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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
37
A jumbled OCR page fragment lists varied items from want ads to oblique notices. It mentions several names, places, and possible items like property, services, and careers, with numerous garbled phrases and stray identifiers. The readable bits suggest a broad, historic classifieds section with scattered names and locations rather than a single coherent story.
A noisy, era-style classifieds page lists many SITUATIONS WANTED ads seeking female workers. Entries cover housework, laundress, seamstress, stenographer, typist, chambermaid, nurse helper, and waiting staff, with calls for prompt calls or letters to BOX numbers and addresses.
A long directory of furnished rooms for rent appears with numerous offerings in NW and surrounding streets. Advertisements describe front rooms, parlor rooms, and single rooms with baths, heating, and utilities. Several listings note proximity to government buildings, libraries, and downtown districts, calling for gentle or professional tenants.
A cluttered ad item advertises free night school, bird purchases, and storage services. It mentions a sale of young parrots canaries and various birds, plus a storage company offering fireproof facilities and room rentals in a downtown building. The text references merchants transfers and loans, with directions to apply and contact details embedded in the listing.
Numerous listings describe furnished rooms for rent in northwest districts near avenues such as 34 and 20th, with prices from $4 to $15 monthly and amenities like board, hot water, heat, and private or shared baths. Many listings emphasize close proximity to Post Office, schools, or transit, and target single professionals or couples.
Classifieds describe multiple furnished rooms and suites for rent in NW and SE Washington locations. Listings highlight large front rooms, second floor options, private baths or shared facilities, gas heat, hot water, and weekly or monthly terms. Many offer bay windows, high furniture, and proximity to bus and streetcar lines. prices range around 12 to 40 dollars weekly.
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