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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
6
A dense classifieds page lists countless help wanted notices for janitors, attendants, cooks, dishwashers, drivers, and factory workers. Names are obscured by OCR but entries mention ages, racial descriptors, and work history with contact details. The bulk shows numerous labor roles in hotels, bakeries, and private households seeking ready workers with references and varying hours.
Long OCR listing for jobs and domestic help. Includes colored and white workers seeking porter, janitor, chambermaid, cook, housework, nurse, governess, stenographer, clerk, waiter, and other roles across Washington area addresses. Many entries show references, hours, and wage hints with diverse employers.
Classified ads list numerous opportunities for washing, ironing, and house cleaning by colored women in Washington addresses across multiple streets and neighborhoods. Mentions by day or month pay rates, first class references, and home or out services, with several contacts in 16th to 28th streets and northwest and northeast quadrants.
Furnished rooms available in multiple NW locations. Large and small front rooms near baths, some with private family and town circle views. Prices range around 15 to 47 dollars weekly. contact after 5 pm. Locations include Hth Street NW, Vernon Place, and Harvard Street NW with various bed configurations.
A long OCR list details furnished rooms for rent in multiple DC neighborhoods. Many front rooms and second floor units offer hot water heat, electric lights, and private baths. Prices range around $10 to $20 weekly or monthly, with mentions of utilities, phone use, and shared kitchens or dining spaces. Several entries note proximity to Capitol, downtown, or transit lines and specify occupancy for professionals or students.
Numerous listings describe furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in rooms and apartments across northwest and central areas. Advertised amenities include hot water heat, private baths, weekly or monthly rates, phone access, and proximity to libraries, post offices, and transportation. Numerous names of streets and locations appear, with variations in price and room size.
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