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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
21
A string of notices requests janitors, caretakers, and house staff. A refined middle aged couple seeks townhouse or small-country work with meals and room. Names and box numbers provided for follow up.
Numerous short notices from a 1920s newspaper seek employment for youngsters and men. entries include general delivery, secretary, apprentice, photographer, elevator operator, waiter, laborer, drug clerk, gardener, man of business, and more. many boxes reference office addresses, with one or more names and locations such as Washington DC area.
Classified excerpts show a broad array of employment requests from New York and surrounding areas. Young men and women seek work in offices, real estate, housekeeping, chambermaid, cook, nurse, dressmaking, laundering, and general labor. Many entries include address boxes and references, with ages ranging from teens to mid thirties and requests for part or full jobs, room and board, or study opportunities.
Classified notices show women seeking stenographer and clerical work as well as writing and at home typing jobs. Listings include permanent positions, short terms, and waitresses or chambermaids, with contact boxes and addresses in Washington DC. Names like Clarke and Horsley appear with street addresses and box numbers for responses.
Numerous listings across Washington DC districts offering furnished rooms for rent. Descriptions include parlor rooms, front rooms with bay windows, two to four rooms per unit, private or shared baths, furnace heat, and proximity to Union Station, GPO, Capitol, and streetcar lines. Rates range from a few dollars weekly to about $21 monthly with options for board and quiet, suitable for gentlemen, ladies, or couples.
Numerous furnished rooms in NW and nearby areas advertised for gentlemen or private families. Southern and western exposures, new or well kept furnishings, baths, heat, and gas included. Rates range from $7 to $32.50 monthly. Locations include G Street, L Street, Mass Ave, Harvard Street, Dupont Circle, and near Capitol and Union Station.
A dense classified style page lists numerous furnished rooms for rent in private homes and hotels across Northwest DC and nearby streets. Entries specify front or communicating rooms, with or without board, private baths, gas heat, or modern conveniences, often targeting gentlemen or single occupants and noting weekly or monthly rates and contact details.
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