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Laura/Lois Archive [>LL.RXV]
(Archive of Kimball,Laura and Bestgen,Lois)
LL.RXV is the code name for a large collection of documentation on the life of the Kimball family in Piedmont OK. The materials were originally preserved by Laura Kimball, then by Lois Bestgen. The LL.RXV holds several score postcards from and to Laura Kimball in 1908-1911.
Among these cards are many between Fred Kimball, then a 19-year-old seeking his fortune in Montana and Laura Russell, then a 20-year-old working at Mulvey's general store in Piedmont OK.
Savings from her employment allowed Laura to buy that piano we gathered around so often in the southwest downstairs room in the Kimball farm house. The cards are arranged alphabetically so that one might feel some suspense about the following question = Will Fred stay in MT or will he return to OK and his sweetheart Laura? Well, you know the answer, and if you didn't I gave it away in the sentence about the piano. I should say that I give away the answer by my very existence. Laura’s 1910ja17:card to Fred, if it could be interpreted, would explain a lot
I borrowed these cards from Lois when we visited Cameron MO, 2008je18.
Post cards from the Laura/Lois Archive
A Table compiled by Alan Kimball
2008je30
THE TABLE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CONTAINING 111 CARDS FROM 1909ja05 & 1910de27 (one week short of 2 years)
Abbreviations for Persons
If you come upon a name abbreviation while reading cards & wish to ID it,
F/>abbreviation/ [ID]
>BkwAB = Blackwood,Albert B (MT
Sls rancher, KmbFH uncle)
>BkwEL = Blackwood,Edward L (MT Sls rancher, KmbFH uncle)
>BrkGra = Burkhead,Grace (Laura’s young friend | GrtBB=sister)
>HeekAl = Heek,Alma (OKC friend or relative of Laura)
>Hulit,Charles = KmbLE’s uncle
>GllBI = Gill,Blanche Irene (Laura’s OK Pdm friend)
>GrtBla = Garten,Blanche (“Miss”)
>GrtBB = Burkhead,Blanche (1910:Wed Garten,Roy)
>HGF = Hull,George F? (MT.Bzm rancher) Few cards c/o HGF MT.Sls
>KmbEJ = Kimball,Emma Jeanette (Fred’s mother, nee Blackwood)
>KmbFH = Kimball,Fred Hugh
>KmbIL = Kimball,Ivan Leroy (Fred’s nephew | KmbWR’s son)
>KmbLE = Russell,Laura (12fe14:Wed KmbFH)
>KmbWH = Kimball,William Heilig (Fred’s father | KmbEJ=wfe)
>KmbWR = Kimball,Walter Roy, went by “Roy” (Fred’s brother)
>McnEW = McNinch,Elba W (Fred’s companion & friend)
>MaE = Martinelli,Elmer (MT rancher, ?“that man”? blw)
>NieG = Niebel,George (rel. of NieM?)
>NieM = Niebel,Matt (MT.Bzm rancher) Sometimes “Neibel”
>Nita = ??
>RlfWal = Ralph,Wallace
>RtcDa = Ratcliff,Daisy (Fred’s sister | 02de10:Wed RtcMW)
>RtcJe = Ratcliff,Jessie (Fred’s sister | 07mr16:Wed RtcMo)
>RtcMo = Ratcliff,Morris (Fred’s brother-in-law | RtcJe’s husband)
>RssMay = May Russell (Laura’s cousin in KS)
>RssSF = Russell,Sadie F [?? cf. 10je26 postcard blw | KmbLE’s csn]
>SnyWA = Snyder,William A (Fred’s OK Pdm friend)
>ThbFra = Theobald,Frank (Fred’s MT Bzm)
>WhlEM = Palmer,Ella May (OK Pdm friend | 13my14:Wed WhlJV#1)
Abbreviations for Places
(Postal abbreviations for states)
AR EuS = Eureka Strings, Arkansas
CA LAn = Los Angeles, California
CAN MAN Win = Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
CO Dnv = Denver,
Colorada
IL BGr = Bible Grove, Illinois
KSC = Kansas City, Kansas
KS Coats = Coats KS
KS FRi = Fall River KS
KS How = Howard KS
KS Mol = Moline KS
MO KSC = Kansas City, Missouri
MO Oro = Oronogo MO
MO St.L = St.Louis MO
MT Btt = Butte, Montana
MT Bzm = Bozeman MT
MT Del = Dell MT
MT Hel = Helena MT
MT Sls = Salesville MT
OKC = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OK Chc = Chickasha OK
OK ElR = El Reno OK
OK Ft.C = Fort Cobb OK
OK Knf = Kingfisher OK
OK Log = Logan OK (Beaver Co., east of OK Sph)
OK Paw = Pawnee OK
OK Pdm = Piedmont OK
OK Poc = Pocasset OK
OK Sph = Sopphia OK [Sophia, Beaver Co., OK Panhandle]
OK Yuk = Yukon OK
UT SLC = Salt Lake City, Utah
WA Smn = Sumner, Washington (just east of WA Tac)
WA Tac = Tacoma WA
WV Bla = Blake, West Virginia
WY YSP = Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
Date: |
Address |
From: |
To: |
Address |
Message |
Backside |
etc |
1909ja05 |
OK Pdm |
?? |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
“How would you like to be the bird on Nellie’s hat?” |
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OK Knf |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Got here at 7:00 All is Well Took in this town last night |
“Gee! but I’m the cut-up” [Photo of man w/ silly grin & pidgeon toes, carrying broom] |
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1909ja27 |
OK Knf |
KmbFH “Fritz” |
OK Pdm |
Everything going nicely. Our motto Beaver Co. or bust. Took in a good show last night How are you and B.W.[?] Bye Bye Fritz [KmbFH] |
“Who is boss of the shanty” [Colored photo of stage play scene = Woman threatening kneeling man with broom] |
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1909fe09 |
OK Pdm |
McnEW |
KmbFH |
OK Sph |
Hello Fred I received your postal a few days ago I have joined the Free M.E. in a pigs eye. what are you doing the weather is quiet cold here today. There is going to be a valentine party at town the fourteehth. So I heard. So Bye Bye. E.W.M. |
“Have you Ever had a Dream like this?” [Cartoon of drunken man with cigar in hand being led down lamp-lit English street (London?) by two smiling Bobbies] |
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KS How |
RssMay |
OK Pdm |
Dear Cousins. Rec’d your pictures this eve. was very glad to get them. This picture was taken about a year ago. It is pretty good of me but I never look so sober very often. ans. soon. May R. |
Photo of RssMay |
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1909mr17 |
OK Log |
KmbWR ?? |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Hello! This fellow has began early to pick green worms, hasn’t he? He is doing what is in stile down here. Sout’ea’t and I were at Minnie’s last evening. [KmbIL] Ivan is better. |
