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About Pat Shaul

Genealogist / Family Historian; Blog started as a record of my Grandfather's post card collection which ran for 15 months. Then, in June, 2017, I changed over to reporting and commenting on notifications from the ANCESTRY app "We're Related" I then started to provide snippets into ancestor biographies on the dates that were significant anniversaries.

Thanksgiving Greetings – 1911

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Thanksgiving Greetings.  2277. Post marked Redford, Mich. Nov 30, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “Uncle Lem!  Hope this card find you much better.  We are going to have our Thanksgiving dinner and will miss … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Greeting – 1912

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Thanksgiving Greeting – After the Football Game.  Thanksgiving Series No. 4 No post mark.  Addressed  to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Better late than never. Ain’t I a dandy?  Bring this home.  Write me.  I hope to … Continue reading →

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Dinner Time on the Farm …

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Pat Shaul

110.  Dinner time on the Old Farm (Scenes along the country roads)  A-11215.  E.A. Bishop, Pub., Racine, Wis.  Made in U.S.A. No post mark.  No address. Another in the quirky series of cards in Grandpa Lee’s collection.  Again, based on … Continue reading →

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Wash to Smooth Wrinkles -1912

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Pat Shaul

CONTENTMENT – Wash to smooth wrinkles.  A Daily portion of this essence use’t will smooth the brow and tranquility infuse.    Beauty Hint Series No. 47.  Copyright 1910 by Leota Woy, Denver, Colo. Post marked Redford, Mich. Dec. 9, 1912. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hurry

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Office Rules – Don’t Hurry.  Our time is of no value, have a cigar. 544. No post mark.  No address. Another in the series of Grandpa Lee’s unused post cards of the Office Rules group!   These must date back … Continue reading →

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Spit on the Floor

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Office Rules – Spit on the floor.  It’s a dirty job to have to clean cuspidors.  And we expect to buy new carpet every week anyhow. 544 No post mark. No address. Another of Grandpa’s unused post cards.  The series … Continue reading →

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Visitors

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Office Rules:  Visitors   Always welcome.  We always give up business where it interferes with pleasure.    544. No post mark.  Addressed to Miss F. Oakman, 89 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich. No stamp.  Never sent.  Only other words that appear … Continue reading →

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U.S. Capital at Night

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Pat Shaul

U. S. Capital at Night, Washington, D. C.  12089.  The United States Capital, set on a height overlooking the amphitheatre of the Potomac, is on of the largest and stateliest buildings in the world.  It is 751 feet in length … Continue reading →

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Petrified Tree – Manistique, Mich.

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Petrified tree projecting from side, draped with moss, in “Big Spring”, Manistique, Mich.  Auburn Greeting Card Co., Auburn, Ind. No post mark.  No address. No clue as to the age of this card — the postage required is not even … Continue reading →

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Pikes Peak & Auto Highway – 1937

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Pat Shaul

574   Pikes Peak and the auto highway from aeroplane.   Colorado Springs, Colo.   5671-29.  The Auto Road circles and loops its way up the bold and craggy east face of Pikes Peak in a most spectacular fashion climbing … Continue reading →

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