and promises business and love guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
D. E
Atwell’s Bell
Laine
Pamlet
11Th St. Nw
Carl W. Kent
L Selibrates
Mysterious services and home remedies ads mix in historic D C column
An old Washington DC classifieds fragment advertises psychics palmists and trance readers, a nail manicure studio, and cash-for-clothes offers. It lists various street addresses, phone numbers, and hours, mixing fortune telling with personal grooming and minor services in a bustling, informal ad page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. OW
KING
St. Tours
Evelyn Petersen
N.Y. Ave
W. Rich
7Th St
Chevy Chase
Raine Festerlay
Idle Rich
Seventh Street
Wedderburn
J. Tarsites
Waterbury
Phona
FOR SALE MULTIPLE SMALL BUSINESS OFFERS
A garbled classified page advertises business opportunities and items for sale. It mentions an established store with stock valued at 4 800 dollars, cash or credit terms, a boarding home with room for 16, and a Republican newspaper in Illinois for sale or exchange. Several items are listed with boxes and addresses, including a dairy and grocery business and a whisky product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ESS
I Health
AL W
EL HL A
Brimswie
Saris Building Co
Thaffir
Ilinois
Ath St
John Weddrerburn Co
Wendderburn
Exchange Wanted For Kittens And Household Help Deals
Classified notices show a three month old black Persian kitten exchange for German lessons and a furnished attic room for a short term. multiple offers include renting and exchanging for touring cars, bicycles, and various furniture or room shares. Other entries seek employment, mostly in domestic service, gardening, clerical work, and small repairs, with many requests for room and board or coaching in exchange for tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norsepower
Sir Tith
KODAK
Kotlers
Kodak Luis TL Stone
Resta Ongink
Galsoll
Adress Hoor Jgvese Heights
Ca DE 2
Marine
ROAR
Howe
PALL
Cara Drug L
Hth
Niament
Middle West
Ady
Runaboiut
Goon Coalition
Diamond Ring
AL I. Campboll
Havis
Potter
Silver Spring
Treasury Dept. de- Aange
Desi, Hawke, Cookease, &c
Washburn
Mass
Ave
Claude Chilcote
Branchville
Benjamin Sheen
19Th St. Aw
Help Wanted Classified Ads Mix From Early DC Papers
A dense collection of transcribed want ads seeking jobs for draftsman civil engineer electrician gardener janitor porter elevator operator and various trades. Listings include ages, colors, and locations with boxes and POs for responses, reflecting a broad labor market.
Refined Southern Lady Seeks Home Help and Chores
Classified notices reveal a volley of help wanted requests from a refined southern lady seeking part day duties or house management. Women offer child care, housekeeping, waiting, nursing, and rental caretaking in Washington area ads with box numbers and local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
J. P
W. Marshall
Richmond
U. S
Alice Brown
10Th St
Dragon Ave
Thia
Wis. Ave
Pels
St. Nw
Stohe
Neurath
St. Re
Gall
D St
J. Ave
Penna
N St
Seaton At
Ridge St. Nw
Piri
K_ st
P St. Nw
K St. New
N. J. Ave
Mass. Ave
Indy
Mares
Cultura
Mins
Horsley
Fenicka
Bedford County
Dretors
E. Cap. St
L ST. NW
U St. Nw
Lst
R. F
16Th St
Ridge St
L St. Ny
Bruce
Suneia
Ward Place
Caroline St
19Th St
9Th St. Nw
Emall
Holore
T St. Ne
F St
Sy Young Indy
Laura Dw Witt
Hill
Baxemant
Matits
Montgomery
Iilz
Orceran St
Olumbia Thrace
St. Aw
Corcoran St
F. Purnell
Sidar
Misa King
M.A. Rouser
Fohk
12Th St
Railroad Ave
Anaconda
Seaton St
Situations Wanted Female Clerical and Household Help
