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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
2
Classified listings show multiple women seeking daily or weekly work in sewing and general office tasks. Entries include self descriptions from dressmakers, stenographers, typists, and housework helpers with locations across Washington areas and contact cues. The tone reflects a bustling job market with varied hours and duties.
Classified notice listing numerous advertisements from colored women offering washing, ironing, and laundering services at home or by day. Mentions multiple locations including Champlain Place, Pierce Street, L Street, Metropolitan Northwest, 18th Street, 1205, 1133 21st Street, 631 24th Street SW, 1485 8th Street NW, and 14276 12th Street NW. Includes phrases like day work, at home, or by the week, with contact hints such as addresses and phone references.
Quiet, well kept home offers three room apartment with gas included for $2.50. Numerous furnished rooms for single adults or couples across districts near car lines, Capitol, and government offices. Listings show varied features such as bath access, private or shared, and references. locations include Dupont Circle Adams Morgan Columbia Heights and Foggy Bottom with prices from a few dollars weekly up to $7-8 monthly. Many rooms emphasize first class clean condition and reliable, often colored, help in renting.
Numerous listings across NW and NE DC offering furnished rooms or small suites for single or double occupancy. Many advertise baths, electric lights, heat, and access to kitchens, with prices ranging from $8 to $21 monthly. Notable addresses include The Matsfield, The Baltimore, The Huntington, The Iroquois, and The Portner, among others.
Numerous fur rooms and front parlor suites listed for singles and couples. Locations include 122 East Capitol St. 28 28 10owa Circle. 12th St NW. 21th St NW. Log items near Union Station, Treasury, and Navy Depts. Prices range from $2 to $18 per week with features like hot water, running water, baths, phone, elevators, and neighboring car lines. Many listings request gentlemen or private families, some with ballroom or year-round heating.
A dense classified listing of furnished and unfurnished rooms across multiple Washington DC streets including The Atlantic, 6th and M, Monroe Street, and various NW SE locations. Advertises heat gas bath private entrances, rooms in private houses, and shared suites with prices often around $10 to $15 weekly or monthly. Numerous addresses specify 24 floor rooms, front rooms, private baths, or heat provision with notes on tenants and housing conditions.
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Probate Court notices letters testamentary issued to a named administrator. All heirs and interested parties are warned to present claims and vouchers by a stated date. Signed by James H. Wells and James Tanner with attorney Zsarrett, Donson A Spencer.
An astrology column assesses planetary aspects for this day noting sun benevolence for workers and officials, Jupiter bringing risk to speculation, and lunar influence fostering industry for sensitive individuals. It warns of deaths among literary figures and political troubles abroad, with varied fortunes for merchants and women in business.
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