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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
7
A fragmented classified listing shows numerous furnished rooms for rent in Northwest and surrounding areas. Advertisements mention front rooms overlooking parks, rooms with board, weekly rates, and multiple houses offering single and shared accommodations with varying amenities.
Extensive listing of furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent across multiple streets in Northwest and nearby neighborhoods. Highlights include single rooms with board for $25, couples for $40, large front rooms, private baths, and transient accommodations. Units offer heat, hot water, gas ranges, and varying privacy, with many near downtown transit hubs.
A busy classified page lists furnished and unfurnished rooms and boards in NW Washington near Capitol Hill, Union Station, and the Congressional Library. Multiple rentals offer furnished rooms, light housekeeping, or board with terms, prices, and box numbers for inquiries.
Classified notice seeks a furnished one or two room flat on first floor or higher in a north area. Respond with letter, include rent not exceeding $22, and mention proximity to a post or address box. Contact Mrs Donel with apartment preferences and move in June 1.
Multiple flats offered for rent including furnished two and three room units on 12th Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Listings note utilities and services, with details on weekly and monthly rates, storage options, and on site amenities such as telephone, screens, janitor service, and proximity to downtown.ads describe various buildings, from Westmoreland to The Rommer, and invite inquiries for June availability.
Numerous rental ads detail one to five room apartments in downtown Washington areas. Listings include SIMPSON-SULLIVAN CO and SIMPSON CO offices, with units at 1832 Biltmore St, 1498 G St, 1223 12th St, and other NW locations offering electric lights, baths, and varied rents from modest to high. Many flats advertise summer rates, furnished rooms, and housekeeping units, with availability through June and July and near Dupont Circle.
For sale two story and three story homes in northwest section and near Lingoin Park. Modern features include hot water heat 20 feet fronts and ready occupancy. Several listings from Morrison Real Estate Og and German & Co detail pricing from 7000 down to 5200 with terms.
Multiple listings describe Northwest Washington houses and flats for rent. Properties include 9 to 12 rooms with baths, brick or cedar constructions, porches, yards, and central or furnace heating. Prices range around $30 to $60 per month or week with various terms and contact notes.
Classified notices from two adults seek a modern residence in central northwest area near transit. Offers include furnished or unfurnished options, rents around 89 to 100 per month, and various arrangements with owners or relatives for care of properties during summer months. Respondents requested to mail BOX 49 at the office.
A flood of ads offers cottages for rent near Chevy Chase and detached houses in suburban Washington areas. Listings from Soule Co Inc Fairfax Vienna and others promote farms in Virginia, lots in Capitol Heights and Hollywood with flexible terms, and several brokers invite inquiries for properties near electric lines, steam routes, and rail access.
Automobiles advertised with varied makes and models for sale and rental. Listings include used cars from Ford, Cadillac, Buick, Reo, and others. rental and servicing options. extensive money lending on real estate and personal notes. numerous real estate loan offers in the District of Columbia with low rates and quick action.
Proposals invited for fuel and related items for U S Senate and House of Representatives for fiscal year ending June 30 1909 and June 30 1908. Sealed bids due May 1903 1908 with deposits and bonds. items include coal hardwood charcoals pine wood hickory and storage at Capitol vaults with inspection weighed by Senate or House clerks. bid conditions strict and rejection rights reserved.
Public auction of two trust property parcels in Washington District of Columbia. The first listing describes a four story dwelling on Lot 78 in Parker subdivision, with a $200 deposit and staged payments. trustee Brown Charles Early and Owen & S0k as auctioneers warn resale rights if terms aren’t met. The second listing details a two or three story brick residence on Lot 106 fronting 17 feet on 5th Street East within square 913, with a $100 deposit and two-stage payments at 6 percent interest. John Taylor Arms and Drury as trustees announce resale rights for defaulting buyers. Additional notices include land listings and exchanges for Dupont Circle, Kensington, and other properties.
Unredeemed pledges for sale including jewelry watches diamonds and mechanical tools. Money loans on gold and valuable items offered by the loan broker at the Pennsylvania Avenue office established in 1466.
Columbia Theater will present an elaborate revival of The Pride of Jennico with James K Hackett in the lead role Basil Jennico. The program also features Martha at the National with Aborn Grand Opera Company cast and other attractions at Heliseo and nearby venues, promising a week of dramatic and musical entertainments with notable performers and comedies.
In St Johnsville the town’s business leaders form a coalition to offer a license and a year’s subscription to the New York World to the first couple to marry since the year’s fire. Citizens and merchants pledge prizes from Ackerman, Wag ner, Empire House, and local shops to celebrate the wedding. St Johnsville will welcome the bridegroom to the town with a formal bid.
Washington edition notes Strayer's Business College at F and L Streets N W offers day and night sessions with instruction in shorthand typing bookkeeping civil service and other branches. Trial month rates apply and a catalog is available. Grand prize mentions appear from 1904 and 1905 expositions.
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