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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
68
The Washington Domestic Guild advertises a wide range of servant positions in the 17th Street NW area, claiming a large registered pool of reliable helpers. It invites job seekers and employers to contact via Main 1245, promising access to trained, trustworthy staff for homes and domestic service needs.
A dense classified column from a historic paper advertises positions for chambermaids cashiers and companions. It lists out of town refined women offering services in hotels and private families with many entries for cooks housekeepers and nurses including colored workers with references. Several specific addresses and an office contact are given for applicants seeking day work travel or live-in roles across Washington area. The notice emphasizes reliability and strong references and includes tutoring childcare reader and seamstress postings.
Classified notices and personal ads describe waitresses and companions seeking rooming or work in exchange for board or wages. Entries list positions as waitresses, chambermaids, parlor maids, or general help, plus numerous furnished rooms for rent across Washington DC with rates, locations, and contact boxes in the office. Several listings offer day work, reading or teaching hours, or manuscript typing.
Classified ad list of rental rooms and apartments in Washington DC areas including 233 2d St NW 13th 6 Morris St NE 11th St NW and more. Offers unfurnished rooms with gas heat and light housekeeping, entire floors and parlor kitchens, some with southern exposure and private baths. Prices range from modest weekly to monthly rents, with various terms and contact boxes for responses.
Classified notice offers shared houses and private rooms for rent or board. Listed are several entries seeking board with meals, private or small rooms, and locations near government areas, with terms and contact references such as BOX numbers and specific addresses. Some ads specify families, couples, or individuals and price ranges.
Attractive real estate notices advertise affordable Washington houses in Columbia Heights and surrounding blocks. Listings include 8,250 to 8,000 dollar ranges with 10 to 12 rooms, multiple baths with hot water heat, deep lots, and brick or stone fronts. Several properties note northwest positions near 13th and 14th streets, with beauty and convenience highlighted. Also promotes apartments for rent and additional investment properties, plus a local broker listing contact.
Classified rental listings itemize houses and flats with addresses such as 172 Q nw and 6th se Oregon, noting rents from 6.00 to 2750 in varying units. Includes stores and stables with descriptions like second floor three rooms and unaffixed details.
Extensive list of furnished rooms and shared accommodations across Northwest DC streets including 17th, Mass Ave, DeSales, L Street, K Street, and Georgia Ave. Advertises heating, private baths, car line proximity, and reasonable rates. Mentions single and en suite rooms, some with board, private families, and transient arrangements. Several entries note proximity to government buildings and stations.
Multiple listings for furnished and unfurnished rooms with private baths, board or meals optional, electric elevator, steam heat, hot water, and central locations near streets such as H Street NW, 14th and 11th, Dupont Circle, and Logan. Rates range from a few dollars per week to monthly sums, with several listings offering private family comfort and proximity to business centers.
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