Description
This vintage postcard depicts a charming Atchison, Kansas streetscape, showcasing residential architecture from the early 1900s. The card features a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a February 24, 1908 postmark from Kansas. This 1908 postcard was sent to Miss Pearl Holler on E. Jackson St., Macomb, with congratulatory sentiments and a mention of a $50.00 draft.
Front Text (cleaned):
GOV. WEST
FROM TENTH AND MAIN STREETS,
17416 Atchison, Kan.
B. L. BROCKETT
LUMBER
LIME
SAS
Back Text (cleaned):
Postcard
4 PM
1908
Kansas
ONLY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Macomb
Miss Pearl Holler
E. Jackson St.
Congratulations!
The made recitations.
You always be as successful.
As you sail upon life's sea,
when your education's done,
take your pen and paper
and write to me for correspondence.
Best wishes from
Your Aunt, (The Port.)
Received draft for ($50.00)
