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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented classifieds page lists wants and offers including a small-size woman bunting, used press and cave equipment, auto chains for specific wheels, bicycle deals, a tricycle with box for delivery, unfurnished room needs, a piano upright for quick sale, and an aquarium inquiry. Addresses and phone line references accompany items.
A column of help wanted entries listing a variety of positions. An item notes a first class reference for a couple at 1307 Test Ave and coffeehouse style roles, with other notices for a colored couple seeking housework and waiter work, a janitor or cleaner, a white couple seeking maid and valet work, and several other pairs offering cook, butler, housework, driver, and general work. Locations include 9 January entries on 10th Street NW and nearby avenues. The notices emphasize married pairs seeking combined roles and willingness to relocate.
Classified help wanted ad clippings showing numerous job seeks and employment offers across multiple roles including clerical, domestic, culinary, trades, and professional positions. Emphasizes hiring by color, race, and gender with many entries for cooks, waiters, janitors, porters, and other service roles.
A dense classified page lists numerous help wanted ads. Entries show female helpers, governesses, housekeepers, nurses, maids, and office workers with locations around Washington areas, including Mrs. Dewert Chevy Chase Md and addresses such as 621 L St NW 1917 Wilberger St Dw 3 etc. Several indicate colored workers, evenings, or stay nights, plus specific duties in housekeeping, babysitting, laundry, and stenographic office work. Many entries include contact instructions and salary or age references.
Classified notices list numerous household chores and employment ads. Many entries seek laundresses first class for at home or day labor, sewers and seamstresses by day or week, with references and addresses across Washington DC neighborhoods.
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