Domestic help and clerical work sought in old listings
A collection of 20th century classified ads seeking domestic workers and stenographers. Wives and widows offer to work as housekeepers, seamstresses, or companions for private families. Listings include references to washing, ironing, care of children, and typewriting tasks with contact through agency boxes and street addresses.
Furnished Rooms for Rent with Private Family Touch
Numerous listings across NW and nearby districts advertise furnished rooms for rent in private homes. Options include front rooms, second floor rooms, baths, heat, and telephone service with tableboard, summer rates, and private family surroundings. Locations span near Congress Library, Washington Circle, Dupont Circle, and Mass Ave, with prices from modest to reasonable, some including meals.
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Zoo
Calvert
Sten Ren Oale
Park
Bath
Ova
WWF
Lfm
Carlow
Franklin Park
Sear Congressional Library
North Caputol
Biltmore ST NW
Washington Heights
Mt Pleasant
Metropolitan
Centre
Washington Circle
Serand
Jnrch
Prtegia Camily
Ford
Columaiy
Feor Smith
Tro Alais
Ales Communealine
Mindera
E. Hiyw
Mass Ave
Aingit
ST. NK
FROST
Nerronion
Tieth ST
Wwe
Vernon Plave
Wa Sth
6Th ST
Lange
Bevalifal
Bylvais
Oth ST
S. Moi
Cth
Seward Square
Alo Sin- Wae
Cernegig Li'r Wary
Willard ST
U ST
MBN
Mass “Ave
Vernon Ave
Waghinston Heights
Bal Sur
Cao Ee
MD Ave
Gureau Cor Inc
G ST
Bate
Amall
Nerew ST
Lawrence ST
Brookland
D. C
9Th ST
Cambridge Place
Tel
Iowa Circle
Tie NY
Ave
Bloomingdale
Corn ST
Yargo Clogels
M ST
Riggs Place
Stone House
Feta Exchaniend
St. NW
Hest
Po Childrem
9Th ST. NW
Rooms for Rent with Board at Stratford Hotel
Quiet family hotel listings offer furnished front rooms with bath and private water, heat and electric lights. Several locations along 14th Street NW near Monroe, Connecticut Avenue, and nearby avenues advertise large and small rooms with board, table meals, and proximity to Washington University and transit. Multiple ads emphasize reasonable rates, modern amenities, and phone access for inquiries.
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Renee
Monroe Streets
N.W
SUN
Livingston
Wth
Moderata
ST. NW
Bath
Connecticut Avenue
Grarge
Washington University
N.Y. Ave
Virgin Family
Ontario
Ave
Bragt Fal Park
DE Sales ST
Ime RT Ave
13Th ST
Amily
Cara
Q ST
Intoa Yard
Privada
Hth ST. NW
Columbia Heights
Isa Menyon
Rooms For Rent in Northwest and Nearby Areas
Classified listings offer numerous unfurnished and furnished rooms for rent across Washington DC neighborhoods. Options include entire floors with 2 to 4 rooms, with heat gas and baths, some with board or meals, various locations from NW to NE near streets such as 19th, 20th, Irving, and Columbia. Some postings specify private families, shared spaces, high ceilings bay windows and proximity to cars and streetcar routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T-St. NW
St We
ST. NW
Grant Place
ST. Tooma
N. 3
Ave
Vornar
L. H
Ift
ST. KE
Oeagee
N. Y. Ave
Bath
Lst
Irving ST
Mount Pleasant
Zoa
T ST
Hear Batti
Hauro
13Th ST
Rhode Island Ave
Columbia ST. NW
Ingleside Terrace
Roma
Q ST
Bend
Capital Hill
Capitol Hill
New House
Q ST. NW
Bloomingdale — Pleasant
Tandolph Place
Na Oth St
Penus
Fargs
Rooming Advertisements clutter city housing market
A dense slate of classified notices seeks furnished and unfurnished rooms for individuals, couples, and families in Washington areas near Dupont Circle, Takoma Park, and NW sections. Many ads request private baths, board, proximity to central zones, and specific terms, with box numbers and office references for responses.
Apartments for rent on East Cap and Ohio area
Classified notice listing multiple rental options across Washington area. Includes The Gainesboro at Maryland Avenue, six to five room layouts, balcony views, furnished and unfurnished options, rates ranging from 16 to 80 dollars. Agencies include Jas M York & Son and McLachlen Real Estate and Loan Co. Sublets and specific addresses noted with contact points and features.
