Help Wanted Ads From a Historic Classified Page
A dense run of classified help wanted notices seeks male and female workers of every kind. Listings show positions for young sober men ready to do general labor, typewriters and clerical work, and domestic service. Several entries specify educated German speakers, horse and poultry care, or hotel and private household roles with references.
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Bor
Tovis
BO Johnson Langdon Dog
Horacicat
Chiara
Harry L. Sussman
Menneman & Place
Geoden
Joung
BU Eng
PTG
Help Wanted Listings Show a Range of Domestic and Clerical Roles
A dense classified fragment lists openings for women: sewing by home or out, stenographers and secretaries with experience, trained nurses, English teachers, waitresses, chambermaids, laundresses, and general housework. Many ads specify white or colored applicants, private homes or families, daytime or evening work, and simple references or boxes for responses.
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NY City
Washington
Chamberwaid
Oman
Hamm
St Charlottes
Alile
Mason Staumon
Eliost
Polcatrn
SPAT
Jackson St
Lyn Gamly
Cinfral
Hulsenork
Col
Neat Colon
Lolor
BING
Evyerionica “Sortlern
Mike
Annie
Radley Norst
Prince Fam
Tor Lates
Tefs Mrak
Tefs Mrak Tonks
Miglinlay
Seward Ilam
Anna Amie
Starspry
STFS
Sis
Yong
Young Indy
Mans nGatiama
Will
Mims Buller Chaptico
Ing House
WGNA
Kellogg
Furnished rooms for rent in private homes across city
Multiple listings describe furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent in private families near Capitol, Union Station, and central Washington areas. Offers include single and en suite rooms with steam or hot water heat, private baths, and reasonable weekly or monthly rates, with restrictions and phone contact details.
Furnished rooms for rent with many options downtown
A crowded listing details dozens of furnished rooms for rent in northwest Washington, including hot water heat, private baths, and central locations near Dupont Circle and government buildings. Prices range from about $6 to $16 per month with various board options and house services. some rooms advertise singles or couples and proximity to transit, with notes on cleanliness and quiet residential settings.
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Washington
Fem
Chandler Dushing
Reed Thias
Seventeenth St. NW
Fisk Elgin
Sherwood
John Weoufredesco
Desirable rooms for rent near Capitol area and NW
A long list of furnished and unfurnished rooms with board and private family options across multiple DC streets 1st through 15th, NW and SE. Advertises rates from 35 to 130 dollars monthly or per week, hot water heat gas and private baths, occasional table board and transients. Includes descriptions of front and rear rooms, large suites, and convenient proximity to government offices and landmarks. Many entries specify private family housing, friendly households, and reasonable terms.
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Ava
Howard
Ucaventent
Mass Ave
Besser
Plate House
Columbia
ST NW
Bath
Alabama Jit
Yost
Union Station
Capitol
Capto
Qen
Hapvard &T
Lowa
Select
Haraltha
Arala
NH Ave
Dupont Ciele
Stbout
Best
Gaz
Alabama
Ateam
Tooma
Prince Albert
WA Circle
Central Station
Treasury
Pa Axe
Elven
Conifortaruis
Exposur
Anklin Park
Howe
Plano
Elfort
Pirate
Weil Cain
Pension
Ron Koow
Nigel
Guth ST
Alom i
4Th ST
Capitol ST
Lange
Taos
Ona
Belmont “Road
Washington Heights
Franklin Park
Ieth
Arington
McPherson Park
Aken
Hs Sea
16Th ST
Washington
Sth
New York
White House
Capitol Mill
Touma
Treasury Department
First Data Board Sa
Cauiial
Cati
Maryland
Uarolina
Fairmoret ST
Franklin Terk
Nickly Fur. Com
Laut
Ingland Family
Wairmont ST
Columbia Trigim
Chifreul
Boald
Young Wowan
Andrest
O Wiss
Shoretam
Fiste
Calarat
Lentoon
Cuchrat
Waryland
Furnished or unfurnished rooms in northwest flats
Unfurnished and furnished rooms for rent in northwest addresses. Listings offer two to four rooms with gas heat bath and kitchen access, in private houses or apartments. Prices range from about 4 to 13 dollars per month for rooms, with some including heat and gas and several near transit lines. Names and exact streets shown are scattered across many northwest blocks. Several units advertise large front rooms, connecting rooms, and proximity to avenues. May include government building proximity and porcelain baths in some listings.
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SD &T
Tame Moor
Apt
Avenua
Indiana Ave
Howe Bay
Nolando
Tighe
Rooms Wanted by Two Ladies Seeks North Side Room
Two respectable ladies seek a room or window for rent near northern exposure, preferably on the north side of Pa ave between 10th and Isth St. They offer $19 monthly and prefer a Christian family environment. Address BOX 409 for details.
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J A Gombar
Bea
Shared housing wanted ads mix in early twentieth century listing
A jumble of rental requests shows individuals and families seeking furnished or unfurnished rooms, suites, and small homes near central locations. Listings mention single professionals, couples, and mothers with children, with preferences for heat, baths, central locations, and modest monthly costs. Some entries specify rooms by number, with or without private baths, and note proximity to streets like Willard Street, 10th Street, and northwest areas.
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Max
John
Bol
Handy
Pont
Geri Totaa
Trey ' Fray
Ariel
Prater Fares
Rice
Flan Rte
Wes
Coun Renes
van King
VOAE
Nish An
Lew Roth
Cleveland
Homg Lip Bone
Drese
Bri
Gentiaman
Monroe
War
Shepherd ST NW
Petworth
C&t
Doura
Larga
Guntur
Traiass
SUNY
Leumass
Columbia Road
Pension Offee
Clarge
Pesirasse
Kenyon ST
Willard
Uys
Dmiels Farlow
Kaupman
Baltimore
RITNI
Vothsr and Son
Lou
Northwest
Joseph Auerbach
11Th St
vouNa Man
Animation & Gasquaith
Gertlewan
Emily Alata Peice T M Hendricks
Greene
Augusta
George Washington
Grach M Thomas Vis Corcoran
Tela
Grosner Lois Pensaylania
John Wedderbury CO
Ul & Legal Corp
Bond
Gompounn
Kington Post Building
Giucy Arbor Bargelos
Bay
Money Dupont Garage Co
NBL Sabo Et al
Chalmers
Detroit
Pope Automobile Company
Matheson
Pope Hartford
Auto Car
Waverly Electric
Oldsmobile
Flynn Motor Cargo., Inc. Ltd
the Automobile School
RED Roadster
Tribune Runabolt
Auto Livery CO
14Th ST
Baker Stanhope
Jow Mile
Wacker
Algo Mitchell
Bunabgut
Miller
Luttrell Company
Connecticut
COLUMBIA BLLOFRIG_oMovarAK
Daly
Medical
Horning
Sth & D
Union Loan and Trust Go
Suse
Sth & F
Reliance Loan and Trust Company
National Loan and Inv. CO
Thompson Big
Pawan
American Loan Co
New 10Rk Avenue
Tlams &c
Potomac Guarantee Loan CO
F Street
N. W
Singer
Joana
Prudential Loan and Trust
Mutual Loan CO
St. N. W
MOREY
Berlitz School
14Th Street
School of Residences
Vely
First Legion
Fedacas Fos
Mao Merlliz
la Legion
Academie
L. Mo Huebrt
Lovai Etrecter
School OF French
Goetz
Texson
Sench
Traver’ Business College
Frcme
Wood’s Commercial School
Esst
Capital St
Mit City
Prud Homme
Mney
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