Free Want Ads Offer in Washington Post Columns
The Washington Post invites free want ads up to fifteen words in its small ad columns with per day limits. Ads may be repeated until the advertiser secures what is promised. Free ads require full address delivery, and initials alone are not mailed. Ads accepted until 9 PM on weekdays and 8 PM on Saturdays. Agencies at local drugstores will relay ads for a 6 cent fee.
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Washington Post
The
Post
Landshekers
South Dakots
Washington Mondey
Louis Allen
Lamont St
Wilkins
Blackswith
Sottingham
St. Aw
Washington
D. C
Etock Companies Incorporated
George M. Kellogg
Fap
Elliott Square
Uslaje
Hall
Clarencus
Kessler & Bro
Swinehart
H. Marks
Lake
Perrons
Cor
H. H. Burwell
T.foome
Ast. Louis
Kansas City
Gkishoma
Jol N.Y
al St. Ne
Andrew
Beas
ST. NW
C. M
Thia
Prita
D. Parker
N.Y
J. H J
Aumae
Galtean Bil
Marcus Noths
Iceni
Amanda, &c
Louis Abrahams
Ross
N. Y
Lst
Seeeos
Capitol
Library, of Congress
Someress
Haven
Pleasant Front
Howear
Grant Flace
Eth
Saar
AL F
Beth
Gall
Perate
Lows Circle
Ig BS
St NW
Bath
St.nw
MG i ST. NW
T ST. NW
13Th ST
BanLa
Treasurganner
Snfianio
Pummer
HELP WANTED ADDRESSES AND JOB OFFERS IN SUBURBAN AREA
Classified help wanted notices seek a bookkeeper with at least six years experience age five to eight, cook and dressmaker positions, stenographer and typist roles for women or men with five plus years, room 74 at a ride address, George Washington University contact, and a stenographic academy offering shorthand and typewriting courses for 36 to 60 days at 31-518 Colorado Building.
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Charles W Holmes
George Washington University
Ste
Nnsman
Sears
Stenographic Academ
Colorado
Nott D&s
Business High School
Capribis
Wastok
Waith Stow
Washington
E. St Wr
St Nw
27Th St
St. Nw
Lincoln Avene
Spruce St
Lingera Oper
Peres St
Misa
Metz
Folly Church
Toad
Corcoran
Ith St
Church St
Help Wanted Ads From Wale Classifieds
A spread of ad notices seeks apprentices and general helpers. positions include apprentice barber bookkeeper warehouse assistant cook porter and cleaner roles with modest pay, board, and room. require experience or reliable character. multiple listings for delivery drivers, carpenters and laborers, and man for the dairy lunchroom. also seeks colored workers for shoe shine and cleaning tasks. apply to local offices and firms listed with contact details.
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Apare
Ress Syndicate
Lockpert
Mirge
Adare
Roy
George 'T Keew
St. Nw
Lamb & Tilden
18Th St
OUNAY
Lansburgh & Bro
Butler
H Ball
Pennsylvania
Tod
Dally
Catl Carpanter
Nena Carpenter
JG White & CG
Benping Road
Fadern
Banning
D. Ci
Furnirhre
cisDung
Crawford
Washington, DC
Washington
Coor-Swart
Arizona Hotel
Rt. Nw
COOR
Rand
PA Ave
George T Keen
R. L. Simpson
Dri Clyrn
Northwestertoa
Rrrand Boy
Placfont
Charles W. Holmes
George Washington
Ouray
STAC
Feaders
Interstate Printing Ce
Tai T
Harvard
Lau
Cesstal Plate Ice Co
Georgstown
Ibis
Help Wanted Classified Portrays Diverse Trades
A cluttered late 19th or early 20th century help wanted column lists numerous positions including painters and paper hangers, pastry baker, plumber’s helper, presser, porter, druggist for relief work, salesman in the shoe or hair trade, telegraph or typist tasks, advertising manager, and domestic roles. Several ads specify color, age, or gender requirements and request applications at local businesses or offices in Washington area.
