Situations Wanted Trade Ads Show Varied Employment in DC
A long page of 1920s classified style ads lists male and female help seekers. Listings include housework, janitorial, porter, cook, waiter, chambermaid, nurse, seamstress, dressmaker, stenographer, bookkeeper, and other day labor by colored and white applicants. Many entries give addresses in Washington DC neighborhoods and references, with notes on experience and preferred jobs.
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St. Aw
St St
Conn
Ave
St. Ow
Houseman
Souseman
Uw Ite
Atero
Stedogrigher
Young
Sherman Ave
Champlain Ava
la Parter
Stoce
Rouseman
Aremen
Lesman
Kilbourne
McHinley
H. McPherson
H. W. Aurroughs
Howard University
Dmig
Howard Etudent
Sulling
Atudset
Studsat
Famliz
Ress
del Avery
H. W. Burroughs
Shipping Department
Fhone
Eohs
MD. Ave
P. Oh
Kenyon Skaw
Stow
Romney
Butlar
M. Macken
Danvery
St. Rw
Fist
Oregon
North
Atay Nighim
N. West Alexandra
Reat Eirt
Jd St. Ne
Reagan
Lina el
Lincoln
St. Nw
Lushroom
I'M St
Mit
T. Nw
N. J. Ave
Corcoran St
Benning Rd
Apt
Sos
Clecaland Ave
10Th St
Sherman
Pierce St
Seaton St
Ith St
Help wanted and domestic service ads in 19th street column
A dense listing of situational requests and help ads for maids, housekeepers, dressmakers, stenographers, secretaries, waitresses, and other domestic and clerical roles. Many entries specify location within Washington DC neighborhoods, hours, and wage cues, with numerous individual names and addresses or contact cues implied by the OCR.
WASHING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES VARYING OFFERS
Classified listings show multiple ads for washing, cleaning, and laundry work. Entries include at home or day labor by first class laundresses, colored and white applicants, with references, locations around M Street NW, 14th Street NW, Sherman Avenue, and other Washington addresses.
Wanted Washing at Home Ad Listings
Classified listing of at home and day wage washing services from numerous providers. Includes addresses in 10th Street Mozart Street Ath at uw 4th Street Elm Street Church Street and other locales with by first class laundress reliable colored woman and other descriptors.
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St. Uw
St Uw
Thames
St. Ow
Franklin St
Ist
St. Nw
Seaton St. Nw
Sth
Tee
Corcoran
Nurea
Newport Pi
Berton
Grand Hotel
Fenton al Pw
JoRasen
Emall
Rowen Ave
Anacos
Tath
Willat
RSE
Bet Cine
Neat
T St
Champlain St
Nursh
Seaven
Hook
10Th St
Eelle
Suman
Hese
Mozart
Ars
Tess
Church St. Uw
Furnished rooms for rent in Northwest DC area
A long list of furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent across Northwest DC addresses including 19th Street, G Street, Euclid Street, and Portner Place. Many offer hot water, steam heat, private baths, and proximity to downtown, with prices ranging from about $1.40 to $20 per week and multiple rooms shared by private families or gentlemen.
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19Th ST
126Th ST
Bath
ST. NW
Itie ST
Kanawha ST
Chevy Chase
D.C
Awain ST
N.Y. Ave
Cimvenierit
Car Imagy
West Bath
Peate
Alabama Apt
Ind
Wost
Garfit
APT
Frenklin Park
Euclid ST
Park
Capitol
Buchanan
N. J. Ave
Wa 10Th ST
Kenyon ST
Roma
Vt Kilbourne
Portner Pl
Wire
Victory
Jas N.C. Ave
Souther
ST ST
Iowa Circle
Ith ST
Step ST
F ST. NW
Hth
E ST. NW
Monroe ST
Furnished rooms for rent in Northwest city area
Numerous listings describe furnished rooms across Northwest locations including 16th Street, Newton Street, Parkwood Place, Decatur Street, and the Alabama Avenue area. Prices range from about 6 to 16 dollars per week with amenities such as heat, gas, telephone, and board. many offer private family hosts, southern exposures, and proximity to common facilities.
