The Post Is the WANT AD Medium of Washington
The list enumerates numerous pharmacies and street intersections across Washington and Anacostia, including Roe Pharmacy at 7th and L Streets, King's Pharmacy at Vermont Ave and I Street, Astoria Pharmacy at 3rd and G Streets, Mendota Pharmacy at 20th and Kalorama, Whiteside & Walton at 1921 Pa Ave, Lloyd T. Tayloe at 9th and Pats, O'Donnell's Pharmacy at 32d and M Streets, and Stafford's Pharmacy at 7th and H Streets NE, with additional entries for NE SE Southwest and Anacostia areas and various crossroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
King's Pharmacy
Vermont Ave
Astoria
Joseph W. Sanford
Gap
Ave
Ross Pharmacy
7Th St
Florida Ave
Mendota
20Th St
Kalorama Ave
Whiteside & Walton
Lloyd T. Tayloe
9Th
Pats
O'donnell’s
M Sta
O'Donnell
Help Wanted Advertisement for Mail-Order Sales
Classified recruitment notice seeks agents and salespeople for a mail order book program. No experience required. full instructions provided. Location in Lewes area. Contact The Rives’ PLE LOSt at 2 0 st nw. for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agpnis
Willan Teinagd
Bryans
Lewes
St Nw
SALES MEN WANTED FOR PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE ADVERT
Fragmented job notice lists opportunities at Draughon’s Practical Business College and related listings. Mentions competent stenographers desired and positions, with emphasis on cash salaries, catalog requests, and correspondence to box addresses. Includes references to typing and shorthand courses and advertising lines for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Salaresy
Nweipbers
Lale Sams
Uifel
Draughon
Ollege
Various 1920s Help Wanted Ads Teach Steady, White Applicants
Classifieds show multiple labor and service jobs seeking workers, with many instructing white male applicants only. Openings include porter, collector, delivery wagon, drug porter, elevator boy, canvassers, and general housework, with mentions of steady work, good wages, and first class references. Some ads specify location details, hours, and age or race restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bork
Amiss
Fey
Slgsman
Peerluss
MUSF
Covington
Rivers and Solicitors
9Th ST
Portland
4Th St
Colirton
Slalle
S. Kann, Sons & CO
Milrose
Clifton Staw
General Howeework
H. W. Creedy
Uchester
St. Se
Tih St
Chapin St
Apt
Nor Onder
Mehit Housekeeping
Capitol St
Gammer
Tor Ducton
Virginie
Useful Ground House
G. Smith
St Nw
Young Wits
Olor
Ist
Colorado
Tan
MM. McConkey
Loth
Mack
Houseman
Tardman
Apant House
Kat
Young May
College of Pharmacy
ENGIN
Virginia
Thia oMee
Ho Smith
Yepre
Vermont Ave
Dts
11Th ST
Gonts
BODA
Kountain
Modernis
Fiske EE
Monk
War Department
Teward
McRcerae
Wanted Help Wanted Classifieds From Early 20th Century ad
A dense, misspelled, OCR style list of job ads and domestic help requests. Entries include night watchman, clerks, press feeders, store clerks, typists, cooks, general housework, waitresses, canteen workers, and domestic servants. Many BOX numbers, addresses, and brief requirements follow, with emphasis on experience, age, and wages.
