Free Advertising in The Washington Post Classifieds
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Help Wanted Advertisements From Early 1900s Shipping and Trade
A cluttered classified page lists male help wanted items including shipping clerks, stenographers, a state agent, teachers, watchmakers, sales clerks, and labor roles. Many want young men or colored workers, with instructions to apply at specific offices or locations such as Washington and various streets, promising steady work and immediate starts.
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Gibbs
Avelem
Domen
Kann
Papur Wenger
Wenore Am
Harvey's
Hom
ED Iyer
Rarthing
New Hern
Davis & ‘Robinson Ayal
Stealman
Moni Sring
Rood
China Tatkers
Tia Mtersten
Mgr
Royal
Trier
Distrit
Columbia
Hina Packers
CNCEL
Terminal Storage CO. Ist
White
Latrance Dairy
Brightwend
Rochambeau
Wade
Kat
J. Leo Hardt
Washington
Man
Collins-Guerry Gulléing
Ford
Cali
Uagetawn Business College
Sis
BNY
Sons & GO
M & Ted
Jeselrs Businen
Cor Auf Ar
Belasso
Tater
Edanta
Wheer
Pnea
Bubdy CO
Tanchutrs
Gates
Caera
Chun
Harvard St Nw
New York
Mii Pepalta
Saher
G Norris
Himaro
Fortamouth
Young Wan
Exberianes
Thomas E. Acton
Ania Ome
Bass Solmist
Beulman
Elwvator
St. Mw
Doubla
Anthony
Rlun
Louis
Ivy
Spruce St
Butler
Houseman
wHteman
eBeny
Galary
Ork
Ferntahed
David Sussman
John Marshalpt
la Hetre
Ealesman
Boston
Coaghman
Roachman
Willa Weller
Martie Sii
Phelps Court
Cook
Washington Pobestry Guild
Young Wan Cwhiten
J. B. Fey
Goldrid
Brooklyn
Clyde Collis
Tét
Inglishman
Gerdeaér
F. M.C. Fargo
S. Fewein
Pierce Staw
Harry Sussman
Jobo Marshall Place
Bay Hature
Joy City
Burlesen
Anatous
Grocert
Claytok
I7th
J. K
Rorecroft P. C
Euber
U.S. Army
J. Willard
U.canal Office
Diante
17Th St. Mu
George Dutrow
Patent Attorneys Office
Athestaw
Nest Formar Bank
Iyrulsked
Samapetane
Bonerel
T. H
Aiii
Tisman
EAE
Hassall, Pha Drillery
Noy
James Leon
RB. I. Ave
Aif
James F
RY Ave
Tor
Tonner
Belper
Nene
Union Si Aw
Witt Noni
Iarm
Adarose
Jamaica
Anarse J. P D
Brookland F. C
D.C
Youxo
Edwards
St. Tor. S
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Eltler
Cate Op Butler
Ste
Atlantic City
Wathman
Jantpor
Cis
Numerous Help Wanted Ads Then Offer Various Positions
A flood of classified notices seeks women for domestic work and other roles. Listings include companions, tutors, clerks, cashiers, cooks, laundry staff, housemaids, chambermaids, and general housework workers with many employers in Washington and surrounding areas offering wages, hours, and lodging or meals where noted.
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Amun
Moman
Naman
Pierce Place
17Th St
Spruce St
Gayim
Helen IB
Gordon
Ceylinder
ST. T
Emall
St Rw
Park Road
Capatlo Young
Washington
Genurag
Xannie Howard
Regies Court
Dia Phillips
Wowann
Rerdolph
East Falla i Church
Priate House
Aden Stan
Howe
Hoechere
Honsekeepur
KO 17Th St
Fos
Aity
Mars
Eady
Ynen
le Hirge
M.S
Apple Ct
A. Baker
Wallach Place
Seaton St
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Washington Domestic Guild seeks seamstresses and helpers
Classifieds list numerous domestic positions and trades in Washington for summer, including seamstresses, laundresses, nurses, waitresses, stenographers, and housekeepers. Advertised roles specify experience, white or colored applicants, hours, wages, and locations around 7th and 14th streets, Arlington, and nearby areas with several firms such as Washington Domestic Guild and Eisenmann & Co. providing details and contact points.
