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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
11
Numerous furnished rooms for single gentlemen and couples listed across diverse northwest streets near parks and transit. Entries note front rooms with southern exposure, near Oxford and library areas, with varying rents, utilities, and occasionally shared baths or private ensuites.
A long OCR of room and board advertisements across many Washington addresses lists numerous single rooms with board at hotels and private homes near the White House, War and Treasury departments. Rates range from about 38 per week to 1 per day with meals or board included, with summer discounts and private family options. Locations include 1422 11th St NW, 1025 5th St NW, Mt Pleasant, Belmont St, and areas around Farragut and Florida avenues, noting car line proximity and utilities, phone access, and modern conveniences. Many listings emphasize quiet, pleasant homes, good table, and reliable car service, appealing to single individuals and families seeking furnished rooms with meals.
Numerous listings describe furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in NW Washington, many with table board or full meals, central locations, and reasonable summer rates. Ads note first class service, private or shared baths, and proximity to the Metropolitan Clubhouse, parks, and public transit.
A long list of unfurnished and furnished rooms for rent appears across multiple addresses in Northwest and Northeast Washington. Entries describe private baths, gas and water, floor levels, and proximity to Union Station, Dupont Circle, and local transit. Prices range from five to twenty five dollars monthly, with several rooms offering shared or private facilities and light housekeeping.
A flood of private party notices seeks furnished and unfurnished rooms Central Northwest near 6th and 7th Streets. Families and individuals including a government clerk and a young couple request board and bath access with varying durations from June 1 to September 1.
Local ads from Edward L Hoffman at 1703 Ith Street NW and Am J Holtman at 2013 7th Street NW promote wallpaper hanging painting and coal sales. Hoffman touts exclusive designs at low prices with small profits, while Holtman offers coal at reduced per ton rates for the next 30 days with special discounts on orders of 30 tons or more.
A dense list of apartments for rent including The Norpole The Decatur The Westmoreland The Congressional and others. Options show 4 to 6 rooms and baths with features like porches views and furnished or unfurnished terms range from July to October with prices from $1 to $368 per month and many units targeted at adults or specific tenants.
Public notice style ads offer multiple flats for rent in Washington area addresses including 461 G St NW and 4th St NW. Listings describe rooms with baths, dining rooms, kitchens, and utilities including gas and telephone. Rents range from 5 to 95 dollars monthly with several listings at 320 or more, some near Capitol Traction car line, occasional references to colored tenants and varied amenities.
A crowded classified excerpt shows various autos for sale and trade. Listings include a Columbia Touring Car Model 36 with four cylinders and full equipment priced from $50, plus gas-powered care from $190, offered by Dupont Garage Co and Chase Miller & Bro. Other entries mention a notrigc runabout, a plasmobile with lamps, and a fully equipped rare car. each ad notes conditions, prices, and contact box numbers for delivery or pickup.
Rental touring cars offered by For Hire Auto Livery Co at 1 24th St NW with 46 horsepower engines, semi-append boats, and guaranteed speed on tours. Rates listed as $8 per hour with contact at North 499% phone line. Includes severiation service and Vermont use terms. a promotional agency note appears.
The ad from Miller & Bro Warrington agents invites buyers to inspect four car style Indian motorcycles. It highlights a 3 horsepower James model and promotes the range of makes available, noting Chase Miller & Bro on Uth St NW.
A fragmented OCR record lists horses and vehicles linked to a trade or exchange. Mentions stock items, prices, and various sale preparations with unclear names and dates. The readable items point to a catalog like listing rather than a narrative, suggesting a marketplace entry or auction notice.
A dense OCR of a historical classified section shows listings for trade, sale, and exchanges. It mentions violins, mandolins, racks, boxes, furs, and various household goods, with contact elements and staggered prices. The jumble includes references to farms, trains, and locations, reflecting a bustling marketplace.
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