HELP WANTED STENOGRAPHERS SOUGHT IN DESPERATE MARKET
Advertisements from a 1920s era page promise steady permanent positions for competent stenographers. Multiple names and schools urge applicants to enroll in courses at Draughon’s Practical Business College and Stenographic Academy while detailing fees and training in shorthand systems Pitman Brahee Gregg and shorthand methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estellon
Palarles
Dell World
D. Pbl
Sam
Ge Positon
Suderts
Spencerian
Mus
Richi
Pitman
Brahee
Bimes
Cregg
Help Wanted Classified Ads Aids Labor Market
A jumble of job notices lists male help needed in various trades and roles. Positions include office boy, real estate office helper, elevator attendant, printer, janitor, delivery wagon helper, manager, bottle Washer, night clerk, night watchman, plumber, and press feeders. Ads request sober, experienced, or first class references, with box numbers for responses and bylines from The Portland Publishing House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farber
Stone
Faust
Portland
Ith St
Vi. Ave
Albpmalle
Neal Holsework
A. B. CO
Hayworth Pub
Gost
ST. NW
10Th ST
Torre
Worth Publishing House
Gat
A. R. W. Ward
Washington
Baker
Ray
Butler
National Cooperative Realty Co
Harvey
C.F. Rtene
Potomse
Ave
Sir Franklin ST. NW
Cinypowrite
E. Frye
Thia
Etree Ogi
Tefa
Houce
Sober Young di
Dudley Place
Corres
Schocke
Scranton
Viginia
Useful Round House
G. Smith
Detrees St
GR Butler
Colgred
G. Workington School of Pharmacy
Nis
Prvate «Mpater
N.M. McConkey
Mack
Getic
Ned
Coamager & Steward
Ista Ket
Rlore
College of Pharmacy
Box
la Waghinist
Bethee
Snort
Barder
Jackson
Vermont Ave
Ib Jackson ST
Wilth ST
Iran
Joie A Ortega
Bund
Fresser
NWA Pressur
sJobbar
Ihis
Ne. T
Fountain
Wanted Help Wanted Ad Bustling with Job Lines
Classified listing shows numerous positions including clerk, stenographer, seaman waiter and housework, with many young men and women sought for drug stores hotels dressmakers and other posts. Entries refer to Cairo Hotel, Dicks Hotel Agency, Bunting Whitson, and local box offices seeking workers in sales, tailoring, cleaning, and domestic roles with varying ages and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cote _ DRUG atone
Ith St. Nee
Zolachor
Box St
Seenographer
Finst Glass
A. J. Mahler
Cairo
YEN
Seashore
Atte
Bunting & Whitson
Gies St
Nutge
Aubly Cartellerge
Kennington
Jean
Marler
Bevers
Assington Drug Store
Vermont
Women Seek Domestic Help In 1907 Classifieds
A fragmented 1907 classified section lists multiple domestic help ads including women available for general housework, cooking, washing, and nanny duties. Wages vary with forms seeking families with four or more members and work in lunchrooms or offices. Locations include 9th Street and Chapin Street areas, with ages and appearance notes for applicants.
Palmistry and clairvoyant services fill city ads
A jumble of personal ads offers palm readings fortune telling and clairvoyant sessions by Daoud Mme De Laine and Rita with various fees and hours. Also listed are manicures scrubs and beauty services, cash loans, electrolysis skin care and public notices for appointments and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mk. Groud
Staten
Goodwin
Bessie NM
Brooks
11Th St. Aw
Daoud
Mme. DE Laine
Pln
al v8
Matthews
Metzerott
Uwe
Alwatt's
Rita
Brnst
F St. N. W
Nateeb G. Dravid
J. Tarshes
Si. Aw
Exchange notices and barter ads flood a federal office page
A crowded clip presents many exchange and trade offers from clerks and officials. requests include tutoring in languages for room and board, housing for light duties, and work swaps between departments. items range from banking fixtures to a 34 carat gold ring and a mountain of text books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Postoffice Department
Clark
Forest Corvine
A. AL
Postoffice
Eine Trade
M.A. R
New York City
Jersey City
Newark
Dox
Dee
U. S
Givi
Sen
Vice Commission
Elce
War Dept
Forest Service
Agricultural Department
Ave
Witt LP
Washington
VOX
Florida Ave
Telephona L. HS
Josh Forst
Zabout
H. Lockwood
Gus
Rome
MT Roost
South Dakota
Washington City
Conattion
20Th St
Ind
Willcox
Underwood
Smith-Premier
Putnam's Magazine
Www
Co. B
Baer
Ibis
Lincoln
Soreia
Remington
St Gaudene
Tours Abrahams
Mt. Uw
Scott
Interna
Hammond
E. A. Thompson
Alfred St
Alexandria
Various 1920s business ads seek buyers and partners
Classified notices list opportunities for saloon and barroom stands, wholesale wind and liquor stores, furniture and pianos moving firms, cigar and news stands, and partnerships. Ads request quick sale, cash buyers, or active partners, with addresses in Washington area and box numbers for responses. Some entries promote patentable ideas and accounting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Metvaie