Help Wanted Classified Notices From Washington Vicinity
Employment ads seeking a music teacher plain writer cook housekeeper cook nanny and other positions in Washington and surrounding areas. Listings include salaries, hours, and contact box numbers for applicants to apply in writing or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reaganebie
Price
Nicholsoman
Teinjog City
D.C
12Th
Andrate
Fenwick
KAX Cafe
14Th St
Various Personal Advertisements clutter Renowned Palmist and clairvoyant listings
A dense page of personal notices and services: palmistry and clairvoyance readings by Dagud and Mme De Laine, electro vibratory massage, a missing box candy offer, loan ads, hair removal by electrolysis, Swedish massage, electric fans for sale, astrology services by Rita, and cash for worn goods. Includes many addresses and phone numbers, with many offers for readings, fortune telling, and self improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. Dagud
Mma Spurrier
Fretonia Hotel
Kitten
Summer Stason
Postak
Mme DE Laine
Deeral
Matthewe
Metro-oue
Atwell's
Rita
Peipist
Rensatinan
N. W
Najeee G i Daavid Srednvar
BUSINESS CHANCES AND ADS MIXED SELLING OFFERS
Fragmented classified items show multiple business opportunities and ads. Listings include a salc Maryland social club, a second hand furniture store, a candy and notions shop, a pool and dairy combine, and a partner with small capital opportunity. Names and addresses appear with solicitations for investors and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Social Club
Blaloon
Wrasoxa
City
Noy
TRE Combine Pool and Dairy
Hinehrowm
Eetabl
John H Walter
Colorado
Wash
D.C
Lost and Found Items at The Washington Post
A late 1930s Washington Post lost and found column lists numerous valuables and personal items. Items include jewelry such as a gold brooch with pearl design, amethyst brooches, cuff links, a gold watch, a gold bracelet, and a monogram pin, plus a money envelope and various small valuables. Names and addresses of donors or claimants are interspersed, with rewards offered and collection points at government buildings, hotels, and local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalton
Wednearay
Dupont Circle
Frank Shore
Mass
Heward
Navy Department
AR. Co
Anderson
Allen
Great Falls
Ancona
Co ¢Oran St
Ghteera
L. Thomas
Uns Park
Capito
Addreay Hox
George Washington College
Lady's
Glen Echo
River View Wharf
Lirh
Takoma Park
Lyerbuckle
Weedward & Lothrop’s
Atkins” Drug
GEO Washington College
Franklin
A. F Springsteen
Eye Dept
Pétusian
Alice
Gould
Braceley
Jamestown
Ontario Road
LADT
Ehuin
Clifton
University Place
Weetmoreland
Westmoreland
Severn
Pharl
Wabhing Son Heights
Columbia Road
F. Durkin
War Dept
Union Station
Norfolk
D_HEYBURN
Howeton
Savannah
Itt
Ith
O'Donnell
J. W. Clouse
Anabs & Lo
UNION
METS
Arndone
New Willard
Ender
EM. Davidson
Ft. Myer Heights
Balleton
LANGE
Thsia
H. Resse
Snvelope
Trom Automobie
Stanton
Malu
Rane
Nuoiste
St. Albena
Tenashytown
Ind
Rewa
Harps S Ferry
Washington
C. Rogers
Waona Ave
Germas Tua
Phila
Chevy Chase
Cooley
Dept of Justice
Lost and found mixed items in a late edition ad list
A jumble of miscellaneous items for sale and lost objects listed in a local ad page. Items include a pocketbook with papers, a gold-banded item, a large walnut desk, a Burma sewing machine, a dirt wagon, an electric motor, various household goods, a photo apparatus lot, glass jars, a hat, a walnut bed, and a rifle. Names and addresses are scattered with street details and contact hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gees
M _s
TEAM
Warners
Bevning Road
Re. Ash Alking
Oliver Ewaiaan
Sherolealy
Roth
Aaeiee
APT. BU
Farrogmt
Concord Barnes
Cl.g. ‘Hose North
Cal
Conarbon
Prigg Giol
Mare N.Y. Ave
Oder
ST. NW
Underwood
Luray Place
Sherifiea Tn
Ave
Columbia
