Employment Advertisements for Colored Women and Servants
A dense array of 18th to early 20th century classifieds seeking domestic workers. Listings note COOKs, dressmakers, nurs es, housekeepers, waitresses, and general help by colored women, with stipulations on age, location, and references. Many ads ask for private families or hotels, some specify white employers, and others indicate day or live-in work.
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Chilirens Clothing
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M. J. Gre. Me
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Furnished rooms for rent in Washington DC area
A long OCR list details furnished rooms and rental options in Washington DC, including multiple addresses and prices. The entries describe near Capitol access, library proximity, and various room types from single rooms to front parlors. Several ads mention utilities, hot water, and central locations with proximity to transit and theaters.
Wanted Ads Fill Washington Rental Market
Readers seeking furnished rooms and apartments fill Washington listings with many men and private homes offering front rooms dining rooms and studios. Advertisements claim reasonable rates near parks libraries and transit with hot water heat and private baths. many emphasize private families couples and gentlemen tenants and note contact details across multiple northwest streets and avenues.
Furnished rooms for rent in northwest Washington listings
A collage of rental notices in northwest Washington detailing fur rooms and suites for one or two tenants. Many listings show single or shared front rooms with running water, baths, and heat, priced from weekly to monthly rates. Locations include Massachusetts Avenue, Emerson Street, and 11th Street among others.
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Furnished rooms and boards sought in city listings
A flood of rental notices offers furnished and unfurnished rooms with or without board across multiple addresses. Ads cite private homes near trolley lines, quiet locations, single men or couples, and varied terms with prices and durations, from August 1 onward.
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Pryde
Abe
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Yara
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New York Ave
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Stil St
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Ara Bond
Woodworth
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Handes
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