Edgar lived in Elmer, New Jersey. Elmer is a borough in southwest New Jersey – not far from the Delaware River. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer,_New_Jersey In November of
On October 4, 1906, cannons were fired in York, Pa for the “President’s Salute”. An Internet search reveals that President Theodore Roosevelt visited the city
Just after 5:00 AM on the morning of April 18, the growing city was struck by the largest earthquake in the history of California. A
One can find many postcards from the early 20th century that reflect on marriage and marriage roles.Some of them, intended to be humorous, may be
The building of the Colonial Hotel excited great public interest during its construction in the 1890’s. It dominated Centre Square, later Continental Square, and was
Several months ago, I posted a beautiful, hand-colored photograph of the Conestoga River that was on a postcard mailed to Bertie Kilbough in Peters Creek,
Keller’s Mountain near Lititz I was unaware of a Lancaster County topographical feature by this name until seeing a postcard photograph, circa 1906. The photograph
A Comic Postcard to Walter. – Elkhorn, Wisconsin (1906) This is another light- hearted postcard that has a sorrowful aftermath. In April of 1906, Walter
Edna Receives a Beautiful Card in La Parke – 1906 In an earlier post, I mentioned the difficulty in finding an exact location for La
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
Scottish Linens at the January Sale – Harrisburg, PA in 1906 In December of 1906, Mrs. Newman of Harrisburg received a postcard from Scotland. The
Marriage is a Hard Way – 1906 One can find many postcards from the early 20th century that reflect on marriage and marriage roles. Some
In the mid-19th century, the Mountain Springs Resort was a popular destination for well-to-do visitors seeking a country retreat with salubrious natural springs. Presidents Buchanan,
Tellings stories from the past.