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.