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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
11
Public notice describes free want ads with strict limits and multiple agency drop spots in Washington DC. Readers may place brief noncommercial notices up to fifteen words with ad drop-offs at pharmacies and offices to The Washington Post.
An advertisement from WOL FARIXE CO of Puteburg Pa seeks earnest agents to sell new household patents promising daily earnings from 3 to 315 dollars. The notice offers commission-based opportunities and urges interested parties to respond.
Mixed placement notes include positions for a homeman cook housework two acres reference, a cook at Forest Glen Inn, teachers of art and violin, stenographic academy listing 715-319 Colorado, clerical work unspecified. Includes requests for young men and ladies for outside personal interview work and general office tasks.
A jumble of employment notices across trades and ages. Listings include experienced shovelers at a clay bank in Roanoke Virginia, barber jobs in Washington DC areas, draftspersons, delivery clerks, sales solicitors, and various white and colored labor roles with pay ranges, hours, and application directions. The mix shows multiple small ads asking for immediate applicants with references or age and skill requirements.
Numerous job ads appear including stenographer with shorthand and typing skills at box 185, store room man needed for seven oaks stock farm with poultry and milk duties, two press feeders required, two first class upholsterers with references, waiters colored and good pay, colored couples for private family cooking and housing, one waiter for plain cooking in northwest district, wholesale and retail cigar salesman with local experience. Box numbers referenced for responses.
Early 20th century classified notices list multiple job requests including chambermaids cooks and general house workers, with white and colored applicants sought. Positions mention wages monthly, temporary stays, and city and neighborhood references, inviting responses to local addresses and offices.
Numerous notices for lost gold watches rings bracelets and a locket with rewards offered. Items include a ladies gold watch and locket marked BH and a Kappa Sigma fraternity pin both with rewards. Also listed are a white satin hand painted ring dress set, eyeglasses a belt watch chain a black coat a fox terrier and a range of wallets purses and bags believed lost around downtown Washington D C and surrounding areas with returns to various addresses and offices.
A damaged notice lists found items including a French poodle and a collie with owner claims and a cushion found at 1117 S Street MW. A separate entry notes a found baby carriage cushion returned to a local agent at Southern Reltrev4 in Herndon Virginia.
Personal recollections of Abraham Lincoln by Dr. Robert Reyburn promise engaging reading in tomorrow's newspaper. The item hints at intimate anecdotes and historical reflections to attract readers.
Auction style listing details new and second hand furniture including white enamel pieces, an oak bed set, folding chairs, dining room items, and antique mahogany. Advertises stores GAMWACK & BRO and Dickinson with contact info and shop locations in Washington area.
A jumble of requests seeking Butler, Maid, Butler and Wife, Gardener, Apprentice, Bookkeeper, Bartender, Chauffeur, Chef, Clerk, Driver, and other household or office help. Listings include white and colored applicants, with references, wages, and locations such as 1697 Vt Ave NW and 804 17th St NW, plus notes on experience and language.
A long list of personal ads seeking employment for colored and white youths and young adults. Driver, elevator boy, waiter, janitor, clerk, stenographer, secretary, lawn caretaker, farmhand, cook, housekeeper, nurse, and other positions are offered or sought with references and contact addresses across several city blocks and streets.
Classified notices seek colored and white women for day labor, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and governess roles across Washington area. Listings include references, summer placements, and from nurseries to hotel work, with wages from $1 per day to monthly salaries, and travel possibilities.
Classified rental notices advertise four room suites with light, ventilation, and no heating charges, offered by multiple agencies including Washington Rental Bureau and Field's Rental Bureau. Descriptions promise furnished rooms, weekly or monthly terms, and boarding options, urging readers to consult tomorrow's Post for more details.
Several ads offer top cash for used furniture and household items. Haum’s Furniture Shop, Hopwood, and Snitzer & Laporte advertise spot cash for furniture, cars, pets, stoves, bric a brac, and entire house contents. A Cammack & Bro also claim high cash payments for furniture with local contact details.
Personal notices in garbled operations advertise cash for ladies and men's used clothing and shoes. Several names and addresses appear, with phone numbers and calls promised. Includes astrology and fortune telling ads, plus multiple businesses offering pickup and purchase of discarded garments.
A jumble of classified notices seeks partners and investors. Listings include a high class cafe manager and partner, a national business officer with 10 to 26 thousand dollars, a lunch room for sale, and an inexpensive artiste interest sale. Also offers for installment business ventures, a mortgage or loan request, and patent and trademark information from J Nottingram.
Numerous listings for furnished rooms in Washington DC neighborhoods. Highlights include large front rooms, private families, baths on each floor, summer rates, board options, and proximity to streetcar lines. Prices range from $8 to $18, with multiple 1st and 2nd floor front rooms and bay window suites. Numerous addresses appear across NW DC including K Street, Mass Ave, Irving Street, and Columbia Heights, with emphasis on cleanliness and convenience for gentlemen and couples.
A collaged page lists numerous rooms for rent in NW and NE Washington, with details on locations such as 327 N, 10 P St NW, 18th St NW, 7th St NW, and Mount Pleasant. It notes summer rates, front rooms, private baths, shared halls, and proximity to landmarks like Capitol, Library, and Patent Office. Many listings specify ventilation, climate, and board options, including furnished rooms for single or two occupants and options for gentlemen or doctors.
Many listings for furnished rooms with board in northwest Washington area. Options include private baths, light heat, and summer rates. Some offer meals, central locations near bus lines, and contact details for inquiries.
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