Free Want Advertisements in The Post
The Washington Post invites free want ads up to fifteen words per item in the daily column with limits. One ad per person per day. no business ads without pay. Ads can be left at agencies or mailed. delivery through initials only requires a named recipient. All free ads end at 9 PM on weekdays and at 5 PM Saturday. agency locations listed.
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Waenhington
Ada
the Post
I Worth West
DICH
Pa Ave
Momapapers
Press Syndicate
Ort
N.Y Myls
Parbersat Ongh
Axe
Meine
Tula St. Se
Woricin
Wright
BRICH
VLUB
Smald
Irving
Soler
Remaale
Hmedels
Citannon
Heginnens
Mandolim Ganar
Ela
LIA
Teyerag
Sud
New Jersey Ave
Kelzen
Sears
Tinotiph
Caran
Qehslen
Torin
W. Edson
Oleh
Eve
Coyne Brox
New York
Chris
PAL
Etevds
Annis
NIGNY
Riggs Street
Mt. Nee
Worel Hovsckenper
Washington
Alice
St. Ny
Classified Help Wanted and Sales Offers from Central Puell Economy Co
A garbled classified ad sheet lists various job and sales notices including agents wanted for a smoke preventer, tax preparation training, live canvassers for fast-sale work, and a general hire for white-collar work. It references Central Puell Economy Company in Cleveland Ohio and Saks & Co, with incomplete details on pay, addresses, and positions. The ad also mentions a shorthand and typewriting course at a listed academy with dates and training duration.
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Etly
Grom Place
Holdidge
Saks “& Co
Stexographie Academy
Colorado
Classified Help Wanted Mix Across Hotels and Resorts
A flood of old style help wanted ads seeks male and colored workers for summer hotel roles and resort positions. Listings include European waiters, cooks, dishwashers, pantry and kitchen staff, barbers, sales and clerical posts, drivers, patrons, and general labor. Apply to various agencies and establishments listed with street addresses and box numbers.
Female help wanted for housework and service jobs
A saturated classified style ad lists numerous openings for women including chambermaids waitresses cooks and general housework roles. Addresses and refs are requested with notes of white and colored applicants and a few opportunities for travel and summer work.
Classified help wanted list in early 20th century ad
A dense entry of job ads seeking female workers across many roles. Positions include stenographers, laundresses, housemaids, nurses, model work, office helpers, waitresses, and general housekeepers. Locations shown include Washington DC areas such as 1709 Pst ns, 1214 Th st, 16th St NW, and 132 Pa Ave NW. Names like Walter Seaton and Frank Stryker appear with addresses and brief qualifications. Numerous references to wage ranges, hours, and duties accompany each listing.
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Walter Seaton
St. Se
Frank Stryker
Portsmouth
Monroe St. Nw
Brigit
Boston
Laendry
MD. Ave
St. Nw
B. Mar
Thie
Enine Rendy
Ap.f. Ave
Arages
Gall
Irme Ately
Say 17Th St
Pa. Ave
Philadelphia
James C. Wodensmith
Chestnut al
Philadelphis
Pacneers
Proctors
14Th St Nw
Agrien
Suks & Co
Crawford Shoe
Star
EAE
APPLE
W. R. Meccomb
Fort Sever
Leon
Tinner
John H. Davie
Mandolin
BANSO
Ofice
Union Faphetangere
Chardee
Carlisle
Mi West
Ith
B.C C
Ima
Kelms Ani
Lost and found notices abound in city classifieds
A dense listing of lost items appears, including a brown collie with Lochwood collar, a mass for deceased friend, a gold bracelet, a small diamond, a purse, a white bulldog tag, and various personal effects. Rewards offered for returns. locations span 16th Street NW to Mount Vernon area and downtown.
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Virginia
Thcey
Torre House
ZN Acape
Lochwood
Colar
Howard II
St. Nw
Corres Ith
F Sts
Blackistone’s
Lth
H Sts
Ictn
Corzer Mth
Rats
ST. Bet
Congressional Library
Washington
Rod Lia Park
Lone
J. V. BL
Tendhytown
Connaye Wu
Midx
Olive George
Tech
Chevy Chnee Lake
Sergt
Anderson
Anacostia
Hbt
Mass. Ave
Fairmont
Jenifer
Heston Ith ST
Iset Ith
Leo
Georgetow
University
Cabin John
Howard
Mars
Bitchel
Kirk St
Chevy Channa
Jalorama
John
Genllenan
Bradford
Geerselawn
Pleasant
Cabin John Rac
Dupont Irele
Biewell
Origon
Tih
Lina
Stoughton
Iady
1618
Help Wanted Classified Fragments in Philadelphia Early Ad Page
A chaotic mix of help wanted ads across trades and ages. Listings include draughtsman sought in Philadelphia, salesmen and store workers, a shopmaker, tailor, waiter, accountant, and more, with terse application instructions and old street addresses.
