Tuesday, January 20, 2015

August, 1883

A slice of paper about the size of a dollar bill ... on one side the railroad name and some art work, on the other side ... a calendar for August, 1883, and some words suggesting a stay at Lake Minnetonka (or a thousand other attractive spots) to avoid the heat. We do not know how these little monthly calendars were distributed ... perhaps in railroad stations or other places catering to travellers. Click the images to see a slightly larger than actual size view. We like the art work ... How about you?




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7 comments:

  1. DJanJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Yes, I do like that art work, John. And before air conditioning, I guess it was necessary to travel elsewhere to cool off! :-)

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  2. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    love the art work. So cool.

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  3. TexWisGirlJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    so very cute. :)

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  4. HappyKJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    I like that pastel colors in this one.

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  5. Bill S.January 21, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    Those are great. I just found some postcards to my uncles that were sent in the early 1900's. Precious!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Great. I too love the art work.

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  7. Bethany CarsonJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Pretty neat!

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