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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
10
A crowded, OCR readable classifieds page lists numerous men seeking work in varied roles. Entries include cooks, pastry cooks, janitors, housework, watchman duties, and general labor with references. Many entries specify race and location hints, and some offer to work any capacity with strong recommendations.
A flood of help wanted notices runs through a Washington page, listing positions from porters and clerks to cooks, secretaries, and salespeople. It includes young men and women, both white and colored, seeking work in stores, hotels, restaurants, offices, and private homes with various experience and references.
A dense ad page listing many classifieds for colored women seeking chambermaid, waitress, cook, general housework, nurse, and companion positions. Entries specify private families, hours, stay nights, references, and locations such as 1120 8th St, 1619 17th St NW, and 14th streets, with notes on day work, stay-night terms, and preferred wages.
Classified style notice listing numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in Washington DC areas near government buildings, with details on warmth, meals, board, and private family arrangements. Includes sought-after features like hot water, steam heat, private baths, proximity to Union Station, and varying weekly or monthly rates.
Multiple private families list rooms for board in Washington DC areas NW and NE. Advertised options include hot water heat, first-class table board, and proximity to stations, libraries, and the Capitol. Prices range around 4 to 6 dollars weekly, with several large front rooms and corner residences offered.
Multiple furnished rooms for rent in NW locations. Options include single and shared rooms with heat, gas, hot water, private baths, and modern apartment blocks. Nearby amenities and street addresses indicate proximity to Newton and central NW districts. some rooms advertise private baths and sun exposure.
A scanned 19th century listing shows many Washington DC accommodations offering board, private rooms, and heated front rooms. Advertised features include home cooking, well heated spaces, front and rear rooms, transients welcomed, and phone contact details for each establishment.
Trustees offer for sale by public auction the northwest corner of Third and Randolph Streets NE Washington DC. Lot numbers 17 18 and 19 in Block 4 George Troesdell’s Eckington subdivision, subject to a $3 000 mortgage at 6 percent maturing June 12 19. Deposit $200 required up front. All cash above $2 000. Sale terms fifteen days to comply or property to be re advertised. Trustees Sant A Drury Thomas H Pickford.
Qualified heirs and creditors are notified that the estate of William Rogers D., deceased, must be settled. All persons indebted to the estate should promptly pay amounts due, and those having claims should present them for settlement. Address: 1002 Kiln Street, Alexandria, VA.
Short ads seek 1 2 3 rooms in various neighborhoods near Capitol or central areas. Listings include full board furnished rooms, room and bath, kitchen access, or entire flat. Prices range from a few dollars to moderate monthly rents, with terms and location details specified.
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