Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Theme postcards (for those who can relate)

More of the postcard collection...these few are addressed to either Mr and/or Mrs. J.A. Irving of 908 1/2 F Street, Sacramento, CA. or Mr. James A. Irving of East Auburn, CA.

"The Awakening---Well I'll be d--d! Here I am in jail again"
Postmarked July 26, 1916

"Cheer Up!! Better be up against it than down and out"
Postmarked June 21, 1911

"Father won't be home tonight"
Postmarked June 25, 1912

"Isn't she the killing thing"
Postmark 1911?
(women suffer, too)

"I'm on the water wagon now"
Postmarked February 27, 1909
(I love the comments penned by the sender-"A.C. and J.A.I. had better follow suit")

"Weather Forecast (Storm expected)"
Postmarked January 18, 1909


"Gone but not forgotten"
Postmarked October 14, 1908