Colored photo of ca.4 year-old Dutch girl and boy. The boy is reaching toward the girl’s chin [In pencil is it written above the boy and girl=] “Omnia vincit amor?” |
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KS Coats |
Ina |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Dear Girlie:- how are you by this time how many fish did you catch. This is Thu night I am sitting up with sister she has been sick in bed ever since I came. she got better but has took worse ever since Monday we have not visited much yet as she has not been able. I don’t think I will be home any ways soon. How was the wedding I thought about it last night I went to Coats this morning. now ans this my add is [KS Coats c/o Bunyard,W] Coats Kansas in care of Mrs W Bunyard |
[Text continues on left backside =] “don’t guess you can read that on the other side I was scarce for room. Ina” [Fading photo of town main street, maybe KS Coats. At center one building is clear enough with marquee “Coe & Co. General Merchandise”] |
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1909ap07 |
OK ElR |
?? |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
“A Peaceful Easter” |
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1909je02 |
MO KSC |
Mrs Mc |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Dear Laura Hope you are all well. I am some better. Had a Rain and storm here last Eve Ah how I did wish I was home to go to the cellar there is lots of sights here to see But I am not able to get out to see them Best Regards to all. Mrs Mc 928 Penn? St |
MO KSC | Helmes Park |
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1909je11 |
MO St.L |
Amy |
OK Pdm |
Dear Cousin A Rememberance of the Pleasant time I spent at your home. Love to all. Amy |
MO St.L | Scene in Forest Park |
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CO Dnv |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
We [KmbFH&McnEW] landed here at 12:30. Have had hard luck in making connections but have enjoyed the trip. We got tickets from [OK Gth] Guthrie Santa Fe to [CO Dnv] Denver Burlington to [WY Btt] Billings N.P. to [MT Btt] Butte. We leave here at 7:10. Fred |
CO | Proposed Bridge Across Top of Royal Gorge |
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MT Btt |
McnEW |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
WY YSP | Grotto Geyser |
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1909au03 |
IL BGr |
Amy csn |
OK Pdm |
WDC |White House, North front |
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1909au06 |
MT Del |
McnEW |
KmbFH |
M .Sls BkwEL |
MT Del |Main Street,Looking North |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Lets take a trip up this road for a change |
MT Bzm|Bridger Canyon |
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1909au17 |
OK Pdm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Sls BkwAB |
I recd your card today. Was glad to hear from you. I suppose you think Mont is the garden spot of the world? Oh my! You dont know what you are missing down here. League every Sun. night and even League socials. I have never heard of my Twin Sister [?KmbLE?]. Ha Ha. I pitty the poor girl |
With Best Wishes [Reference verso to “League” = Methodist Youth Fellowship organization “Epworth League”] |
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UT SLC |
Uncle Will |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
UT SLC|Interior, Mormon Tabernacle |
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1909au27 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
I would like to attend the F.M. [Free Methodist] meeting. This creek runs just a little way from this ranch. I have not heard from home. |
MT Bzm |Middle Creek Canyon |
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1909au30 |
OK Log |
Sadie [?] |
KmbFH |
M .Sls [correct= MT.Bzm c/oHGF] |
Hello! Hows irrigating by this time. I’ll bet you’d like to be home again, wouldn’t you. Ivan [KmbIL] says “Hello” Sadie [~~KmbWR?] |
Good Luck and Best Wishes |
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1909se03 |
OK Pdm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/oHGF |
Hello Fred. How is Montana. I have not saw any of your Folks pass to ?? at we had a little shower yesterday eve. And it is some cooler today. excuse this writting for it is the pens falt (Ha Ha). Ella |
Kind Thoughts |
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1909se08 |
OK Log |
KmbWR |
KmbFH |
MT Sls [correct= MT.Bzm c/o Hull] |
Hello Fritsy = How are you liking Mont. by now. is the Gallatin Valley as peacefull as this picture have you seen any snow yet you ought to get a job & stay all winter then you would know how you liked that climat We are all well at this writing all for now Roy |
Peacefull Valley |
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OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Sls c/o BkwAB |
Hello! How are you getting along I am fine and dandy Daisy said to tell you she wrote to you but never put it in care of Blackwood. There was a surprise party on Nita Mon. night but I didn’t get to go because you know why Answer soon |
Greetings and All Good Wishes |
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1909se04 |
WY YSP |
McnEW |
OK Pdm |
Hello. How is Piedmont and all the people around it. All right I suppose. I’m here now but won’t be long. So Bye. Bye. EWM |
WY YSP | Canyond from Inspiration Point |
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1909se04 |
WY YSP |
McnEW |
KmbFH |
MT Sls c/o BkwAB? |
Hello Fred how are you I guess you have answered my letter by this time I am over here to the park have been here for a week and one day it is raining here say Fred have you decided to go home between now and Xmas or are you going to stay longer Elba |
BUFFALO CHASE |
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OKC |
Nita |
OK Pdm |