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Gach
Frit-Dacs Mechaniss
Addreta
Nox-Union
Apply Bell Paper CO
7Th St
Barbis
Addrean Piaimben
Tis Nce
Taylor ‘Bushelman
Ith Ak Oy
Farrell
G Stone
Praia
Dupont Pharmacy
National Guard
Washington
Help Wanted Girls and Women for Domestic Work in City
Broad assortment of domestic positions listed in city notices. Roles include cooks, chambermaids, waitresses, laundresses, housekeepers, and companions. Many ads specify colored or white applicants, references required, varied wages, and home or suburban placements. Some entries seek experienced professionals for private families, hotels, or institutions.
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Onge
Atlantis City
Park
Foster
Fai Tain
Janes Worth
Rouse Worieee
Girard St
Washington
Kelorama
Charles W. Holmes
George Weshington University
Ith
Bete
Cook
Wash
Jron
Harvard
Kenyon
Kelloggs
Arasses
New York
Swart
Brockport
Tesin St
Colymnia Rand
Orivace Family
Swall
Columbia Road
Trxing St
Smalil
Grant Plac
Va Ave
Shepherd St
Mount Pleasant
Walters
Harvey
Chevy Chase
Brookying Road
Canton
Pianet
Spindler's
F.C. Sanders
St End
Brentwood Road
St Taunch
Luke & CO
Royal Flats
Ith and
Girard Sts
Nhat
24Th St. Aw
Kenyon At
Mt. Plasrant
Washington Dompstig Guild
Remington
Boolkkessing
Heck
F St
Moor
Tedy
Coe
Ware der Blag
Young Jody
Paternt Atlorsey
Chandler & Chandlee
Young Indy
Ang
Rome
Shacher
Cyril Capswall Jeferson
Westmoreland
Cal
17Th St. Nw
Stham Lai
Offoe
Help Wanted Women for Household Work in Washington
A collection of classified ads seeking female help in domestic roles. postings include houseworkers, laundresses, nurses, stenographers, and waitresses. positions specify white or colored workers, young women, and varied locations around NW and NE Washington with contact addresses and hours.
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John H. Jon
A. Brockenberry
O. A
Washington Evening Star
Garfield
H. Wilkheson, Jr
Howard
Anacostia
D. C
Ip Houseman
Will
Furniture For Sale Inquire Call For Details
Furniture for sale calls out items in varied condition including a roomful of pieces, a stove priced at five dollars, six antique cherry chairs, a rocker, a parlor set in good condition, and a cedar wardrobe area at 1553 S Bt AW. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but include terms like cheap sale.
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Hopwood
Baum
Joss
Adfirera BL
Adiresa
Ntata
Edgar
Pala
Snitzen & Laport
Bulcher
NY. Ave
Mass Ave
St Nw
Rushton
Outett
Euclid St
Kodak Film
Jeff Davis
Hit Nihon
Price
C.M. Ss
Enis
Cuanty
20Th St
17Th St
Ogagan
Gale Ar
Seaton Bt
Aor
Sui
Berryman
Irvington Warsi
LEY
Nua
Cumberland
Henry Floyd
Oftce
Lost and Found Notices Mix of Personal Item Losses
A bustling string of lost and found notices from Washington area pages lists wallets, purses, pocketbooks, keys, gloves, a diamond pin, a gold medal, a bracelet, and other items lost near Dupont Circle, White House area, and nearby streets. Several rewards offered. contact details reference Treasury Department, Corcoran Building, and local addresses for returns. Also included are personals and ads for services and pawn shop buys.
