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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1906
Page
12
A cluttered 19th century classified page shows numerous positions and requests from a Washington area agency and readers seeking domestic work. Listings include cooks chambermaids housekeepers nannies companions and clerical helpers from various backgrounds and locations with details on hours wages and requirements. The dense notices reflect a thriving marketplace for household staff and support workers in the era.
A crowded classified page lists numerous positions for laundresses and domestic helpers in Washington DC. Entries offer at home or private-family work, front or rear room housing, varying pay, and references, with many requests for experienced colored or white applicants and specialized services such as washing, ironing, and sewing.
Classified notices list numerous furnished rooms for rent in Northwest Washington near Dupont Circle and Capito, with details on heating, bath, and board. Listings include private families, room sizes, prices, and proximity to metro lines, plus an attorney notice about a business partnership opportunity and an estate notice for a deceased partner seeking information.
Fractured ad text lists numerous furnished rooms and flats for rent, with details on location blocks near Dupont Circle and 14th Street, pricing from 4 to 8 dollars monthly and per week, various amenities including private baths, steam heat, board options, and proximity to transit. Names of streets and buildings appear, including 10th Street, 14th Street, 18th Street, and Dupont Circle areas.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in Washington DC areas near Dupont Circle, Lafayette Square, and Columbia Road. Ads describe front rooms, alcolves, second and third floors, heat and board, private families, and proximity to embassies and government buildings. Many entries specify single or double occupancy, near car lines, with prices ranging per month.
A lengthy classified notice lists numerous rooms for rent in Washington DC NW and nearby areas. Advertisements describe front or back rooms, with or without board, in private homes or apartments. Proximity to streets such as 24th St NW, East Capitol St, and Dupont Circle noted, with features like steam heat, gas, baths, phones, and varying prices. Many listings mention single or shared use, suitable for gentlemen or couples, some with private family settings and weekday or weekend availability.
Numerous entries advertise unfurnished rooms across NW and NE Washington DC. Large and small suites offer heat, gas, baths, and light housekeeping, with rents from $8 to $23 per month. Several locations include corridors, second and third floors, and proximity to landmarks like Bloomingdale, Capitol, and Lincoln Park.
Colorful classified ads seek two to four furnished or unfurnished rooms for various household types. Couples, young professionals, and a mother with children request board or full rooms near central DC areas, with rents ranging from 14 to 25 dollars monthly. Many entries specify southern exposure, private family or refined settings, and proximity to city amenities.
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