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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
15
A garbled classified page lists numerous job seekers including a male clerk or technician, a real estate agent, a hotel or room attendant, a secretary, stenographer, typist, graphic designer, and various general clerical roles. Entries reference experience in law offices, hotel work, and property management. many name addresses or locales in Texas and other places.
An OCR readout shows a fragmented newspaper ad offering massage therapy by Ghai and Mira Layder Stornson, with mentions of scalp treatment, Swedish movements, and appointments at 1644 16th St AW. It also references moving and packing services by a large van fleet, estimating rates and hours, plus dining cafes and low prices at 920 Pa Ave.
A long OCR of room advertisements across DC NW and nearby areas lists numerous furnished and unfurnished front rooms, singles, and doubles. Prices range from a few dollars per week to monthly rates, with options including heat and baths, with or without meals, in hotels and private houses near Capitol, Navy Dept, and Union Station. Many entries emphasize proximity to government offices, transit, and desirability for single men, students, or professionals.
Numerous advertisements offer furnished rooms and front parlor suites near Capitol, Union Station, and the Library. Rooms vary by size, heat, and private or shared baths, with rents from about $8 to $12 per month or per week, some including hot water and board. Descriptions promise convenient locations, private families, and quiet, well-kept houses across multiple NW streets.
A garbled listing of numerous furnished rooms across Washington DC areas near Union Station and Capitol, offering hot water, board, and private baths. Includes rates from weekly to monthly, various floor plans, and terms for single or double occupancy, with mentions of nearby streetcar access and central locations.
Historic classified style lists multiple rooms for rent in Washington DC areas NW including 74 18th Street NW and 346 J Street NW with options for board, hot water heat, and private baths. Entries highlight front hall rooms, communicating rooms, and suites in private families near Congressional Library and State Building with weekly or monthly rates.
Classified notices show multiple families and individuals seeking furnished or unfurnished rooms, light housekeeping, or small apartments near central locations. Proposals include single women and young couples, with terms around 6 to 10 dollars monthly, board preferred, proximity to offices or transit, and requests for privacy and neat surroundings. Many offers specify central North West district and proximity to Arlington Hotel and general post office.
Listings describe multiple units in Washington Heights with furnished and unfurnished options, several rooms, and varying rents around 79 dollars. Advertisements mention renovations, utilities, and near public amenities, inviting inquiries for available apartments.
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