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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
11
A long stream of job and housing classifieds dated pages show numerous job seekers and household help ads. Listings include cooks chambermaids general housework references and colored workers seeking domestic positions. Also numerous room rentals and lodging notices with addresses and contact details.
A dense OCR dump lists numerous help wanted notices. It includes positions for housework, cooking, sewing, stenography, typists, teachers, and a variety of domestic and clerical roles. Several ads specify color or race, ages, addresses, and pay terms, reflecting era attitudes and job referrals.
A cluttered list of furnished rooms for rent across multiple streets including NW and NE areas. Advertises heat, gas, hot water, bath, and board options. some rooms are for one or two gentlemen or private families, with weekly or monthly rates and proximity to car lines or transit.
A long list of furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in private homes across multiple NW and SW neighborhoods. Advertisements detail front rooms, hall rooms, and large bright rooms with heat, gas, table board, and sometimes board. Prices range roughly from $10 to $40 per month with varying terms and proximity to streets and landmarks. Some ads note private families, good light, and convenient locations near churches, hotels, or transit.
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