Quote:Lawyer seeks practical wife. Ideal wife enjoys poetry, charity events, and maintaining a healthy dash of mystery about herself and those who surround her. She can expect her children to be small in number, well-educated, and well-fed. Exact family size negotiable. Interested parties are encouraged to send forth their information to post box #54. Please include education level, languages spoken, interests, how neat the candidate is, how often the candidate burns food, and a public time and place in which we might accidentally make each others’ acquaintance.

Quote:Butcher seeks wife. She should be a quiet, unassuming girl with a pretty enough face, no education beyond primary school needed but appreciated. She must be willing to bear children who shall inherit the butchery someday. Family size? The more the merrier. He is catholic but not devout. Answer to Box #14 with a description of you and your likes. We will arrange for a place to meet, bring a chaperone if you must.

Quote:Young woman of good standing seeks employment in well-to-do household. She is of good character, sound of mind, and very eager to work. She would prefer to be companion to a woman, or governess to young children. She can be reached at box 27 and will gladly supply any and all credentials asked for.

Quote:Single adult male in his 30s needs a wife to be his anchor in the storm.  Would like someone trustworthy and understanding. Looks and money not important. Male not rich or attractive, do not expect love, but will be cared for. Must not want/expect children,  already having children and/or pets acceptable. Please send replies to box #12.

Quote:Maid needed. One woman and one cat home, easy work. You do not need to be very cultured or literate, but it would help. May need to run errands such as to the market sometimes. I like competency but can work with someone new to the job if they have a nice face. Job seekers may come in to Pennyfeather's Papers for an interview.

Quote:Lawyer seeks wife for domestic tranquillity and companionship. Ideal wife would be well-read and social in public and private settings. Domestic skills a plus. Would consider family if romance were to bloom. Please send replies to box 22.

Quote:'Like dinner parties? Reading? Spending an entire day drinking wine while stroking your feline? Come to the lady at Pennyfeather's!'

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Quote:Doctor Donald S. Witaker is in need of a nurse, a maid, and an apprentice. All parties must be willing to work with people in need of medical attention and it is not for the faint of heart. All parties must be clean and of good and sound mind.

Apprentice must be a young man of good morals, willing to put in the effort of becoming a doctor. I will be willing to pay for your schooling should you do a proper job.

Please apply to Box #11 

Quote:Wanted: First Year Apprentice

Local sailmaking company is looking to employee an apprentice sail maker. Good rates of pay and training provided. Small family owned company

See Russell Sails of Whitby down by the harbour for more details & apply