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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
26
A long column of personal ads seeks household help and jobs. listings include butlers, cooks, elevator operators, drivers, janitors, clerks, stenographers, dressmakers, chambermaids, nurses, and general laborers. many entries note color, race, or nationality. Several privacy notes specify private families, city addresses, and requests for references and hours.
Numerous listings advertise furnished rooms with board in Washington DC hotels and private houses. Rates range from about $1 to $3 per day and $15 to $35 weekly, many including heat, hot water, gas, and kitchen access. Proximity to Capitol, Treasury, and government offices noted. some offers highlight single or double rooms, front rooms, and rooms suitable for couples or gentlemen.
Multiple listings describe rooms for rent in NW and NE Washington, with options including unfurnished rooms, front and back rooms, suites with baths and heat, shared kitchens, and private or family settings. Notable locations include Hopkins Place, Indiana Ave NW, 14th to 28th St NW, and near Thomas Circle. Prices range roughly from 15 to 25 per month in various configurations. some listings specify single or double occupancy and suitability for adults, couples, or professionals.
A stream of laundry list style ads seeking rooms or small apartments in northwest and central districts. Requests include fully furnished rooms with meals, unfurnished rooms with heat and gas, private family settings, proximity to landmarks like the Capitol and library, and terms stated as moderate or affordable. Several notices specify couples, single individuals, or families, some with children, and reference box numbers for responses.
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