May your birthday be as happy as a bluebird’s song in spring.  2262.  Gibson Lines.  Published by the Gibson Art Company, Cincinnati.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  May 16, 1918, 11:30 PM.  Addressed to Mr. L. G. [Lee G.] Weaver, 92 Tireman Av, Detroit, Ohio  Mich,

“Best wishes from Mother Koontz [Phebie Ann Gardner Koontz].  [Then written up the side of the card]  Billy [William Peter Koontz] will be home Thursday.   [Then written upside down across the top]  Did not pop.”

Birthday greetings from Great Grandmother Koontz to her new son-in-law, Grandpa Lee. With added bits of news.  Uncle Bill, Grandma Florence’s brother, was due back home in Columbus on Thursday.   And not sure what did not pop.