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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
7
A long OCR fragment shows rooms for rent and a dense help wanted section advertising stenographers, typists, watchmakers, secretaries, clerks, and multi race male and female positions. It lists BOX references and various job terms with scattered names and locations. The text emphasizes private family care, companion roles, and general labor with many age and skill notes.
Dense classified-style missive listing numerous help wanted ads for washing, ironing, cleaning, and general housework. Appears to target colored women and various domestic roles with daily or home-based work by the day or take-home arrangements. Includes multiple names, addresses, and job qualifiers across city streets and avenues.
Numerous listings describe furnished single rooms and front rooms in private homes across NW and SW Washington. Prices range from about 8 to 40 dollars per week or month, with utilities often included. Locations cite 17th Street NW, 18th Street NW, Mass Avenue NW, Ontario Street, and near Rock Creek. Many ads note private baths, house rules, and proximity to transit or landmarks.
Numerous listings describe furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent across Northwest and Southeast Washington, including Capitol Street, Dupont Circle, and nearby avenues. Ads highlight front and back parlor rooms, private baths, board arrangements, and reasonable weekly or monthly rates targeting single adults and couples.
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