Free Want Ads Policy in The Washington Post
The notice explains free classified ads up to fifteen words for personal notices in small columns with one free ad per day per person. It lists agency locations and fees for delivering ads, and states no free ads after 9 pm or on Saturday evenings, urging readers to use nearby drugstore agencies across DC. It emphasizes that initials do not guarantee delivery and provides routing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Newspaper Association
Gavings Bank
7Th ST
Press Syndicate
Lockport
Cgood
Barver
Hawkins
Fvarantes
Mk al
Atom
Lowe
Andi
Boye
Glen Echo Park
Agaress W
Sutzerland & Carr
St Nw
Navy Dept
Harvard Laundry Co
Atoro
St. Nw
SOF
Arizona
C St.nw
Brug Businegs
Cordova Flats
St. m
Max
Pa Ave
Mann Furstiure
Irving Mt
Hoy Hotel
Uest
la. Ave
Dr. White
Paave
White
de Bales
Hostler
Arie
Borman
Kout Rouse
Gna
St. Sp
Champlats
Tavenent
Collee
Ahlet
L. T. Gladding
Eain Plaktetins
Tita Pholarenip
Sovition Huaran
Toad Te Entningue Coynebros
New York
Central National Bunt
Wallington City
John Callahan
Wayne
Central National Banc
National Baseball Park
Larner
New York Herald Bureau
Slamond
Weeard J
Rockingnan Power Company
Ryleigh Hotel
Colorado Hulding
Colorado
Columbian Theater
Dupont Circle
Mana
Ave
Tip
Mos
Tinaie
BP. m
Jith
Nls
Ini Tels
Chevy
Hotel Stratford
Mt. Pleazant
Fenm Falls Church
Annie EB
Bleckfan
Proctor
Voorhis
Colo
Wth ST
PA. Ave
Brown
J. K. Rammer
Hyattsville
Ith ST
Monroe
Goldenberg
Wafrr M
Center Market
Chesapharid Beach
Infilala
G. Daret
VLA
Treasury Department
Thompgor
Lath
Tost-M-Kahat Dianond
Treasury
Th St Nw
W. F. Carter
Will Alburghr
Help Wanted Ad Mix From Old Pittsburg Paper
Classified page filled with labor ads for varied jobs including clerks, barbers, drivers, waiters, porters, and farm hands. Mentions training courses, wages, addresses, and contact boxes, reflecting wide employment opportunities and applicant requirements of the era.
Help Wanted Classified Listing With Various Roles
A cluttered 1920s style help wanted column lists openings including night engineer, office clerk, packer, painter, patent draughtsman, first-class clerk, tailor, tenor, two farm hands, typewriter operators, violinists and musicians, waiters, and domestic staff. Requiring experience, references, and salaries. boxes and addresses indicate multiple urban postings with names and locations.
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Youag
Aguresz
Adolph Kahn
China Packer
Phidadelphia
James C. Wodensmith
Cheatnurst
Philadelphia
Wresshr
Rock Farm
Sthaw
Colorado
Oliver Machine
North
Mandalin Orchestra
Violix
Vhia
Waithrs
Oregon
17Th St. Nv
Pan- Sma
Ags Ith
Mt. Nw
Bares Instrument Works
Bt. Louis
Reliett
E. Cap” St
Woolex
Andresn
Corner Mass
Ave
Beretur Place
Houck
Various domestic help wanted ads in 19th/20th century newspaper
A dense page of help wanted notices seeking cooks maids companions and general houseworkers. Classifieds include white and colored applicants with wages and locations in Washington area New York and Maryland. several positions require experience and references with notes on duties and living arrangements.
Help Wanted Advertisements Mixed For Housework and Jobs
Classified help wanted notices list multiple positions, mainly for housework and domestic tasks. Colored and white applicants sought for diverse roles such as general houseworker, nurse, waitress, and stenographer, with varying wages and locations around Washington. Some entries request immediate application while others specify days, times, or qualifications.
