Laundress and domestic help adverts in a 1920s Washington listing
A cluttered page of domestic service notices offers laundering by the day or month, washings at home, sewing and mending, nurse and housekeeper positions, and rooms for rent. Advertisers include Annie Green, Mey, A Leblanc, and the Washington Domestic Guild. The dense text lists addresses on 2nd, 11th, 13th, 17th, 25th Streets NW and nearby avenues, with notes on wages, references, and preferred workers. Several entries request experienced laundresses, seamstresses, and competent houseworkers, often specifying color or nationality in old-fashioned terms.
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A. Gaker
Atom
Paunorring
Puain
Annie Green
Waco
Appis
Lalnorgas
Peres
11Th St
Franklin St
NJ Ave
Vierce
Anc
Sis
Paritenne
Paris
Leblanc
13Th St
Abe
Washington
17Th St
Shlar
Congress Court
Aioe Ith
Carge Tes House
Potel
Addrens Fox
Ranalyn
Esther Tempocars
Rae
Bork Adare i
DaRiPace
Philips
Sea Tronk
Buckley
27Th St
Ioan
Business House
Ant
Estonel
Effion
Rooms for Rent Furnished in Northwest Washington
A dense classified-style listing of furnished rooms for rent across NW Washington and near Capitol, with many options: front and back rooms, suites, and singles. Features include southern exposure, private baths, hot water, steam heat, with or without board, prices ranging from a few dollars weekly to monthly rates, and proximity to landmarks like Washington Circle, Lafayette Square, and the Capitol. Many rooms advertise transients welcome and varied amenities.
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Furnigheo
Lnivprseyy Place
Cou Meta Heights
Alno
Congressional Library
Pierpost
Jet Moor
Venning
Mount Rainlor
Clarge
Virginia
Routh
East
Car Ines
Hirvard
Columba
Ombo
Park
ST NW
Largi
Lexota
Crottol
Lepis
Adam
Kirhia
Elon Éaly
AYE &W
Forge Ateat Oat
Leah Otter
Ceplint
Lincary
Grant Place
ST. NE
Capitol
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Dorchester
Cor
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Bath
WSR
Sunita
South Boon
Indiana
Sentleman Ants
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ST. RW
Lonard
ST. NZ
St. NW
Southern Expcsure
Pagne Mtn
Iowa
Lincoln Park
12Th ST
18Th ST. NW
Riggs
MD Ave
Aspen
Nice
Library
Bardelain
13Th ST
Mt. Ralaler
A. J. Ave
Washinston
Jackson Place
Lafayette Square
White House
Capitol Hill
L ST
G St
Marion ST
D ST
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Pal Ave
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19Th ST
Mass
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Bingen
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Washington
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Hai Pa. Ave
Corcoman ST
Gantleman
Irving ST
Columbia Heights
Isi Newton ST
Howard Bie
Mount Pleasant
Jorge
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Boon
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Page
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Quincy
Family
Afolts
Nur
Ge Logton
19Th ST. NW
Arco
WITM
Ware
SARGE
South Front
Tachy Park
Henie Confotis
Pleasant Boone
Beth
Thomas Circe
Ith
Huiie & Rest
Newark ST
Corgoran ST
T. ST. NW
Girard ST
South Brookland
Berwyn
Riverdale
Laure
Swin
St. SE
Grant Blace
East Capitol
Lh. K
Caine
Porestein Bethy
Adares FW
GRANT
Ffeutt Southern Exposure
Furnished Rooms For Rent In Northwest Washington
Numerous listings describe neatly furnished rooms for rent across northwest Washington. Offers include front and back rooms, some with board, bathe, and telephone service. Several enable single or double occupancy in private families or near government offices, with summer and winter rates noted.
Spectacles Lost Then Returned Thanks to Notice
Miss Annie J. Carter thanks The Washington Post for advertising the loss of her spectacles. She reports they were returned this morning in response to the notice and extends heartfelt gratitude to the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
Annie J. Carter
Furnished rooms with board across fashionable northwest
Numerous listings for furnished rooms with board in northwest Washington. Advertised features include central locations near Franklin Square and Dupont Circle, large airy rooms, modern baths, and varying rates from summer specials to yearly board arrangements. Transients welcome. some offer breakfast and full table board. telephone access, private entrances, and proximity to libraries or White House noted.
Rooms For Rent With Or Without Board Listings
Multiple DC area room rentals advertise furnished or unfurnished spaces in private homes with options for meals. Many offer single or shared rooms, various utilities, and Southern exposure, targeting young men and professionals.
