Miscellaneous Wanted Ads Ring Up Bargains
A cluttered classified listing from a midcentury paper seeks buyers and sellers across a wide range of items. It advertises a universal exchange service, pawned goods, coins, jewelry, clothing, pianos, trunks, toys, and more, inviting readers to trade, sell, or auction items. Numerous box numbers and contact hints appear, with scattered prices and item descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xerblt
Drvo
Universal Exchange Burgen
Imtisis M. M
Washington Information and Listing Bureau
Washington Loan and ‘Trust
J. H
Saint Gaudens
Lseue
John PF. Siebert
Renate
U. S
Ava
ROX HS
Prospect Ave
Underwood
L. Smith
Prine
Igdy
Dano
Hallts
Xulea
Szh
KERP
Paul
Carlond
Geo A Myers
UOT Noy
Ave
Hehe
Lowdat
Plana
Mair
Bosnelly
Toscat
Perrott
Gond
Troy Ponce
Wonton Fe Age
Tront
Shore Brill Volesa oRtLy
Alaa
Damas
KODAK
Vent & AE
Rad
Ounmathely
Alan Eve Price
BOS
Gimie
Situations Wanted in Domestic Service Listings
A dense row of help wanted and placements for butlers, cooks, maids, drivers, porters, clerks, and other service roles. Includes requests for employment, positions in hotels and homes, and notes from individuals offering years of experience and references. Contains numerous listings with partial contact boxes and street addresses.
Trades and services sought by young men in private positions
A newspaper classifieds page lists multiple help wanted notices from a young men’s pool seeking private family work and clerical roles. Entries include private secretary by a young college man with business aptitude, a young clerk or bookkeeper, various waiter and service posts, surveyor trainee, elevator operator, and general work. Many items specify box numbers for replies and reference limited experience or readiness to train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Cook
George Young
Fis
Miliam
Timmonsville
Gentlemas
Dardner
Hopkins
Gent
Del
Yeaus
Addrees P
Bell Boy
NF Ave
Colecred
Geliman
B. Carpenter
Lushelman
Dicharl Quigley
Butler—Whith
Dutler
Housoman
St. Os
Gernan
Fretelias
Apt
Tae
James Shortall
Tié Ith St
ST. Ny
J. Melcub
Iota St
Nie
Carsar
Ith St. Nw
Irving
Erg'neer
Young
G. F. Avery
Jonamereantie
Daniel R. Sloan
Cqlore
Uty
Benji
Wade
Fouseman
Godld
Sith St
Oak ST
Aphol- Store
Imattres
Art-clase
Sy Panter
R. G. Johnson
Queen's Chapel Road
Langdon Hotel
Resa
Hotrg Tlerk
Char- Hoeter
Houssboy
M. Bland
Tiqurewan
Cuit
Commieaton
1Hia
Dumbarton Ave
Postal
Messmove St
Ave
Bond
ANN
St. Dr
Brgin
Adare
Grant Place
Vermont Ave
Ans
Hoqush
Fortercin
Blus
Sateen
Orner
Thin Office
H. Hl
Gill
Feraon St
Datthyore
DY Ae Dent
Ai St Nw
Fin
Rodman
J. E. Harkum
27Th & Nw
Washington
Smantie
B. W
Hota I Govi
Rompatent
H. B Holland
Fredonia Hotel
Ith
St. Nw
St. Ow
Waipor
Claes
Winnie Wan
Indéo
J. J. Robinson
Surnivist
F. Mf. Paren
N.Y
Howard
Roushag
Patterson At
Far
Beare
Alice
New Jersey Ave
Royalton
Thia
Gaksi
L. W. Johnson
Sth
Holston “Road
Corcoran
Addie
Oman
St. BW
Vt. Ave. Nw
Aligh Terrett
Biremolts
Capeleh
Esther Janny
N. J. Eva
Maurertown
Bhenardoan Co
BOK
May Mabon
Staunton
Alel
Ae Dreag
Adele Duvall
Robey
Ats
Montgomery, S
St. Cook
Cha’ Bermaid
Bone North
Lingers Court
Hayes Place
7Th St. Nw
Mererat
H. Ave
Elty Rete
Houstwonk
Ath St. Np
Womai
Help wanted ads for housework and clerical work
A long column lists various help wanted notices from a historical newspaper. Entries include positions such as chambermaid, cook, laundress, clerical worker, stenographer, companion, nurse, and general housework. Applicants are described by ethnicity and availability, with many boxed office contact references and addresses.
Employment ads mix of housework and services in DC area
A dense listing of domestic and clerical work ads appears, featuring women seeking general housework, chambermaid, nurse, and dressmaking roles in private families and hotels. It includes positions for typists, stenographers, secretaries, and even a Swiss cook, with details on location around Washington DC, requests for references, and box numbers for responses.