Exchange Offers and Transfers Across Occupations
A fragmented listing shows exchanges for fishing gear printing presses gas lamps and books traded for room space or furnished apartments in the northwest. Civil service transfers include Panama wages 4725 per year and clerk exchanges at similar grades. A painter seeks dentistry experience and an interior department transfer requests. A lady offers quiet parlor peace in exchange for use of a high quality upright piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Sioux Cit
Painter
Bea
Fay
Clres
Interior Department
Akres
Sime Grade
Furniture For Sale In City Column Offer
Special bar gains in new or second hand furniture, stoves and house furnishings listed. Items include 22 room residence contents, beds, refrigerator, wardrobes, dining and bed room suites, rockers, tables, desks, folding beds, and oak furniture. Ads show prices and addresses. multiple listings with notes of leaving city and cash offers.
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Sogiay vaeTae
Moxley
Mes
T. Ae Geddes
Care Gof
Andrew Dedder
Kenpington
Niturs
Bend
Morgan, St
Monroe Et
Mount Pleneant
Sroom Flats
Jos
P.O
St. Nw
Furniture buyers roam city for used goods
Multiple classifieds advertise spot cash for furniture, carpets, stoves and all household items. Dealers such as Baum's Furniture Shop, A. R. D. address listings, and Dickenson advertise high prices, prompt pickups, and trade-ins, with several locations and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baum
Ana Urte
AUS
Ferme Ptee
Suitaula
Colorado
BOK A. R. D
Cammack & Bro
Avea
Bner Cawmack & Bro
Mass. Ave
Lau
Hopwood
Sth
Kate
Pecona
Dickinson
cArner
Snyzhr
Laporte
7Th St
Fone North
BUSINESS CHANGES AND ADS FOR RENT AND SALES
A mix of classified items offers investment deals and rental opportunities. Listings include a $1,000 buy in for a large undeveloped coal and timber tract with guaranteed sale, various catering, dining room, and kitchen upgrades for lease, a $600 starter for a home business, note collecting and accounting services, a cash business offering $160 monthly income, a restaurant and buffet site for lease, a lunch room for sale, a fine grocery and meat store for sale, a large floor space for pool or billiards, and patent and trademark information services from J B Nottingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sail
Forfolk
Nigely Fur
Omer
Fuller
St. Aw
Lyash
Dismond
Sam EL J. Steinberger
Prominen
Airdross
Grociry
Elass Cas
Bok
T. A. Hall
Ada
J. B Nottinghan
Wellington
D.C
Local Personal Advertisements and Cash for Used Clothes
A jumble of personal notices from a midcentury ad page offering cash for cast-off clothing and shoes, plus services. Listings include Selinger’s at 14th and Ninth for diamond deals, a high cash for worn garments, detective agency contact, and fortune telling services, with multiple phone numbers and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnnes
Caldren
Addres
Marnstein
7Th ‘St
Field
Miss Monoz
Mabnetig
Nes. Lawrence
Foster
Ser Potter
W. Rice
J. Tarshes
North
National Detective Agency
Colorado
HTH
Morgan Bradford
Deuce
Main
Ebanese EE
Mmerita
Situations Wanted Male and Female Ads From DC Paper
Classifieds list dozens of employment requests and help offers. Entries include assistants, attendants, waiters, bartenders, bellmen, clerical workers, bookkeepers, cooks, chauffeurs, janitors, chauffeurs and various household staff. Many are seeking summer or city placements with references, to work for individuals, families, or in hotels and private homes.
Situations Wanted Female Laundress and Domestic Help
Classified notices show multiple listings for colored and white women seeking light cleaning, washing by the day or by home services. Entries include laundresses, seamstresses, cooks, maids, governesses, and nurse engagements with locations such as streets and neighborhoods, and pay terms like daily or monthly rates. Many ads request references and indicate willingness to travel or leave town for summer work.
