Base Lake
November 24, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
“I am wearing my overalls. Please send card in return.” Sent from Augusta MI May 23 1908
I always find the messages on postcards interesting. Some message are pretty generic, but every once and awhile you find one like this and have questions. Why was it important for the recipient to know the writer was wearing [...]
It’s All in Your Attitude
November 16, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Postcards From the Past
“We are having a dandy time. It rained all day yesterday and the night before we had an awful storm.” “Earl and Ma” Postmarked June 21, 1913
Don’t you love their attitude? It “rained all day yesterday and the night before we had an awful storm”, but yet they had a “dandy” time.
I am not sure [...]
Logging
October 22, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Grand Traverse, Postcards From the Past
“Hello Old Man, How are you getting along? Are you ever going to write to me? It seems pretty cold here. We are all well. George is going to strike out to hunt a job before long. Charley and Sade started to Penn. the next day after I got here. I was up to Sidney’s [...]
Whitefish Lake
October 10, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Montcalm County, Postcards From the Past
“Wednesday noon. Just finished lunch and feel better. All are well and having a fine time. Home probably Monday. Claude” Postmarked July 27, 1910.
Claude and I have something in common. We both feel better after having a good lunch!
I think the dog on this card is ready for a boat ride. Dogs have a way [...]
Central Lake
October 6, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Postcards From the Past
“Dear Lucy, Did you think I had forgotten you? Am having a nice time. Very cool here. It is Monday evening 9:30. Ready for bed. Didn’t get up until 11:30. Are you busy? It’s busy here. Had a fair trip. Has Martin called you? Haven’t heard from him. With Love, your friend Ella” Postmarked July [...]
Something Missing
September 29, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Allegan County, Postcards From the Past
Allegan Michigan is one Michigan’s neat cities. Being the county seat of Allegan County, she has a rich history. The downtown is full of turn of the century buildings. Brick Victorian storefronts line the downtown streets.
Recently I wrote about one of Allegan’s cool buildings, the M De Wright Block located at the corner of Trowbridge [...]
Indian Lake
September 26, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Indian Lake is a popular lake near Dowagiac Michigan. I posted one of my favorite postcards recently which was on Indian Lake. Today’s card reminded me that there is more to enjoy about a Michigan lake than fishing.
“Hello Sid, How is everything in Cadillac? Gee, I waited up for you till around 10:30 that night [...]
Michigan Apples
September 23, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Postcards From the Past
“Dear Rose, I picked a barrel myself before breakfast. Write soon and tell me the news. Love from Edith” Postmarked Aug. 3, 1905
While many things have changed in the last 114 years, some things have not changed at all. And one thing that has not changed is the popularity of Michigan apples. While we don’t [...]
Maple Lake
September 19, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
The description on the card: A favorite lake for fishing, swimming and water sports. Paw Paw, easily reached by Michigan’s toll-free super highways, has a fine variety of shopping conveniences and activities for visitors and residents.
“Hi Sister, We are enjoying our time in Paw Paw, the people are friendly, the weather is warm, the fish [...]
Newaygo Horseless Carriages
September 16, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Fun, Newaygo County, Postcards From the Past
“Honey Bug: This is not because I sold a machine but because I thought you might want to see of the horse-less carriages which they have here. dad dad” Postmarked Newaygo, Mich. July 17, 1909.
It looks as if the card was written by a salesman dad to his son in Battle Creek. The card is [...]