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Lh. K. Veradt
Jo 8Th ST
Newton &T
Comfortahis Frost
DE Sales
Bath
N.Y. Ave
Parkwood PL
Decatur
ST. Paul
W Sth
Scjolaing
4Th ST
SaaiFania
Wicker Co Munoy
Picely Fur
Barten
Park
10Th ST
Alabama
Marion
MT. Vernon PL
Church ST
Dupont Circle
ST. NW
6Th ST
H ST
Oth
Mass
Rooms For Rent In Northwest Washington Visual Listing
Long list of furnished rooms for rent in NW Washington near Mount Pleasant and several avenues. Many rooms offer heat hot water and private baths, with prices ranging from modest to higher weekly rates. Several properties welcome single men couples and students with central locations near transit inquiries via local exchange numbers.
Furnished rooms and boarding in Clifton area listings
A dense OCR brings numerous furnished rooms with private baths, steam heat, and board across Clifton, Thomas Circle, Dupont, and surrounding NW districts. Advertised options include front rooms, second floor suites, private families, and house dining with varying rates and proximity to transit. Several listings mention hot water heat, meals, and “excellent table” services.
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Apt
Lst
Sheri
Oth ST
12Th ST
Mass
Ave
ST. NW
S. Ave. NW
ST. NE
Capitol and Library
18Th ST
6Th ST
H. K
Park
ST. c
Toronto
Lansdale
California St
Bronswick
Cap. &T
4Th ST
Bath
Aduls
Mit
Fairmont ST
Gencemen
Newry
Laclede
Vt Ave
Ind
Cap
Lineia
Ith ST
Iz Ito
Elclio ST
VT. Ave
C ST. Ge
Elcely Fur
Union
Q ST
MT. Vernon
Capouure
Trapta
Laree
Sancy
10Th ST
B. i
ST. Ies
Ontang Place
Furmitad
Clifton
South Bath
Fuort
MD. Ave
Rene Dagons
Thomas
Maine Ave
Dolly Madison House
Vermont Ave
Rome
Kunton RT
New Berne
Remy
Lerga
11Th ST
Maan
Medirata
Army and Navy
Heston
Furniannd
Euclio
Toome
Geutienen
Jaas
Benene
Grant Pll
Varmont Ave
Brit ST
Reasena Vie
Phar
Mat ST
Ood
BO Cor Col Road
Orotham
Vermont
18Th &T
le Mas
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Howard
Lola P
Cellule
M. Coa
Cellabia High School
Tae 15Th St
Furnace Ani
Young Wag
BE. Morris
Waeel
C. MH. Taylor
Dae Yorarse
Saory
University
HE Yo Coat
Peta
Anacastiard
Benning
D. Co
Mata
Alec Oils
Kmas
Thia
Edhureh
Ace
Tocates
Good Hope Rdé
Anacostia
Houser Seper
N. Y
Cal
Alghta
Fla
Streall Family
de St
Cook
Vth St
St. Nm
Cedar St
Wat
Fla, Ave
Lyon
Fin
Ross
Kostov
Faree Yard
Hane
Brn
D St. Nw
D St
Hanover
Pa. Ave
Wo St. Pw
Ward Pl
8Th St
Ga. Ave
Mount Pleasant
Patent Office
Columbia
SeHare
Fat
Irving
Rock Creek
House Committee
Rock Creek Church Road
Columbie Pest
New York Ave
East Calito
Harvard &P
Rigge
13Th ST
Reeses Trout
Brunswick
Pirate Family
Cesar Calon Matton
Boq Ith ST
Irving BT
Rooma
Loudoun
Capet
Kost
Reasonabla
Are
New Dostoffce
Ave. NW
Pth
K. W
Girard
Irgqugts
Cass Continent
Bureau of Engraving
Westover
B. K
Library
Eagonahie
P ST
N ST
Nicely
Larga
New Postoffice
C ST
Witchen
Belmont ST
Beth
Weghaenig Sauth Oem
Pear Bath
Elmeti Hott
Aia Park
Frright
Poarch
Emily
Todd
Bnaerd
Euclin
Gemia
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