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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
2
An extensive mosaic of 20th century classified lines shows multiple “situations wanted” notices for men and women seeking work in trades, domestic service, elevator operators, carpenters, painters, waiters, cooks, cleaners, and general labor. Names, addresses, and hours appear with ad-like qualifiers. workers seek rooming, flexible hours, and relocation, with many references to colored applicants and private families.
A flood of small ads lists numerous furnished rooms for rent across NW addresses. Entries describe front and rear rooms with shared or private baths, heat, hot water, and modest weekly or monthly rates. Several listings note proximity to transit lines, parks, and Y M C A centers, with single or double occupancy and quiet family atmospheres.
Suburban board seeks large furnished room on Cabin John for modest price. Advert reads rooms with beauty and convenient location near Treasury. response requested via Box 761. Contact details incomplete but implies available near 20 minute travel time.
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