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Washington
Turslay
18Th St
Coinarhla
Wasmurjen Grove
Hougitton
Wosch & Sons
Roy
Arlington
Stove
Habler
Washington Domestis Guild
Fitwan
Adizens
Rons
Eisenmann & Bios
Salpsladics
Raff Liqcor CO
Colgren
Washington Domesto” Guild
aMiell
WSR. CO
Gallay Ai Commercial
Remington
TOX Xe
Stenodgrafher
Taclid
Washington Loac & ‘Trust
Nace City
Washington Domeste Guild
Ros Tithot
Smarg Cape
Dinen Room
Jeeper
Wm Shires
Ineudry
Auinkard
Atgreda
Furniture Wanted and Cash for Used Goods
Classified items list buyers for furniture, carpets, rugs, pianos, clothing, shoes, and bric a brac. Multiple ads promise highest cash payments, fastest sales, and immediate pickup. Includes addresses and phone numbers for collectors and specialty services.
Stolen items listed in Washington Evening notices
A long list of missing items including dogs cats wallets watches rings and jewelry reported in the Gazette style notices. Entries name contact points at local streets such as 180 E al, 819 Tayloe st nw, 3 9 m st nw and various addresses, with rewards offered for returns and descriptions ranging from a collie to a diamond seer and a pocketbook with cash.
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Washington Granite OX
Mentel Company
Mack Teather
Losfiscotch Collie
Jeninge
Goldenbern
Rot
Bellien Loth
Cacnegle Library
Earte Place
Tayloe St
Phono North
Reediva
Teth
H M. Anderson
Treasury
Lafayette Park
Bh. A
F. A
OSTA
Prmela M
E 'Ros
Mark Ca Farsherd
Buster
Initialx
Capitol
Mt St
N.Y. Ave
M St. Nw
Nwn
Ave
1St ST
Sp. m
Stabies
Gat
Stri St
Care
J. K. Hanmer
Hyattsville
JM. Salrmay Atterman
Colb Wedal
North Capitol
Priva
Park Road
Equitable
Leket
Bbolt House
Getty
Garges Pharmacy
ED Carter
Luna Park
Menanta
Ninse
Seward
Jamestown
J. Don
Church al. Nw
13Th
Monroe Cls
Vth Kl
Kann's
Atick Pir
Secret Society
B. J S
M.S
Rockville Fair Grounds
Trium
Terrence
West
Pursa
iWket
Philadelphia
Hillegas
Praing Property
Lavny Teresas
Plymouth
Aise
Jay Taylor
Gondi- On
Mass
H. N. D. Farrer
Austabie
Per
Stret- Einas
Wilk
Atlanta
Berg
Thaley
Remington
Rusher-Tias Surrey
Harneas
A. U
D. C.D
Lady's
Columbia
AL Staley
Tth
Takoma
Chestnut Ave
Takoma Park
D.C
Betz Tissue
Shea
Pillress
Digkens
Balz Ag Abbott
Zeno
Isiff
Bet
Ney
Washington
Columbia Road
Brightwood
Hartford Steam Roller
Andress
Surrey
12Th St.se
Dalephone
I. Hugenin
Batrs Gibson
Mies
Fing Stevens
Rive
Benson
Freiel Nepi
Southerg Railway
Bailey
Pigmonhola
Hugh Macrae
Colorado Ridge
NEW York Herald
Boston
New
Os ‘Alparn
Oliver
Georgetown
Bargala
Celutoeia
AL O
AE & Sabrifiog
Cole Tai
Wilsell
FALM
Randolph St
Ainth ST
Smith
Exchange Offers Cash for Instruments and Goods
Classifieds list multiple exchanges and trades including an upright grand piano valued around 50, a clarinet, a half dozen items for trade or barter, and requests for instruments, cameras, typewriters, and a possible automobile trade. Also notes business exchanges, hotel listings, renting spaces, and patent inquiry notices. Addresses and names appear, with offers spanning hardware, furniture, and services.