Dear Laura: How are you? Why wasn’t you at my party? We sure had a fine time. I like it down here. I am not a bit homesick yet I would be glad to hear from you girls “once in a while give me a smile” 1017 West 7th Nita Ans soon |
OKC | 16th Street |
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1909se09 |
OK Pdm |
RtcDa |
KmbFH |
MT Sls [correct= MT Bzm c/oHGF] |
Hello Fred Jessie [RtcJe] sent your letter ?? and I don’t blame you to be mad for not hearing from home Mama [KmbEJ] has not got a line from you & I answered your letter next day and sent you a card from Walt [?] he was at home his mother was very sick I did not put it in ABs care I guess that is the reason I am glad you re enjoying your trip so much See all you can & Dont fail to see Yellow Stone Ill send you the Piedmont News if you want for a while Daisy |
“Here’s to those who love us -- If we only cared. Here’s to those we’d love” -- If we only dared. [painted portrait of fetching brunette with a bow in her hair and three red roses on her shoulder by Heinze, dated 1908] Below this, Daisy wrote = Does this remind you of her |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
I am in the city to-day. It rains nearly every-day and snowed some last night. What do you think of “our” town |
MT Bzm photographed & labeled = Bozeman Mont |
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1909se14 |
WV Bla |
Bertha |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
WV Weston | Convalescent Ward. Hospital for the Insane |
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1909se17 |
OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Sls c/o BkwAB [correct= MT Bzm c/oHGF] |
Hello How you was? I am all O.K. That is certainly a pretty place on that card you sent. [Hulit,Elisha & Wing,Claude=] Elisha Hulits and Claude Wing are going to Canada Elisha and [?Hulit,Charles] Uncle Charles are going to start this afternoon they are going with the car w/ things. I was at a party at [Brk~] Burkheads Tuesday night Bye Bye Laura |
I am longing to see you [Paintong or colored photo of woman seated alone of a late afternoon, on a wooden bench with placid stream behind] |
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1909oc02 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello I have not been at home and couldnt write. We are at work on another ranch and batching I will write soon Everything is fine |
[Painting of woman and man dancing. Woman resembles KmbLE] |
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1909oc08 |
OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Sls c/o BkwAB [correct= MT Bzm c/oHGF] |
Hello How are you by this time I hope you havnt had any more boils. I have heard say though that every one is worth $5.00. Have you gone sleigh riding yet. I am pretty sleepy and tired to night so I had better ring off ans Soon from The old Squaw |
I’m looking for you [painting of woman walking down big city street in fine red dress with red umbrella] |
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1909oc20 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Hello! I came to town in a thirty horse power auto to-day that is easy work isn’t it? It is pretty cold to-day Well I’m rushed for time Bye Bye |
If of me you still think well, my heart will swell and swell and swell and swell and swell [hearts w/refrain grow larger] |
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1909oc24 |
UT SLC |
A.L.S.? |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm |
--- |
UT SLC|Knutsford Hotel |
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OK Pwn |
Grace |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello Laura -- Got your card. Glad to hear from you. How is Ella [WhlEM]? Isn’t she going to answer my card? Tell her she’d better. We are all kicking here -- Come up and see me. Got a card from Arlene [?] to-day --With love.. |
NY Niagara Falls | Horse-shoe Fall from Goat Island |
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1909no01 |
OK Pdm posting error = ‘1908” |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o HGF |
Hello How are you I am fine and dandy this card is to let you know I remembered a year ago from now. This is a fine day, but yesterday was a fright and Sun too Ha Ha! ans Soon |
“To Greet You on Your Birthday.” |
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1909no02 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Hello! I would nearly be willing to listen to Arvins sermon to be there but am afraid I’ll have to miss it. Ive changed places again. I suppose you have sent a letter in care of Hull but Ill get it. These Mts are prettier than this. In care of Matt Niebel Bozeman Tell Ella Im out of stamps will answer her cards soon |
MT Bzm | Spanish Peaks, near Bzm |
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1909no03 |
OK Pdm posting error = ‘1908” |
?? |
KmbFH |
MT Sls c/o BkwAB [correct= MT Bzm c/oHGF] |
This is a warm day no frost yet. Jesse has the Stevens [?Stephens?] place for Roy. Pa is getting out [?cause?] Uncle Fattie [?Hattie] wrote him to come out to NC. We have fine pasture sold off a lot [of] mules [to?] Home built[?] |
“A Happy Birthday to You” [painting of an idylic farm] |
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1909no05? |
MT Del |
McnEW |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello Fred I rec your letter I am sorrow you could [not] come over I hated to disappoint that man He was depending on you but I guess he will live over it. If you have got a good job you had better stay with it because this man would pay [unclear]. I am on my way to a thresher and will anw your letter in a few days. So Bye Bye |
[painting of woman with flowing long red hair] |
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1909no?? |
MT Del |
McnEW c/o MaE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello I am here taking in the sights say fred I am going to work for that man. Ella [WhlEM] said she was highly insulted because you dident ans her post cards I mailed you a letter this morning Bye. Bye |