Help Wanted and Rooms for Rent in Washington DC Area
Classified fragments show ads for home laundry work by color women, office cleaning, and ironing services. Also numerous rooms for rent in private homes near Capitol, Union Station, and Washington Heights, with various amenities, heat, bath, and board options. Listings emphasize midcentury urban housing and domestic labor arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Rome
Phillipe Court
Church At
Tan
Pierce St
Washington hotel rooms for rent with board near White House
Multiple rooms for rent with board listed around Washington DC areas including 35th and New York, Kalorama Road, Mass Ave NW, and Capitol Hill. Descriptions mention front rooms, private homes, table board, hot water heat, private families, singles and couples, proximity to government offices, and varying rates from about $5 to $90 per month or day. Some listings specify near the War Department, George Washington Circle, and near Union Station with phone contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—love Circle
Prin Ee
Fur
Mass
Ave
Wis
Pa.ave
C ST
Capitol
Library
Jas &T
ST. NW
ST NW
Harvard ST
Alabama
Rth ST
MD. Ave
Cary Limes
Bath
Mont
6Th ST
Grusham Place
Columbia Heights
Clarge
Towentemen
The
Stanley
Sedia
Virginia
Bay-Wis
Prhete
Tar
Prion ‘Station
Iowa
Diele
Union Staton
Pierpont
Tre Savuy
Phon
Avery
Lange
Columbias
Massave
COR
Columbia Road
Harvard
Larga
Lerats Prises
Nepneres
Altranvantenene
Union
H ST
Loh. K
Rea
Tyrn ST
White House
Uver Parade
Seaton Place
Beth
Rhode Islind Ave
Howe
Iowa Circle
Santhem
Towm
G. P
Union Station
J. K
Oround
Mahogeny
A.m
Mit 13Th ST
Ava
Witte House
Paave
I ST
Plesaunt
Pension
Census
War
Liz 6Th ST
New York Ave
New Jersey Ave
4Th ST
Privets
Weil Fur
Newton
18Th ST
Saar Trong Rom
del Ave
Capito
Phebe Ni
Tom
Lincoln
Ats
Kieely Fue Jorge
St, NW
Bae Rp
Jowa Circle
Yoo
Pillard Raera
Tse
California
Washington Heights
Columbie
Moora
Edna Rere
Central
Toratlen
Furnjahad
Washington Hotel
New York Age
California ST NW
Tooms
Cochran
Auio
Ini
LanGs
Sunny Roox
T. At
Srivats Jewioh
Kalorama Road
Holmead Place
Peteate
Nat Sk Beer
A. Ave. NW
Tani
J ST
Saat
Washington Circle
Columbia RD
Toms
Nhoge Col
Bentlemen
L St
Nice
War Department
Y. Mga
Mass. Ave
Quincy PL
16Th ST
Ger
Nese Capital
Benton
ST. NE
Corcoran ST
Rhode Island Ave
Saae
Owa
En Multe
LAWGE
Sowem
Moor
Idtehen
Dear Carting
Caio Bixtion
Resyonebls
Nh. K
Xame Moor
Faynaos
Wer
New Beth
West Looking Love Circle
TH. ST
Vermont Ave
Quincy
Brunswick
Rene’ Tsrge
Pramkiin Park
Uth ST
Carbine
Fort
H. Ik
Capitol ST
Rooms Wanted Ad Listings With Private Family Arrangements
A dense string of classified room rental requests from plus various readers seeking furnished or unfurnished rooms, private baths, or room and board in private families. Entries show multiple locations, terms, and contact boxes, with preferences for light breakfast, quiet surroundings, near central areas, and specific tenants such as a treasury clerk, office workers, and a refined young lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snala
Rome
Luis
George Henderson
Fark Road
Hrightwood Ave
Chevy Chaed
Bureau of Standards
J. TK
Prtvate
F. M
St. Mn
POR & H. x
Thia
Treasury
Sayng Mu
New
S Stu
Mth
Wan
Ted
Mount Pleasant
Hetgats
Indy
Agi
Tith
Columbia Road
Bishes
Jemi Y
Iith
Local Table Board Listings and Auction Ads
Classified notices show table board listings at multiple northwest addresses describing meals and low rates, with details for vacancies and private family arrangements. Also advertised are furniture auctions by Wilson & Mayers offering new samples and weekly sales, urging readers to visit and bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson & Mayers, Balearoome
Getrest
Faded DC rental ads with heated rooms and private baths
A clipped string of Washington DC rental notices lists numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms across NW and SW with heat, baths, and gas. Details mention addresses like 706 N J Ave NW and 18th St NW, private families, board options, and competitive monthly rents, reflecting midcentury lodging classifieds and neighborhood living.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wellington
J. Lo Wilson
BeAnTe Movement
Schmid
Lecau Pe
Aus Dressler
Best
D ST. NE
Logan Place
Wright
West
New York City
Irving St
Wil
Anne
Wilson
Caan
Nurs
Ala Jones
BE. x
Galway
New York
Gro Sret-clasa
St, Sr
Mary Buidier
North Capriorst
Landwelling
Wiling
P. D
Wilmington
Corcoranet
W. Jones
Oakdale Place
Hyey
13Th
H St Nw
Setabliabniest
Adkir
Colussbia
Mile Barten
Florence Court
Adavay
Col
Neat Core
St. Nev
Conn Wick
WEAT
UF St Ay
Neat Colored Git
Pamoy
N. J
Ion
Cary
Dana
American Rental Bureau
13Th St
Taylor
Sherman Hotel
Cst
Emd
NJ Ave
Maveh
Privece
Privain
Hi Mass. Ave
Emer & Fur
Yuli Man
Steinity Ow
Cmc
AMD Liing Bureau
W. Lo « T. Bide
Ny & Adulia
Southren
Piice
Ucaest
Guth ST
Virginia Cook
John Wedderborn CO
iSi Lst
Bruner Cs Shoeee
Pennsylvania Ave
Geeretr, Tools
Man's
Rae
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