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Pancoaat
Capitol Street
Gainesboro
Maryland Aveue
JAS
M. York & Son
Iowa
Snd
O Ste NW
McLachlen Real Estate and Loan CO
Toth
G Sts
Albemarle
Ontario
Heights
McLachleneal Estate & Loan CO
Mhittt
Wyoming
Warkington Circle
District of Columbia
Geo. W. Linkins
Iqth St
REED
Corcoran
Loth St. Nw
DB. C. Real East
Building Association
C. A. Baker
Metzerott
Trevest
Walter H. Acker
DG Real Us
F Smith CO
Bond
Apartments Wanted by April Fourteen in Central North Ward
Multiple short ads seek furnished or unfurnished apartments for summer months or rent by April 15 or May 1. Requests specify central northwest area, reasonable terms, and references. Respondents to BOX numbers for government clerk or other listed offices. One ad notes a couple and a family of three seeking quiet, refined tenants.
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Ingle
Takoma Park
L. HK
Tix
Hest Capitot
Ferma
Bh. K
Northwest
Cheys Chase
Iowa Circle
Washington
Munsey
Dupont Circle
Rockville Road
Jolly
A. Privets
Margaret Hammond
General
Hammond
Gengrel Delivere, Cie
North Cap
Andreas Rook Grange CO
Eckington Place
Franklin Park
W. UL
Colorado Brig
GOX 666
Adreas
Addres
E. H. Thomas
J. F. Swith
Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia
District Court
Second Street
Elm Street
Bryant Street
W Street
Flagler Place
Congress
Etre Street
Flagir Place
Wi Street
Second Strect
United States
Ai Pereans
Washington Law Reporter
Washington Evening Ster
Washington Times
Washington Pact
United States Mershal
Wright
J. RL Young
API
Thomas
James Francie Smith
Attorties
Supreme Court OF
Anaroulia Bridge
District of Rotumbiay
Iski
Dou
Maria Frederick
John Appieh
John F. Campbell
Pauline Campbell
Amelia
Rick
Daniel A. Chricty
Margaret M. Doddington
Henry A. Griswold
John T. Walker
Smith Old
Adecoatia Bridge
Columbia
Chilahee
Washington Evening Star
Washington Post
Washington Herald
Job 4Iarnard
Seal J
BR. Young
EB. Cunningham
McHts
Wanted partners and loans offered in Baltimore and Washington park schemes
Classified ads seek partners with limited capital for established businesses and loans on real estate. Proposals promise profits, investments from $300 to $1,000, and opportunities in securities, apartment housing, and patent information. Listings mention BOX references and offices in Baltimore and Washington territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Jamestown Exposition
Rift-Edge Securities Guaanteed
Lewis & CO
Tel
M. Blgg
Mubell
Prine
John Wedderburn CO
J. R. Mottingham
Whellingtonn
FOR SALE AND WANTED ADVERTISING ITEM LISTING
Various 19th century era sale notices and hire requests. Carriage and harness sales by H H Babcock and Co Baltimore including stock of vehicles from carriages to buggies and wagons. Wares advertised include delivery wagons wagonettes and traps. Also wanted teams for grade work and a Pope electric rowabout for sale or trade. Also window cleaning and janitorial services offered by National Window Office Cleaning Co. with references and bonded staff.
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H. H. Babcock & CO
Bullimore
Babcock
Sud
Washington
Fayette and Hanover Sts
Baltimore
B. Sarbs
Rockaway
Speriwat Stables
Waters & Son
Ave
Soardly Mare
Severately
Joscpiy
Ben: Wing, Park Place, Randolph Highlands
D.C
Spoben
Dlettyi Road
Washington, D. C
Wrile Fidelity Construction
Continental Trust Dids
Ballimors, Md
Belog
Richmond
Pope Electric Row
HOUSES FOR RENT AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
The ad lists numerous rental properties and real estate offerings from THOS. J. FISHER & CO. captured with many addresses in Washington area. It includes furnished and unfurnished houses, apartments, and rooms for rent, as well as land and building lots for sale and development prospects. Names of offices, agents, and contact points appear throughout.
Suburban Homes For Rent Inquiries Nearby
Multiple suburban rental notices from private ads seek large houses or cottages for groups of four adults. Listings offer furnished or partly furnished options, six to ten rooms, near car lines or country residences, with varying rental periods from April to October and contact via BOX numbers.
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Car Vins
Colonial
Chesapeake Beach
Connecticut Avenue Terrace Houses For Sale Announcement
Houses for sale on Connecticut Avenue Terrace fronts 1,000 feet of shade trees per lot. Promotes a new Connecticut Avenue Bridge linking old and new avenues across Rock Creek. Offers financing and viewing options through Mulon E. Cord on Suburban Realty, with contact details and payment terms. Also lists North Capitol Street business property for sale, a modern brick building with seven rooms and grocery space, exchange options for a dwelling, and a Realty Broker listing at 602 F St NW.
