Help Wanted Classifieds Mixed in 1900s Paper
A chaotic classified column lists multiple job ads including bookkeeper, clerk in apartment house, cigar salesman, waitress, caterer, soda fountain help, and general labor. Entries specify pay, duties, and box numbers, with some age and experience notes and a few color and race references of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Appice
Coreleek
Hong
John Weddarburn CO
Brittet
Arthur Smirit
Sdesnen
Peerless Cigar CO
Toledo
Ohio
Todng
Gran Echo Park
Concord
Help Wanted Classified Ads from Washington Post Clip
Various early 20th century job notices list positions for elevator boys, farm hands, solicitors, salesmen, photographers, clerks, and watchmen. Entries include requirements, locations, pay, and hours, with applicants sought in the Washington area for roles in offices, hotels, and businesses.
Numerous Help Wanted Ads Offer Domestic and Service Roles
The page lists many help wanted notices for domestic work, chambermaids, cooks, waitresses, laundresses, and general housework. Positions specify ages, races, and locales across urban Washington areas, with varied pay and living arrangements, and several notices invite inquiries to local mailbox boxes or addresses.
Wanted Female Help For Summer And Domestic Work
Classified notices reveal a flood of help wanted ads for domestic workers. Listings seek general housework, white or colored women, cooks, a nurse, a governess, and a few near-minimum wage roles, with locations around Northwest Washington and nearby suburbs. Many require references, living arrangements, or nights and weekends, and emphasize reliable, neat, and trustworthy candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John Weodrrgurn CO
Central Housswork
YO Inara
Taldred
Barntr Sop Theater
J. Metzerdtees
James Hotr
Rihana
Chamdormaid
Coloren Woman
HU St
Falls Church
Bhard Longfellow
Brightweet Park
Dcl
Dom
F. Rose
Chery Chea
Newark
Saratoga Springs
Call St
Florenga Court
Cali
Toma St
Cleveland
Parke
Dmc
Harvard
FOYAL
Richmond
N. J. Ave
Orn St
Ave
Adérena
W. V. Lewis
Hid
Girard St. Co
South Brookland
Newark St
Cleveland Park
Vth
St. Nw
W. HE. Wrenn
Corcoran
Pat
Ri Rt
Atay Alghia
Selumbla
de Salen
Raf
Detier
Bi. le. Carter
F Felts Charel
Housmdak
Monmst
Emerson PL
Berwyn
Hoauehwork
Emain
Eller
Columbia Launary
FOX Unis
Tsestay
Sigie
Columbia
RFS
Mme. C
Blain Gook
Ponsion
Girard
Candy Lady
Cates
Palais Royal
FORD
Childrs
Shepherd
St Mw
Felweth
Almonth
Wits Chamberwork
Conn
Monroe Stern
Washington
13Th Street
M. J
Marty
Rady
Lost and found notices from The Washington Post patrol board
A chaotic list of missing and found items with numerous rewards, from a bulldog to a Diamond locket, pearls, keys, glasses, purses, and watches. Names and addresses appear with rewards offered, urging owners to claim valuables from various locations around the city and at local buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. U
P. le
Bet
Wid
EL FP. Louis
Tiza
Tiza 4Gau, Drop Pearl—Valued For Association; Between Kenyon St. Nw
N. J. Ave
Fridey
BOON
CHARM
BRA
G. F
Fuitiala i
R. Byron Bond
Q St. Oé
Station G
Ciy P.O
Dstata
Winder
Geo
Ms. Collins, Erald, Greens Co
Mary E. Zimmerman
Washington Post
St. Augustine's Church
Irving
Helen Tayloe Wedderburn
de Sales
Bloodstone Watch
Business High School
Carroll Institute Hell
Western Union ‘Telegraph
