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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
5
A dense OCR fragment lists job entries for colored men and women, including elevator operator, janitor, waiter, watchman, and clerk positions. It names multiple employers, schools, and streets, noting requirements and locations in a bulk classifieds style. Strong entities include Howard University, streets such as 12th Street NW, and a variety of labor roles.
A fragmented 1920s classified page lists positions for chambermaids cooks and companions, all described as colored women. Advertisements seek dependable applicants for hotel dining rooms private homes and households with references encouraged. Names and addresses appear in scattered form across the column.
A cluttered listing describes bay window corner house with two bedrooms and bachelor suites, plus numerous single rooms for rent in the vicinity. Advertisements promise steam heat, hot water, and proximity to the Capitol, Union Station, and Franklin Park. Several entries note private families, first or second floor front rooms, and moderate weekly rates.
A long, fragmented classified listing offers female workers for housework, maid, chambermaid, waitress, laundry, stenographer, secretary, and similar work. Entries specify color, location neighborhoods, hours, references, and sometimes availability for day, night, or live-in positions. Numerous ads reference Washington DC areas such as NW and surrounding streets, with many postings seeking reliable, neat, colored women for domestic service and clerical tasks.
Frank Boyd, administrator with the will annexed, of the District of Columbia, gives notice that he has obtained letters testamentary on the estate of George W. Boyd late of the District. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them to the administrator at the specified address by a stated date or be barred from sharing in the estate. This notice is certified by the Clerk of the Probate Court.
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