FOR SALE AND BUSINESS OFFERS IN WASHINGTON AREA
A collage of old advertisements lists business changes for sale in Washington and nearby areas. Items include a longstanding grocery liquor store, a sale of contents from modern furnishings, a job opportunity for manufacturing and latent craft, a silent partner investment, and various offers for fixtures, mining stock, a lunch room, rental spaces, and patent services.
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Ofice, Vb
Sullivan
Ajlja P.O
Alexandria
Washington
Taoma Park
Dbd C
Allroad
W. W. Waters
Takoma Park
D. G
Richfield
T.H. Hall
J. Nottinonam
Washington, D. C
Furniture for sale Daily classified bargain column listing diverse items
The advertisement promotes affordable furniture including an iron bed at 250, a complete oak bedstead, antique mahogany pieces, a nursery refrigerator, folding bed, box springs, and a 12 room house setup. It invites trades and exchanges, notes locations and contact details, and highlights daily money saving opportunities in secondhand goods.
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Varnill
L. A
Harvard
Furniture for Cash Ads Flood City
Numerous want ads offer top spot cash for household and office furniture, pets, stoves, bric a brac, and other goods. Dealers D. A. Cammack, Carmack, Baum, Dickenson and others advertise quick purchases with free valuations and branches around main avenues.
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A. Cammack & Bro
da Ave
Carmack & Bro
Mass
Dearness
Gee _MCPWOOD
Aspot
Baum
Phong North
Formanty
Ramyt Gervice Ord Salls
Snitzer « Gap
Discarded clothing buyers and services listed local ads
A jumble of old advertisements notes buyers of cast off clothes for ladies and gentlemen. Includes astrologer, manicuring and massage services, and requests for postal calls. Several names and addresses appear with phone numbers in Northwest and nearby streets.
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Guhnstein
Bost
Mmerita
Lawren Miss Foster
W. Rice
St. Ne
North
National Detective Agency
Colorado Building
Morgan Bradbond
Altec € P
Real Donce
Mala
Burnstein
Will
Sharpe
Situations Wanted Ad List for Domestic Help and Labor
Classified notices show a set of help wanted requests including butler and maid positions, general colored help, and lunchroom workers. Listings specify addresses such as 101 With at aw and 1146 13th st with various job types and employer references.
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Atlantic and Pachic Bureau
M. Strickland
Mgr
SITUATIONS WANTED MIXED ADS FROM DC AREA
Classified help wanted and service notices list many positions. Entries include bookkeeper, elevator boy, bellman, custodian, clerk, waiter, butler, cook, gardener, collector, and general labor seekers, with diverse ages and ethnicities. Locations center on Washington DC NW area, with references requested and various pay expectations.
Multiple Help Wanted Notices From A Late 19th Century Ad Page
A collage of short ads seeking service help and labor, listing ages, colors, and roles. Positions include organist, painter, porter, pressman, private detective, night watchman, stenographer, clerk, stenographer and typewriter, waiter, butler, valet, watchman, and various utility roles. Respondents requested with addresses and brief qualifications. diversity notes appear.
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Will
Andreas
Tena
Bu Eien
ST. NW
20Th ST
Oliver Bennett
Inge
Youxa Wren
Tan
M. EB. N
M.D. C
Agarens
Busincus High School
Stenoghapher
Stenoghafhed
A. X
Ofice
Young Mar
Ros 77Th St
YOUNG
Patrich
Seth Xt
Ibrs Ae Acme Watchman
St. Ny
Offic
Situations Wanted Females in City Summer Work
A high school instructor will stay in the city through summer and seeks business English and preparatory work. Several entries list bookkeeper roles, general office tasks, and typed or filing duties. Additional ads seek chambermaid, waitress, companion, governess, cook, cleaner, or laundress with various street and personal references.
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Noat
Boscoe
Rene de Ons
Cee
Obith St
Church St
Va Ave
Indy
Quantry
BOK
Eyate
Elvan
Ax Butler
Singer
Wanted Female Rooms for Rent Furnished Near St Tr
Classified ads seek female tenants for furnished rooms near St Tr and two communicating rooms. Many listings note housekeepers, maids, and assistants including women of color, white women, and Irish applicants. Addresses and contact hints given for lodging near 17th Street, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill, and other northwest and southwest DC areas.
