Help Wanted at Draughon's 45 Colleges Listing
A historical help wanted ad lists open positions at Draughon's 45 colleges. Roles include stenographers and clerks, cashiers, typists, and a patent law stenographer. Wages range from 4 to 39 weekly dollars, with varying hours and locations. Named employer appears as National Commercial Service in Jenifer Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon
Jessone
Wehiver
Stenog
Sec
Start
Lost and Found Classified Notice Fragments
A collage of lost items and rewards including dogs necklaces watches purses jewelry and clothing with scattered locations and dates. Numerous notices seek returns to addresses in Northwest Washington DC areas around 11th 12th and 13th streets and centers such as Center Market and The Washington Post Building with rewards offered by individuals and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mear Thomas
Center Market
J. A. Bratson
Ejee Ee
Bet
Pleame
Col
Title Insurance Co
Sih
Bets
Fla
Ave
Agin
Girard
N. Y. Ave
Apt
Penwdérth
N. H. Ave
Randolph St
Pickwick Theater
J. H
Jay
C. T. Hess
Waiter House
Howard II
R. FP. Andrews Paper Company
Ava
M Ste
Boston House
T. N. Renadell
Chase
Georgia
Christman
18Th St
Columbia
Columbia Road
Wt. Nw
7Th St. Nw
Anacostia
Annapolis
Washington
Harvard St
E.R. L
Steam Engineer's
Mth
U Ats
15Th St
Knight Templar’s
St. Aw
Petworth M. E
Burson
13Th St
Conn. Ave
Garfield St
Thames Ave
Smith
Ist
Ind. Ave
Rodady
Isdy
T. H
St. N
M. Ny
Rock Cresk
6Th St
Corcoran
Cairo
Kalorama Road
Samuel Stearman
Mt. RW
Dime Savings Bank
PostoMce
Washington Post
E. E. Poe
Southern Railway
Harrigonborg
Crabill
Mare Bet
Tet St
Hana R
Ste
Seaton
Paave
Rock Creag Bridge
Bie. Morea
Knloy
Orleans
Foretold futures and advertised clairvoyants crowd 1885 ads
A pageful of early Washington advertisements features Mme de Laine and other clairvoyants offering readings for five dollars and one dollar, plus palmists Mr Daoud and H. K. Bowman. Private detective services, dental marketing, electrolysis, and buyouts of worn clothing fill the column with sensational claims and contact details across multiple businesses and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. DE Laine
St. Aw
Tarshe's
W. Rich
Justh
MASSAGE AND MAGNETIC TREATMENTS OFFERED
Persistent classified items advertise massage magnetic treatment for rheumatism nervous disorders and circulatory issues with various practitioners. Includes addresses in Washington area notes on manicuring and nurses, Swedish massage for insomnia and stomach troubles, and a dog vaccination service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Keightley
Oxford
Idthat
N.Y
Arimors
A. Lindershold
Sweden
Vermont
S.e
Allington Hotel
10Th St
Anna B. John
Tate
New York
15Th St
Lydia Jobnean
Sredent
Rhone M
Classified Help Wanted and Job Seekers Ad List
A fragmented classifieds page lists janitor, manager, and various work positions. Entries show bids by individuals or couples, often seeking best references, with locations in northwest Washington like 21th Street NW and H Street NW. Several bartender, butcher, carpenter, chauffeur, and house helper notices appear with contact details and one or two references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porticwara
Kress
Cate
Lockport
N.Y
God Orchestra
Apollo
Barick
Barder
Gel
St. Ne
St. Sw
St. Iw
Ith
Washington Barracks
Lallor Chop
Pa. Ave
7Th St
Bureau of Employment
Dept. of Education
Evan M' Nayll
Dupont Circle
cusBy
Vera
Olympia
E. Cap
A. J. Sahdalas
Hoveenan
Houseman
Corrie
Cathedral Ave
Col
Col. Rd
Onre
Crawford Shoe Store
Hinx
12Th St
James Burns
OS Va
Empire Liquidating Co
Atlanta
Ave
An. Ao
Walle Bnerr
Washington
D. C
Lin Institute
Dept
Rorhester
Din Institute
Dent
35Th St
G. van Imm
Ntand
Arcade
Lenox St
Brookville
Coork
A. mi
Egetlon
Yvis Hillyer
Kentuky Ave
St. Nw
Ethelhurst
St. Tw
Monroe
Adams
Fist St Nw
Cap
Tels
Apt
Pendennis
18Th St
Cal
Girard St
Frucld St. Pw
