Wanted Work For Honest Colored Laborers And More
A scanned help-wanted page lists multiple laborer positions for colored men, including honest, reliable workers for general labor on new buildings and private residences. It also shows openings for machinists, stewards, stenographers, waiters, and chambermaids, with references and addresses in Northwest Washington areas such as 17th, 6th, and Navy Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Nation
St. Be
MERG
W. B.H
Oaket
LA Wilson
HoRow
HLY Sabrice
Alever
Suva
Socret
Stoe & Typewriter
Room & Corcoran
New Jersey
Navy
New York
Washington
Companion to a Lady seeks reading, writing, shopping work
Classified ad seeks a reliable, middle aged woman to read aloud or write for a gentleman, run errands, and handle light shopping. Also listings for cooks, chambermaids, laundresses, and general housework by white or colored women with strong references across multiple DC addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koogle
Ee Franklin
Hagerstown
C. D
Rene B
Cliffborne Pharmacy
18Th St
Columbia Road
Cook
M St
Suelys
Carolinga Ave
Pourewonk
Ot Rock's
St. Nw
14Th St. Nw
St. Mw
Gordon Aye
Eogeroee
Sgesare
Mth
Moe
Cole
Advdresa N
Tig
Erden
Orlane
Navy Pl. Be
Herones Rock
Ammell
Rete
Rock's Ct
Navy
Ghasabermaid
Roupewersi
Seaton St
St. Se
Brown's cl. Se
Brown's
Va_ave
19Th St
Mat
Erness
Fenton
Fentonce
Madison
Aseti
Sxfertenc
Sth
Chester Court
Bet
V and W Sts
12Th St. Ow
Wanted Housekeeper and Laundress Ads in Colored Women Listings
A dense catalog of help wanted notes seeks colored women for housework, washing, ironing, and general housekeeping. Entries specify private families, hotels, or schools, with details like location on Navy Place, Fenton Street, 12th Street, and other avenues, plus preferences for day work, bring-work-home arrangements, and references. Numerous individuals offer or seek positions, including housekeepers, laundresses, and maids, with varied ages and settings.
Laundress Advertisements Reflecting Black Women Openings
A long series of 19th or early 20th century newspaper want ads offering laundress and domestic work by Black women. Entries promise first class or reliable service, washing to take home, or work at employers' houses, with contact addresses and streets like Navy Place, 24th Street, or 6th Street. Many specify refrs, experience, and ability to do light housework or nanny duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan
I St
N.Y. Ave
Lowson
Troaders Ag
Navy
Mt Navy
St. Ge
I St. Se
Ste
18Th St
12Th St. Nw
Bland’s Court
Bland’e Court
Colgerd Toman
Wg Oda Fellows
St Sa
Navy Pl
WANTED SITUATIONS JOB ADS FOR COLORED WOMEN
Classified notices seeking colored women for nurse, office cleaning, seamstress, stenographer, secretary, waitress, and housework positions. Entries list names like M. C. and A. L. C., with locations including 2015 Hst nw and 68 Bst ne, plus various streets in Washington.
For Rent Rooms Abundant Washington DC Listings
A long fragment lists numerous furnished rooms for rent across Washington DC streets including 14th Street, Lafayette, Calvert and Columbia Road. Advertisements mention front and back rooms, steam heat, gas, private baths, and proximity to government offices and libraries. Many entries specify single or shared rooms, board options, and moderate weekly or monthly rates. Names of streets and buildings appear with brief descriptors, reflecting a busy rental market page.
Cap City Rooms For Rent In Private Homes
Numerous rooms for rent across DC neighborhoods. Front rooms with southern exposure, heat, gas, bath access, and optional board available in Capitol Hill, Dupont, Columbia Heights, Woodley Park, and surrounding streets. Options include single and double rooms, some with private family settings, proximity to car lines, and varying price points from five dollars to higher monthly rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Sola
Brington
Southier
Kpasure
Pines
Farhey Soppatte
Arlington Hotel
Congress
13Th ST
Franklin Park
Wih ST
ST. NW
Columbia Road
Bwan ST. NW
Igs
Cal
Ave
Washington
ST. NH
St NW
Emall Sony Im
Congressional Library
Ne. L. C
Se Rth
Ana Bey
L ST
Arenegié Library
Princeton &T
12Th ST
Tagreton
North Capitol ST
Carle
Boston
Isa G ST. NW
War Dept
Funton ST
ST. SW
6Th ST. NW
16Th
U Sts
Columbia Heights
KE ST
18Th ST. Nw
Harvard
New Sint
U ST. NW
Capitol
Yale
6Th ST
Iplomat
5Th ST NW
St. TW
New Apt
16Th ST
Trhomas Circle
12Th ST. NW
K ST
Largy Alcove
Heckman ST. S
Heckman
Garfield Park
Cb ST
Family & & Bryant
Wwf ST NW
Grant PL
Am Brac Ee
Hth
Capital
Yi On
Sb-Rkoms
Quincy Place
Carsimg ST
Pork Park
Dipono Circle
Trates Square
Cincinnati
Bath
St M ST
Furnished rooms for rent in Washington area listings
A dense block of classified notices for furnished rooms in Washington DC rentals. Advertisements describe private families, single or en suite front rooms, or smaller back rooms with heat, baths, and modern conveniences. Locations include NW SE and nearby streets with terms ranging from modest to premium, often with board and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H ST
Shoreham
ROCHE
Spruce ST
Takoma Park
D. C
Ave
State
War
Navy
GS Gth &T
BO Rth
ST. NW
Capitol
14Th ST
Riggs ST
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peabody
Haltimece
Autlon
Newton St
Brookford
Business High School
Simatl Puy
M.D
Sali
Noy Ave
Penton
Timibermaid
Nevy
K. A
F.C. J
EB. R.C
Pentleman
Ule
Gan
Gu Hs
W. W
Mansyl
M. J
M. A C
Fenton St
Gordon
H. G. Jacobs
Woodward
Uae
Madisen
Marion St
Rome
Ton St
St. Ne
Sorat
Nat Lored
Liken Ave
St. Uw
Douglas Ag
Gordon Ave
Rumsey Ct
Douglass Ct
EB St. Ne
Nhat
Oregon
Dee
Bey
Gen Ueman
England
10Th St
Tyrse
11Th St. Nw
Tama
Astor Ofrich
Offich
Spartagar
Honest
le Seren Ganas
Aia
Ee Mora
COLO
M. C
Serpent Lady
Andreas
N.Y
Ldth
Acker St
Fenton St. Ne
Vermont Ave. Nw
12Th St. Aw
SU Noth
Carolina
Wisipa
Postal
Madsen
Oman
Stableman
Apey Box
Eieninga
J. H
I. J
Washington Loan O and Trust
Taylor's Drug Store
the Plaza
Place Ag
Refs
Sota
Ind
Capitol ST
ONE Bros
Bryant
Baltimore
Brookland Car
Twit
New Jersey Avi
Gentlerman
Cairo
Portnor
Ava
Algo
Harvard BT
Larce
Ya Ave
Broome
Rogier Converte
ST. Senichly
U ST
West Sanitary Bath
Navy Yarn
Jersey Yard
O ST. SE
Os ST. SE
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