Happy Holidays!

Postmarked January 5, 19##

Montreal, Canada

Postcard Caption:

Christmas Greetings from Anne

Nittak hullo chita na yukpa! 

I Hope You Will Like What Is in It

Postmarked 30 September 1907

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Published by Bamforth & Co.

Postcard Caption

You Look Great

Postcard Message

Dear Little Carl: I am sending you a package. Hope you will like what is in it. / Love from Sybil

Bank of Cupid

Postmarked March 1907

Postcard Caption:

[Mar. 29th], 190[7] / BANK OF CUPID / Pay on sight to [Harland G. Hogeboom] [1,000,000] kisses and charge to the account of [A.B. Hogeboom].

Since Harland G. Hogeboom is an unusual name, I thought I might be able to find information about the recipient of this postcard. I wasn't able to find much, but Fulton's The Daily Record announced on June 30, 1934 that Harland and Eleanor L. Glerum received a marriage license. The Webster Herald noted on September 20, 1940 that Mr. and Mrs. Harland Hogeboom spend the day with their mother, Mrs. Lou Hogeboom, who is probably the sender of this postcard. However, there is also mention of a Mr. A.B. Hogeboom, so perhaps the sender is an uncle.

Still Nothing from You

Postmarked 24 January 1907
Cincinnati, Ohio

Message:

Wed. Jan 23/07/ Arrived here this morning. Still nothing from you. Back here again after Louisville and shall espect [sic] telegraph or letter before end of week. Love from R.

"On October 6, 1871, Henry Probasco presented the fountain to the people of Cincinnati as a memorial to his brother-in-law, Tyler Davidson. Cast by Ferdinand von Muller, Director of the Royal Bronze Foundry of Bavaria, the fountain followed plans drawn by August von Kreling. The 9-foot central figure, the Genius of Water, stands with arms outstretched over groupings of figures representing the uses of water. For its hundredth birthday celebration on October 16, 1971, the Tyler Davidson Fountain was renovated, moved to a new location on Fountain Square Plaza and turned to face west instead of east." (Cincinnati Historical Society)

Madison Square

Postmarked 21 August 1907
Brooklyn, New York

Message:

I will be glad to see you to-morrow. / Ethel

Here's a photograph I took in the Madison Square area in June 2010:



Madison Square Garden

Many Happy Returns

Postmarked 11 June 1906
New York, New York

Postcard Caption:

Birthday Greetings

Postcard Message:

6/11/06 / Best wishes for "many happy returns." / Blue Bell

I am a July baby. Today is my birthday! 

I Heard a Boy Yell

Postmarked 15 June 1907
Salt Lake City, Utah

Message:

Dear Gracie am --- for --- say when I awoke this morn I thot I heard a boy yell "You will have to hurry." --found out later he was calling morning paper. Tell E-- hello ---

The Brigham Young Monument at Main Street and South Temple Street in Salt Lake City, Utah stands near the Latter Day Saints' Temple and marks the beginning of the numbered grid for the city's street system. While the addresses were confusing to visitors, when I lived in Salt Lake City in the mid-1990s, I found they made it easy to find places.

The view today:


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Chicago in 1839

Postmarked 29 Mary 1906
Chicago, Illinois

Postcard Caption:

Site of Marshall Field & Co.'s Store, Chicago in 1839

Postcard Message:

Papa

This is the only vintage glitter postcard I have. I'm amazed it's in as good condition as it is!

Volcano Mauna

Postmarked 21 March 1908 
Honolulu, Hawaii

Postcard Caption:

Volcano Mauna, Loa Hawaiian Island 

Postcard Message:

Visited the crater of Kilauea and saw this mountain. / Cora

According to the United States Geological Survey, Mauna Loa Volcano is the largest volcano on earth while Kilauea is the most active volcano.

The Leap Year Proposal

Addressed, No Postmark

In 1904, Dorothy Dix wrote about the benefits - and perils - of taking advantage of the Leap Year tradition that allowed women to propose marriage in the New York Times article "The Leap Year Proposal". Although today, women can freely pop the question, at the turn of the 20th Century, it was against the mores of the day - unless it was February 29th.

Dating: Leap Year occurred in 1908, and since this is an undivided back card, it was probably written that year.

Cornell University Library

Uncirculated

Postcard Caption:

Cornell University, Library

And today:

I'm Getting Awfully Wise

Postmarked 19 July 1906
Rochester, New York

Postcard Caption:

CORNELL UNIVERSITY: Bird's-Eye View of the Campus.

Message:

Hello, Mae, How's big? Having a grand time. This is a very good view of the campus but is not all of it. Will tell you lots when I see you. I'm getting awfully wise HaHa! Write! "Charlotte"

I took these pictures on the Cornell University campus last summer. Can you tell which buildings they are?

Thanks to Beth at the Best Hearts are Crunchy for hosting Postcard Friendship Fridays! Visit her blog for more great postcard entries.

Lost in Translation

Flying Fish by Day and Phosphorescent Jelly Fish by Night

Postmarked 6 February 1908
Penang, Malaysia

Message:

Penang Jan. 5 / Bound for home - via Singapore, Hong Kong, Yokohama, and Vancouver. We will be in --about Feb 10 / delightfully warm days and balmy nights - flying fish by day and phosphorescent jelly fish by night with now and then some rocky islands is all we see. Some pleasant people two -- ladies on board - Walter & Ina

As a side note, I lived at 5411 S. Ellis Ave when I was in college - just some blocks from the recipient of this post card.

Not Very Warm, Is It?

Postmarked 24 January 1907
Montpelier, Vermont

Postcard Caption:

Vermont, Winooski Gorge near Winooski

Message:

Thanks for ---. It is 30° below zero this morning. Not very warm is it? / Hattie / 1/24/07 / Received your package all right. Many thanks.

Choir Boys

Postmarked 27 November 1905
New York, NY

Message:

Dear Miss Braun: / Best wishes / from Ellsa

He Likes It Here Pretty Well

Postmarked 13 October 1905
Albany, NY

Message:

Dear Mother: The folks have gone to Schenectady today left at --- they seem to be having a good time. We received your letter and will answer it soon. do not think Archie will come back with the rest he likes it here pretty well. Says(?) he would like to take two weeks to go through the Capitol, hope you are well / Wreite soon / Ma--, Emma and Bill / Love to All / -- sits beside me playing with the cat.

Today, Andrew Cuomo was elected the next governor of the State of New York. I bet he'll like it in Albany pretty well. (New York Times story.)

Watching and Waiting

Postmarked 14 May 1906

Another from my creepy and disturbing collection.

Early Days of My Alma Mater

Uncirculated

Thanks to Beth at The Best Hearts are Crunchy for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday! 

Visit her blog for links to more great postcards.

Horticulture Hall

Postmarked 9 September 1907
Philadelphia, PA

See this post for another view of Horticulture Fall, in Philadelphia's Fairmont Park. This building was destroyed in a fire. What a shame; it's beautiful.