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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
22
A dense ad page lists numerous furnished rooms for rent across Northwest and nearby DC areas. Units vary from single to two rooms with private baths, kitchens, and water or gas included, priced roughly from modest to ten dollars weekly, with proximity to streetcars and key streets like U Street, Mount Pleasant, and Scott Circle referenced.
Readable fragments describe rooms with board at a George Washington Hotel area location. Listings mention weekly and daily rates, family discounts, table board, and amenities like private baths, dining, and common spaces. Several addresses and contact hints appear, with references to central, first-floor, and second-floor rooms and nearby landmarks.
A long listing of rooms for rent in NW Washington near Union Station and George Washington University areas. Many features include furnished rooms with or without board, private family homes, shared kitchens, modern baths, southern exposure, proximity to streetcar lines, and reasonable weekly or monthly rates. Several listings specify rooms for gentlemen or couples, some offering table board and summer rates.
Numerous listings advertise unfurnished and furnished rooms in Washington DC area homes. Offers include two floor rooms, bay window, modern baths, heat and gas, prices ranging from $1.50 to $14 per month, plus the occasional three to four room suites, suites with private baths, and housekeeping options. Several locations cited: NW and NE streets, Dupont Circle, Maryland and Kentucky Ave., 8th St NW, and 12th St SH. Some entries note limits on children and references.
Multiple classifieds seek summer apartments or small houses across Washington area. Listings include a refined party seeking a two to four room unit or house to care for, a widow and daughter needing a summer residence, a young couple seeking caretaker or rental, and a single mother and daughter needing a 2 to 4 room flat or apartment near central locations. References available. prices often modest. Box references and contact details provided.
Multiple room rentals listed by box numbers. Descriptions include private baths, heat, gas, and board options. Proximity to 14th Street NW, Rhode Island Ave, and near Art Gallery mentioned. Prices range from modest to premium, with many listings for couples, singles, and families seeking furnished or unfurnished rooms and houses.
The page lists 100 slightly used automobiles for sale or exchange from $100 to $9,500 with guarantees and demonstrations. It notes an opening school to teach operation and repair for $25, plus private lessons. Many entries promote carriages, harness, and racing and livery services with numerous listings from Willard Storage and MRuman & Kenneally, plus requests for a 19 horsepower auto beat and horse pasturing space.
Public auction set for Monday April 19 at 2 PM at 1st and Canal, selling condemned district materials including iron, brass, pumps, wagons, and mining tools. Cash required. removal within ten days or risk forfeiture and resell by the Commissioners. Officials note proceeds credit to United States and District of Columbia.
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