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Wagner
Morristown
Tenn
Fension
Brookland Ter
Eyile Az
Imbin
Pate
Miscellany of Wanted to Buy and Sell Listings
Mixed classified prompts cover furniture toys pets services and goods for sale. Readers seek to adopt a St Bernard, sell boats and car parts, hire work, or trade items from a Washington DC area address with several boxes and phone mentions.
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DRUM
AK Wall Spat
Robert
Hopwoon
Byard Kats
Snitzen & Laport
Uzi
Angle
W. Wa
Hudains
Ronceverte
W. Va
South Dakota
C. Louis Allen
Lamont
Fletcher Houck
C. A.B
J. F. Nottingham
Washington
N.Y
Victor
Eget
Fene
Wim
Marcus
Auvite
V. U
Thie Price
C.H
Brochu
U. 8
A. General Hospital
E. Young
B. Young
Albemarle
Tmaderats
Tor
Razon
MR. OS
Roe'n Pharmacy
Olf Smith
Adjutant Gale
Salvation Army
George Fr. Brown
Ith
St. Ue
Ama Renee Boe
Addriss Sin Ming
Emen
Wolstarhy
T. C
Miscellaneous For Sale Pianos Open Closeout Prices
For sale miscellaneous piano ads promise unbeatable values. Pianos include an exceptionally fine grand and a mahogany Cecilian player piano in rarely low closeout pricing after rental returns. Upright models with fine tone and good condition offered at extremely low prices.
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Sid Ana
Wheelbek
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN DSED PIANOS AND MORE
Classified ad list offering piano bargains and assorted items. Multiple items such as pianos, e g a piano bargains, a pool table, carriages, and various household goods plus employment ads appear in a dense 19th century ad sheet style. Names like E F Droop and Sons are present among the listings.
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Auvertigera
Washington Post
The
Monroe Sts
Pal
Ethnographic Academy
Yerba
ANCES
Netail
Dave Wae
Adares
Angry Kiss
Vermont Ave
Forest Ceen Inn
Pnce
Hos Motel
Gwisty
la Ave
Seweckur
Talogan
Bering
Nage
Cole Fedox
Regent
Concord
N Have
Young Sandetwern
Meyele
Arbury Park
M. BP. Thia
Wlanist
Wight
Partliculare
Press Syndicate
Lockport
mylB-it Bookkeeper
Bom
Caok
Goo
Arsist Witt Hot Ae
Emai
Biltmers
Wis
M. OM
COLT
Leesburg
Warner
AXD
Magnolia
Staw. Coonspor
Poontry
Houghton
Moses
J W Tewell
Erlstoe
Prings Wiliam County
Ome
Sinag
Tandolph
Geeman
7Th St
Goud
Pierre Mil
Bat
Tonnallytown
Olman
Bermeal
Coloe
Jaye
Gereral
Newark “T
Cleveland Park
West RE
Ener
Holsework
Harvard
John Wedderburn
Ee Glovs
Monrae
List St. Nw
Nolumbia Heights
Hanson
Murray
Monroe HL
Arlington Drug Stone
Vt Ave
Morgan Bradford
Lawrence
Anss Foster
Tata
Fantaff
W. Rice
7Th St. Nw
North 1735
Valor
Fartier
Stark
Central Busin
Central Business Exchange
Washington Rug CO
Catherine
Schnid's
Bird Stora
Ian
Wat Enabe & CO
Almose Dew See E Gees Yeeetteres
Huhiington
Wift
Boa Cook
Anto
Carrtaker
Qwite
Tare
10Th St. Nw
Tab St. On
Washington Bomestic Guild
Chu
Mae Tae Ak
17Th St. Ne
Alow
Philips
Rome
Gut
Swift
Tish St
Wibowan
Sth
St. Enz
Siena
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