Carpenters Wanted for Norfolk Naval Base Project
Carpenters needed for a government naval base construction at James Town exposition grounds Norfolk Virginia. Pay 500 cents per hour with time and a half for overtime and Sundays. 12 hours daily including Sundays. Transportation refund after eight weeks of work. Apply Carolina Wood Products Co. 5 Chalpier Dolores Paige operator preferred Taust ha references Apply Hitsch'n Shoes Store L026 24 7th et nw 3 i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Base Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Norfolk
Carolina Wood Products Co
Chalpielr
Dolores, Paige
Hitsch'n Shoes
7Th Et
Help Wanted Ads From Early 20th Century Ledger
Classifieds show multiple job openings and solicitations across trades including mechanics, barbering, janitorial, electrical work, pressers, salesman, translators, carpenters, and waitstaff. Includes specific employers, locations in Washington area, wages per week or month, and brief instructions to apply. Names of companies like American Life Pressers, Nail Fireproofing Co, Pratt & Zimmerman, and others appear with address cues and contact notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seruan
Pennaylvania Railroad Company
Union Station
Washington, D. C
Calvert and
Baltimore
Torath-Ketler
United
Henderson Zone
Aute Co
Washington
Barber College
Pa_page
Toronto
20Th
Burlington
Marbine Co
Dierework
Presar
Georgia Ave
Pa. Avenn
Woodward
Bushehman
Ralesma
Help Wanted A Wide Range Of Domestic Jobs
A long classified ad listing many positions for women and men including lobby office work, hotel staff, cleaners, housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, elevator girls, nurses, and telephone operators. Locations include Sherman Ave NW, 2119 Lith St NW, 1219 Euclid St, Buchanan St NW, 1726 M St, 2725 18th St NW, 178% Columbia Rd, 411 N. Euta St Baltimore MD, and other addresses. Wages and conditions vary, with several postings seeking experienced workers and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relp
Shermap Ave
Bate
Lith
Ebuclid St
Dick's
12Th End Pa
Buchanan
Montana
M_ st
Chase
Cleveland
Cook
18Th St
Tetaeneg
Chatham Courts
Columbia Rd
Baltimore
Wok
Chessler, Co
N. Euta
Denwood
Ave
Takoma Park
Fairmont St
Apt
Mitchell
Mass
Ne. S
Margaret Scheetse
Ilth
Hooter
Floyd Are
Richmond
15Th St
Sulics Garfinkile & CO
Mass. Ave
Riggs Pl
Biltmore
14Th St. Nw
C. & P. Telephone Ca
12Th St. N. Ww
Found Column Adopts Personal Item With Sentimental Value
A brief note urges readers to advertise found personal property even if deemed trivial. It argues gifts and sentiment can elevate value beyond price and asks owners to report items to the paper’s Found column, highlighting the 1 cent a word rate for ten words or more.
Help Wanted Female Waitress In Small Dining Room
Classified help wanted ads list various domestic and clerical positions in Washington area. Entries include waitresses, typists, pantry workers, salesclerks, housemaids, nurses, stenographers, and general help with locations on 800 10th St NW, 1115 14th St NW, 1423 Pa Ave NW, and other addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th St. Nw
Remington
Stelzer & Co
14Th St. Nw
Childs
Ave
Ong Tees
Bea Theta
Pa. Ave
11Th St
Virginia
Capitol St
Col
Woodward Bing
SSS Ee
Washington
The
Washington Post
James Hotel
Will Nettia
Ming Annie Roberts
Big Office
St. Nw
Girard St
Situations Wanted Ads From Local Help Wanted Row
A collage of old classified items: specialty salesman seeks moral steady work and home, address given. chauffer and waiter positions offered. accountant seeks position with references. stenographers seek permanent posts. plaster repair, kitchen help, and colored women seeking domestic work noted with contact hints. various brief inquiries and contact boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adfresa Oliver Bennett
S St. Nw
7Th St. Nw
Offi
Prince St
Alexandria
Personal notices and classifieds mix in early 20th century DC
A dense mix of wanted ads and notices appears, including calls for hotel managers, housekeepers, and clerks, plus pawn ticket offers, clairvoyant and palmistry services, clothing buyers, and auto sale listings. Multiple names and addresses surface such as 250 this office, 322 big of office, J. Tarshes at 1808 7th st nw, and 1622 Q St. strong entities include Louis Abraham at 815 G Street, Mme. De Laine at 1006 Est. av, and The Record Auto Co. at 631 Mass. Ave. The page also lists varied services and instruments, from electrolysis to auto repairs and used car bargains, reflecting a busy classified section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aw