Inklais F. L
Liberal Reward Us
Hig Mowe Ne
FOX Terrin
Renard
Birkner
Hana
Oh. K. Kulkmeyer
Ethel
Hurst
Ae Hursday
Titursday
Medical Museum
Colwabia Theaer
Reward
Way Medical Museu
Rilcatorann
Munday
Icann
Karns
Vorgoran St
Iity Hinginwood
G. DIX Hendricks
Baltimore
Matias
Ji St
Jath
Ith
Ste
Boyer
Union Station
Lyon
Brown
AD National Theater
N.Y
Nolte M
Yecelye
Ann
S. Rann Bons & Co
Hanriatta
Grech
Ian
St. Mw
Georgetown
Marlia
14Th
Hynik
Eward
Wingis
Luke Jaitley
HW St. Nc
Raleigh
St. Nc
House OF Representatives
Ain
Uecg
Tomdas
Petworth
Wahst
Oriental Building Association
H. Filgen
BAUM
Most
Gessen
Ecctinn
T- Ward
Will Varty
Hali
M.C. Stanford
Bureau of Sigraying
North
Capital St Et Rubber Cape
Army Medical Museum
Maryland Ave
Omea
Larie
Ah St
EH St
North Carolina Ave
Qhureh
Capitol Pulding
BN. W
U. S. Senate
P.O
Pierce Place
14Th A
Mass. Ave
Pa. Ave
K. G. Sfeake
Coteus
Buffalo Elk's Shew
Warner St
Battals
Ous
Miaibhe
Harry Boteler
Sundar
Simé
Ana Wanaites
Jabbett
St. Elizabeth
Senate
Barcelona
John Wedderburn Co
Hilyer
Mount Pleasant
Hillyer
Studsville
N. H
Engis
Readings and ads from a 1940s personals section
A dense mix of personal ads and services including clairvoyants and palm readers, beauty parlors, clothing buyers, exchange notices, and numerous classified requests. Featured are Rita the astrologer at 722 9th St NW, Mme De Laine clairvoyant, and several ads seeking cash for cast-off items, trades, and rooming or work arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mms
Rita
Palmtat
Fee
Ig Canis
Daoud
Guentat
St. N_ W
Justh
Morris
Atwell’s Bell
ord-Bat
Evelyn- Peterson
N.Y. Ave
Mme. DE Laine
Psim
Walle Ih
Ith St
California
John Weddpravrn Co
HIFS
L. Kevecky
Agdresa
Bernstein
Massage expert offers vibro and chirorody services in New York
Anna B. Johnson, late of New York, advertises scientific massage for gout and poor circulation with Electra Vibro facial and electrical massage. References from former patients and physicians. Address 1614 Ide at uw, phone North 4895. Also notes aluminum work and sheet metal services by local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Johnson
N.Y
FOR SALE VARIED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LISTED
Mixed sale items include Renault runabout parts and price, saddle and bridle set, square pianos, a high speed steam engine, a high number of secondhand furniture pieces, instruments, and household goods. Several items note prices, locations, and contact cues, with buyers urged to respond to box numbers or addresses in the listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seedae Hunasout
Electra
J. Re W
Ain Onice
Umg
Bergen
Wis. Ave
ES Square
Shelton
H. J
Densmore
F. G. Smith Piano Co
9Th St. Aw
Moses
Stonehurst
St. Te
Ouray Bitig
Andreasberg
St. Box
Pelea
Rt. Nw
Fope-Waverly
Lord's Beacon Lights
CHASE
Gresham Ft
M_st
S. C. Ave
Address Box Ltd
Rosign
Si N.Y. Ave. Nw
Caod Erthy Organ
Unitig States Savings Bas
A. Kahn
Om Automomile
el Cub
Ofice
Ulttell
de Kein
Mass
Ave
Pertertrandto
Taz Rin We
West
Ats
Phas Mat
St. Whitsly
Cumas
West 209
Addreas AL
King St
Addreas P
Fox
Fairland
Q St
16Th St
FI Mariel
Dade
Wylie St
L. J. Chamblin
Pailemont
Whyte
Monitor Puritan
Morris
H Benier
T. Bt
ALGO
Reed
de Lure
Will Eli Chenp
For sale miscellaneous items and furniture many uprights
