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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
4
A garbled help wanted page lists multiple positions including milkman bakers and sales staff with pay rates and working conditions. The notice names organizations like SAKS & CO and the Allied Export Association seeking permanent staff and representatives, with addresses and contact hints scattered through the damaged text.
A jumble of classified ads seeks men for auditing support, general labor, barbering, bootblacking, and wireless instruction roles. Notable listings show salaries from 2,400 yearly, part time and Saturday work, with locations around Washington DC, including Mount Vernon, North Capitol Street, and 14th Street NW. Many postings request immediate interviews and provide contact addresses or employers such as Grosner’s and National Radio School.
Nonunion carpenters apply on 12th and Shep herd sts ne with tools 7 30 to 11 am and after 5 pm call Columbia 3963 for good wages on frame houses. Collector position at National Furniture Co 807 7th st nw, apply Mr Pinhps. Colored porter required at The Hoffman Co 735 13th st nw with references. Various positions listed include compositors at W F Roberts Co 1514 H St nw cook at Stoneleigh Court Conn ave and L St nw, first-class automobile mechanics at Semmes Motor Co 612 G St nw, first-class cooks at Ohio Lunch 804 K St nw, chauffeurs and labor roles, and warehouse helpers. Also opportunities at Washington Railway Electric Co and National Hotel rep Westinghouse positions. Wireless telegraphy summer course offer and free trial instruction at National Radio School 1405 U St nw.
Employment ads for Motormen and Conductors offering wages 43c per hour first 3 months, 46c next 9 months, 48c thereafter. require men 19 to 50 of good character, credit for prior service. apply in person at 2 pm at 56th and M Streets NW. Also various kitchen and clerical job listings with pay details across downtown Washington establishments.
A fragmented classified page shows numerous help wanted notices for bellhops dentists tinners cleaners cooks and hotel clerks. It lists venues and pay expectations along with application addresses in downtown Washington and nearby Ocala Florida, Roanoke Virginia and other locations.
Classified notice lists postings for three experienced hardware clerks one experienced hardware stock clerk two colored porters one errand boy a bushelman with steady pay and good wages and a white waiter position at Springer's Lunch located at 7th and F streets, apply now.
Classified notices list multiple job openings including cashiers for a government cafeteria with no Sunday work at Mr. Kelly Army Cafeteria 19th and B Streets NW and other positions. Listings show colored workers for housework and cooking, chambermaids, cooks, and general helpers with various hours, locations such as Primrose Ave Chevy Chase and 1619 Rost, many requiring references and morning applications.
A garbled classified style notice lists various job desires including management in a sedan unit, automobile repair learnerships, domestic service, cleaning, sewing, and office work. It mentions seeking steady day or night work, references, and potential housing needs, with several unclear personal details and addresses scattered throughout.
Neatly furnished rooms with private baths and water supply. Listings include large front rooms, half baths, shared kitchens, and proximity to transit lines, downtown DC area near Dupont Circle, Capitol, and libraries. Several ads specify two gentlemen or single travelers, monthly rates from about $25 to $40, and contact phone numbers.
Washington area housing ad lists many furnished rooms with private baths and electric lights. Multiple properties offer single or shared occupancy, weekly to monthly terms, central locations near Conn Ave and hotels, meals or kitchenette options, and arrangements for gentlemen or adults. Contact numbers and addresses span NW and SW districts with varying rents and amenities.
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