Mendota
Aiost
Carl
MD. Ave
Kenyon St
19Th St. Nw
St Nw
Amajl
Clifton St
The
Netherlands
Mosomore Pi
St My
Seaton Place
Parl Toad
Mouros St
Harvard St
Newton St. Nw
6Th St. Nw
A. I
BR. I. Ave
Itth Star
Walter Bidg
Feq-Tr
Indy
John J. Taychte
5Th St. Nw
14Th St. Nw
N. Cap
al Nw
Monticello
J. A. Thrift
Congress Heights
Armentrout &Ies
Sth
Myrtle Mt. Ne
Peter Keey
Leland Barton
Langton
D. O
Chicago
J.B
Mal
Westra
Harley-Davidson
Lane
Pney
Hendricks
L St
Geo. V. White
Haymead
Brown
Geo
V. White
Ilth St. Nw
JOB
Stout Indy
Elizabeth Trear
Ao College
I. F. Wilson
Blackstons
Cooley Or Hammond
This Office
M. J
Paul Warer
Blieth St
14Th St
D. E
Bestrels
Aus
Frank Tubie
General Deisers
City
Royal Beasley
Bughelman
Henry Garfield
Butler
L St. Nw
Waller
Pierce Place
4Th St
Wil
Jesse Colemen
Pierce St
Ssperiensen
Riggs St Nw
Griver
Blair
Greebam
St. Uw
Igh St. Ma
Fintalana
Ios Beh St
Ares
13Th St
Smmg
Nest
Secarean Oy
Bestelty
R. Jeffries
Wisconsin Ave
8Th Ct
Demtal
Mont Ave
HK St
Hammer
EB. T
RL Ave
Tong
F. Yager
Minn
Plerse St
Tete Toth St
E St. Aw
FR. Harris
6Th St
Gm Houseman
Miesouri
Davie Ceaser
j_K
Missouri Sye
N'Y
Paul Braxton
St. Aw
Fiord& Ave
freman—City Rete
Montello
F. J
Wid
R. W. Price
D.C
Ike
A. L. Marshall
N.Y. Ave
Firse Clare
Euclid At
Strong
Best City
R St. Nw
Phona
Buress Ct
C St Nw
Rat St. Nw
J. Ave
Bestress J. W
10Th St
G. P. Cross
Mt. Vernon
Bleyele
Randolph
J. T
T St
J. C. Flaher
Young Mar
Linworth
Eeeerienpet Ues
Edge Si
Mmall
Eaeie
Girard &T
Brookland
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the Post
District of Columbia
Washiog
Femnusificatios
Washingtom Y Alwarn
de- Hyer
of & Cents
Northweat
Tharmady
Ats
Hines
Pucrapacy
Astoria
Sanford
Cor
Moss Pharmacy
Mendota Pharmact
20Th St
Kadota Whiteside & Walton
Lloyd T Taylor
Ant Posts O'Ponnelys Pharmacy
Ronnell's
Howard Pharmacy
K Stn
FOP
Model Pharmacy
H. Paul Senay
Rune Lisenbeiss
Richardson
Ta Fe
Marrington's
Ane
Nebst
Anacontia
Lechport
Kalorama
Uoward's
St. Ow
Guth’s
Tahoe
E. Uy
M St
Ith St
Sterling
Riggs St
Columbia Rand
Biltmore St
Mt. Ow
Jaye
Oow
46Th St
Bryant St. Nw
11Th St
Goldsmith's
D St
E St
Irving St
Wright
East Cap
Nursh
Rauet
Mount Pleasant Rt
Park Road
Oliver
U St. Nw
Guth's
J. DE Moll & CO
Oh Soc
Pacific
Victor Talking Machine
B. M
Todd
Langdon
Odel Laundry
Wassimaton Souokl Sfillusta Studios
F ST
Wil 'H. Chandlee
Dieck Phofie Main
Virginia
Alwign
Emoon
Warrington
Washington College of Letter
Warder Building
Allibhe
Barga
Ron
Emey
ST. N. Wints
Morris
Crex
Louis Abrahams
National Cash Register
I. F. Root
Etereopticon
N. J. Ave
Uly
St. Re
Davenport
Hudson
Kentucky
Sid St. Nw
Stephens
13Th St. Nw
U' At
Tailor’s
Berg
Portieres
Ertaet
Wie
New National
Signe
FAURE
Arias Ag
Amore
Furniturs
Banjo
Case
M. Acker
F St. Nw
Bax
Prospect Ave
Nna
Piangq—Kimball
Peete
Burlington
Vermont Ave
Talking Machine —Victor
9Th St. Ow
McQuin
S17
Ig K
Small Chemical Laboratory
Hors
Mississippi
Calvert St
Columbus
8Th St. Aw
Rosslyp
Park Rd
Cash Register
National
Ro St Nw
H. Behlert
James A. Hasrle
N. Capitol St
Tith St
9Th St
Carr Vert St. Ne
B. P
Floyd Palmes
Plano
Leaya
Ing
Brussels
Chenicle Portieres
Carpenter Automobile Company
Usts
Sxta
Axminster
Cetor
Corcoran' St
Strayer’s Business College
Waltham
Homer
Adame
Remington
Gumraniesd
Lincoln
Ee Canor—Morris
Mm. McQuin
Mallory and Clyde Steamship
F St. Ow
Habbe
National Hotel
Ders
Washington, Baltimore
Annapolis Electric Ry
J. C
Blackstone
Hammond
H. Craver
Pz. R. R
United Cigar Stores
Marzland
Mtr
Bradford
Colorado
Morgan Bradford, Jr
U. 5
Government Service
A. Wade Wells
George Alfred Gates
HK L
Bowman
Petersburg
Daoud
Unity Christian Science
Shepard
G. R. Brown
Champlain
Mathews
Metzerott Bldg
Monros St
Ith’ St
Ruppert
Stearman
Bancroft Place
Schmid
Cecil French
Teith
Sunday Post
Mali
Owl
10Th St. Nw
Ford
Howard Tally
Stableman
Church St
Aali Stableman
Rai Aik
Tescanable
A. E
E. W. Oy
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