Swift’s Premium Meat
August 20, 2021
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It is interesting to note how large food companies have promoted their health, safety, and quality procedures through the early 20th century. Many advertisements for
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The Purina Feed Man Cometh
August 20, 2021
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In April of 1909, an enterprising feed salesman took advantage of the popularity of postcard photographs to enhance his business. The salesman, a Mr. Mosher
Leinbach’s Daylight Department Store
August 20, 2021
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Some time ago, this establishment was noted on one of the Lancaster history sites. The store closed in 1949, years before I was born, and
Thanksgiving Greetings from the “Eyesight Specialist”
August 20, 2021
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Thanksgiving Greetings from the “Eyesight Specialist” – circa 1910 This advertising card, printed circa 1915, was not mailed. Promoting “Rinkenbach’s Eyesight Specialists” of Harrisburg, the
Red Lion
August 20, 2021
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In October of 1914, Mrs. Matilda Shoff of Red Lion (Route I) received a postcard from her son, Christ. Christ and his family had moved
The Sesquicentennial Arches of York
August 20, 2021
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The Sesquicentennial Arches of York – 1899 In 1899, the city of York celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding. Large memorial arches were erected
Market Square, Manheim
August 20, 2021
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Market Square, Manheim, circa 1920 This hand-colored postcard photograph was made about 1920. The postcard, not mailed, was printed by N.A. Trimmer of Lititz and
East King Street
August 20, 2021
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This hand-colored photograph shows East King Street in Lancaster, PA. Taken from the location of the Courthouse, the view extends westward toward Penn Square. The
Market Street in Elizabethtown
August 20, 2021
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Market Street in Elizabethtown – 1907 On January 8, 1907, Ed sent a postcard to Miss Annie L. Landis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Lancaster.
Roses to John Herr
August 20, 2021
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In February of 1907, John Herr received a postcard from an unknown correspondent in Lancaster, PA. The postcard displays a bouquet of roses and is
News from Peoria Reaches Lititz
August 20, 2021
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News from Peoria Reaches Lititz – 1906 In May of 1906, Mr.Jacob Bomberger of Lititz received a postcard from a friend who was in Peoria
Ralph Gives a Postcard to His Classmate
August 20, 2021
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Ralph Gives a Postcard to His Classmate – circa 1920 Ralph K.G. and Norman Heck were classmates at school near Ephrata. Sometime around 1920, Ralph
Grandfather Sends a Birthday Greeting to Ralph in Terre Hill
August 20, 2021
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Grandfather Sends a Birthday Greeting to Ralph in Terre Hill – 1907 On February 19, 1907, Master Ralph Myers received a birthday greeting from his
Girls from Lititz “Splash in the Ocean”
August 20, 2021
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Girls from Lititz “Splash in the Ocean” -1938 In July of 1938, Luella and Eva Hershey were not able to join the other members of