Help Wanted Ads Mix of Jobs and Applicants Across City
A dense, OCR heavy page lists numerous employment notices including male help wanted openings, colored workers, waiters, drivers, clerks, and trades like carpenters and finishers. It mentions hourly wages, locations such as 309 TH ST NW and 137 PA Ave, and references to a Parker Bridget & Co, George H Lan Mand, and Pullman & Co among others. The item reads like a classifieds page with scattered details about jobs, requirements, and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay ST
Asa Fatory
Garber
FOE van Bataeks
Lean
ON ES
Bond Fult
Mens
Parker Bridget & Ca
Lutler and Houseman
Howe
Garpenter
Bedelu
Pullman & CO
Isla
Ascooy Hotel
National Photo CO
Wandle
St Nw
Gorge Washington
Marland
Rainier
Hyattsville
Laughlin
Anean
10Th ST NW
Colombia
PA Ave
Tolman
Moston
Busness Big Bore Small Saary
Neca
Tartner
Sda
Col Richards
Coe
Rensing
Petersburg
Raphir
Washigge
Woman Wanted for Domestic Service and Waitress Roles
Classified plea for multiple female laborers in California and nearby areas. Listings seek a refined lady for engagement at an arthritic and adjac ent roles, waitresses, cooks, laundresses, and general housework. Emphasis on competency, references, and willingness to relocate. pay appears substantial in some ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali California
Jon Modorentri
Carl
Wren
Corcoran
Hollekorktr
Neva
Cuekk
Bing
Monroe
Wita
Wants and Pharmacists Ad Advertisements in Washington
A garbled OCR fragment lists want ads and local pharmacies by area in Washington. It mentions Northwest and Northeast sections with several store names and cross streets, including Roe Pharmacy, King Pharmacy, Astoria Pharmacy, Mendota Pharmacy, Donnes and Donnella Pharmas, and others, ending with Anacostia notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Roe
Ste King
Vermont Ave
Astoria
Joseph W Sanford
Ross Pharmacy
7Th St
Florida Ave
Mendota Pharmacy
Kaorama
Whiteside & Walton
Lloyd T Taybeath
Donnes Pharma
Donnella Pharma
Sta
Staffords Pharmacy
Po Weier
Salesmen Wanted in Local Booth at Fad Honest Duty
Employment notice seeks salesmen for a local fair booth. Position emphasizes quick learning, active outreach, and commission potential. Applicants should be dependable, able to meet retail targets, and present a professional image at the event.
General Housework and Domestic Help Classified Yet Again
A flood of 1940 era help wanted notices seeks white and colored women for general housework, cooking, ironing, and chambermaid roles across Washington area. Listings call for experienced dressmakers, nurses for two children, and a variety of household positions with references and wages. several specify suburban homes and night work, with many postings meal-prep and laundry as requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright Wood Ave
Cal
Glen Echo Cars
Breneh
Laughlin
18Th St
Holsenork
Wowan
Thres
Washington
Gerfral
Teneral Holsework
eLianLe Womar
Appin
Colgrpd
Fells
New York State
Rome
Cmaf
Plymouth
Coluneh
Ongrad
Uspwork
ATP
Ter Swan ST
Houspwork
Columbie
Webster
Wila
Carl
Stratford
Evan WI Tinerl
Pai
AEFP
Younc
Tipewriter
Meri Tailor
Oth ST NW
Tharotghia
ONCF
Rts
13Th Street
Northwest
Pleanant
Classified Help Wanted Ads From A 1930s Page
Multiple short ads solicit young women and girls for cigars trade learning, dressmaking, soliciting and waitress work. Listings ask for ages, hours and positions at local addresses including 19th street and a Maryland Theater venue, with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Aeraat
Maryland Theater
Personal ads blur line between services and scams in early 20th century issue
A dense page of personal solicitations covers electrolysis skin treatments, clairvoyants, manicurists, and loan offers. Traders promise cash for clothing and shoes while phony health and fortune claims lure readers. Public notices emphasize quick cash, discreet loans, and exotic services with dubious credibility.
Missing items and rewards items found and sought in city notices
Fragmented list of lost and found items and rewards including watches rings wallets and jewelry with many locations and contact cues. Names like Clarendon Smith and Parker & Bridges appear with addresses and dates from mid spring. rewards range from small sums to notable amounts.
Missing items and rewards offered in Washington posted notices
A long list of lost items including gold watchs bracelets rings coins and personal belongings is advertised with liberal rewards. Losses occurred around downtown Washington DC between May 4 and May 8 and include wallets purses jewelry clothing and a piece of jewelry described as a turtle shaped diamond pin and a bag of money. Return details point to various addresses and offices with rewards offered for each item.
Masonic Pins and Lost Items Listed Near Washington
A jumble of lost and found notices includes a Masonic pin owner offering reward due to ownership at 3120th st ay and near 12th and Pp eve Cali ALIZAbark JACKSON 1800 Hing st Alexandria 14 dog named Shaggy black with white collar and tag. Other notices offer a watch at 43 Watch CHARM-ON and a gold necklace near Smithson and 22 S st aw. Lost items include a gold watch front of Volta, a silver pencil, Morocco pocket case with a picture, and several keys at various addresses with descriptions for claim.