Classified ad list shows multiple female applicants seeking office, clerk, secretary, and general housework roles. Names not given. entries note typewriter experience, stenography, and computer-like office tasks, plus numerous companion, cook, nurse, and housekeeper requests with various boxes for responses. Firms and individuals advertise for domestic, personal care, and instructional positions across Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires
J. M
Marion Et
HOX
L.A. Coffman
10Th St
Vask
Tado
8Th St. Se
H. Miller
St. Aw
Clacksmith
St. Ew
New York
West
Win
Kookkerper
Guod Penman
Thomas
Cook
Jackson
Alexandria
Hyattsville
Florida Ave
H.C
Bert D. S
Tenn
C. A
W. Thomas
Far
K. Y
TATA
Jis
Wwers
Ar Ulerkoumg I KS
Pofilion
Kent
Louis Brerkowigh
Max Hams
Goachman
E. Day
Gaithersburg
Herbert Dixon
N. H. Ava
Solbard
Howard
Rockies
Sierra Nevadas
St. Nw
John Marshal
Bob
St. Nea
Beth At
Help wanted in older classifieds for care and labor
Classified ads seek experienced telephone operators, caregivers for invalids, trained nurses, traveling companions, and waitresses. Also listings for housework, washing, ironing, and light domestic duties. Positions request boxes for responses and emphasize reliability, experience, and willingness to work in homes or hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecvate Exchange
W. C. Butts
Atlantic City
Varela
Ile
Lany * Yeans
Europe
Indy
Mary Daw
L St
19Th St
Neal
Damparton
Mt. Nw
Dresa
Oregon
Oslo
Hanover
Automobiles and carriages offered for sale and rent in Washington
A wide mix of used autos, runabouts, touring cars, and carriages advertised for sale in Washington. Listings include electric and gasoline models from DuPont Garage and Zimmerman & Kneally, prices from $191 to $316, plus garages, rental space, tires, delivery wagons, and horse-drawn vehicles. Numerous boxes, boxes 465 and 497, and references to North 141, North 4904, and Main 871 appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. No. 23
Baker
Waverly
Pierce Arrow
Jackson
Columbia
Corbin
Franklin
Dupont Garage
M St
CaniMac
Cadiac
Stanley
Gond Bulding
Knox Amargu
Fadden
Greenville
Hay
R. J. Sellmans
Johnson Ave
Rand Galt
Doctoy
McClellan Army
Bluemont
Victoria
Willar
Speedway
4Th St
REX Stables
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Clairvoyant
ST. N. W
Justh
M. L. Blackistone
Daoud
John ‘Wedderburn Co
Bernstein
Ith St. Nw
California
John Wedder
BAUMS
Aw Phooe
Ammrigan
Ewe
Yi Travel
Bon
Marth
Caer
Wink
Corcoran St. Nw
Jth St. Nw
Rena . Cearence
Lemioed
Sigre
Pest
Iusseilz Pl
Get
Bert
Elm St
Young Eer A. Yngelretsen
England
America
J. W. Hodkinson
Bladensburg Road
Girard St
Handy Man
H. S. Hunt
8Th St
Ist St
Invalig
P.O
George E. Millen
Geo
Mibat
M. Tr. Dunn
J. FL C
Sth
BO Girard St
Andress
Raymond
St Nw
Tarlm
Studen
PLACE
Fox
20Th St
Plain Cook Por Institution
Jackeon
P. OH
Kengington
Wash
Woo
Commercial
Bank
D. G
District of Columbia
Vicinity
Thid
BraNcen
Enor
Tore Atdress
Barrand
Pease Emles
Galary
Kensington
Abvard
City Post-O
Steward
Rana
F. W. Butner
F. J. M. Beyer
Delly
John Prank
Carino House
North Columbia Heights
Famillar
R. E
Harry L
Isth St. Nw
Feuton St. Ne
Richardson Et
Nis St
S St. Nw
Lst. Nw
St. Ow
18Th St. Uw
Fenton ST
Wath
Apaly
Chester Court
Ala 13Th
Alice Shimxner
Virginia Ave
North
Sears
Eoce
Pear
Murphy
Itas
Winnie Hodges
Nurs
Gil
Pierre
Anod Tefr
Mos
eMee
Dlac Mall
von Ing
Gard
Anen
Woudls
Rickett Ct
Etary
Mies Vernon
Royaine
Annie Will
G St
Isth
Madison St
Bel
Mira E. A
13Th St
E. B
264Th St
Shington
EMI
LER & Bro
Enth St. Nw
Aeml
Washington Automobile Tire Co
Mary
Aod
Linger's
Linger's Mattress Works
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