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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
25
A garbled, era-lifted column of classified style requests lists various “situations wanted” notes. Entries seek a male in city or country work, private family servant, in lawyers’ offices, kitchen help, or general labor. Mentions include references, addresses, schooling, and color references, with scattered contact hints.
A chaotic paste of job ads for chambermaids waitresses and other domestic work. Entries promise reliable colored helpers private families day work laundry and sewing services with many addresses and contact notes scattered throughout.
The Frecanst and Physiognomist Stone announces readings for social gatherings. Mr Bone will provide readings and offer his services free for charitable entertainments. Time listed as 7 am to 8 pm.
Numerous listings describe large bright fur rooms and front bays in private homes near 10th to 13th streets NW and surrounding avenues. Advertisements promise board, baths, gas, hot water, and reasonable summer rates for singles or couples, with proximity to downtown landmarks and several transit routes.
Multiple furnished rooms for rent in NW Washington with private baths, shared bathrooms, or suites. Listings note summer rates, central location near Dupont Circle and Farragut, various rooms in private homes, some with use of parlor, dining rooms, or board. front rooms, back parlors, and basement options. contact numbers provided.
Numerous listings for rooms with board in Washington DC near Columbia Road and several NW streets. Advertised amenities include private family homes, home cooking, tables, baths, front and back rooms, summer rates, and varying board options. Prices range from about 6 to 26 dollars weekly or monthly, with locations including 2049 Columbia Road, 7920 19th St NW, Lamont St NW, and others near Columbia Heights and Grant Rd.
A flood of listings along 4th Street NW to 15th Street NW describe large front rooms, fur nished and unfurnished options, transients welcome, and varying rents. Many advertise proximity to car lines, stairs, and baths, with several rooms sharing or including meals, and some with heat and utilities included.
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