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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
21
A long scanned column lists numerous “Situations Wanted” entries for both men and women. It includes brief notices for jobs such as clerk, waiter, collector, washer, delivery, stenographer, and general labor, with many entries giving addresses and phone-less contact boxes. Various ages, colors, and qualifications are noted, reflecting a crowded classifieds page seeking employment.
Classified notices seek female companions governesses housekeepers and cooks of color and white parity. Listings detail private families boarding houses and day work with stay nights long hours and location clues across multiple streets and neighborhoods. Many ads cite references and ages while stressing reliability and respectful work.
A large collection of help wanted blurbs seeks reliable colored women for light housework, nursing, and companionship in private homes around Washington. Listings include positions as laundress, chambermaid, cook, plain sewing, or child care with references. most want steady, honest workers in modest daily or part time roles. Addresses and contact responses are given for applicants in several neighborhoods and street corners.
An assortment of vintage classifieds includes wallpaper and room design promos, a sample design showcase, drugstore items, animal and pet goods, and various service ads. The page also lists janitorial, electrical, and lighting offerings, with contact details and street addresses for local businesses.
A long list of furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in multiple buildings near Fifteenth Street and New York Avenue NW. Prices range from about $1 to $9 per week or month, with options including board, heat, bath, and private family settings. Several entries note hot water, gas heat, and proximity to the city center, with many rooms described as well heated and suitable for single adults or families.
Classified listing of multiple rooms for rent across Washington DC areas including 2220 St NW Harvard Street and others. Advertises front rooms, shared houses, baths, heat, and proximity to Capitol, Congressional Library, and metro routes with various prices and terms.
A flood of rental pleas requests rooms with or without board across NW and SW streets. Advertisements seek furnished or unfurnished single rooms and rear parlors for gentlemen couples and families. Many listings note heat hot water and private baths, some offer meals and daily table board, multiple locations include ST NW 6th ST NW and ST SW.
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