Employment ads for drivers and labor on urban market
Classified notices list numerous driver and labor positions sought by young colored and white applicants. Examples include grocery wagon drivers, delivery wagon drivers, coal cart drivers, private family drivers, and general helpers with various references and addresses across Washington area streets and avenues. Many entries emphasize honesty, experience with horses, and ability to provide references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Cf
Navy Place
Kendall St
Ivy City
Baker
8Th St. Ne
St. Nw
St. Sw
Brooksey's Ch
N. Court Nw
Poe
Milkford Road
Ldth St
Va. Ave. Se
Maxeys Alley
Wisnes
17Th St. Se
Va. Ave
Callan St. Ne
Sheridan St. Nw
Willowtree Ct
Carroll St
Erers Company
St. Se
Jackson
Church 1
Rock Ct
St Nw
Navy Pl
Sith St
Jackson, St. Ne
Tth
Ave
Mechanical
Spertmant
van St. Se
N. H. Ave
Patterson St
Storeman
St. Me
Ismrul
Prompect Ave
Timor
Duncan St
D St
Sober
oS _trous
Laseo
Sheridan Ave
Bear
Vate
Jefferson Ave
Lincoln Ave
9Th St
Decatur
Congress St
Henry
Wanted Situations For Houseman and Laborer Ads
A long list of classified notices seeks colored men for houseman, janitor, and general labor positions. Many entries request positions in apartments or private families, with emphasis on honesty, experience, and strong references. Locations include D Street SW, 7th Street SE, Knox Court, Broad Alley SW, and Va. Avenue NW, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wael
Ima
Columble Road
Caf
9Th St
Knox Court
St. Ne. Clork
Business High School
St. Se
Mass
Avenée
T B Adams
St. Nw
FE St. Ne
FE St. Ne. 27 Clerk — Position BY Honest, Bright Young Man. 731 6Th St
Virginia Ave
Hothl
Pa. Ave
Va. Ave
del. Ave
del Ave
Ecatur St
BOX R. R. R
Allen's
Lst
H St
St. Sw
E St
Douglas Court Ne
Coolorga
Colgred Sten
Get
Dairyman
Young Hee Man
Navy Place
Puastehrirs
Francis St
Hou
Hostler
Ridge St
Ostler
Limerick Ct
St. Ne
St. Mary Court
Browns Et
Broad Alley
Houseman
Nedat
Fenton St. Peven
Alton
Zist
S0th St
24Th Et
Walter
Seu
Ave
14Th St. Nw
Kharad Hick
Oak St. Nw
6Th St
Texprrienchd
Quander
Anton Man Ridge
Jet St
Offich
Ava
Fenton St
Prospect Ave
Trenton St
Sgt
Tebor
Stoc
Navy
Pierce St. Nw
Cap. St
Fayette Ct
Corona
Pleasant Ct
Pleasant Ct. Sw
Andrees
St. So
7Th St
Snows Court
N. J. Ave
Knox's Alley
St. Nes
Ofptich
Oysterman
Laborer Wanted Listings from Colored Community Adverts
Multiple classifieds seek colored and white laborers for any kind of work. Entries specify location anchors like 208 Willowtree SW and 469 3rd St SW, with notes on strength, reliability, and references. Also include packer and painter notices demanding prompt, steady employment. Raises strong emphasis on labor readiness and proximity to Washington DC addresses from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quander St
Renee Bee
J. O. Rollins
Kenile Worth St
Walter
van St. Se
Cedar St
Pth
Jefferson Ave
29Th St
St. Nw
Banara Kelly
Nichols Ave
Androstia
Pat
Olver St
Bhrner
Seber
Virginia Ave
North Court
26Th St. Nw
del. Ave
Armory St. Sw
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Turee
Whitney
Ury St
Colered
Half St
van St
Uloy
Bell Bey
Temple
West
Volta Place
Corcoran St
Sabla Young
Rin Cain
Young
Corcoran
Omer
Jefferson
Butler
Wilberger
New York
Washington
20Th St
Nat Young
Nouse
Paton
Bitler
Ea Butler
St. Carpenter
Dumbarton
Cress Bos
Georgia
Airef
Capitel
17Th St. Nw
25Th St. Nw
Fedewa
Rood Wee
Tien
Church St
Colore
Aperience
24Th St
Jefferson St
Orleans Place
Ist
Gat
Saheh
Sassee
Ah Man
St. Ae
St.sw
Arenas
8Th St
S. Navy
Jean
Ohio
Douglas Court
Hothal
19Th
St. Aw
Rdliabld
F St. Uw
I ST. SW
Packer
Ale
Soren
Lored Som
Cect Bepita
Bast
Pomeroy St
C. Ave
Plumber—Union
Prospect St
Acker
I St
Va Ave
Porter
U. S. Navy
U. S. Army
St. A Ce Tareiines
Mass Ave
4Th St
Patent Office
Mable
Capitol St
Honseti
Bey
Cook's Ct
Tan
26Th St
1St St. Nw
Linworth
Oakat
Heckman St
Stond Mason
ST. Om
STORD
Dartmouth St
Clere
30Th St
C. Cunningham
Paris
London
California
M. BE. B
Callan
St. i Cape
Rock Creek Church
Tia N. J
Youhe Indy
Pri Wats
Champlain
Soe Worran
Ermal Tel
Biri
T St
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