Beall & Co
Center Market
Bethesda Blue Granite Co., Inc
G St
Rochambeau
Genn
Childs
Pa. Ave
Kafka’s
J. M. Ford & Son
Aw Ang
Louis Abraham
Mme. DE Laine
Zancigs
Ife
14Th St
S.21
Saxon
Studebaker
Record Auto Co., Inc
Mass
Ave
Allen
Cole
Oakland
Henderson-Rowe Auto Co
Main
Morton C. Stout & Co
N.W
Sidney Echinger Wrecking Co
Usth
King's Drug
Iere
Mans
Tate
Cumberland
May-Nelson Mfg. Co
Flagler Pl
Petworth
TIGA
Nelwourfe Co
Enita
Levin
Little Joe
la Ave. Nw
Star Junk Co
Lincoln
Weisenberg
Ny North
Laning
Beasley
NS. Y. Ave
Autos for Hire and Taxi Services in City Listings
A jumble of taxi and car hire ads lists dozens of companies and vehicles. Touring cars with 5 to 7 seats offer rates from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hour, open-night service, and day week or month terms. Numerous phone numbers and addresses appear, with particular mentions of American Taxicab Co, North and West Washington streets, and several private driver options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Used
Agents Auto Co., Inc
14Th St. N. W
Portland
L.uw
Royal Tire CO
14Th St. N. WW
FORD
Sagiatoe and Fender Co
Studebaker
Gibson
Neatis
Robert Herson
Manone Jylath
Yale Locke
Rob Roy Mackey
Ford Delivery
St. L
Dyzitt
Overland
American Theater
R J. Axe
Motor Co. of
Washington
Meta
West
BUIGE
Naval Oficer
North
Glasser
7Th St
Cook & Stoddard Co. Tel
Cook & Stoddard Co. Tel. N
Conn
Ave
PRIOW
North Capitol St
Mitchell
Rhode Ieland Ave
American Taxicab CO
Tse
Gary Taxi Service
Bonde
Columbia
Bhornhardt
Aero Bervict
Fa Ave
Drice
Lincoln
Trias Boliciiea
Chau National Taxi Service
Vernon
Baltimore
Frederick
Gettysberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
G Copfriont
M’manus
Boosy
Ron
Wun
Snty Moores
Ce CS Goa
Eastland Audios
aLi
Goth
Tom Cleveland
Oxford
Brooks
Biodiv
New York Age
Houscuan
Raprer
Naw
Barher
Alevandriv
Gual Guaranty
Alan Howrblark
Cis
Sree Commission Inn
Vendome
Dd St
Mitchell. & Co
Woodward & 3
Mertz & Metz
Hateflur
Canada
Joe O'Connell
New York New Haven
Lho Bilmorest
Falktone Courts
14Th
Eairmont
Mg Opportunity
Cinion Savings Bank
Mt. Verbon Cafe
Harrington
Hotel Continental
Battimoe
Chessier Co
N. Eutawst
Haltlimore
Elty
Lafayette Hotel
Mergenthaler Linotype
Chadrick
Reiin's Shoe Repair Ca
Metropolit
Tisnor
Werman
Lenners
Pratt & Zimmerman
LWO
George Washington
Columbia Road
Stonsteigh ‘Court
L Shurdri
Congress Fall
S. Donaldson
D St. Nw
Ee Rotheskeller
Redstar Transfer Co
Douglas Gt. Ne
Glencho Park
Winslow Soda Fountain
This Office
Ted
Bat. Nw
Columbia Auto Supply Co
14Th and Irving Sts. A
Eureka Life Las. Co
McGill Bhig
Oma Family
McKinley
Chevy Chare
New York
F St. Nw
Union Savings Book
P. B. Xj
Stoneleigh Court
Conn. Ave
National Laundry Co
Pierce St
8Th St
F St
Westminster
New Jersey
Fairmont st_ ow
Albany
17Th & Haw
West End
MR. Daoud
ST. Tw
J. Tarshes
Dezitt
Wilson
Sam Hyatt
St. Sw
Prof
Stevens
Carrogant and Palmier
St. N
Justi
W. Rice
Powel
North A
Miss Matthews
Metzerott
Downey
Willard Storage
Idth St. BY
Overland Specialists Auto Repairing
Sharp & Francis
Dewhy Garagh
I. ST. NW
Yeen Netos
Western Motor Oo
Genaberg & Richman
Mr. Gibson
Kilbourne
Pla
John Piya
Newton Gene
Ford Touring
Edgar Baum
6Th St
Jyawraa Aee
An&k
Arthur Jordan Piano Co
Corner
Jevist
Victor Victrola
AO Rally
Wills & Arnold
Bradley Inne
Brookville
Frank Ausxbern
San Guality
Kleeblatt’s
H Sts
N. E
Underwood
Florida Avenue
N. W
Underwoods
General Typewriter Company
Lath St
Derwood
Aret-lass
WALL
Rodman
Ant Forester
T St. Nw
Emerson
Mr. Parker
Harvard
Morria
Oldtown
Emmett Dove
Rockville
BOL
Diamonds Jewelry Co
Abe Abraham
Olhstow
Glen Feho
Jensica Dee Wellseley
Lowell St. Cleveland Park
US District Court
Maas
Routhern Bidg
Oat
P O
4Th
Masa, Ave
Raward
Bear Decatur
St. Ow
Walitt
Belmont
Depont
Polis
Puowe Col
Park Road
Polar
Royal
Rex
Tith St Nw
Linen Daster
Lamont +t
Pete
Mt. Pleasant St
Lamont St Nw
Smail
Anacostia
Fost Line
Good Hope Rd
Moore
Apply
Animal Rescue League
Rogers-Peet Company Clothes
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