He had gone to the paper to buy a classified advertisement.

The first issue of this newspaper came out in 1780 and carried only classified advertisements on its front page.

Many students say they and their peers ignore printed classified advertisements when searching for jobs.

"The biggest reason for changes on the newspaper side is the classified advertisements - help wanted, real estate and auto," she said.

Ms. Cabrera found the food bank job after responding to a classified advertisement.

Before this time the front page was filled with classified advertisements.

On Sundays, he reads the classified advertisements in the newspapers and suggests that she apply for some of the jobs.

National advertising will be carried on just two pages, while local and classified advertisements have been discontinued.

"How to control and express anger safely," read his classified advertisement in a local newspaper.

Using old classified advertisements, he was then able to fashion a chart for the United States that goes back to the 19th century.