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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
30
A long OCR listing seeks male applicants for driving and various trades including electrician and general handyman. Also advertised are female positions such as dressmaker, housekeeper, nanny, governess, and hotel or private household work with ages, colors, and locations noted in a dated 20th century format.
By reliable colored women, stated for cleaning and ironing work by the day or at home. Advertises morning cleaning duties and flexible hours with emphasis on race and gender.
A listing of multiple furnished rooms for rent near NW and central locations. Advertised amenities include private baths, hot water, gas heat, and in some cases meals or housekeeping. Several entries specify weekly or monthly rates and proximity to business districts. Names, exact street addresses, and room details appear in fragmented OCR form.
Classified style listing of numerous rooms for rent in private homes across Washington DC neighborhoods. Advertisements mention private baths, water, heat, and weekly or daily rates, with details on front rooms, parlors, housekeeping, and conditions for gentlemen, families, or colored workers seeking lodging.
A long OCR list describes numerous rooms for rent in a northwest area, detailing front and back rooms, private baths, board, meals, and shared dining spaces. It notes rates from 10 to 75 cents per day or week and mentions locations near Calvert, Vermont, and NW streets with mentions of Carnegie Library and local blocks. Names and exact addresses are garbled.
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