This blog is a small snapshot of the life of Kathryn Junk, who lived in Ottawa, Ohio a hundred years ago. Her story is told through the post cards she received and collected.
Papa's Baby is Papa's Love. It's not addressed to Katie - it looks like Mrs. Frederick Gattling in Ottawa, Ohio. Postmarked September 8, 1908 from Memphis,TN. Maybe this was flirtatious?
Dear Friend, We are all quite well Jimmie is feeling fine Your loving friend Mary Bates Custar O. This is odd because there is no postmark, but we obviously know where it comes from. The stamp is unusual - all of them have been one cent Ben Franklin stamps. This stamp is a Commemorative Series 1907 United States of America Founding of Georgetown Capt. John Smith. I did a little web research. It's a rare stamp. Unused, it's worth $150.
No signature. Sent from Weston September 14, 1 PM, 1905. I like this illustration. The well-to-do fellow looks sidelong at the poor schlub with his mismatched shoes and whiskers - reluctant to give up his coin. I love the font, also. It's copyrighted 1905 by E. B. & E.