California Wines
Bush's
Auner
Eh Ave
Furnitore Sporacovaep
7Th St
Emmy Lena
Comadine Pol and
Port Cash
Partnsa
Caraenower
P.O
U. & Government
John JH
Walter
Colorado Blag
Wasi
D. C
Idwaa Goma
Ingman
Lost and found notices in The Washington Post
A publication notice lists numerous lost items including gold watches rings pins bracelets and a Maltese dog. Names and addresses for rewards include A Thom as 44 nt owner locations in Washington DC and nearby towns with rewards offered for return. Found items include a blue enamel pin a gold chain a pocketbook and a belt buckle with inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weward
Thomas
Lana Pairk
Ug Tath
Pay Ave. Ordaiaring
Capitol
Unis
George Washington
Gilet Biche
Ee Ward
River View
Whart
Ith
Takoma Park
Vt. Ave
Eth Rt
Woolwart & Lothrop's
Allins
Alora
Washington College
Treasury
Tobeday
Societe G.F
Rewari Boos
Puain
Graceery
Phanelin Park
Corcoran
Belmont Sd
Nigige ‘Mondy
A. F. Springsteen
Tas Dept
Pension Office
Maes Ave
Hoi
Jamestown Wharf
Ontario Road
Ontario
Clifton
Abd University Place
Wertmoreland
Weatmoreland
Severn
Plesse
Washington Heights
Columbia Road
F. Durkin
Toom
War Dept
Union Station
Norfolk
D. Heyburn
Houston’ St
Savannah
Tyrolea
Wedley
18Th St. Nw
N.C. Ave
O'donnall’s
J. W. Cloush
Knabe & Co
Ima F St. Ow
Pocketagor
Union Depot
Muder
H. Reese
En- Retun
Stanton Ct
K St
Aton Place
11Th St
Belt
American Nat'] Bank
Washington Grove
Rochville
Ind
Lady IN Black
Marpos Ferry
Washington
C. Rogas
Ava
Germantown
Phila
Chevy
Chase -Cars
Chevy Chawe
A. We Couley
Dept. of Justice
Knights OF Pythias
Charles
Dirtz
Congressional Library
The
Washington Post
Iiss Bt
Somer Roth & Inpant
Gost
LA. Ave
Orin Genter Market
St. Ivy City
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Milburn
Divison
Patent Office
Brook‘land
Catholic University
Brookland
Iitlaia I. A
Auction of horses and vehicles at off quarter value
Advertises sale of horses and carriages at low prices including Brewster made phaetons, traps, broughams, wagons, gigs, and harness. Lists items such as surreys, runabouts, and delivery wagons with prices and viewing at Downe rs Livery Stables and the U S National Museum area. Includes specific names and locations for viewing and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Conaia'ix
Rooghama
Cound Rockaway
Hackney
Vitorias
Tunabout
Hardessa
Cunébouta
Sudver Tire
Grand Surrey
Harnear
Surrey
Stanhope
Whitman
Washington
14Th Bt
Omelth St
Pa Ave
Downers
Ain
G. Lane Durgh
Dayton
Sbeghr
U.S
Used pianos and household goods sale ad listing multiple items
A noisy classified-style page listing numerous items for sale including pianos upright and grand, boards, gun cases, bicycles, trunks, a steam launch, a queen bed, and other furniture. Also ads for a motorcycle, a diamond ring, a boiler, and various small items with contact references and locations in Washington DC areas.
Miscellaneous Secondhand Goods and Personal Ads
Classifieds list assorted items for sale and services sought including pianos, desks, safes, launch and motor boat parts, chandlery, sport gear, clothing, travel items, and job/household help requests. Mentions include upright piano, dining room set, oak sideboard, piano, motorboat, cane, hatboxes, and various tools plus employment inquiries for clerks, janitors, bartenders, and office workers.
Dentistry That's Painless Summer Rates and Services
Advertisement for painless dentistry by Dr. J L Wilson and Dr Patton selling dental services and sets with listed prices. Mentions a 100 dollar set and a 34 dollar set, with a focus on painless fittings, bridges, and plating. Includes office locations at 910 F St NW and 1203 Fat (incomplete).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Tame
Cevern
Ctl
Dr. Patton
St. N. W
J. L. Wilson
Typewriters rent a Wellington term month only
Rental notice offers typewriters for a one month term at 360 price, with a standard visible model. Includes office 500 eighth street north west address and seller details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
St.n. Ww
Situations Wanted Listings Mixed by Local Openings
A long classifieds-style page lists varied employment pleas from a male job seeker pool including drug clerks, elevator conductors, waiters, janitors, porters, skilled trades, stenographers, and general labor. Many entries specify race or color, location near Washington DC, and box numbers for responses.