[painting of redheaded woman in slickers at the helm of a sailing ship, skirts blowing in ocean wind] |
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1909no05 |
WA Tac |
Joyce |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o HGF |
Sumner Wash. Hello kid:- How are you making it. Where are you staying things are real lively here now Id of written you several times hoping to hear soon. Your true F. Joyce |
[Woman in smart pink outfit walks from shore. Natty man turns to stare. His wife w/ umbrella looks out to sea & says] “Oh John! Did you see that gun go off?” He replies, “Er. - yes, Dear!” |
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1909 |
no post |
RlfWal |
no post |
have spent several spare moments with a little some body on that Willow seat you can see across the lake |
WA Tac | View in Wright Park [with willow seat on shore] |
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1909no08 |
OK Pdm posting error = ‘1908” |
RtcDa |
KmbFH |
MT Sls c/o BkwAB [correct= MT Mzm c/o HGF] |
Dear Fred. How have you spent your 19th. We have thought of you so many times today. We have been down home. It’s looking very rainy this eve. Got a letter from [RtcJe] Jessie they have the Stevens [?Stephens?] place for Roy. I’ll write you a letter soon Daisy |
“A Happy Birthday” |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello. I wrote Nov 4 and have recd no answer. What’s up. I had elk meat for supper. We have been having some pretty cold weather. I hope Ill get a letter on the mail [train] this card goes off on. Ans soon |
MT Bzm |Hunting Scene |
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1909no19 |
OK Pdm posting error = ‘1908” |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello: - We are having pretty cold weather now but not quite as cold as you spoke of. Do you remember where you was a year ago from now. The new preacher and his wife have come they are at our house to-night. I haven’t got a card from [McnEW] Elba for a long time. I guess he is froze over. Bye Bye ans Soon |
Thanksgiving Greetings [Two turkeys face one another over a stalk of wheat, standing each on a red, white & blue ribbon] |
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1909no15 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello. you should be here and see some winter. I am in town to-day. If I don’t get a letter when I get home I’ll “say things” ha-ha It snowed hard all day Sat ans soon |
Thanksgiving Greetings [In center circle w/USA flag pattern, a turkey. Along top, grapes bunches hang. Wheat shock to left; fruit stacked on right] |
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1909no22 |
OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
I got your card this morning surprised you hadn’t got my letter I mailed you one the 12th and had been looking for an answer. If I don’t get your letter by the morrow will write to you again It is pretty cold to-day I think it will snow some day if it keeps on now ans Soon |
“To My Dear Honey Boy” [Blossoms with horseshoe] |
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1909no28 |
MO Oro |
RssSF? |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Dear Laura: Never have time to write. School is O.K. Cant you come up Xmas? Papa and Mother and all of us want you to come. Will write you a letter soon as I can. With Love Coz’ Sadie |
IL Chi | Michigan Avenue, Looking South from Van Buren Street |
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1909de06 |
MO KSC |
Long, Orin ?? |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Dear Laura I will ans your card I got this morning was glad to here from you What kind of a little dog is it grandpa has got I see lots of pretty little white dogs up here ans soon from Orin |
NY Roxbury (#1079) |
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1909de06 |
MO KSC |
Long,?? |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
this is monday morning darke and clouery [?cloudy] was glad to here from you we have rote evry day Since we can [??...] as soon as you get this and tell all the nuse from your grand ma |
MO KC | Gladstone Bourevard at Searritt Point (#30) |
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1909de08 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello how are you. We are having some winter. It was 20 below zero at Bozeman last night. I’ve been using a bob sled for some time. You’d better come up and take a ride |
MT Bzm | State Agricultural College |
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1909de13 |
OK Pdm |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello how you was I am fine and dandy I got your card to day saying it was 20 below zero You mustnt freeze clear to death. We are having cold weather froze one of my ears off (“nearly”) this evening the ground is covered with snow come up and I will wash you face (if I can) and you know I can! Ha! Ha! I am sending you a Xmas present if you never get it |
“A Merry Christmas” Wintry farm hous in round painting attached to a bell all decked out in Holly] |
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1909de14 |
OK Log |
KmbWR |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Dear Fritz :- How are you this winter weather. We have been froze up for two wks guess we won’t get down home for Xmas this yr had rain & bad weather for 4 wks so Im not ready to get off. hoping you don’t come as near freezing as I did the first winter up there. Bye.bye. Roy |
“Love’s Young Dream” [Young boy in shorts kisses young girl in curls, carrying sunflowers] |
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1909de21 |
OK Pdm posted “1908” |
Netta |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Dear Cousin: I will answer you card How you was? I am fine & dandy. I would certainly like to go a (Dear) hunting. Ha Ha! Now you must be a good little boy! so Santa Claus wont forget to come. Well will close wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year |