Rooms for Rent in Northwest DC Area
Numerous listings for furnished and unfurnished rooms across Northwest DC, including single and double rooms with baths, phones, and summer rates. Options near the Navy Yard, Grant Place, Massachusetts Avenue, and Saint Augustine Street with varying prices from $8 to $18 weekly, many offering board, elevator service, and convenient transit access.
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Pest
Navy Yard
SS Grant Place
Hth
Roulbera
Folly Ave
Tskkoma
Rome
Mg T ST. NW
Lars Ern
Elsa
Girard ST
Kenyon ST
Columbia Heights
Bath
Mit
Massave
Park
N. J
Thith ST
Capitol Hilui
The
Franconia
Yue
Bethroom
Eixooln
Genfermion Free
Iva Irving ST
ST. NW
Furl
Elbrars
Wy & ST
Po $S Ave
Ty Grant
Moe
Snipes
Melton
Eve
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Bony
King Pharmacy
Verrmannt Ave
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Peiets Peaya
Wolter ‘Metonala
Kors Phith Et
Florida
Mendota
Pith St
Kalorama
Pritenwasme
St. and
Columba
Whiteaile & Walton
O'Donnell's
O'Donnel
Statford
Palsan
Weller
Richardson
D. C
R Bury
deRerson
Monrce Sts
Victor
Central Puel Economy Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Ong
Atvrneement
Bos
Suburba
Weil Recormendel
Ina Whelowle Mquor
Harvard St
Onte
Onch
California
Ui Dreshaker
Gene Wwinerat
Giri
GEO. C Cwam
Fondall Mag
Jhe Roland
Hehmerd
Samii
N St. Nw
Pights
Umrél
Bondenok
Willipe
Aukam
Cereoran
Wachtwerk
Chesterbrook
Generil
Tilbourns
Mt. Plearant
17Th ST
Sumer
Irpant
Tare
Willine
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Etelock
Kendall & CO
Todd
Daniel T Grady
Schiod
Indies
Chiléces
J. Trrshes
Have & Fast Trotter
JUSTH
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DAW & CO
Erdera
Ronma
Ann
Clazr
G. Hrinkler
Arizons
Blexico
World Ika
Treasury Department
Wase
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Ihis
Treasury
D&sireg
H. M
Pitman
Persshall
Ith St. Nw
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Baetender
Air jaMlee
Lial Ree
Solith Ae
Ts Toh St Nw
P. S
First Utah Chintey MaSuak ‘Training School
Bet Rats
Butler
Simmer
Goo Ress
Rene
Claes
Poaltoman
Offea Butler
Jome
Eoach
Roetal
Chatfpega-Holding
Licensi
Talian
Addraes
Salusman
H.C. D
Grosert
Edwin Williams
Norman Pryor
H.C
Coleactor
Ehow
Aldreic R
Dasites
Might
Briver Ang
Joseek Lennon
M. G
Enprgetiy Ustler
T. U
Cirll
L. W
Emn
Pease Lawn
Tn& Arden
Ust Park Rd
Geo. Anderson
H St
A. Thar Offen
Tate
SMITH
Brent Offige
Pearing
Hale
Amult
Serman Worad
Sith
ST. BE
DOL
Nicky Ome
Tady
Featon St. Ff
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Bousenoraer
Chamberhaid
Lunem
Washington Nw
Meman
Cal
Dudley
Taurdares
TE Clayet
Richmond
Normhal
BR. D
Atlantic City
Iinéa
Ee Solombia
Highland
Menio
Beth
Ailéreen
Bsc ST. SE
Meer Bath
Dupont Circle
Daresne ST
S10
ST St
Neening
We St
Ghia
Bay Windeate
Lal K
Ofposita
Jlai
Caphtol
Library of Congress
DE Saees
Troma
Irvington
Nicelz Fur
Wis
Trehantes Peeferreg
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Neer Adams Exprest Ena E&p. Depot
H&m
Avery
K ST. NW
Bumtner
Isis F ST
Evry
12Th ST
Ibay Mass
Ave
Wim
Guvernesa
Companion
Tered Celanee
Adega
PRI
Cyimierspresa
Rose
Dirman
M. T
J. W. Beem
Dass- Meker
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Utck
Tefe Agarems
TNS
Reife
Peirete Scioal
Algrira
Physica
Paris
Chidren
T. Leblanc
Iso
Antern
Fental Bureau
Metzerall
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