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the Post
Cme Parson
Neargest
Agenciea
Roe Pharmacy
King's Pharmacy
Ist
Astoria
Joseph W. Sanford
Gor
N. Gap
N.Y
Ross Pharmacy
Mendota
Kalorama
Whiteside & Walton
Lloyd T. Tayloe
O'donnell’s
O'Donnell's
Stafford’s
P. Weller
Sts
Richardson
St. Anacostia
B. Bury
Jefferson and
Ge Manufacturing Company
Cashigh
Cail
City Reds
N.Y. Ave
Penna
Alter
Giral
Riggs
Sig
Qregon Ave
Girard St
Columbia Roaé
Columbis Ross
Amet
Colambiia Road
John Vedder
Aia Fat
Cali
Isuburos
Hughus
Brentwood
Kitcher
Colorado Cape
Fiat
REX Res
Messarhupetty Ave
Wgoman
17Th St
Hrentwood Fd. Ne
Ij A
Tom Garden
6Th St
Vicinity
Fiano
Nicholson
Twining City
B.C
Addeesere
D ‘St
Sint MN St
Parney
Mason, Fanwick
Mertz & Mertz Co., Inc
Fairfax Gafe
al Onch
Ee St
S. Kann, Sons & Co
Fst
Clifton St. Nw
Mca. W.creedy
Dehester
9Th St. Ma
Sundersore
Chapin St
Tom East
Toh Ste Oi Coe
Shia
CoLoken Gmen
Dept. OF Accounting and Audit
Interstate Commercial Institute, Inc
Tarun
Spacio
Guivantes
Saunder
Express
11Th’ St
Kneis Express
Burton
W. Daniel CO
Knabe
Kabe
Sterr
Weber
Hallet
Hallet & Davin Large Also. Smith & Barnes, Fae Order. ‘Hardwan Epright
Args
Steinway
Wm, Ewabe & CO
Iaia-Ao
Curtis
ST. SW
Ufright
Huntington
Bergain Tor
Geen
Keystone
9Th St. Nw
ST. WE
Linotype
Mergenthaler
Union
Phous
Takoma
G. A. Roggenkamp
Tahoma Park
D.C
Ivor-Johnson
Atvonce
Spencer
College Park
Wisconsin
Adire
Genheman
Tagether
Singla
E.W. Middleton
Berwyn
E. W. Middleton
Berwen
Walnut
St. Ne
Densmole
Gorham Low
CALE
Quincy & Ar
Cue
Foreman Boat Club
Hale
Muller St. Ny
Hodges
St. Fe
E-Aurner Gas
Good CO
N. J. Ave
W. W. Airielac
Gaithersburg
Gentle Horse
Brightwood Ave
Remington Typewriter
Hammond Cepewarer
Blickensderfer
Inauireal Jewelry
Emerson
Ita St
Bigyole
Spalding
Onde
OTLEY
Bluemont
FORD
J. Wells
Oak Bedstead
Monroe St
Wensiée
Penna. KR
Interstate
Densmore
Ted States
Canada
Albemarle
Jong
Batgeriett
Atte Clifton
Dogle
Richards
Old Town
Repwolde
SR St
New York Ave
Rupert Farm
Edison
Csil
Detroit
Oveng
Tor
A. Sanders
Postaiiice
Brunswick- Balke-Collender
Bayer
T. J. Huntley
Newport News
Heywood
Bates Acow
Stonehurst
Ifth
Bindensburg Road
Conley
Victor
Nea
Corley
Edison Moving Picture Machine
BOK
Glendale
Lb. T. F
4Th St
Seth
Calbourne
H. P. Butler
Amege
21St St
BISON
I. C
Conllton
Bates St
Steimmad
18Th Et
Pennsylvania Ave
Missionary Ridge
Hattannnga
Beaxy
Girard
Bickensderfer
Geand—Gost
Bell
Demning Road
Gunter
He. Efter
P. NO
Oliver Typewriter
Aleo
Gla&s
Flac’ S
Cnet
1St
Eta
Dhs
Atcor
Saga
Ofice
Nan
Oregon’ Ave
Ath St
Palais Cape
G. C. Crapt
eyesigny _apaciatter
Buhington
H.’E
STOVE
Mans
Reasonab
Young Nan
I Elase
SOX
WORX
War Department
Steward
City Post
Ger Mab
BOM
Luray Place
Elmore
Hoy
Pingsa
E. S. Howard
N. Randle Highlands
Bos
Unioncourt
Bey
Langhegen Ee
St. DA
Elliott
Young Mak
Mood Penman
Pox
Thie Omic
Faw
Rey Best
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