“Wishing you a Merry Christmas” [Placed in wreath, a painting of two autos heading through the snow toward a church at sunset] |
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1909de20 |
MO StL 4592 N Market St |
Amy |
Long.EH |
OK Pdm |
Dear Uncle & Aunt: - I wish you both much Xmas cheer and a Happy New Year. Your Lovingly, Amy |
“A Mery Christmas” [Paining of church in woods during snow fall] |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
This is Sun. eve and is fine clear and moon-light. If you were here we would take a sleigh ride. I rec’d my Xmas presents O.K. and was as proud as a cat with two tails I started a little package southward Thurs. did you receive it? I am expecting a letter on the mail [train] this goes off on. Bye Bye FHK |
“Do you know the Thank You Post-card Is the latest form of Art And I am saying Thank You [last 2 words in a pink heart] from the bottom of my Heart” |
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1909de23 |
OK ElR |
Ethel |
KmbEJ |
OK Pdm |
With best wishes for a Merry Christmas |
“A Joyful Christmas” |
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OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello received your card the other day and as usual was glad to get it. this is Mon. night I went to Christmas church last night there was the biggest crowd I ever saw “nearly” but it liked [lacked] one thing (guess what) there is to be a musical or something like that tomorrow night at M.E. Church Bye Bye ans soon. L |
“A Happy New Year -- 1910” [At center, a portrait of a young brunette woman in white hat with flowers. She is surrounded by calendar pages for the coming year and an hour glass just turned upright to measure a new period of time] |
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1910ja17 |
OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Received your card last evening and also mailed you a letter. Tomorrow is Sunday but it don’t look good to me any more. Ella is sick. I am going to see her. It is raining tonight. Last night I had a sweet sweet dream. I dreamed I -- Hum-He-Hi-Ho. Bye Bye ans soon |
“THE NAVY ‘Always on Guard’ ” [Colored photo of sailor, with one hand holding girl in pink dress, other hand resting on her shoulder & holding a maroon parasol . Docks visible in background] |
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1910ja22 |
Mt Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello rec’d your card to-day. I suppose Ella is better by this time. The telephone wires are ringing to-night so you know how I feel. How does [McnEW] Elba take to Oklahoma? We are having nice weather now, only too much wind. Hoping to hear from you very soon |
“Heartiest Congratulations” [Sultry redheaded woman in broad fur hat with feathers, slim neck wrapped in lace and a warm fur stole, all framed in a horseshoe and bouquet of roses] |
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1910ja25 |
OK Ft.C |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello we got to Ft. Cobb Monday evening and are having a fine time. It is a little cold this morning I saw [McnEW] Elba Sun evening he looks like the same old Boy. But woulda looked better if somebody would have been with him |
“THE NAVY -- ‘A Sailor’s Knot’ ” [Perhaps the same couple from 10ja17. Now they are seated with their bodies loosely entwined] |
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1910fe10 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
It looks like a snow storm to-night and I think it would be so nice as we only have about six feet (more or less) of it now. I went to church last night and it was pretty good so guess I’ll go tomorrow night ans soon As B.4 |
“One reason why I love you, dear. I’m only happy when you’re near. It gives such joy to have you own that you, sweetheart, are mine alone” [Color photo of Man & woman walking in field with tall corn? shocks and pumpkins, barn in background] |
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1910fe17 |
OK Pdm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello Fred: I rec your card and thot It awfully pretty. Well I guess I am just one big smile. I don’t know. I think some one else would of been a smile if you had of returned. Business is surely picking up from the way you have been going. Well I guess [KmbLE] L.E.R. tells you all the news Bye Bye E.M.P. |
“Very Best Wishes” [Words on gold plaque in basket of roses with doves fluttering on each side carrying in beaks envelopes sealed with little hearts] |
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OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello How are you I guess I am all O.K. I don’t know. I wrote to you Feb 12th and haven’t received a word not as even a Post Card. What is the matter? Bye Bye ans Laura [“Russell” added as reminder] |
“THE NAVY -- ‘Close Quarters’ ” [Same couple as above? Seated on rocky shore with white naval ships ¼ mile out to sea.] |
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1910mr06 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Hello Laura: This is another lonely Sun. eve. I would like very much to be in Piedmont. I am expecting a letter Tues. the first for some time I wish you would choke [McnEW] Elb for me. All for now ans soon. F.H.K. |
“Although you are the only girl who ever set my heart awhirl, I find it difficult to tell just why I love you, dear, so well” [Couple sits on stone wall beside a narrow rustic hedged road] |
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1910mr27 |
WA Smn |
Joyce |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm |
Dear Fred. How are you by this time, What kind of weather are you having now. We are having fine weather have had all winter Things look fine. When are you going toward home. Joyce |
“Easter Greeting” [Painting of old-world farmstead. Bells and blossoms surround it] |
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1910mr28c |
