Free Want Ads Offer in The Washington Post
The Post prints free want ads including help wanted room for rent and similar notices with strict limits. Ads must be under fifteen words and only one free ad per person per day unless paid. No ads on Saturdays after 5 p.m. Ad agency outlets and locations are listed for convenient submission.
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Waenhington
Ada
the Post
I Worth West
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Pa Ave
Momapapers
Press Syndicate
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N.Y Myls
Parbersat Ongh
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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
Rapertenden
Oleh
Eve
Scholariue
Feet
Coyne Brox
New York
Chris
Etevds
Annis
Nigny
Wanted Ads From Early Victors Smoke Preventer
A jumble of classified notices seeks agents for a smoke preventer and other employment. Listings mention central economy company in Cleveland Ohio, needs for live canvassers, general housekeeping work, and shorthand and typewriting training at a local school.
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Victor
Central Puel Economy Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Etly
Grom Place
Holdidge
Saks “& Co
Stexographie Academy
Colorado
Help Wanted Listings Reflect Color and Service Roles
Classified page shows numerous employment ads from a bygone era, listing white and colored workers for hotels, restaurants, and service positions. It includes European cooks, waiters, dishwashers, barbers, and sales roles with pay figures and location hints, highlighting discriminatory job postings and mixed-quality details. The dense OCR text preserves names like DICK'S MOTEL AGENCY and DAVID LUPTON'S, while many entries specify race and employment conditions.
Ladies Seek Domestic Work Amid Rural and City Posts
Classified ads urge young women to apply for chambermaid, cook, waitress, and general housework roles in Washington area. Employers seek experienced and reliable help, offering steady pay and references. positions include private homes and hotels with varied tasks and hours.
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Atvrneement
Bos
Suburba
Weil Recormendel
Ina Whelowle Mquor
Harvard St
Onte
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California
Ui Dreshaker
Gene Wwinerat
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GEO. C Cwam
Fondall Mag
Jhe Roland
Hehmerd
Samii
N St. Nw
Pights
Umrél
Bondenok
Willipe
Aukam
Cereoran
Wachtwerk
Chesterbrook
Generil
Tilbourns
Plearant
Noat
Boscoe
Rene de Ons
Cee
Obith St
Church St
Va Ave
Indy
Quantry
BOK
Eyate
Elvan
Ax Butler
Singer
Amult
Serman Worad
Sith
DOL
Nicky Ome
Tady
Sumer
Featon St. Ff
St. mv
Bousenoraer
Chamberhaid
Lunem
Washington Nw
Meman
Cal
Dudley
Taurdares
Mass
Will
TE Clayet
Richmond
Normhal
BR. D
Atlantic City
Multiple 1930s help wanted notices in one page piece
A dense classified fragment lists female employment ads for stenographers, laundresses, housework, dressmakers, nurses, models, and servants. It names employers and addresses such as 1709 Pst ns, 1214 Th staw, 6th and C, 7z See 13, and 132 Pa. ave nw, with roles from stenographer to nanny, hotel staff, and housekeepers, plus compensation hints and bylane locations.
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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
Lost and Found Notices From Washington Area
A long, dense list of lost and found notices describes missing items and rewards. Items include a brown collie with tag, a masculine Irish letter, steel chain with keys, a deceased friend’s mass, a lady’s oval pin, a small bill book with $48, a brown leather purse, a gold bracelet, a green card in Georgetown area, and various small personal articles. Reward offers include return incentives for locating items to owners at specified addresses and stores, with multiple mentions of Washington DC wards and streets.
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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 Classifieds Echo A Busy City
Numerous job ads and notices from a historical newspaper page. Listings include draftsmanship in Philadelphia, drug store positions, salesman openings, shopmaker and tailor roles, a colored man for cleaning silver, guard company unlistments, store and wheel shop helpers, mandolin orchestra recruitment, waiter, bookkeeper assistant, translator, and dentist recruitment. Names and addresses appear across multiple vendors and locations, with various ages, pay, and requirements noted.
