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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
10
The Post lists how to submit want ads and directs readers to initial addresses and the post office box for submissions. Advertisements after 8 o clock PM or on Saturdays after 8 PM are not accepted. A directory of local pharmacies and firms receiving ads is provided with street corners and locations for delivery.
A dense page features varied classified ads and notices including job solicitations in Persgrass style, beauty services, piano sale, astrologer and palm reader listings, high cash paid for worn clothing, and a long bird store classified. It reads as a bustling urban ad page with names, addresses, and contact numbers for services and sales.
A garbled collection of lost notices in a Washington DC paper lists numerous items missing or stolen from multiple locations, with rewards offered. Items include jewelry such as a diamond butterfly brooch, gold links, a winged lion brooch, and a white Maltese terrier, along with clothing, umbrellas, belts, and a variety of personal belongings. Several notices reference addresses like 1644 I St NW, 15th Street, Dupont Circle, and The Cumberland. The notices request return to owners or box offices for rewards ranging from a few dollars to $37.
A long list of used pianos and other household goods offered for sale. Highlights include KNABE baby grand and Steinway pianos in various finishes, uprights from HARDMAN MAFF MAFF to Apollo rosewood, plus numerous smaller items like a Cello, Edison phonograph, typewriters, sewing machines, furniture, and a launch. Box ads claim low prices and quick sale, with many items priced for immediate purchase.
Mixed help wanted notice from early 20th century classifieds seeking a white couple for summer work. They offer caretaking duties, light cleaning, indoor chores, and private family cook or janitorial services. Addresses and references provided for contact.
A long OCR fragment lists multiple situations wanted and help notices. It includes male applicants for shelling and clerical work, a young man seeking a government department job, positions for a New Forkman, bartender, bookkeeper, keeper and cashier, and domestic guild roles. It shows references, wages, and addresses such as 216 John Wartel, 120 4th St NW, 2525 6th Ave, and 730 13th St NW, with various employers like The Washington Domestic Guild and Washington Domestic Guild. The pages reflect a broad post office job market seeking part time, evening, or summer work.
A dense listing of domestic service positions and job seekers from The Washington Domestic Guild. Includes Second Man, Valet, Shoe Salesman, Stenographer, Watchman, Steward, Teacher, Traveling attendants, and Chambermaid roles with notes on experience, references, and apply addresses at the guild offices. Many entries call for experienced, well groomed applicants with strong references and offer wages or hours specific to each post.
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