Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

Numerous Classified Ads Offer Cheap Furniture and Jobs

A flood of old classified notices lists furniture for sale including desks, chairs, stoves, bedsteads, sewing machines, and a Coca Cola era array. jobs hint at janitors, cooks, chauffeurs, carpenters, clerks, watchmen, and salesmen seeking cheap, quick hires across urban addresses. Strong entities include firms, streets, and job titles, reflecting a bustling midcentury classifieds page.