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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1905
Page
15
A long listing seeks young colored men and women for varied work in northwest districts. Positions include general labor, domestic service, janitorial, porter, yardman, horse shierer, hotel staff, driver, stenographer, painter, watchman, window washer, and clerical tasks. Many entries offer steady wages, references, and immediate placement through a central office.
A crowded list of employment notices for chambermaids cooks and general help with many entries seeking colored or young women for private families hotels and offices. Listings include references and locations across Washington areas such as 10th street nw 3rd street aw and Drapers Court sw with various shifts and pay expectations.
General help wanted notices show a flurry of positions for young women, including general office and typing, housework and cooking, and domestic roles. Advertisements emphasize good references, modest starting salaries, and availability for daytime or after school work across several downtown addresses.
Numerous help wanted notices seek laundresses and domestic workers in Washington DC listings. Recruits call or visit addresses across wards for home and family cleaning, washing, ironing, and related tasks with varied duties, hours, and references.
A fragmented list of employment notices shows colored women described as nurses, experienced or middle aged, offering baby care and domestic services. Listings include early morning or evening work, references required, and wages around 24 to 25 dollars monthly, with addresses and contact points in Northwest Washington.
Readable classified notices show an autos for sale with top and glass front plus numerous rooms for rent in NW and NE Washington. Ads describe fur rooms, private baths, heat, and proximity to car lines, metro area and government buildings. Several listings offer single or shared rooms for gentlemen or couples with flexible terms and utilities included.
Numerous finely furnished rooms for rent across Capitol Hill and downtown DC. Listings show front parlor rooms, heat and gas included, private baths, proximity to government offices, transportation, and reasonable rates. Names of streets include Potomac Street NW Massachusetts Avenue NW and K Street NW, with multiple rooms in private families and professional settings.
Numerous listings offer furnished and unfurnished rooms across NW locations near car lines and the Willard. Options include single front rooms, large 2nd and 3rd floor suites, fur rooms with heat and private baths, private family rooms, and studios suitable for gentlemen or couples. Prices range from modest monthly rents to higher rates, with many rooms emphasizing proximity to streetcars, central heating, and private or shared facilities.
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