OK Pdm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello Fred: I rec your card was glad to hear from you for I thought you were froze to-death from the way L.E.R. [KmbLE] was having fits down here. E.W.M. [McnEW] said he wrote you a letter the 14th of Feb and has never got no ans. So I guess you never did get it. It is just so nice and warm down here. And I’ll bet you are having winter in general up there. Bye Bye E.M.P. |
“Easter Greeting” |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
I hope you have had a joyful easter and convention etc. to-day. I have spent this day like all the rest of them only a little more lonely for ----- [dashes = substitute for the name of person for whom he is lonely | See card verso]. Ans soon |
“For no other girl I care, well you know that’s so, my dear; Thoughts of you the day make bright, while I dream of you by night” [Latino setting with cigar-smoking man imagining his sweetheart with fan] |
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1910ap03 |
OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello will answer your card received to day. This is a gloomy old Sat. think It will be raining tomorrow but I don’t care anymore. The [church] meeting closed Wed. night got six joiners ans Soon |
“THE ARMY -- ‘In the P:ower of the Enemy’ ” [Soldier bends grinning woman downward] |
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OK Ft.C |
MasonM |
OK Pdm |
Dear Friend. I received the Birthday card you sent me, it was cute. Are you still working in the store. I am going over to Grandma’s to-day. I wish you was here to go too. When re you coming down again? Yours with love. ans. soon Mason,Mildred |
CO GoG | Major Domo |
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OK Poc |
RtcJe |
KmbWH |
OK Pdm |
Thurs. morn. Well we are all rejoicing about our overflowing tanks [water tanks for animals], rainwater barrels, etc. Had the hardest rain in two yrs yesterday afternoon. It washed [out] everything awful bad. But I guess what is left will grow. It was fine on wheat & oats. We were all fixing to go to the river fishing. But it’s too muddy for us today. Jack & Morris [RtcMo] & Roy [KmbWR] are going to Pocasset. Grace & I are at [KmbMi] Minnies. The boys are hurrying us. Jessie [Add at top=] I never saw such a bad cloud as was last night. We went to the cave three times. It hailed some. |
OK Chc | Apache Cotton Oil Mill and Refinery, On line of “Rock Island System” (card #1993) |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello! How are you. I have not been at home for two weeks and they fowarded your letter to me but I didn’t get a chance to answer it. I will write tomorrow. |
“Cowboy Series--‘Breanding’ ” [Photo of cowboy, pistol stripped to belt, kissing woman. Her hat has fallen to the ground not far from her long spurs] |
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1910my19 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
This is how it looks in Mont at times. Can you show anything like this in Okl? Ans soon |
MT Bzm area | Sunset on Upper Gallatin Basin, Spanish Creek [Log cabin on clearing at bank of fast creek. Pastures spread down the valley] |
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1910my20 |
OK Pdm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Well I will ans your card. I never wait quite so long as you did before tho. Well I think you are missing about half of the good times of life, down here. So you had better decide to come South. Ella |
“Many Happy Returns Of The Day” [Nested in rose bouquet, pin &watercolor drawing of city on high bluff overlooking ocean inlet. Swastika pattern at corners] Ella wrote on back = All the roses are bloomed like this here now. And you are baving snow |
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OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello How are you I am Pretty good. Didn’t get to have the children’s S-e-r-v-i-c-e-s last night it rained like I don’t know what. There is a ball game started now they played yesterday eve but I didn’t go. Sat. was hot enough to roast a negro. ans. Soon |
“Good Luck” [Blossums lace through horseshoe] |
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1910my27 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
What do you think of some of our residences? Bozeman is certainly a pretty place but she doesn’t look good to me. There are residences that I would rather see than these. ans soon |
MT Bzm | Residence of W. W. Fisher | Residence of W. W. King [Two colored photos of fine brick homes] |
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1910je18 |
AR EuS |
NieG |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm |
I am having a good time. George Niebel |
AR EuS | Leatherwood, divides |
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OKC |
RssSF? |
OK Pdm |
Will be there Friday as you wrote. This pen is fierce. Sadie. Alma [?Heek,Al blw] can’t come |
© 1909 J. Knowles Hare, Jr. [then in pen “S.F.R.”] [Portrait of brunette-haired young woman in big shade hat with flowing ribbon tie] |
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1910je29 |
OK Edm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
I Reced. your card a few days ago. Where are you doing to celebrate the 4th at? I guess I will have to go to the Grove so you can imagine the time. Don’t Freeze to death while you are on that Mt. Ans. soon. EMP |
“Best Wishes” [Roses & lace] |
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OKC |
Nita |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Dear Laura:- I am in Oklahoma City. Came down to attend the S.S. convention. am looking for [GllBI] Blanche this evening. Will be home in about a week. Nita |
OKC | Maywood Presbyterian Church |
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1910jy22 |
OKC |
GllBI |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello Laura, How are you? We are having a fine time. But wish you were with us. I don’t expect you’ll get this before I return but I sent it as quick as I could. Your true Friend, Blanche Irene |
