Souvenir cards reflect changing postal customs and culture
A long excerpt reviews the rise of the souvenir postcard from Germany to the United States, noting Germany leads in production, numbers mailed, and occupations involved. It traces U S usage since 1902, cites large campaigns at Coney Island and labor day events, and discusses the impact on post offices, letter writing, and the card’s enduring appeal despite playful misuse.
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America
Europe
Germany
France
England
United States
Coney Island
Japanese Trophies of Victory Over Russians at Kudan Shrine
Towers of Russian swords and rifles stand at the Kudan shrine in Tokyo to honor Japanese soldiers fallen in the war during Shokon cho celebrations.
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Kudan Shrine
Tokyo
Steel of Main Exhaustion and a Band Concert Note
A speaker notes mental fatigue linked to spelling doubts and tense pen grip, advising rest or new work. The passage ends with a critique that even with ample seating a band concert can still be poor.
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Avcwr
Between Two Tires and a Presidential Plot
In the wake of a failed revolution, Jack and Christina navigate treachery, money disputes, and personal risk. McGregor pressures for cash while the Signorina reveals past deceptions and hints at a daring escape plan using a steam launch to flee to safety abroad aided by the President’s caution and a potential voluntary alignment with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Pinena
DeChair
Martin
Madame Devarges
Signorina
Whittingham
Christina
Don Antonio
Johnny Carr
Golden House
Siguorina
Jack
General Whittingham
Songstress
Carr
Florida feud over coral farm sinks and potatoes clash
In Marion County Florida a long running dispute between the Reddings and the Vances centers on a sinkhole that swallowed a potato patch and a neighbor's land claim. A ten year feud, several skirmishes, and wounded youth highlight a case that could rival Kentucky feuds according to John T Humphries.
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John T. “Humphries
Tampa
Fla
Marion County
Florida
Harry Redding
Oliver Vance
Redding
Vance
Heaven
Hades
Mr. Humphries
Reddings
Vances
Kentucky
Denver Republican
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Tribune Prto. & Pub. Co., Ltd
Idaho
Japan
Russia
Mark Twain
Spain
Cuba
Berry
Day
Stensland
Ilinois
Philadelphia
Turkey
Cleveland
Missouri
Colonial Office
Berlin
Central America
Sal Salvador
New England
Robert Ball
Anthony Hop
Pioneer Bulla
Boise, Idaho
G.parkes & Griffiths
Attorneys-At-Law
Odd Fellow Building
Caldwell, Idaho
John C. Rice
Rick
Thompson
J. M. Thompson
Caldwell Banking & Trust
Bell Phone
Caldwell
A. Carson
John T. Morrison
Joseph T. Pence
Sonna Building
Was Duyn & Plowhead
John J. Plowhead
Owen M. van Duyn
Law
Lee B. Manning
BONS
Central Lumber Co
D* W
Stalker
Masonic Building
Thos, E. Buckner
Pockxie
Scatterday
R. B. Guatterday
First National Bank
Caldwell Daho
J. W. Gue
Res
Waldrop
R. BE. Waldrop
Physicians and Surgeons
Froman-Davis Ble Caldwell, Idaho
D* J.J. Hamilton
Ion Pthe
Froman-Davis
Bidg Caldwell
Dano
Gate & Smith
Board OF Trade Saloon
R. Christenson
S. N. Moe
Watchmaker & Jeweler
Oregon
B. Farrar
Thibet
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