Postcards

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An elephant on a vintage postcard.

Do you know I love you . . . since we're both orange people in a world of purple?

"Skiddo! A noise like a snake signifying motion in opposite direction without delay. Intimates that your absence is preferable to your company. It conveys the admonition that in case you are slow in making your exit, you will be assisted on your journey. Fills a long felt want. Like the sign $ indicates dollars so skiddo is always known by the numerals 23."

"We can't make a skyrocket out of your car, but we can make it serve you better. 1. Spray springs. 2. Lubricate chassis. 3. Test battery and add distilled water. 4. Check transmission and differential. Special $1.00. This offer good until July 10th. Wenner Garage, Main Street, Conyngham, Pa."

A birthday postcard with an oval inset photo of a woman.

"1883 - A Carload of Mammoth Navel Oranges from ________. Copyright 1909 by Edward H. Mitchell, San Francisco."

"Ready to hang lace curtains. Troublesome hemming and heading avoided. Can actually be draped on rod or pole. Ready to hang at windows in less than one minute. Costs no more than ordinary lace curtains. Exceptionally good values and beautiful designs. "Before buying your new lace curtains, ask to see the ready to hang curtains. A drapery feature that will appeal to you, and drapery designs extremely dainty and attractive. Our new selection of latest patterns yet received. F. W. Gieselman D[ry] G[oods] Co., Macon, Mo. Souvenir Post Card Co., N.Y."

Brunhouse the Coal Man was located at 151 N. Newberry Street in York, Pa., in 1907.

"Any favors, $1.00, 50c, 25c, or even dimes, will be thankfully appreciated by yours truly, The Messenger Boy." Walter Spahr, identified as "Messenger No. 1" on two similar greeting cards, presumably used the cards to solicit tips from customers. The card publisher--"Balch Bros. & West Co., Utica, N.Y."--is apparently still in business as Balch Bros. Flags and More, a supplier of flags and flag accessories now based in Syracuse, N.Y.