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.

To My Sweetheart

Postmarked 2# January 1909
Seneca Falls, New York

Postcard Message:

I hope you had a good time at the party.

Happy anniversary to my sweetheart, George! 

One Year

Postmarked ?

Today, George and I are celebrating our first anniversary. This seemed like a fitting card to mark the occasion.

I Want What I Want

Postmarked 23 January 1912
Crothersville, IN

Message:

Hello, J.G. - Why don't you write I am waiting for an ans. to my letter. -Elizabeth

On first glance, this is a nice postcard. A photograph of a lovely young couple framed by an intricate floral border. But then, the caption: "I Want What I Want When I Want It." The caption indicates that the couple may not be so loving, and the woman not so willing, suggesting if not rape, an unwanted persistence.

Funny to see that the message, then, is written by a persistent girl or woman asking J.G. to please give her an answer. But what was the question?

On This Your Wedding Day

Uncirculated

I am getting married today!

I'm Wearing My Heart Away for You

Postmarked April 1909

Message:

Dear Marie, / I got your postcard was glad to know it was all right for Sun. night. Say hello to sister and ask Anna when I can come again the quicker the sooner you know. / I am always yours / J.D. / This card explains itself