OKC | St.Luke’s M.E. Church, South (card #658) |
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1910au07c |
CAN |
Eva |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm USA |
Dear Laura. How are you today. I have been very bad sick but am up and feeling pretty good. Now what is every body doing in Piedmont Say what about your new beau I am going to tell Fred. Ha ha. Tell [WhlEM] Ella I will answer her letter soon. Write soon. With love, Eva |
WY YSP | Grotto Geyser Cone (card #201) |
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1910au26 |
OKC |
HeekAl |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Let me know when you will arrive and I will meet you at the train. Alma Heek |
CA LAn | Main Street at night |
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1910au26c |
OK Pdm |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Dear Fred:- I received [?~~Beck,C] “Miss Becks” card Sat. saying you were some better I was very, very glad to hear it and hope by now you are still improving. I am going to my [KS FRi= RssFrances] grandmother’s in Fall River Kansas and then to [KS How] Howard Kans and then go home about a week from tomorrow would be glad to hear from ou often write to Piedmont Bye, Bye |
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1910se04 |
OK ElR |
Wilkie,E ?? |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Was talking to [RtcDa] Daisy over phone & she said you was doing nicely. We are so glad. Hope you will improve fast & soon be well. This is a photo of our new church to be Dedicated next Sunday. Ethel Wilkie?? |
OK ElR | Fist Methodist Episcopal Church |
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1910se09 |
OK Pdm |
SnyWA |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello Fred hurry up and get well and come home We will all be so pleased to see you. Your old Friend Will Snyder |
“Thoughts of You” w/Roses |
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1910se09 |
OK Pdm |
SnyFlo |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
CAN BC New Westminster | Carnegie Library |
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1910se09c |
OK Pdm |
SmiEF |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Greetings from Piedmont Epworth League. Edith Smith |
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1910se09 |
OK Pdm |
WshEd |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
[Typed = ] Friend Fred:- Am very sorry to hear that you are sick, and hope that you will soon be able to be up and around, There was a Social at Mrs Kennedy’s last night and we certainly had a nice time. Do you like Montana better than Okla.? [signed=] Ed Washecheck |
Mockup of “Postal Telegraph Commerical Cable Telegram”, nested in wreath and bouquet of roses, to Fred “With sincere good wishes” from Ed. |
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KS Mol |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello Fred How are you by now got a letter from Ella [WhlEM] yesterday saying you were lots better. I am going to Danville Ks. tonight. am here waiting for the next train am going home wed. and will expect a letter or card soon Bye Bye. |
KS Mol | First National Bank Building |
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1910se20 |
OK Pdm |
Cary |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm |
Hellow Fred guess you thought I was not going to answer your card, but Iwill suprise you. I am sorry you have had the fever but hope you will be able to come home soon. How is business up there any how. I am going to school now. My cousin was out to see me this summer and I had a fine time. from your old school mate Boyd Cary |
“Best Wishes” |
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1910se22 |
CAN MAN Win |
KmbWR |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello Fritzy - Here is little me for the future. hope you are about well I am taking a chance at this country will report later. [Signed=] Deacon [aka KmbWR] |
CAN Western Prairies | On the Homestead [Colored photo = farmer follows plow pulled by 2 oxen] |
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1910se28 |
OK Pdm |
RtcJe |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Dear Fred. I’d write a letter but I’m about the busiest mortal ever. I’m batching yet. The men have the house ready for the plastering. It’s going to be real nice. I washed this morning and am going to town for provinsions for threshing they will be here some time tomorrow. And I have to look for them. O my! and its such a slow outfit. [KmbMin & KmbWR| CAN MAN Win] Minnie heard from Roy he was at Winnepeg. They thresh next. I go get dinner for the boys every other day, and bake for them. they just have a gasoline stove. It’s hot enough to melt today, and yesterday I wore my coat. [At top=] Well I hope you are still improving. When are you coming home? Write soon. Jessie |
“The Good Old Summer Time” [Drawing of man hugging woman in a rowboat in large lake. Huge sun sets in background.] |
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MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Well Im in town for the first [time since I got sick] and it makes me feel like myself again. This is where I start from about Nov 1st. |
MT Bzm | N.P. Depot (card #483) [Colored photo of train loading passengers at station] |
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1910oc11 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
I am in the city to-day. I suppose it will not be very long before I leave this scenery for the sunny south. I saw a good play last night, “Thorns in the orange blossoms” [G/910oc11 for some ID]. I hope I have a letter out to the ranch |
MT Bzm | Sheep Rock on W. Gallatin River |
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1910oc12 |
OK Pdm |
