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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
4
A dense list of 1920s classified ads seeking work and domestic help. entries include sales, stenography, waiter, clerk, housework, chambermaid, and general labor, with multiple color and white applicants offering services and availability from addresses around Washington, many with references.
A fragmented 1950s style classified snippet lists multiple cook and housework positions. Entries specify by Black or colored women, private families, and small firms, with details on locations including 18th Street NW, 28th Street NW, 16th Street NW, and 11th Street NW, and payments from $20 to $40 per month. Additional roles include dishwasher and dressmaker with addresses on 11th Street NW and 18th Street NW.
Male sewing or mother's helper sought in Christian Silence family at 708 R. Tare NW. Various help ads include stenographers, typists, teachers, waitresses, nurses, and general workers. Colorful listings show preferences for colored or white applicants and specify mornings, afternoons, or full days at multiple NW addresses.
Multiple rooms for rent near 634 E Cap St and 8 Vernon St NW offer furnished options with hot water heat and bath on each floor. Some rooms private, others shared, with board available and extended lease options.
Two large well finished rooms at 000 14th St NW with adjoining bath. Furnished rooms at 7 Grant Place include hot water, heat, electric lights. One or two tenants welcomed at 000 Street NW with second story room, heat bath.
Attractive well furnished rooms single or double with hot water heat baths near 11th, 12th, 14th streets NW. Shared kitchens, private baths, and proximity to the Municipal and religious centers. Some rooms for gentlemen only. rates vary from $1.00 to $6.00 weekly.
In tomorrow's issue the Post presents a column of Situations Wanted to help readers secure the best positions. For assistance call Main 4205 and place your ad.
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