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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
17
Classifieds list numerous domestic service wants from a colored woman to various tasks. Entries include dressmaking, laundering, washing, ironing, house cleaning, and nanny or maid roles. Many phrased as short offers with contact or address cues and notes on language or schooling. The page shows diverse employment pleas across households and private homes.
A vintage help wanted page lists multiple female positions including stenographer with light earnings, telephone operator in a private office, traveling companion roles, typing and copying at home, dictation work, editing and proofreading, waitressing, washing and ironing, and light housework. Contact addresses and box numbers accompany each listing, indicating part time, daily, or weekly engagements in domestic service and clerical tasks.
Multiple furnished rooms available for rent in Washington DC area near Union Station. Advertises front rooms with heat hot water and optional meals, housekeeping or board, various floors and layouts, reasonable rates from weekly to monthly, close to government departments and central locations. Classes include single and double occupancy, private family homes, and options for gentlemen.
A chaotic OCR listing shows numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in private houses and apartments around Washington, DC areas including Rhode Island Avenue, Irving Street, Columbia Road, Dupont, and Georgetown. Advertisements describe large sunny front rooms, steam heat, private baths, board options, and convenient transit access, with weekly and monthly rates often around 8 to 12 dollars per week or more.
Fragmented ad text lists various exchange offers for household goods and services. Mentions soda fountain, appliances, phonograph, hats, printing frames, and furniture. Appears to be a collection of notes for wanted or offered items, with contact box numbers and department references.
Classified notice offers sale or exchange of horses harness tack carts saddles and vehicle parts. Includes ponies pony trap and harness, cart, wagon and sleigh gear with details on location Speedway Stables 104 and 406 1th st AW. Also mentions storage and various ads for vehicles and equipment with prices and contact hints.
A cluttered classified-style notice advertises Ford Runabout model N cars at prices around 650 dollars and a large stock of over 40 cars sold this season. It lists dealers such as Washington Automobile Tire Company and others, with various tire prices and touring car rates, plus moving and packing services and contact details.
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