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“Nellie Is Invited on Sunday” – Madisonville, Ohio (circa 1913)

March 30, 2025 No Comments

Mrs. Nellie Kain lived in Madisonville, once a frontier settlement on a trail of the indigenous people through southwest Ohio. Established in 1809 as settlers

“When We Were Young” – circa 1910

January 25, 2023 No Comments

This postcard drawing depicts an idyllic scene of a solitary figure fishing in a lush, rural landscape. Although there is no indication of publisher and

Everything O.K. in Lancaster, PA (circa1910)

August 25, 2022 No Comments

In addition to the proud postcard memorials to local monuments or scenic splendors, plus the enormous variety of seasonal and holiday greetings, a large number

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