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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
24
A long mixed classifieds fragment shows buyers seeking tuxedos suits automobiles second hand items, copper, bottles, books, and assorted collectibles for exchange or sale. The ad mentions BOX numbers and city addresses, with references to Washington DC and various general offers.
A dense garbled classifieds page lists households seeking caretakers cooks butlers maids and tutors. Names and addresses appear with vague summer or long term stays in furnished houses and private families, plus numerous job requests in a mid 20th century classifieds tone.
An extensive 1920s style page lists many male applicants seeking work. Entries name ages from teens to young adults, with roles including waiter, houseman, clerk, stenographer, meat cutter, grocer clerk, janitor, and general labor. Some provide addresses, references, references, or sources boxes for responses. others note hotel, restaurant, store, or private household work. many entries indicate willingness for summer or year‑round work and show a mix of urban professions and service positions.
A long list of advertisements seeking domestic workers and caregivers. Jobs include housecleaners, laundresses, cooks, maids, companions, nurses, and mothers helpers in private families. Many entries specify day or home work, travel, and references, with varied ages and ethnicities.
A jumble of WWI era classifieds shows multiple brief requests from colored women seeking domestic work. Listings include washing, taking home work, maid or companion roles, day labor, and office tasks. Names and addresses scattered across 479 NY ave to 1122 16th st. NW and beyond.
A long, fragmented classified notice offers furnished rooms for rent in private homes and a few boarding options. Various locations in northwest and nearby streets list single or en suite rooms, summer rates, and proximity to departments, business centers, and the car line, with emphasis on quiet, respectable households and reasonable prices.
Numerous listings offer furnished rooms in private families across NW streets near 5th and 12th avenues. Options include front rooms, back rooms, two rooms, single rooms with bath, and suites with heat water and board. Summer rates vary. most ads emphasize quiet neighborhoods, convenient car lines, and reasonable rents.
A collage of advertised rooms in private homes across Massachusetts and Massachusetts Avenue NW, 18th to 27th streets, offering furnished front and rear rooms with modern baths, some with private family or shared facilities. Prices range from a few dollars per week to moderate monthly sums, with varying exposure, proximity to Union Station and public transit, and summer rates noted.
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