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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
12
An odd classified style item notes a Bellabie girl aged 18 seeking housework work at a Clifton address with a blurred early text fragment mentioning stay and chores. No clear employer or date provided.
Classified notices seek white and colored maids, nannies, nurses, dressmakers, and office helpers. Positions include child care for year old to three children, light cooking and washing, sewing and tailoring, stenography and typewriting, and sales in millinery. Requirements vary from experience to age 15–21, with multiple addresses listed for applications. Many ads request daytime or evening work, some specify permanent roles and good pay.
A collage of personal notices offers palm readings and clairvoyant services by Prof B Bruce Daoud and Miss Matthews, with prices from $0.50 to $5, hours listed, and additional ads for cash for worn clothing and various small goods. Includes directions, contact methods, and random found items at Washington terminals.
Scattered notices report lost watches purses rings and other items across Washington DC areas including Woogward Lothrop millinery and Capitol Center Market. Entrances list several rewards for return and contact notes at addresses such as The Congressional Apt 01 Lal and 1243 Kenyon NW along with notices for baby carriage jewelry and household goods priced or awaiting pickup.
Classifieds show a jumble of items for sale from Oppenheimer's piano to books, jewelry, office supplies, clothing and furniture. Notable entries include a mahogany upright piano at 3400 plus bargaining price, a watch and fountain pen assortment, plant nursery ad, bicycles, mourning veils, coats, parlor suite, oak bed and various household goods listed with contact details around Northwest Washington addresses. The dense text reflects a typical early 20th century urban sale board with numerous small ads and prices.
A jumble of classified ads lists pianos upright mahogany and oak, violin, accordion, guitar, and a Remington typewriter. Also offered are furniture pieces like dressers, bookcases, dining tables, chairs, a sofa, bed sets, and a kitchen cabinet. Prices range from 1 to 125 dollars with delivery in some cases. Partial contact details and addresses are given.
Classified list of used items for sale including a Remington typewriter with complete kit, diamonds and watches, stoves, furniture, beds, housewares, and clothing. Many items priced to sell with contact details and locations in metropolitan districts. The ad reads like a busy general market and fixer notices.
A jumble of sale notices lists enamel and felt items, a dress, skirts, carpet, a Singer sewing machine, a library table, a violin, chairs, beds, a saloon of small antique furniture, an electric coffee mill, rugs, folding sideboards, and various winter garments. Prices and locations include 7 Main Street, Kenyon Avenue, Park Road, and Takoma Park, with items like a rug 6x8, a bird cage, and infant clothing.
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