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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
14
A dense classified listing offering employment seeks including a first class bookkeeper, various colored youths for private families, dining room help, clerks, elevator conductors, engineers, store workers, and other general labor. Many entries specify contact addresses and references, with several ads for private-family placements and staffing services.
A scanned late 19th or early 20th century help wanted page shows numerous chambermaid and domestic positions offered. Listings include colored and white workers, waitresses, laundresses, maids, companions, cooks, and nurses across addresses on 13th st, 7th, N, O, F streets and nearby avenues with varying hours including night stays and private families. Many ads request references, specify race, and involve hotel or private household work.
Classified notices seek clerical helpers and service workers in Washington areas. Positions include secretary stenographer seamstress plain sewing and household roles with references, job desires range from office work proofreading proofreading jobs to waitresses and housecleaners. Many listings request appointments at local offices or addresses in NW and nearby streets.
Multiple listings offer furnished rooms in private homes and apartment houses around Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, and nearby NW streets. Units include heat, bath, gas, and some board options. prices range from about 5 to 26 dollars weekly or monthly, with specifics by location such as 20th Street, 19th Street, Q Street, and Dupont Circle area.
Numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms listed in DC area, mostly NW near 19th St and Connecticut Ave. Many offer heat, private baths, telephones, and board options. Highlights include front rooms, back parlor suites, and rooms in private families within walking distance of downtown facilities. Prices range per month with several rooms described as well heated and well kept.
Numerous listings offer furnished rooms with first class board in Washington DC neighborhoods near the Capitol, Library, and post office. Options include single and double rooms, steam heat, hot water, and proximity to car lines. several listings mention private baths and nearDupont Circle.
Advertises numerous rooms for rent in Northwest Washington near Dupont Circle and the Capitol. Listings include furnished and unfurnished front rooms, 1st and 2nd floor suites, steam or hot water heat, private or shared baths, with or without board, and proximity to libraries, pensions, and government offices. Highlights include Dupont Circle, Church Street area, and near White House routes.
A notice seeking room and board for a limited number of ladies and gentlemen in a shared home. Immediate application at 18 ½ Mth Street near I Avenue. Also features a full line of desserts and to order. Dining rooms offer table d hote or a la carte with special rates for regular boarders. South ern cooking and light meals available.
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