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Marion, 26Th & Ict
Tae Bellevue
Tienpow
Byith
Mph
Chapin Nw
Willard
Louisiana
18Th
Beon
Loutsiang
Morgan St
Bet
I -Boto
Dat St
Mt and
Ste
Regina
Ben Mint
Marion
Congressional
Sesoo Leews
Thos, J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
New
M. L
Bath
Cellan
North Cayotina
Easley & Hill
Munsey Building
Magnezia
Iron Springs
Howe
West ‘Myer
James E. Clements
City High
Tokome Park
Collins-Guerry CO
Woodside
Brightwood Cars
16Th St
Barrick & Metcalf
N.Y
Gale
New York Ave
Sunde
Fairfex
Louloun County
W. H. Taylor
Herndon
ACRH
Aqueduct Bridge
Hine Real Estate Agency
Vienna
Colmblan
East Payments
Mousey
Wibeiam F. Mattes G
Colorado
Treasury
Maryland
Saratoga
South Brookland
Callar Addras
Jackson St
Connecticut Ave
Connecticut Avenue
Connecticut
Rock Creek
Thia
North Capitol Street
Moern
Entira
Alley
City of Cuburbs
Joseph I. Weller
F St
Capitol Hill
Th. Collin Guerey CO
18Th St
Lincoln Park
Hahrick & Mefcalm
John Quinn
Mount Ralnier
Baker Street
Weils Avenue
Gath Street
Prospect Avenue
Sixth Street UN
Stewart Hulhiing
J. G. Sinclair
For Sale Vacant Business Lot in Raton NM
Real estate listing from Hugo Seaberg offering base vacant business land at Idts 16 and 17, square TRE opposite new Renate building. Best of ice toestion in city. make offer. Contact Hugo Seaberg, owner, Raton, New Mexico. May 1st month.
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Renate
Hugo Seaberg
Raton
N. Mex
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Wasilindton
Bramstress
Pummer Resorts
Hagerstown
Curse OF Companion
Mt. Nw
Oregon Ave
Caanat
Ave. Nw
L $Y
Targe House
Fairmont
Callatera P. m
Columeta Heights
Siuard
Conn
Car Inc
Wig Mass
Massachustts
18Th ST. PW
Corcoran ST
Harvard ST NW
Mith ST
Largu
Dawen —Couportabes
35Th
Buile
Sulte
Permaeiajieadaretatees Terge
C. A
Depts
Cephol End
Corper
Murnace
Argu
Fatla Church
G &T
Ensch
War Dept
Eas
ST. NE
E ST. NW
Marion ST
Massave
Capitol ST
Columbia Road
4Th ST
Harvard ST
Fairmont ST
Congressaional
10Th ST
Mass” Ave
Highland Terrace
Cummer Rales
Sethe F
Sir Ferani
Bhaana
Park Road
N. Cap ST
VT. Ave
Angie
K ST. NW
Gomchern
Arrington Howl
East Capitol ST
Stratford
Arortea
Howe Gsauthers
Sole ST. NW
Bac
Farger Ear
National Window & Office Cleaning Co
Brewsrt Bldg , Ltd
Dsts
Tphone
Mats
Lovees
Plate Elms
Citualty Insurance
Walter
BROWN
Ralabla
L. Foster
St. Ce
J. L. Wilson
Thos. J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
Mit
Lanig
Tor
Lee
Fir
Fiesbo
Nor
Wresebill
Mae
Bath Ow
Belmont
Bow
Tee
HS Tan Ak
Fae
Bane
Hal 39Th
Brirtwood
Ize
Montello
Knox
French St
Treasury Horn
S. W. Pickford
At‘aw
Great Falls
Craig & Royce
Silver Spring Park
Batore Ug Tak
Norolay
Romina
National Bank
A. H
Broome
Karrick & Metcalf
Best
Hi Ve .Bros
Steei
Taquire
Miller-Shoemaker
Hekington
Lliss
Revs
Simons ‘& Hopkins, Inc
St. Aw
Glen Allen
Vaz Wll
Philadelphia
New York
Virginia
Ne Investments
Estalaue
Soule CO
Janet
J. Fisher & Co., Incorporated
Fee Nw
C. Real Exta
Savrders
Loan Brokers
Lota
Burnet Loan Office
Pennsylvann
Azle
Country Board
Brentwood, MD
Gash St
Prospect Ave
Washington Gas Light Company
Eset Station
12Th
M Streets
East Station
Abara
Gan Company
Washington Giz Light Company
Gan
Department OF the Interior
United
Elliott Woods
United States Capitol Building
James Rudolph Garfield
Apt Department OF the Interior
United States Patent Office
Washington, D.C
Wifs
Iescea
F. J. Allen
United States Capitol
Dla Elliott Woods
United States Capital
James R. Dolpa Garfield
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving
Thos. J. Sullivan
Bureau
Eees
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