1920 – Vintage Motorcycles (in the mud)

One of my “found” photos that was in a batch from Michigan.

The Photo Friday challenge is “pristine.”

Is it a Harley-Davidson?

The closest I could come to was the absolute complete opposite.

I am a Blog Slug

Life takes over, and posting on this blog has become a bit too much.  I can’t say I will be back, but you are always welcome to look around at the photos and postcards.

You can also come visit me at the main blog – Two Barking Dogs

1926 – Vintage Postcard from Canada; “Farewell, Dad”

Wordless Wednesday

Well Dad I am going to drop you a line and tell you that I am in Canada  So
good by
Yr son, Alan D.

Pan Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915 – Indiana State Building

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Mabel and I came out to the Fair for this.  M. Roosevelt is here – big crowd but not unusual.  I am not even crossing the street to see him! Would rather write some Postcards to my friends.  This ___ a building is no credit to the State, cheap looking – English architecture – supposed to cost near 75,000.00 — a house!!   Democratic management.  I am very well.  May be home soon — Your Aunt Anna.

Mrs. J. G. Kimmerman
Goodland, Indiana

Link to Information on the Panama Pacific International Exposition – the World’s Fair of 1915 in San Francisco.

1912 – Vintage Post Card, USS Oregon, and The Shriners are Coming

Information on the USS Oregon

Los Angeles Cal. May 4, 1912

Dear Friend.  Rec’d your ever welcome letters and very glad to hear from you.  We are all well and hope you are the same.  They are expecting a big time here next week when the Shriners get here.  The city is being decorated up beautiful with flags.  Dinner time so must close.  Don’t answer till you hear from me again.

Your friend,
Addie J. Stevick
1440 Wright St

Mrs. Nellie Donaldson
Auburn, Indiana
708 East 9th St.

1912 – Happy Birthday Wishes For You or Morton Salt’s “When It Rains it Pours”

This card is canceled on the front, but its kind of hard to read the exact date (June 5, XXXX).  There is no message on the other side, and was another card mailed to Bertha Dicus.  Based on the other cards that were with this one, I’m saying early 1900’s (plus the card itself is dated 1912 in the lower left corner).

Sharing this with you all because it reminds me of Spring Showers!  Which we have had enough of over the last few weeks.  The graphic also reminds me of the Morton Salt Girl – When it Rains it Pours!

Official Souvenir Post Card – September 22, 1904 – World’s Fair – St. Louis

You have got to love the inscription on this card:

Sept 22 — Thought of you and drank 14 beers to your health.  Chas, D. S.

A link for information on the 1904 World’s Fair – also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

March 1910 – Loving Easter Greetings (Vintage Postcard)

Another great card from Bertha (and Jim) Dicus of Alanson, Michigan.  I have quite a few cards that were sent to Bertha over the years.  Here is a Happy Easter card from her cousin Mary Bateson of Prairie Depot, Ohio dated March 24, 1910.

Prairie Depot, O.  March 23, 1910

Dear Cousin Bertha
I will try to write you a few lines to let you know we are all quite well except bad colds  hope this will find you all well.  well Bertha I have 3 children, 2 girls & 1 boy.  has your folks gone to Texas yet if they have write us their address and we will write to them  I wish I could see you and your family  come & see us when you can from your loving cousin Mary Bateson  HAPPY EASTER

1911 Vintage Postcard – Best Easter Wishes

Postmarked: March 16, 1911 in Mishawaka, Indiana

Dear Minnie did you think I had forgotten you  I guess not.  When are you coming to see me  my address is 224 South Church Street.  Now come and see me Your Friend Ethel

Just How Long Is A Hiatus Anyway?

I can’t believe I shut this blog down for almost a complete year!  And, now that its back, I plan to share even more photos and postcards.  I can’t guarantee that I’ll be posting something every day, but I’ll try to keep things interesting.

I have a boat-load of vintage Florida postcards that I’m getting ready to scan and share, along with some more photos.

So, stop back by, or feel free to rummage through the archives for a photo or card.  If you copy, download, or use any of these images on your website in any way, please make sure to give credit to me and link to Daily Vintage Square.  Or, be prepared for the consequences!

This post will stay static for a few days or so.  Scroll down for some new stuff!

Taking a Short Hiatus …

… But I’ll Be Back In A Few Weeks.  So check back for more vintage photos.

Tom, Dick & Harry – Vintage Carnival Photo (date unk.)

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Grand Canyon, Mom & Daughter (1917)

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Alfonso XIII of Spain, Vintage Post Card (1923)

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Farming “In a Southern Hemp Field”, Vintage Postcard 1912

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Boland (Texaco) Service Station and Trailer Park, US 19 & 27, Capps, Florida (1940’s)

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St. Petersburg Florida Poster Girls by Webb City (1950’s)

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Man, Posing with the Car & Golf Clubs (1920’s)

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Bathing Beauty in Shadow (1950’s)

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Sisters? Friends? Posing for the Camera, Smiles and Scared? (1940’s)

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Sweethearts Lounging in the Hammock (early 1900’s)

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Spring Blossoms & Great Hats! (early 1900’s)

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Little Kids, Girl with a Hair Bow, Sitting on a Tricycle – Not A Smile to Be Found! (1920’s)

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Young Man with Short Pants on a Bicycle, Vintage Photo (early 1900’s)

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Steak n’ Shake, Vintage Post Card, Florida (1960’s)

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