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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
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Ima
Kelms Ani
BUSINESS CHANGES FOR SALE AND FOR RENT IN WASHINGTON AREA
Classified snippets show an old established grocery and liquor store for sale in Washington area with strong business and pricing. Other listings advertise contents of modern furnishings, a colonial property, manufacturing venture inquiry, silent partner investment, and opportunities in Takoma Park. Additional notes include a lunch room for sale, a large floor space for sale, and patent and trademark 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 Column Highlights Bargains
Reader friendly classified item notes daily money saving deals in new and used furniture. Listings include iron beds, nursery refrigerators and complete bedroom sets at low prices, antique mahogany pieces, oak bedsteads, box springs, and various assorted furnishings offered for sale or exchange by individuals.
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Varnill
L. A
Harvard
Furniture Deals Machine Bargains In Cash Offers
Classified notice row detailing multiple ad lines for cash paid on furniture, pets, and household goods. Includes several businesses and phone numbers offered for quick sale or purchase. References high spot cash prices and used furniture shop discounts.
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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
Worn clothing buyers and services listed in old ads
The clipping gathers multiple ads offering cash for used clothing from Wop un a postal to W. Rice and Burnstein. It includes astrology and massage services, a manicure ad, and a detective agency, with requests to send mail or call for pickup and top cash prices for ladies and gentlemen’s cast-off attire.
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Indies
Chiléces
J. Trrshes
Have & Fast Trotter
JUSTH
Sib U
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 Advertisements From Local Help Wanted
Classified items list various help wanted queries including a colored man and wife seeking summer work, a butler and maid positions, a general work request, and a lunchroom job entry. Names and addresses appear in abbreviated form with street numbers and ward references.
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Atlantic and Pachic Bureau
M. Strickland
Mgr
Help Wanted Classified Ad Mix Hits DC Listings
A dense, fragmented 1920s situations wanted section lists job seekers by race, age, and skill from a Washington DC area paper. Entries include a white male bookkeeper hopeful, a young man seeking work after school, a bellboy or elevator operator wanted, and numerous domestic service roles, with varying stated references and wage expectations. The chaotic clippings reveal era labor norms and street-level employment requests in a single municipal page.
Situations Wanted Ads From A Historic Newspaper
A flood of help wanted notices listing various positions and applicants. Includes organist, painter, porter, pressman, private detective, night watchman, stenographer, typewriter operator, clerk, agent, utility man and waiter. Many entries provide vague addresses or box numbers and note qualifications, sobriety, and references.
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Andreas
Tena
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ST. NW
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HELP WANTED IN CITY SUMMER JOBS AND HOUSING CAREERS
A crowded old classified listing offers positions for a high school instructor staying in the city summer and various clerical and domestic roles. Entries include bookkeeper with thorough experience, chambermaids and waitresses, caretakers, companions, cooks, dressmakers, and general housework by women of diverse backgrounds, with addresses and contact hints scattered throughout.
Rooms for Rent in Washington DC Area
Multiple listings offer furnished rooms and single rooms for rent near Navy Yard, Georgetown, Mass Ave, and Georgetown Heights. Prices range from about $8 to $29 per week with summer and board options, many include private baths, telephones, and access to cars or transit. some rooms are near the Capitol and mass transit, detailing front rooms, back rooms, and shared spaces.
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Highland
Menio
Beth
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Bsc ST. SE
Meer Bath
Dupont Circle
Daresne ST
S10
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Neening
We St
Ghia
Bay Windeate
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Ofposita
Jlai
Caphtol
Library of Congress
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Troma
Irvington
Aingle
Wis
Trehantes Peeferreg
Neer
Avery
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Bumtner
Isis F ST
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12Th ST
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Iso
Antern
Fental Bureau
Metzerall
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
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Capitol Hilui
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Po $S Ave
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