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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
28
A collage of situations wanted notices lists male porters, drivers, steno clerks, salesmen, waiters, house staff, and general labor. Advertisements specify permanent positions, references, and box numbers for a Washington area newspaper office. Many entries seek experienced workers in hotels, kitchens, farms, and offices with emphasis on honesty, reliability, and willingness to work.
A crowded page of maid, chambermaid, cook, and general housework notices. Entries seek colored or white workers, often offering room, board, and references, with ages, addresses, and preferences. Numerous listings name Annie May Howard, Ambermaid, and Mrs. Hoover Stevenson among others, detailing city addresses and contact methods.
A scanned page of classified ads offering general housework, laundry, and related services by colored women and white workers. Many entries promise day or night work, in small families or boarding houses, with references and contact box numbers. Also listed are positions for nannies, nurses, companions, seamstresses, and office help in various neighborhoods.
Descriptions of numerous nicely furnished rooms for rent in private houses and small apartments across NW Washington. Listings specify heat gas baths private or shared, rooms for single or two occupants, some with private family, ballroom or front rooms, utilities included, proximity to Capitol, Union Station, and major avenues. Names of streets and avenues, house features, and weekly or monthly rates appear throughout.
Historic classifieds list furnished rooms near K Street, Pennsylvania Ave and Capitol area in Washington DC. Several 2nd floor front rooms with bay windows, alcove spaces, private families, board options, and transit access. Prices vary from moderate to weekly, some rooms with baths and hot water. references and quiet tenants preferred.
A long list of furnished rooms and board options across NW DC offers front and back rooms with heating, bath, and kitchen access. Prices range, with private families, transients, and couples welcome. many include table board, southern exposure, and proximity to car lines and depots.
Numerous rooms for rent across several NW avenues including 19th Street, 24th Street, K Street, and M Street. Options include furnished and unfurnished, with heat and gas, baths, private entrances, or shared spaces, varying rents, and proximity to Car lines and public facilities. some rooms specify suitability for professionals, doctors, or students.
Rental terms show per month cost and purchase possibility for standard visible writer models. Includes mention of bells and a lithographic listing, unclear publisher details and location initials.
A dense ad list shows many single rooms for rent and shared housing in northwest Washington DC near Mt. Pleasant, Thomas Circle, and the Belasco area. Listings request furnished or unfurnished rooms, board, private families, and mix of 1 to 4 rooms with terms, prices, and location details. Several box references indicate responses to OFFICE ads for room rentals and housing inquiries.
Local ad notices list multiple northwest locations offering rooms and small apartments for rent. Options include 1 to 7 rooms, some with baths, outside access, and board. Rents range around 20 to 26 dollars weekly with various extras.
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