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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1906
Page
31
The Washington Post announces free want ads in small columns with limitations, urging readers to use the free service and directing initials to be avoided for mail delivery. It lists agency locations and pharmacies where ads can be dropped for five cents, with hours and day restrictions.
Numerous old style classified ads seek agents and sales roles in Washington Chicago Cleveland and other locations. Offers include eye care training, patent products, household appliances and novelty items with commissions, salaries and bonuses advertised.
Classified ads seek experienced traveling salesmen for white lead paint auto parts jewelry and real estate, offering high commissions, advances, territory control, permanent positions, and potential life-time earnings. Also seeks office staff and shop workers with references, plus apprentices in sales and tailoring.
Large classified mix seeking female applicants for housekeeping, chambermaid, cook, nanny, nurse, and sales positions. Listings include colored and white applicants, references required, various hours, live-in options, and opportunities in households, offices, and stores. Apply to local addresses and BOX numbers as indicated.
Dogs, cats, birds advertised for sale including Boston terrier puppies with showy color markings and a large Great Dane litter. Advertisements for bird store stock and other fowl. Local kennels in Columbus Ohio, Schmidt’s Bird Store, with hospital open for animals and night service starting January 19 near Scimba’s Bird.
Marine ad from BISQUETIANSA MARINE WNKS C9 Havre de Grice MA describes QUA S-FOOTing launches with horsepower figures 4 and 20 feet, pricing 250 and 590 dollars. Offers cruisers and yachts up to 109 feet built to order with delivery anywhere.
SITUATIONS AND HELP WANTED ADVERTISING FROM WASHINGTON DOMESTIC GUILD AT 804 17TH ST NW. OFFERS EXPERIENCED COOKS CHAMBERMAIDS LAUNDRESSES MAIDS WAITERS AND GENERAL HOUSEWORKERS FOR PRIVATE HOMES HOTELS AND BOARDING HOUSES. MULTIPLE POSITIONS INCLUDE ENGLISH OR GERMAN PREFERRED WAGES MONTHLY RANGES AND NIGHTS SHIFTS APPLY AT 804 17TH ST NW OR CALL MAIN 1345 FOR DETAILS.
Numerous job ads recruiting experienced maids nurses cooks chauffeurs and other domestic staff. Positions note race and gender, wages monthly or weekly, and require prompt applications at various northwest addresses near 17th and 18th streets.
A dense classified list offers positions from valet and companion roles to watchman, housekeeper, and waitress posts. Applications call for experienced American or German workers, with emphasis on good references, neat appearance, and willingness to relocate or travel for hotel or private family service.
An old ad shows a cleaning service by The Cloths Doctor at 1753 Pa. Ave NW. It mentions dry cleaning and pressing with contact via telephone and a bold claim of professional garment care.
A call urges honest cheerful effort and member registration for guild positions. Interested individuals are directed to register at 04 17th Street Northwest and may contact Main 1345 by phone.
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