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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
3
Classifieds list varied help wanted and personal notices for a male worker and a female helper. Entries promise reliable service in housekeeping, chambermaid duties, and general domestic work at homes and private families. provides contact style notes and location hints in a dense reader’s column.
Classified fare from a historical newspaper page shows numerous job ads for general housework, cleaning, and domestic tasks. It lists addresses, rates, and brief notes about the workers and duties, highlighting opportunities for colored women with varying wages and hours across multiple locations and employers.
Classified ad listing laundry and general work at home by colored women. Indicates "take home work," day labor, and requests for domestic services with various addresses and terms. Note mentions 1904 1906 era wording and locations, reflecting employment classifieds of the period.
Classified rental notes describe furnished rooms and apartments across Southwest and Northwest streets. Advertisements promise private baths, gas heat, water, and weekly or monthly rates. Several listings mention single rooms or suites for one or two gentlemen, with options for shared living, laundry, and accessible by public transit.
A dense list of rooms for rent across NW Washington, describing front and side rooms in private homes and apartments. Details include room size, heating, private baths, shared facilities, and proximity to landmarks. Several entries target professionals and students with weekly or monthly rates, some advertising furnished options and elevator access.
A fragmented rental list describes rooms for let in various locations including Belmont Street Northwest Capitol Street Northwest and others. It mentions hot and cold water, heating, baths, and terms like monthly rents ranging from about 18 to 20 dollars, some with front rooms and shared facilities. Several entries reference proximity to churches and transit lines, with descriptions of furnishings and house rules.
Numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms offered across DC neighborhoods. Ads describe private baths, meals, heat and gas, shared kitchens, and varying rents from modest to premium. Locations include Monroe Street NW, Cambridge Place, Corcoran area, and near Capitol and Linday intersections.
Large, sunlit rooms available in a charming house with board options. Includes hot water heat, private baths, and access to common areas such as parlors, dining room, and billiards. Several listings note proximity to transit, downtown, and Capitol, with varying rates and occupancy limits.
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