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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
29
A historical sheet advertises a free advertising column for wanted help, situations, rent, lost and found. It notes one ad per advertiser per day and invites more inquiries if responses are slow. The tone emphasizes advertiser access and non-imperious use of the free space.
The Post outlines how the public may place want advertisements with initials. It lists agency partners across Northwest Northeast Southeast Southwest and Anacostia for 5 cent ads and notes deadlines. The text names several pharmacies and locations serving as ad agencies.
Widespread hiring ads in Washington list stenographer and typing needs, advertising solicitors, apprentices, barbers, bellboys, porters, butlers, dishwashers, and colored labor. Entries specify locations near Mass Ave, 7th Street NW, and Pennsylvilo Bloc, with varied experience requirements and box references.
A long string of job ads offers male help wanted positions across many trades. Listings include gardener and cow care, stable workers, housemen, hotel staff, clerical tasks, route boys, sales, lathing, chemistry lessons, and more. Many boxes request readers send responses to office addresses or box numbers.
Classified ads invite women for chambermaid, cook, laundress, waitress, general housework, and related domestic roles in Washington DC. Many listings specify white or colored applicants, immediate positions, and wages from $12 to $25 weekly, with details for address and how to apply. Includes roles for child care, nanny-type duties, and specialty tasks like millinery and dressmaking support.
A garbled 1910s style page offers for sale and rental listings including cigar pool room a rental of a dental office a shoe shine parlor barber shop and dining room business opportunities. Multiple boxes contain mail addresses BOX numbers and ad copy for stock investments manufacturing propositions and patent information with references to government printing office and union depot locations.
A flood of small classifieds offers used pianos, uprights, Steger and Steinway items, various watches, sewing machines, bicycles, baby carriages, garments, dogs, poultry, lumber, and odds ends. Advertisements include prices, descriptions, and contact box numbers, with numerous mentions of location near 1907 Washington area listings.
An assorted listing offers wardrobes, sewing machines, beds, chests, chairs, and other furnishings with prices and near immediate sale. Also advertised are a Hunter piano and organ, a gold watch, violin, and other personal items for sale or trade, plus requests for services and rentals. Numerous BOX addresses indicate the selling and contact process.
Classified notice offering an upright grand piano for rent with yearly payment terms. Responds via BOX 682 or BOX 612 at this office. Piano rental available through the office classifieds.
A collage of 1890s style personal notices and ads offering palmistry services, electrolysis, hair restorers, detective agency contacts, and buy/sell offers for worn garments and clothing. Includes references to Mr Daoud the Egyptian palmist, RITA the palmist, and multiple buyback and resale pleas with street addresses and phone numbers.
Auction- sale notes show several used cars offered by Auburn Auto Co and others. Listings include a 1919 Buick Touring Car with top and accessories, a Dayton Gerac touring car, a Stanley Touring car, White steamer, and Reo runs about. Prices range from 2600 to 730? with viewing in Washington and at Barsett’s garage.
Multiple items offered including a quartered oak parlor suite and bed, wardrobe, and dining room sets. Addresses at 1607 13th St NW and 1380 14th St NW list items and contact numbers. Also advertised are a heavy quartered oak bed with French glass and a carpet set, all described as in good condition and new.
Classified notice offers furniture pieces including carpets drapery and hardware, with a modern four room house in Bloomfield listed at 4 450 cash price. Also seeks exchange options and mentions a heated stove and furnished house for board. Owner requests responses via box at the office.
Colored and white applicants seek jobs across trades and services. Listings include dentists, accountants, apprentices in printing, artists, barbers, bellmen and domestic workers. Positions cover clerical, teaching, construction, chauffeur, cook, chambermaid, janitor, waiter, manager, and general labor with references requested. Many ads direct responses to BOX numbers in the Washington Domestic Guild listings.
A long classified ad section lists many job bids and listings. Positions include night watchman, waiter, porter, elevator boy, bellboy, secretary, stenographer, typewriter operators, upholsterer, mattress maker, painter, pipe fitter, and more. Many entries specify color, age, references, wages, and locations around Washington, with BOX and office references for responses.
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