Category Archives: Postcards

I’m Waiting for You — 1913

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I’m waiting for you in White Star Line  Please Hurry.  Message Pennant. Post marked Detroit, Mich.  May 31, 1913.  Addressed to Miss Flor. [Florence] Koontz, 1346 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio. “Detroit, Mich  5/30/13     Friend Florence,  Having a … Continue reading →

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S.S. Eastern States – 1911

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Pat Shaul

S.S. “Eastern States” leaving her dock, D&B Line.  1284. Post marked Detroit, Mich. October 22, 1911.  Addressed to Miss Florence Koontz, 1346 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio “10-22-11    Friend Florence:  Received your card.  Was glad to hear from you. … Continue reading →

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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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Call Me Up — 1910

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Call me up some rainy afternoon.   Copyright, 1910, by C. Hobson.  M-295 No post mark.  No address.  Not mailed. Another of Grandpa’s unused cards, in pristine condition.      

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I’d like to bet … – 1910

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I’d like to bet — She’s waiting yet.   Copyright 1910.  by C. Hobson.   M295 No post mark. No address.  Never sent. I think Grandpa Lee [Weaver] must have really liked this card; there are two of them, in … Continue reading →

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Heavyweights on the farm …

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Pat Shaul

105.  One of our Farmer’s “Heavyweights.”   (Scenes along the country roads.)  E. A. Bishop, Pub. Racine, Wis.  Made in U. S. A.  A-11201 No post mark.  No address. Another in Grandpa’s collection of never used cards that just was … Continue reading →

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