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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
32
A garbled collage of early 20th century help wanted notices lists male and colored workers, clerical positions, private family servants, a watchman, drivers, and general labor. Names and addresses appear with roles such as collector, bookkeeper, and store porter, noting references and availability.
Classified notices list many domestic worker roles including chambermaids cooks and housekeepers. Entries feature white and colored workers seeking positions with various hours, references and locations around Washington, D.C. including 4th Street NW 20th Street NW and Warren Street NE. Several postings request night shifts and private families, some specify trained companions or nurses and some emphasize good references.
Classified column shows several help wanted notices including a typewriter operator and a writer of children's stories seeking positions. There are extensive room rental ads across Washington DC NW with many single and shared rooms, baths, gas heat, and proximity to car lines, government offices, and churches.
Numerous rooms for rent in multiple NW addresses including 632 18th St NW and surrounding blocks. Furnished front and back rooms for individuals or couples, ceilings with bath access, private families, and shared spaces with heated, gas, and telephones. Some rooms offer board and proximity to cars, with monthly rates varying by size and amenities.
Numerous listings describe well furnished rooms in private homes across NW Washington near multiple streets and avenues. Many offer private baths, steam heat, and board, with some specifying proximity to government offices, transit, and Dupont Circle. Prices range around 20 a month to higher weekly rates, with several emphasizing quiet, refined environments for gentlemen or couples.
Classified ad notes multiple rooms for rent in northwest Washington areas. Listings include unfurnished and furnished options, some with bath, heat, board, or parlor access. Various tenants seek single professionals, couples, or families, with terms and prices ranging from modest to about $30 monthly. Some ads request references, specify near car lines, or emphasize quiet homes and near neighborhoods.
Column of real estate ads listing multiple Washington areas including Columbia Heights and Dupont Circle. Homes offer 10 to 12 rooms, 2 baths, hot water heat, steam heat, large cellars, porches, and brick or stone construction with prime city locations and below-value pricing. Includes Georgetown and Bloomingdale listings with investment properties and owner contact box.
Unfurnished houses and 1900s era apartment notices list numerous DC locations such as 3035 F NW 3619 NOH aw and 162% 19th ww with rents from 4 to 125 dollars. The ad shows agents Thos J Fisher Co Inc real estate loans and insurance and includes phone numbers M 348 and M. Sass.
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