A chaotic set of classified items including pianos uprights in mahogany with various sizes and prices, plus household items, seed rings and tools. Several listings mention address 1218-1220 F st nw and others list 313 cost and 1741 Johnson ave nw. Numerous notes show offers cash discounts, nearly new furniture, a boat and several vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arondorf
Pth
St. Pw
Mit
R. 1 Ave. Nw
CHILI
F. G. Smith Pia. Co
Dieyele
Surrey
FERST
W. Flom
Johnson Ave
Elizabeth
Sammond
Ward Pl
Cmt
Lassell Gell
Seton
Poomon
Ris
Park Road
Tne
Cean
J. L
East Washington Avis Bank
Rom Cine
Caretlone
Neditien
Walton Parntat
Pew
Coons
Peek
Hanirome
TATE
Atk FE
Arta
Himtmore
Ettes
Angura
Baliis Waugerburn
Uet Columbia
Vighis
Mostat
Jackson
Brookland
Collin
Harper's Young People
Sean Ouis
Elfy
Kalorame Road
Tano
Grand & Square
G. BP
St. Ne
DGGS
J. T. Hopkins
Variety of Miscellaneous Goods Ads Including Pets and Furniture
A crowded sales list of secondhand items includes English bulldogs for sale on Congress Heights, a piano and dining sets, a trundle car trunk, sewing machines, chairs, and a range of small domestic goods. Several ads mention contact details and locations in Washington area streets, with prices and conditions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Easterling
Star Building
Mest
Ave
William Patig
Gierdoro Road
Congress
Smith’ Premier
Callaig N.Y. Aw
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Emenia van de
Kent
Areriles
Rae
King's Pharmacy
Vermont Ave
Astoria
Joseph W. Sanford
N. Cap
N. Y
Ross
7Th St
Florida Ave
Mendota
20Th St
Kelprama
Whiteside & Watton
Lloyd T. Taylor
O'donnell’s
O'Donnell's
Stafford's
Weiler
Richardson
St. Anacostia
B.C
Warted
Eas Re Kng
Sihtaya
Petn
Graham, Barnes, Crepe
Sylanie Systems
Colorado
Lawrenc
la Ave
Promiya Ave
Barre
Hankivye
A'Dock
Strayer's Business College
Qth
Fats
A. L. Grabam
HERK
W. J. F. Fais
David L. Gett & CO
Lanitardy
Hyattsville
Imiush
Greton
Bax
Rochester
David B. Edmonston
St. iv
IGR
Thefoa
Witith
M. Prilipsborn
Harris
Jd Foer
M. Palliple
le de Ban Misier
THE
Charles Edwards
Woodward & Loth
Walt
Fabin
Wen
Heep
Greater Washington Tailoring Co
HAHN
Emmer Lind CO
Weabington Post
River Queen Wharf
Sth
Apt
Cordova
Wyall J
U At
Westhee
Tront
Columbia Theater
Adarem T. Santocci
Lyon's
Ave. A
Annapolis
V. Mazza
Harvey M. Jeruend
Ouray
Newton
Tts
Eur
Valois
Wadderburn
Watts
Matthews
Metzerott
J Tarshus
Joana
Sherwood
WAR Dept
Hame
L. D
Bat. Co
Monarch
Txlf
Blizeard
Fairman Ma
Edison
Victor Phonograph
Clark Atnold
Encylopedia
Britannica
Fae
H. Lockwood
Catine
Amy Wausle
Pitman Weiter
Adéreca
RENGO
RENGG
Apeleck
TRU
TIN Shof CO
P&t
Enabe
Enaba
Rovenoor Cape
Knabe
Bradbury
Stef
Gabier
Jesup Preach
Haller
Frntiney
Ama
Singer
Elec
Wm.enabe & CO
F St. Nw
Wheeler & Wilson
Nisc
Colorado Tyirro
Sao Rly
Whitten
Sale
I Star Laundry
14Th St
Moor International
Alen Bird Ams
Oliver
Additton Ny
Orth
Kernia
Ron
Underwood
Arly Also & Smith Premie
Marocco
Carly New
Seage Nook
Flac
Smith Piana Co
Morse
James Waidy
Ceshler
I Remliaton
Ask Pabst
Lengder
Warhlus
Vurft
Royal Volver
Iorpei
T Hall
ENON
MANN
Plano
Smith CO
Smiths Ptrno
Niller Bros. Soft
Fairbanks Mater
Moore
Beathance
Ar P. Dodge
Taclez
Gress J.P. Rappolt
Dumaine
W. Dows
America
Riggs
Columbia Road
P ST
Mda
Apply Drug Store
Witcux& Gibbe
Oppenheimer’s
St. P
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