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Greetings from Detroit – 1909

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Greetings from Detroit [hand lettered in sparkle paint] . Made in Germany. No post mark. No address. Appears to not have been mailed. “Detroit 6/23-’09 Friend: Will send you a card at last. Was glad to receive yours. … Continue reading →

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Dock Scene, D&B Line, Detroit – 1909

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Dock Scene, D & B Line, Detroit, Mich. No. 232 Published by Distache, Detroit, Mich. Printed in Germany. The Steamer Eastern States about to cast from her moorings and leave the Detroit and Buffalo dock for Buffalo. The trip … Continue reading →

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Tahquamenon Falls, Newberry, Mich. – 1931

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Tahquamenon Falls, Newberry, Mich. 114713. Post marked McMillan, Mich. Jul 25, 1931. Addressed to Mrs. Lee G. [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 13975 Steele, Detroit, Mich. “Hate to think of leaving this lovely spot. Heard you’ve had some hot weather down there. … Continue reading →

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Cherries are always ripe in Detroit – 1920s

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Cherries are always ripe in DETROIT . Get in the game – it’s great CO- A.B.R. No post mark. Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 94 Tireman St., Detroit, Mich. Not mailed. “What do you think of this?” … Continue reading →

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I dreamt I was elected President …. 1915

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I dreamt I was elected President and shown all over the White House, and asked how I would like things arranged. Then I took the oath of office. The people were cheering like mad. I stepped out on the … Continue reading →

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Cleveland – 1913

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Fifty-two weeks in a year you are wanted in Cleveland (sixth city) and the rest you may spend where you please. Cobb X Shink. Pennant Series No. 1. No post mark. No address. Another of Grandpa’s collection of unused post … Continue reading →

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I will phone you Wednesday …

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I will phone you Wednesday at __________________. No post mark. No address. “From Aunt Cate [Catherine Elizabeth Deaver Weaver]. To Lee [G. Weaver]” Mostly a sign of the times — a post card to say “be home, I am … Continue reading →

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Flower with Lee Weaver Script – 1913

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Lee Weaver written on pre-printed card in glitter. No post mark (not mailed). Addressed to Miss Ellora Weaver, St Clare House, Mt Clements, Mich. Other than this being an old card in the collection, its significance is to reconfirm the … Continue reading →

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Street Car Bridge, Akron, Ohio – 1913

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Street car bridge, across Cuyahoga River at Gorge, near Akron, Ohio. No post mark, no address. Never sent. From when Grandpa Lee [Weaver] was living in Akron just after finishing at Cleary Business College. “This is some bridge” … Continue reading →

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Main Street, Akron, Ohio – 1913

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Main Street, South from Mill Street, Akron, Ohio. Published Expressly for S. H. Knox & Co. Made in U. S. A. A-17275 “This is the Main St. of the city.” Grandpa [Lee G. Weaver] was working in Akron … Continue reading →