Southern Railroad
Angelus
Mocking Bird
St Nw
Belmont St Nw
Ste Nw
Clifton St. Nw
Remington
Cinal
Allméts
Bibioth
Singer
Sell Chean
Quincy Place
Cortoran
SMITH
Agvaloping Oulet
Axias
Curtis
Hamm
Huntington
Mergentha Cave
God
Neil
Lath St
Spencer
College Park
Wisconsis
Addi
Thia
Alpine
Sa Sale Rennin Meerisg
Benington
Eve
Bensmorm
Sia
Ant St
Brookigha
Conditon
Ist
Ste. Nw
Potomes Boat Club
Edison Phonograph Recorde
Fuller
E. P. Water Motor
WIT Stern
Cali
Iso NY
Elickensderfer
Angulze
Aleo Peak
Emerson
Square
Hicecle
Spalding
Indiana
Tery Carliste
W. Hlotley
Bluemont
Vatford
Ren Cope
Nedily
Fowler
7Th St
st_ se
Country Place
Mourne
Levis Hiatue
Cineca
Penna
12Th ST. NE
Wis
Will Reid
Mr. Richards
Parr Sielagh
Good Corp
Aloe
New York
Hollander
Rupert Farm
Homapad
Edison
Detroit
A. Sanders
Brunswick Balko-Coltender
Cowi
Huntlay
Newrort New
Auie
Bates
Louie
Stonehurst
Ifth St
Sewlte Shachins
Bladensburg Road
Conley
Edison Moving Picture Machine
Glenfide
Wagar
Cabourne
H. P. Butler
Anacosta
Bates Ot
Handeowr
Brungwick-Balaw
Ferniturg Electric Sign
Giraud
Buckehedester
Avflece
Andresa JF. H Ford
Baldwin Hotel
Hageretown
Surrey
Washburn
Io Hoop
Wardiion
Brunswick
Geo
Redway
Chevy Chien
Jersey Cow
Corcoran
Bate
BOM
Mannich Peecerrya
Ilth St
Ave. Oy
Alba
Inis
Rome
Furnitor
Willcox & Gibbs
Hent Underwood
Smith-Premier
Sthinberg
Futnam's
Scheglen
Orlen
Morris Cange
Sara Don
Ana
Elle
St Gaudens
Louis Abrahams
Mixed Classified Ads From Washington DC Street Market
A collage of secondhand goods and listings including a cabin launch, Boston terrier puppies, a typewriter, bicycles, pianos, a canoe, and numerous household items with prices and contact boxes. Also notes on cows, carriages, jewelry, and real estate nearby. The page reads like a bustling local marketplace.
SITUATIONS WANTED MALE ACCOUNTANT AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT ADS
A sweep of classified notices offering temporary work and full and part time positions across clerical, bookkeeping, culinary, janitorial, and skilled trades. Listings include accountants and bookkeepers, stenographers, clerks, drivers, bartenders, waiters, janitors, painters, machinists, and salesmen with ages, race notes, and reference box numbers for responses. Prominent entries seek experienced bookkeepers, office managers, and clerical staff for day or evening work, with many requests for reliable, well-referenced workers in Washington area addresses and box numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
White
Arge
A. R.W Ward
Washington
Ave
Potomac Use
Tlee
Ron
Slere
Afondola
Butler
Mann City
Pierce Place
Action Man
Toole
Byentleman
City Raf
Keene
Ou Ga
Potomac Ave
Chaupfeur
Chauphur
Franklin
Ciaan Officka
Hi. Frye
Osis
Coom—S
Sodee
Dudley Place
Des
Helene
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Post
Aavertigera Sbhawid
Zome Persen
Washington Post
Mear
The
Post
Paulu
Spencerian
Houce
Pris
Sat
BESM
Mr Righti
Wotan
Tod Gotert
Bex
STEN
Ant
Air Acho
Alto 20
Ess
Pliman
Gann Groner
Creag
Splcabie
Tlaugrapulc Academy
Colorado Brag
Apaste
Hayworth
Gat
Chevy Chass
Alow
Shopboy
Soda Glerk
Simms
Piret
A. J. Marler
Cairo
Bunting & Whitson
Vaid
Hays
Nickerson Auto Exchange
Kenginaton
Trious
O Dearm
Idsr Vt
Mahlfr
Aritogton Drug Store
Hfst
Shepdicy
Hulnea
Harper Building
Pickwick Theater
Cnahfer
Rosim
Clarks
Fera
Cook
Swift
Case
Kirk St
Chase
Penna Ave
Iran
Goneral
Bolsework
Soman
Erivale
Riggs
Oregon Ave
Girard St
Onge
Sean
Gene
NY State
Sbiall
Newten
Pa Ave
John Whoderburn Co
Isuburbe
AL Hughes
Brentwood
Nhat
Ree
Massachusetts
CoLobet
Accountants and Auditors
Interstate Commercial Institute, Inc
Melnick Studio
J. Lb
Wilson
Hantal
Mandar Vielate
St. N. W
Cepitel
Kirby
Front Royal
Wee
Starr
Weber
Wmenabe & CO
F St
WITS
Balary
Colomso
Wifs
Bow General
Oregon
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