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Connage
F. W. Smith
Mendota Apartments
Corcoran
JONES
Pension Bureau
Chevy Chase
Kanwa
Fairhela
Chevy Chese
St. Nw
Prom Stable
M. Ste. Nc
Horrel Maya Mur
W. Beau
Pam
Branidin Fark
Treasury
Dennis E. Connell
ST. Yorsph's School
Reckablis
Waltham Movement
Scott Circle
Rhode Island
Miss Rowe
Forestual Building Association
Center Market
Kidress
Cochran Hotel
A. Best
War Department
Fountain Fen
F. P. Weller
Japan
Omorads Bullaing
Nnwés
Nick
WM. Brearley
Lortone
L. B. Brattley
Raleigh
St. Patrick's Church
O'Cloge
Duceger
Tressurer’s Ofice
Treasury Department
Olive
7Th St
Mass
Ave
Cara
Collin
Mt. Me
Nozzelle
Marshall Hall
Kty Bart Capitol
Tostavegte
Baindes Pox Terrogr
Gort
Miscellaneous items for sale in Washington Rug Co ad
A fragmented shopper column lists various advertisements and notices including old carpets woven into art, bids for feather beds, posters of services and items for sale, and inquiries for second hand goods. Names and addresses appear, with several phone references and prices.
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Suga
Anly Weaing
Washington Rug Co
FOR SALE PIANOS AND FURNITURE ADS VARIED
Misc listings include special pianos barely used in repair London style grand rosewood case $3400 Weber baby grand mahogany case $350 Knabe upright mahogany $350 and more. Also furniture and appliances mild wares from $1 to $75 with contact at 1218-1220 F Street and 101% ener er ess Il YARDS section. Also requests for help wanted including domestics, janitors, cooks, waitresses, and general housework with numerous addresses and phone-like references.
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Out
Bosra
Aow
Batley
Houtington
E. F. Drogp & Sons CO
Ave
N. W
Eve
WM. Enabe & Co
F Street
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Ace Pharmacy
7Th
Wth
H Sta. King
Accond
Vermont Ave
Gros
I. Ite
McDonata
Walter McDonad
Cap
Ross Pharens
Florida Ave
Mendota Pharmathh
Columibis
Whiteside & Walton
Lloyd P. Talos
O'Donnell's Pharmacy
O'donnell’s
Stafford’s
Wale
Southern Railway
Greenville
S.C
Dowey Hotel
D. ‘Smith
Bob
J. M. Meney
N.Y. Ave
Trotter
Jurth
Tadis
W. Rich
New York Ave
National Detective Agency
Colorado Building
Morgan Bradford
F. Tarshes
Lawrence
New Willard
Auto Livery CO
THOSF
Columbia
Roberts
Hhinry Bridml &, CO
Wb W
Buithmere
Mad
Howe
Jemalca
Watter
ST San
Cohrh
W. Hoh
Dremer
Fostow
Waresr-White
B. Sharper
Washington Et
Joung
Greas
Jearn
J. L. Acton
Ae G
Sinteaghan
Sana Eatry
Bograheper
W Butler
Busman
Rae
Coachwan
Tulle
Place Torm Automobile
Siddress
van Bandla
Addeesa
David Sussman
John Mut
Eye St
V. Shelton
Este
Phesse
U Electric
North
Laurel
Johneon
Government Alley
Bet L and
M Ste Nw
Mit
Houseregeer
Thoroughey
Housekepper
Omsa
Jas. F. Stewart
6Th St
Voliere
Mnin
Cy Pressman
Addness Pressman
19Th St. Nw
LEGA
Thle Alte
Suniay-school
Sea Offica
Guiliverton
Helen B
Eax
Moiqste
Alformada
R. H
Ward Pl
Philips
Aebress Agerness
Goth St
Ligzif Taylor
Mights
Philips’ Court
Addreea
Barry Pl
Philins
Ward
Ath Et Aw
Wales
St Lady's Companion
EDU- Ester
Baltimore
Spain
France
Switzerland
Germany
Perring
Washingtok
Jones Row
Franklin St
Cnice
Government Place
Addree
Zante
Phillip
Goh
Chied
Ladts
Maud Oss Parisigune
Yaris
B. Seeling
Washington Domestic Guild
Itth St
Mary Johnson
Spring St
Heave
Addrens
Hotal Werka
Preague
Wachenreague
Andres Sox
Hox V.F
Bylvestre
Wal
Bireau
Metzeratt
FIELD
Grant Place
Capital Hin
Bull@ing
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