Only 115 years ago society was radically different, it was a cold and crueller world, as these newspaper wanted ads prove.
FREEMAN’S JOURNAL (Irish Newpaper) WEDNESDAY 6th MAY 1896
SITUATIONS WANTED:
BUTCHERING; The parents of a respectable country lad are anxious to apprentice him to above.
CHILDREN’S MAID, or any light situation; farmer’s daughter, 27, R.C., well educated, good sewer, would take on housekeeping; good experience in latter; make herself generally useful; teach first lessons, can be highly recommended.
HUMBLE YOUNG WOMAN wants daily washing or housework for four days a week.
ASSISTANT IN SHOP; respectable country girl, never out before, wants employment. No objection to any business, keep accounts etc.
SITUATIONS VACANT:
BOY; wanted, county Dublin boy, 14 or 15 years, to make himself useful about yard; orphan preferred; indoor.
GIRL; wanted. Young country girl, age about 14 to 15, to mind two children and assist in light housework. Wages £5 yearly.
DRESSMAKING; wanted, respectable little girl as Improver.
PURVEYOR’S ASSISTANT; wanted, to sleep outdoor, give reference and state terms.
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Fountain News Digital – May 2011 (Issue 4)
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