Postcard Talk Woman in Big Hat Pantaloons Holding Parasole WHY DON'T YOU WRITE 1928

That's me---

This postcard is of a humorous bent, and judging by the brisk tone of the words, this is what softens the crisp comment. It is said that communication is 95% tone of voice...yet the few words written on this one leave no mistake of what the writer is demanding. It is also most likely, given the nature of the woman's clothing, that Arthur is not the person in this photo.

"That's me"--it appears that this outlandishly dressed woman's photo and comment are laid upon and attached to the embossed, frame-like postcard paper. This particular copy is fragile, and includes an approximatley 1-1/4 x 1/4 inch side border piece about realy to fall off. It's message is clear and to the point.

Norfolk Nebr
Aust 28(The printed word "for" at the top is lined out.)
Addition (23 August, 2010): Another examination of this postcard leads me to now believe that what I thought was the word "for" crossed out, is actually "11" for the year 1911.

 

Why don't you ever wright or havent you got any paper at your home.

Your Cousin
(Arthur)

Postcard collecting can be a fun, rewarding hobby while at the same time remaining at a relatively low cost...or relatively high cost. Often the most sought after cards must be in mint condition. If you choose to collect for the content and postmark rather than the images, however, the elements of some sort of wear and use will always be evident.

There are many extraordinary people...in fact, most people will slip away into anonymous history, known only to their familys--and that only if some sort of documented record is kept. The bread and butter--the meat and potatoes--of lives lived are aways found in the every day routines. In the regularities of simplicity can be found what real life is all about.

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Uncle Henry Elias and Horse RPPC Real Photo Postcard

Uncle Henry Elias and Horse

AZO Stamp Box Dating 1904-1918

Photo Enhanced to Show Features

 



Who Was Uncle Henry?

Horses that were put to good use on farms were a valuable asset to the business of agriculture even for years after time-saving machinery was available.  This postcard, with identifying Uncle Henry Elias and horse, written long after the actual photo was taken because of the kind of ink used, is the reason the horse's name is not known.  Even so, the horse was important enough to the family or Uncle Henry for this photograph to be taken. Who knows? Maybe the horse was for sale? 

Although we don't know more about Henry Elias other than his name, we can see from the picture that he had a mustache and overbite, and that perhaps the photo was taken in the early morning due to the foggy mist in the background--but more likely the light area is due to overexposure.  By using editing the features of Uncle Henry and the horse can be enhanced to see the detail better.

This postcard has been sold.

RPPC Scenery WHO was Scheuer? by Mary Katherine May

ALONEby Scheuer

Postmark:
February 13 1909
6 PM
Bricelyn Minn

Addressed toMrs. W. H. Scriver
Wells, Minn.

Dear Mama:

I was going to tell you when was home but forgot it. You take enough of my money and get 50 yds of that 5-1/2 cent sheeting for home. You need it so you get it.

Florence

Often in the past when communication was limited between locations, or at best there was the telephone complete with operator and party line where anyone could listen in, the postcard was used to relay useful information...sometimes important, sometimes just general family things between brother, sister, mother, father, and other relatives.
Florence

Here is another RPPH (real picture postcard) by Scheuer, titled ALONE. Though I doubt that the cow in the water was staged, the title of the photograph gives the implication that it was.

Seen in the background are 3+ buildings laid out so that it appears to be a neighborhood rather than a farm. Since I don't have any information about Scheuer, I have no way of telling whether there is a possibility that the bridge in the background of this photo is the same bridge as the one in the previous post.

This blog post by Mary Katherine May May of Quality Music and Books.

RPPC Scenery WHO Was Scheuer? by Mary Katherine May

There are a few scenic photographic image postcards available on the internet for purchased created by a person named SCHEUER. Just this weekend, I picked up two real picture postcards (RPPH) in a quaint town near Rochester, Minnesota where the Mayo Clinic is located, by the name of Mantorville. Should you be in the Rochester area, I suggest visiting Mantorville. There is some historic interest, a few shops, a lunch spot with fabulous sandwiches, and the famed Hubble House.

Then, if you still have a few moments to spare, continue south about three miles into Kasson, MN, where there is a fabulous, old-fashioned five-and-dime on Main Street that is called, simply... Variety Store, that is a fun browse. While there, you just may be able to buy a few inexpensive raffle tickets and have a chance to win a locally made quilt, for which the winning name will be drawn during the Dodge County Fair.

An Ideal Spot
by Scheuer

Postmark: April 22, 1909
5 PM

Addressed to:
Miss Florence Scriver (Scriven?)
Bricelyn, Minn.
c/o Edd Buscho (?)

Message:

Dear Florence

Your card took me by a surprise I thot you had forgotten me altogether. I am fine now busy cleaning house. The boys have been seeding but is too cold now. How long more school do you have. Everybody is well and busy. Hope you will write again.

Lillian

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