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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
20
Seeks live-in positions in Hyasville or Riverdale for summer care tasks. Listings include housekeeper, cook, laundress, chambermaid, and waiter. offers room and small wages in exchange for caregiving and lodging. References preferred. contact details and addresses shown.
Classifieds list numerous help wanted notices by young men and colored applicants offering any kind of work. Entries mention box numbers, ages from teens to early twenties, and various jobs including factory labor, poolroom work, typewriting, cooking, and general maintenance. Many entries specify locations in city streets and av enues, with several references to colored applicants and a few to students or experienced workers.
Classifieds list multiple positions for cooks, laundresses, maids, and general housework by day or evening. Entries specify private families, summer work, references, and willingness to travel or stay in. Many are by colored or white women with various locations and pay notes.
Numerous furnished rooms for rent in the Northwest DC area. Listings describe large front rooms, private baths, shared baths, DC street addresses, proximity to streetcar lines, and options for single or two-person occupancy. Some rooms advertise warm water, safe surroundings, and quiet houses near government offices. Occasional prices given per week or month.
Several furnished rooms available across NW and nearby streets including 10th St NW, 12th St NW, 8th St NW, and 4th St NW. Options feature front rooms, en suites, private baths, and shared dining or kitchen spaces. Rates vary by room size, bath access, and location, with some near transportation hubs.
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