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Dimond
Renreserative
Heru
Carrol
Piobadty
Paavenea Parker & Br Dgels Etenninen
Ming
Toyer Isthard Eetecaat
Mihissry
Estiona Naked
Vabine Maker
Paave
Rilaald
Moses
Ili
Brown Mapibal
Teeen
Terwent
Cordova
Retlan
Washington
Golfclirk
Este
Warguerith Frank
Heloseo Theater
Lath
Lady's Gold Watch
Efstern
Navy
Mrs & Ts
Ady
Carroll Ball
St .Patrick's Euchte
St. Matrich S
Car
Luth
Laphol
Judiciary Square
Massachusetts Avenue
Shriners
Georgeown
Stu
Notty
McKinley
Mary Geerson
Smith
Olym Piaw
Pockhtrook
Teward
Norbuhy
Annie
Mosan
Guindon
Jeth
George Washington University
Howard
OMEGA
Opalet Woods
Lin Ol
Michigan
Buncay
Woodwad G& Lui
Betusen Riamers
Venables
Lundy Keward
Heward
Thana
Reds
Ally Circus
Rvaerie
Tilkei
Bart Union Staton
Nay
Waalington
Heetook
Lania Railroad
Bal Park
Masonic Watch
Virews Grounds
James M Moy
Bliss Bisctrical School
Neward
Golderbergs
Lotweer Ist
Dtu
Initia
Netcox
Orumar
Pakeil
Monda
Morming
HUN
Addres
Koret Shoreham
BET Riggs Bayk
Sed
M Ste
Sid_st_ Georgetown
Atde
Bettal Raleigh and Sthaw
Raleigh Hotel
Moreland Fost
Masonic
Fred Schell
St.ay
TomFigo Tia
Eve Cali Aliza- Bark Jackson
Hing St
Alexandria
MCA
Masonic Fin
Park
Smithson
Volta BU Hemu
Zee Goth St
Gardiger Hubbard Memorial Hall
LW McCoy
Morocco
14Th St
Miscellaneous for Sale Advertisements Mix
Various secondhand items offered for sale including piano certificates, antique stands, crated furniture, armed rifles, garden gear, clothing, hats, and household goods. Listings include contact box numbers and addresses, with prices ranging from a few dollars to several hundred, and several items described as in good or new condition.
Miscelanegas for Sale in Used Pianos and More
A cluttered scavenger’s list features used pianos by Smith & Games and Whitney uprights, mahogany cases, plus accessories and assorted items. Also offered are stagewear, hats, fabrics, jewelry, a yacht facsimile, a lawn chair, and various household goods with prices, contact pointers, and sale terms. Local buyers can call for bargains before May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knabe
Smith & Games
Whitney
Richmond
Singer
Sacares
FOR SALE ITEMS INCLUDING FURNITURE AND VEHICLES
A dense list of sale items from a Washington DC area notice including motorsports items such as a Truscott launch and a Buffalo motor, a pony, household furniture, a piano, a sewing machine, a typewriter, a gas washing machine, kitchen goods, and various small personal items. Also notes on a moving sale near private homes and listings for pets and other domestic goods. The ad emphasizes low prices and private sale arrangements with contact details and box numbers.
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Truscott
Buffalo
Rerzepower
Macleod
Jentter
Capitol
Seaton
Mf &T
Smith Piang CO
Thor
Vermont
Craneall
Oliver
Lac Densmore
Morris
Phish
Remington
Maan Aose
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Amplement
Adit
PRI
the Post
Etlers
Wu Initius
Bear
Agen
Oatton
Snes
Riga
Metzerott Gide
Childres
Utarshls
Mme DE Laine
Orental Palmust
Roca North
Proud Catfas GS
Brook
Reeve Tatons
Rita
Palmtt
Carl Rexder
Tartles
Sprcras
Waniclring
Tady Bs
Rick
Christo
Pal Nist
John
Bernstcin
Latiforsia
Genoaclova
Clarendon Smith
Gil K
RENGO
Prave
The
Washington Post
Underwood
Bernard
Glenborord
Congress Heights
Roest Anaengua DC
Gharlea
Warners Library of the Worlds
Moria Hitec
Claus Conditien
Cock Fl
Sullivan
Wheeler & Wilson
He & Cal
Habrrcom
Piana Boight
FC Smith
Anata
Gourey
SMAI
Walrus Heals
Greenland
Gord Bony
Chis
Tady
Vaddia
Iedy
Drimmer
Holmond
Nam Fairfax Co Vo
Mpc
Bethean
WM. Enabe & CO
Stewart Banjo
Densmore
Washington City
Edison Phonograph
Lange Silk Korn
Naive
Hallet
Wiley S
King-Price
U St
Bauman Ua
Eparker Reed
Detroit Jewel Gas Range
Hawke Ted
Lena
Bo& L
Fim Nak
Knights Templar
Alimens
Lona Park
Craft
Tor
Prince Albfrt
Nerial
Irving St
D St
Scranton
Chadbourne
Addra
Young & C
Rhode Island
Alo Putieca
Castla DC
Shurwood
Battle Weddiarburn
Umea
CAT &T
Atply Fowfle
Liab Son Ortra
Lacnia News
HEALY
Mt Pemriter
Uslu
Citar
Vaest
John Wedderburn CO
Gale
Rex Legion
MEAD
Washington Anc
Beveral
Woodbland Improvement
Crporation Capital
Rcampanon
Old Lamy Siger
Tilley
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