Curated blog of quirky, interesting messages from real vintage and wartime postcards, including many sent by soldiers and sailors during World War II.
This is a cheeky one. (Pardon my bad joke, I couldn’t resist.)
I think Wallace would have liked texting and the memes of the 21st century. Don’t you?
Can I say this about you the 22nd?
Hello there!
Just here for the day. The meeting is about over I think. Time out for lunch. I will try to write tonight.
I love you,
Wallace
To: Mrs. Wallace Parham
510 Summers Ave.
Louisville, Ky
Postmark: Knoxville, Tennessee – July 9, 1948
Postcard Publisher: “Made by Metropolitan, Everett, Mass.”
Perhaps Buddy was on a pass for his trip to St. Louis.
Turns out, Shaw’s Garden (pictured on the card) is now the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Monday aft.
Maura B.
No, I haven’t forgotten you, have I? I’m worn out yes, sir. Will be glad to get back. Bye for now.
Buddy
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Postmark: Saint Louis, Mo. – April 5, 1943
“Buy U.S. Savings Bonds / Ask your Postmaster”
Image: Interior, Floral Display room, Shaw’s Garden, St. Louis, Mo.
Lost Greetings 