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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
12
Advertisements seek daily and half day washing, ironing, and general housework by reliable colored women. Listings specify homes or offices in various streets and neighborhoods, with pay by the day or half day and occasional sewing or plain work.
Long OCR fragment lists home washing and ironing jobs, at various addresses and neighborhoods, with mentions of domestic duties, laundry, ironing, and cleaning for hire. Several entries specify “to take home” work, daily or by the day, in multiple streets and cities, and some offer furnished rooms for rent alongside domestic work.
Numerous listings describe furnished rooms for rent in NW and nearby streets. Advertisements emphasize private family hosts, single or double accommodations, bath access, central locations near downtown and government districts, and reasonable monthly rates. Many entries note gentlemen only, housekeeping options, and proximity to transit.
Numerous listings for furnished rooms and suites across NW streets including 3100 NW RenGoue, M St NW, and St NW. Ads describe private baths, water, and utilities, with prices often around $8 to $20 per week or month, some with board and meals, many near bus lines or car routes. Listings emphasize pleasant environments, proximity to city areas, and suitability for single occupants or couples.
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