Free Want Ad Columns Offer Publicity for Readers
The Washington Post advertises free want ads in its columns with no limit on insertions if answers are returned. Agencies across the city will accept ads for five cents each, with locations listed and rules about initials and delivery.
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Henry J
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Pullman
Penna
Washington
Eycounge
Pennavivania Jersey
Crowley
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Waiat
Woodward & Lothrog
Reyal
Paul
Tohn Jamics
MD Ryene
11Th St
Beitzell
Salvatore Amato
Cormini Place
Elizabeth Springer
Auward
Assard & Wal UL
Dolphin
Navy
Rowm Jd
Aafife
Atchel
Tvbsda
Westminger
Artuies
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Cllibourny
Jushay
Gontlemar
Waarnie
Lugpian
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Pipers
Cholunbla
Braid
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St Ahate
Wit ‘Tems Drug Store
Sth
Foste Andy
Marche
New National ‘Theater
Tith St
Help Wanted Classifieds Include Various Domestic Roles
Numerous scarce listings advertise labor and domestic help from maids to cooks and office clerks. Advertisements seek competent houseworkers, cooks, dressmakers, seamstresses, youths, and laborers with interests in wages, hours, and location details across multiple Washington addresses.
General Housework Classified Advertisements, Dc-Wa
A dense list of help wanted notices from 1920s DC, detailing general housework, domestic staff, and live-in positions. Entries seek reliable white or colored girls and women for cooking, cleaning, laundry, childcare, and light errands. Various addresses in NW, NE, and surrounding areas show wages, shifts, and references.
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P St. Nw
University Hospital
White
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Cod Satore
Pa. Ave
6Th St
Laly
Heeian
Adams Mih
Columbia Road
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Morrow
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Washington Domestic Guild Seeks Experienced Servants
Situations and help wanted notice from Washington Domestic Guild at 804 17th St NW advertises openings for chambermaids cooks nurses and live-in staff. Listings call for white and colored applicants with references for positions in private families including cooks waitresses chambermaids and general houseworkers with monthly wages ranging from 12 to 60 dollars.
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Church St
Todd Place
Nyase
East Capitol
Kincoln
J. B. Brand
Houshboy
R. I. Ave
Capital Traction Co
Mth
Decatur Sts
Monroe & Bomar
Ith
Virginia
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S. M. Cor. Ee
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Coyne Bros. CO
New York
Chicago
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St. Louis
Jalsar
Brichtin
C. A. AL
Vorterpor Drug Store
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Hoemaker
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Alexandria
University Place
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M. Ipsborn & Co
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N. Phyllipshorn & Gid
University Pl
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Q St
Mass Ave
Newack
Leveland Park
Markham
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ST NW
18Th St
West End
Jenifer
WM. Balderston
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Aist H&nds
L St Nw
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Ethelhurst
16Th
Thompson
Palais Royal
Hururst Cape
Ithiene Tate
Grant Place
Bryant
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17Th
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Classified help wanted notices for Bakers Barbers and more
A historical classified page lists multiple job ads seeking male workers of various ethnic backgrounds. Positions include baker, pastry, cake baker, bar ber, bellman, indoor work, butler cook, chauffeur, coachman, and driver, with locations around 17th and 27th streets NW and similar. Applicants required to have good references and neat appearance.
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Belledy
Butler
Tn St Nw
Bitler
Help Wanted Classified Listing Exposes Job Ads
The notice lists numerous positions from coachmen to hotel clerks and chambermaids, seeking experienced single men and women of various ethnicities. Apply at addresses along 17th street and nearby avenues, with references required. a Guild registration urged for subscribers seeking domestic staff.
Wanted and For Sale Classifieds Mix in Washington
A crowded late 19th century classifieds page lists numerous wants and sales including patterns, used furniture, delivery help, piano storage, desk and furniture items, books, cameras, musical instruments, cabs, and various household goods. Also seeks writing work, pets, horses, engines, typewriters, and real estate. each item shows BOX numbers or addresses for responses.
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Scott, Cooper
Sypewriter
Renington
Lin's Market
France
Washington
M. A. Morrow
Brightwood
D. C
New York
Virginia
United Cigar Stores
12Th St
Thomas Circle
FOR SALE VARIETY OF FURNITURE AND GOODS
Classified ads list items in good order with prices from a Washington area seller. Goods include a coal stove, baby carriage, go cart, overcoats, suits, a piano, sideboards, go cart parasol, a manhattan typewriter, camera equipment, jewelry boxes, rugs, a bicycle, a safe, kitchen ranges, a ritrag, and several household essentials. Contact box numbers and addresses provided for arrangements.
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7Th St Nw
Lst
Ulster County Gazette
Washington
Frank RB
Springmann
Western Union Tel. Co
Washington, DC
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Ave
Decatur Gt
Decatur St
Trinity
E. Smith
Corcoran
Lady’s
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Rat
Batson's Market
7Th St
Densmore
E. Can. S
United Cigar CO
East Washington Savings Bank
Manhattan
Reid
Newton Place
Brightwood
L St
Valois
Mara Ay
GU Jena
Busine
Apetara
Eost
American Cyclopaedia
Car
New York
Brussels
BOK
Conn. Ave
New Hampshire Ave
Oldsmobile
King Alexandrie
Labig
Queen St
Alexandria
Queen At
Prince St
Hafrototh
Alto
Prince ‘St
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Kaspar
John Sefton
Berkshire
Chapin
Remington
North Capitol
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Victor
P. O. Box
Petersburg
Rambler
A. R. Butler
Treasury Department
Georgeto
Riverdale
Sheppard
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