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S. H
Tolman
Thikony
Georgetown
Munroast
Imby
Columbia Oyl
Hossisn
Oliver Typewriter CO
Carh
Chevy Chase
Columbia
17Th St
F. J
Wistmoreland
California
China
Ann, Rone & Co
District of Columbia
Tyler
Waite
TH. C
Butler
Tith St
Cutler
Dutier
Anetaksa
Addras
Addresa H
Robert WW
CLARICAL_BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL
Jan Inmwiedwenf
Hockkeening
Typewritine
Andress
Hgnsington
Ielers
J. W
T St. Nw
Che
Delver
Mertiva
Atlantic City
N.Y. Ove
St. Xs
T. V
Cali
H. J. Wimder
Center St
Pleesnat
SATIS
Giwanteed
Miss B
Bertha Shedrick
19Th St
Howlskeeper
Wedower's
St. Nw
Rouse
Ema Club
Clara Whitcomb
Warwick Ave
Rochester
N.Y
Sal
Oak St
Trish
Eady
Zeta
Mala
Fenes
MN. K
W. A
Placs
Willin
Bureye
4Th St
Washington
Baleboy, Butler, &c
Bat. Oy
J. Williams
Amet
Tole
W. Huron Be
Buffalo
Pennoelrania
B. B. Banfield
J. G
Neptie Jackson
Tady
Cleht
Tare Rod's
Canny
Eltr
Perlis
Sfrat
Aldreus
Holmead Place
Ban ST. SW
Nurgery
Will Tresel
Liberty
Li A. M
Young Wnat
Young Wnat, Graducta of Business High School
H. S
Douglass Ct
6Th ST
Grace
Chambersmaid
This Office
Rooms for Rent in Washington with varied fares
Classified notices advertise multiple furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in Washington neighborhoods. Listings include large front rooms, two-room suites, private baths, and proximity to streetcar lines with monthly rates from five to twenty dollars per person. Many offer heat and janitor services, some with meals or board, and several specify suitability for single or shared occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdec
Post Building
Washington Rental Bureau
Metzeratt Building
ST. NW
Third Moor
Columbia
Highland Setaemonte
Bath
Het
Arlington
N.Y. Ave
Mass
Ave
K ST
Franklin Park
Furl Boonie
Capital
Library of Congrees
Thare
Femfly
Jorge
Cara
MASE_AVE
Fairmont ST
Saomet
Biggh ST
Sun Jer
19Th ST
Hill
Columbia Road
Rodin
Washington Circle
Capitol Hildj
Roode
Hite ST
Melton
4Th
N.Y. Eve
Seth ST
The
Franconia
Haldsone End
Mendota
Broome
Griveta
Kenyon ST
Columbia Heights
Mit Washington Circle
Adres
P_O
BOK
Ugar
F ST. NW
ST NW
12Th ST
Shady Lawn
Marion ST
He N.Y
Convenieries
Elxo
Aess
Rome
Jackson Plach
Cort ST. NW
Varnum ST
Petworth
New House
Stevenson
O ST
L.A K
UK ST. NW
Government
HSM
Thomas Cirete
Rooms for Rent in Northwest Washington Board Included
Numerous listings for furnished and unfurnished rooms across Northwest and Southeast Washington. Includes private family homes, central NW locations near major streets, single and double rooms, and options with board, telephones, and bath access. Weekly and monthly rates, some with summer specials, express proximity to transit and landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St HE
ST. NW
Ieman
Central
eaton_ u
Central Northwest
Umd. Ave
Paxvev
Ieth ST
Rawiask Ik Gestishs Meena Ae Ee
Camaier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woolfarmne CO
Pittsburg
Stenographic Academy
Columbia Market
FE Ahomas
Hbbité Houde
Weliarmsen
Sumamer
Cork
SH 14Th
16Th Ct
SMAI
Gountey
Boras
F St
Mats
Emall
H.clentuby
Hyattaville
Girard St
W. H. Houghton
Mises
Honra Rath Cay
Fatae
Brown and Whitn Coffle
Rover
Cy PLC
Mintwood Place
the Sunday Post
Thia
Selinger’s
Salsreopis
Petfvp & CO
F. X
Toung Map
Carey Office Atprentice
Dhug
Eric
Bentleman
Roy
Amos Beall
Oty Font
Columbia _road
James Wade
Seaton
Aly
al Waithr
Wilk
Marete
Alense
Houseman
SW. W. Hall
Soser
F. Stuart
Gaille
Epson Rirstglass
Young AN
T. R
LW. U
Meesenger
B. W
L St
Sif
Porter
D. D
Solonee Ann
Dj Dew 2Gakee
Sporter
Janifer
Aman
Adiress
Joa
Fressman
Destrefs
Travet
S.C
Fostman
T. P
Business
Rea
Alles
L. Alf
Thisames
Sunda
Oman
McKinlmy
Thianes
This
Elsemere
Renes
Livingston
18Th ST
Atle
Tur
Emai Temily
Adena
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