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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
11
A dense, fragmented classifieds page lists male and female “situations wanted” ads. Entries seek janitors, watchmen, porters, clerical workers, cooks, chambermaids, waitresses, and teaching roles, often specifying race, language, and references. Also includes room and board listings and various domestic help requests.
Multiple listings describe rooms in Washington DC areas near the White House and Treasury. Options include furnished or unfurnished spaces with modern baths, kitchens, and shared facilities. Rates are stated as low or weekly, with several corner houses offering private entrances, heat, and gas. Addresses reference NW streets and boxes for office collection.
Classified ads seek furnished and unfurnished rooms or rooms with board from young singles, couples, and professionals in NW DC near landmarks like Carnegie Library and Judiciary Square. Preferences include quiet refined tenants, proximity to streetcar lines, and reasonable rents with meals or board options.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a dancing academy offering prop and correct dancing lessons including the Narcissus schottische three step two step and waltz with summer rates. It also lists boxing fencing and wrestling courses, animal ads for dogs cats birds parrots and other pets, a ferret dealer named Barclay at 212 Ninth Street NW, and storage furniture piano and appliance services with contact numbers. the ad highlights low prices and convenient locations.
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