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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1915
Page
8
A garbled classifieds page shows multiple job requests and clerical or labor positions. Entries reference drivers janitors waiters stenographers watchmen and general labor with ages and descriptions. many lines mention work of any kind and various locations and employers.
Classifieds show numerous references to chambermaids and other domestic roles, detailing colorism and employment expectations for Black and white women. Entries specify home duties, schedules, and locations, with varied employers including private families and apartments, across streets and neighborhoods.
A dense OCR page lists numerous classified ads for domestic help and nursing positions. Numerous entries seek housekeepers, maids, nannies, cooks, chambermaids, and private family staff, with preferences for colored women, white women, and elderly care. It also includes stenographers and sewing work opportunities with contact details and locations across districts.
A dated column lists job offers for trained nurses and multiple domestic roles. Entries describe positions for home care, day work, laundry and washing, with preferences for colored or young women, references, and various streets and neighborhoods.
Classified notice offering and seeking domestic help. Mentions travel capable housekeepers cooks nannies maids and chambermaids. References requested and contact details partially legible.
A long reader listing of furnished rooms for rent across Washington area streets near parks, libraries and transit. Many include hot water, shared baths, use of phone, and weekly or monthly rates. Numerous entries reference private homes, second floor front rooms, and proximity to landmarks such as Union Station and Capitol, with typical prices from $7 to $30 weekly or monthly.
Automobile owners buy new cars daily, flooding the market with used autos at bargain prices. Read the “Used Autos for Sale” column in The Post for daily opportunities and limited deals.
Classified notice lists multiple laundry and washing service requests at home or by the day. Entries mention laundress work, dressmaking, and household washing, with several street references and informal notes on employment.
A long list of furnished rooms for rent in NW and SW Washington, offering single front rooms with large closets, southern exposure, shared or private baths, and varying rates. Properties along 14th, 15th, Harvard, Mass, and surrounding streets describe front rooms, hall bathrooms, and meals or daily services.
Numerous listings describe furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent with private baths, hot and cold water, and board. Several properties near Conn Ave NW, Cleveland Park, and Mass Ave NW offer single and shared rooms with meals, private baths, or communal facilities, some with private entrances and gas or heat included. Rates vary, with many around per week or month, and multiple houses note transients or near public transport.
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