Steele,A |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Dear Fred:- Are you ever coming home? I sure would like to see you and I know Laura would. How are you feeling these days anyway? I don’t expect you can read this. The card is so wigly to write on. Your friend, Alta Steele |
“Best Wishes” |
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1910oc12 |
OK Yuk |
GrtBla |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
From a Friend, Blanche Garten |
“Best Wishes” |
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1910oc13 |
OK Pdm |
GrtBB |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
We send this shower in the name of the Epworth League. Blanche Burkhead, Second Vice President |
“Best Wishes” |
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1910oc13 |
OK Pdm |
BrkGra |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Grace Burkhead |
“I hear you’re convalescing....” |
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1910oc14 |
OK Pdm |
?? |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Dear Fred:- I sent you a pretty card yesterday and I found out I addressed it wrong, so I will send you this one it isn’t a bit pretty well how are you feeling and when are you coming home I hope to see you soon. Your friend, ?? |
“Sincerest Greetings” |
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1910oc14 |
OK Pdm |
WhlEM |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
I recd. your Postal was glad to hear from you. [KmbLE] Laura said she thot you would be home in the near Future and she has been all smiles here lately I don’t know what is the reason Ha! Ha! You ought to of been here to attended the Fair it was grand. Ans Soon Ella |
OKC | Canadian River Wheeler Park |
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OK Paw |
Grace |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
Hello Kid - We got here all right and are first getting straightened around in our new Hotel. Found every-thing looking natural and good. We will write a long letter when we can get time - Your Cousin Grace |
OK Gth | Entrance to Island Park |
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1910oc15 |
OK Pdm |
KmbLE |
KmbFH |
MT Bzm c/o NieM |
Hello. I am fine and dandy. How was. You Had better come for Sun Oct. 23 if you want to have a big time. was at a party Mon & Tues night and went to church Thus. so you see I don’t stay at home much. will look for you soon |
“Pansies for Thoughts” |
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1910oc17 |
MT Bzm |
KmbFH |
KmbLE |
OK Pdm |
I have done worse than usual this time haven’t I? I rec’d your letter several days ago but I am just staying part of the time at Niebels and then at my Uncles but I will ans soon |
“You are my best girl anyhow” [Colored photo of man and woman standing in one another’s arms by the upright piano] |
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1910oc25 |
MO KSC |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Well I am in K.C. alive and well and expect to get out tomorrow eve. I may beat this card there. We’ll see you soon |
“Let me borrow [borrow stricken out & “be” written above the line] your beau to-morrow night” [Colored photo of two women on a swing in a park, the speaker looking down and the listener looking up] |
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1910oc25 |
MO KSC |
KmbFH |
BkwEL |
MT Sls |
Arrived safely at 8:40. Had a fine trip and will get out tomorrow. K.C. is some burg |
MO KSC | Cattle Pens at Stock Yards card #208 |
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1910oc31 |
MT Bzm |
ThbFra |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Dear friend. I tried to see you before you left but could not so will drop you a card. am working now but dont think I will stay here this winter dont know what I will do so if there is a show there, send me a letter, hoping you are feeling better than when I saw you last. I am your Friend, Frank Theobald |
SCT Edinburgh | Black Watch on Castle Esplanade [Colored photo] |
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1910no07 |
MT Bzm |
Beck,C |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Dear Fred. So glad to hear from you glad you are home again. Hope you are quite strong again. The snowie mount- are as beautifull as ever. I have been home nearly two week nursing a burnt hand hot candie is a little hot when you get it on your hand. Please don’t try it just take my word for it. My wife married a better looking man the other day so I am a grass widower. Regards to your Mother and Sister. Write again soon. C. Beck |
MT Hel | State Capitol [Colored photo of bdg, festooned by “Bitter Root, Montana State Flower”, and with the following verse = ] “I’m in the land of pine and air. Of mountain squjirrel and grizzly bear. In the land of Bitter Root and Sage Brush Too. Where trout filled streams are not a few” |
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OK Poc |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Have you learned to ride a motor-cycle? [RtcJe] Jessie and I are going to church to-night. I expect to come home Sat. |
OK Chc | Water Power and Dam [Colored photo of 4 folks sitting close to the spillway. Clean, green water runs hard] |
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1910no10 |
MT Bzm |
Vince ? |
OK Pdm |
Hello Fritz[?]:- Leave here today at 2:45 pm for [IL Chi] Chicago [signed=] Vince [?KmbWR?] |
MT Bzm area | Spanish Peaks |
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OK Paw |
Gladys |
KmbLE Laura Kimball |
OK Pdm |
My Dear Cousin - Rec’d your card some time ago but have just neglected to answer. This is Sunday and Grace is at S.S. I suppose [Long,E] Uncle Doc and [Long,Cath] Aunt Kate got home all O.K. How’s your “Fred”? Will see you Xmas. Good Bye |
OK Gth | Masonic Temple |
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1910de27 |
MO St.L |
Ray |
KmbFH |
OK Pdm |
Hello Fred. How are you feeling by this time. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Ray |
“Happy Christmas” |