Apartments for Rent in Northwest Washington DC
Classified rental notices list multiple furnished and unfurnished rooms and apartments across NW streets including 72nd, 87th, 14th, and Columbia Road. Offers include 2 to 7 room units, some with bath, gas, heat, or electric service, with prices ranging from modest to 24 dollars monthly in older listings.
Rooms for here unfinished in Washington listings
Numerous room rental notices across streets in NW and surrounding areas. Ads describe unfurnished and furnished rooms in houses and basements for single or couple occupancy, with private baths, heat, water, and sometimes kitchen access. Locations include 2110 T St NW, 137A St NW, Grant Place NW, and more, with varying rents and terms.
GOMETRY BOARD Separate nin ASLIGHTSFEL KIDD OF PHIRTY MINUTES ON electric cars
Classified fragment describes lodging and activities including rooms for rent, outdoor recreation, and farm terms. Mentions Mrs J Roland Johnston Glen Be lne and Hotel Riverton with river access and boating. Forest Glen VACATION lodging touted with shaded rooms and dining porch facilities.
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Aslightsfel Kidd
J. Roland Johnston
Nigtwood Bretton
Glen Beko
Riverton
Shenandagh
T. S Duncan
Hiverton
Syit
Des Zorserene
Forest Glen Vin
Forest Gien
COUNTRY BOARD WANTED IN MARYLAND AND NEAR HARBERS FERRY
Classified: several notices seeking board with rooms for adults and families in or near cities. Offers include two rooms and board for husband and wife with baby, two months board, gentle gentleman seeks suburban farm produce exchange, all with box office addresses for replies.
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Chraaphake
Maryland
Lars
Saaatet
Esr
Husband
Ike
Amsti
Paby
Harbers Ferry
Tle
Wanted Rooms and Board Across Washington Area
A flood of classified room and board offers and requests appears. Young couples and single adults seek unfurnished or furnished rooms, with light housekeeping, board, or private family arrangements near central locations, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and near post offices, with price ranges from ten to twenty five dollars monthly or per week. Many ads request prompt responses via box numbers in the advertiser’s office.
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Sere
Tom
Agdresa R
Bath
W. M
Bloomingdale
Rat
Bla. B
Agdrese
J. B
Elias Ywomers
Thomas Givele
A. D
Reinet
J Bemons
Care National City Bank
City
Georgetown
Teanotabie
L. EB. G
Prumbull Ave
Detroit
Ale
Garfield
Im Vietulte
Thames
Dupont Cirle
Emall
Pice
Georodtown
Washington
Fogewood
Andree
Real Estate Listings by Thos J Fisher & Co Inc
Thos J Fisher & Co Inc advertises real estate loans and insurance with numerous downtown and northwest Washington properties. Listings include apartments, townhouses, and flats with rents and addresses such as 1233 Vt av, 14th st, Conn av, and 69th av. references to The Bellevue apartments, The Regina and The Maury buildings, offices on F and Pa avenues, and various Mor ton and Belmont addresses. The firm offers complete bulletins and rent collection services and market listings for available rental spaces.
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J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
Wid
Far
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Jon Aw
B. Bolt
Belmont
Lie
Chapin
Harper Pride
Stetow
Tseh
G. Te
Chevy Chase, Sr
Brightwood
Bellevue
Trsb
Sverling
Girard
Louisiana
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Elberon
Col
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Regina
Houses for sale and rent in prime sections
An apartment house offers four rooms and bath per unit at 9 450 dollars with rent of 120 dollars monthly in a strong renting area. Shannon Luchs at 704 13th St WN advertises. Also How to be your own landlord with cash and seven dollars monthly. For details, contact Farnley Gordon suburban Realty Operator, Bobet B- Pigeteer manager, Colorado Bids. main 523. A three story free house with six rooms and bath is for sale at 1113 4th Ave.
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Shannon & Luchs
13Th St. WN. W
Pleasant Heights
Fglton R. Gordon
Bobet B- Pigeteer
Mgr
Colorado
Capitol Heights
St.ear
C. B. Zantzinger
BcGit
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Cephtol Heights
Greater
Brightwood
Herbert ¥. Smite
Corcoran Bulling
Suburban For Sale at Randis Highlands
Real estate ad touts Randis Highlands subdivision with white settlement exclusivity. Listings include lots from 76 to 800 dollars and houses at 325 dollars per month. Promises panoramic city views, cool breeze, and free transport to site via Capital Traction Company routes F and G. Limited time with 30 down payment option.
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Randis Highlands
Highlands
Agin
Seventh
Louisiana Ave
Ava
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Fairmont
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Rooes
N.Y. Ave
Jona Clefe
Howe
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L Ave
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Atkinson & Ballard CO
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Everstting
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