POSTCARDS FROM THE EARLY 1900

POSTCARDS FROM THE EARLY 1900's

Postcards evidently saved by Margaret Jane (Thomas) Creery and they were dusted off and are presented here for your viewing pleasure. John Thomas (brother of Margaret Jane) and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Thomas were married in Iowa City, Iowa on 20 January 1900 and evidently lived there for several years. These postcards document some of the family communications over several years 1908 through 1910.


Sent to: Mrs. John R. Thomas, Corner Washington & Van Buren Sts, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mrs. John R. Thomas, Iowa Ave. Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: John R. Thomas, Iowa City #613, Iowa	Sent to: Miss Elizabeth Owen, C/O J. R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa
Broken Bow, Nebraska, Nov 2, 1907 Dear Aunt: I received your calendar last week and think it is OK. I've meant so often to write but just neglect it. Our folks have about three weeks corn husking yet. Ruth	Broken Bow, Nebraska, Oct 1907. Dear Aunt, That I would write a postal as I thought a letter might surprise you too much. We all are fine and dandy. How are you? We are having fine weather now. Better come out and spend Xmas with us. We would like to see you. Ruth	Johnsonburg, Pa, 1907 Dear Brother, It has been awfully hot here. Never the less we have been having a fine time. Your Sister MJC (Margaret Jane Creery) nee Thomas	Iowa City, Iowa, 1907 - 1728 Cedar Street, Mil., Wis. Dear Lizzie, I meant to write you before this but have been very busy. Belle came today. She wants to be remembered to you. Eleanor.

Sent to: Mrs. J. R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mrs. J.R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mrs. J. R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mr. J.R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa
Hume, Mo. 1907 Hume Stock Show - Gentlemen's Driving Event - no signature	Hume, Mo. 1908 Why don't you write, That's all. Elizabeth	Hume, Mo It's winter time here this morning. How is it with you? Just finished an outfit for Mrs. M to go to see you. If they don't look good don't blame me altogether for she wouldn't stand still long enough to fit a flea. Emma leaves for Colorado tomorrow. Lizzie	Hume, Mo. Mar 1910 I wonder what has become of Mary E. Shomaker. Do you ever see her? This would be a fine year for her to raise chickens in "Old 713" Mizzo. The weather is fine. Your friend...Lizzie

Sent to: Mrs. J. R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mrs. Jno. R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa "Coal Dealer"	Sent to: Mrs. J.R. Thomas, Ebensburg, Penn.	Sent to: Mrs. J. R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa 713 Iowa Ave
Hume, Mo. 1910 Dear friend, our pastor asked me to give him the names of some of who might be interested in a new magazine on bible study. And I gave him your name thinking you might enjoy reading it during your spare moments. You will receive a prospectus of the magazine and if you should subscribe I'll consider I've done you a favor as I believe it will be all right. I don't know where you are now but I'll send this card to your old address. Hoping you had a pleasant visit and a safe return and write me a long letter telling me about it. SS	Racine, Wis: 1908 Front notes "East Park", This is the place whre teh "Kitchen Mechanics" hold hands and ----the rest of in. One of our beautiful (?) parks. How is uncle David and your family? How's the collector? We are all well here. Mrs. Jones is enjoying pretty good health. Has Esllier had her party? Eliz	Wells, Minn 1910 Received your card O.K. Verne received his too. It was a good one for him. Glad to hear your people are having such a fine time. Will send your keys soon. Am going to Minn Lake now for a week. Write us there. As ever Ray T.	Kansas City, MO., 1910 - I'm seeing K.C. sights now. Came Wednesday. Anna went on to Calif. How about your subscription to "Grace and Truth" magazine? I'm still talking for it. If you care to take try to send your subscription before the first issue in Sept. Your letter was like a book of travel. Wish I had beenwith you. SS

Sent to: David R. Thomas, 713 Ia Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mr. J. R. Thomas, Iowa City, Iowa (Coalman)	Sent to: Mrs. John R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mrs. Esther B. Terry, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa - c/o Mrs. J. R. Thomas
Belsano, Pa 1910 -Dear Father we are well and will start towards home next Monday. Love Mary This was evidently Mary Thomas to her father.	Stillwater, Minn, 1910 - You will have to go two times if you want to stay.	Colorado, April 10, 1910 - Dear Aunt Mary. Well Dave is back in Sunny Colorado after four months visit in Mo. Sure had a fine visit. Say what under the sun has become of Esther. I haven't heard from her for a long long time. Did I send you a card and thank you for that calendar if I did not. I want to thank you now.	Wishing you a merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Bessie

Sent to: Mrs. J.R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa.	Sent to: Mrs. J.R. Thomas, Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: Mrs. J. R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa USA	Court House, Davenport, Ia Not sent
Tipton, 1910 - Grandpa got your card, and he say's for me to tell you that perhaps he will come down Monday. He would like to very much. Gineva	Longbeach, Calif, 1910 - I will surprise you with a card. We are having a fine time this such a pretty place. We are four blocks from the ocean. I am very torn now to set on this land. my appetite is something fierce and I think I will get over it i..rest is too difficult to read.	Tokoyo 9-7-1908 - With best wishes. T. Watanabe	Mitchell Spalding Coal Company Expect me about J.F. Clark.

Sent to: D. R. Thomas, #713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: D.R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: D.R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa	Sent to: David R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, Iowa
Buffalo, NY, 1910 - Dear Father, is is 9:20PM. We just got here and will stay all night and go to Niagra tomorrow. Take good care of yourself. Mary	Washington DC, 1910 - We got here yesterday (June 23) PM. Going away today, are O.K. Mary	Chicago, 1910 - Dear father - We have just got to Chicago. The train we was on killed two men at Davenport. They were sitting on the tracks. Mary	Chicago, 1910 - We arrived here last night and are going to Racine. Will be home at 12 Sat day night. Mary P.S. Get something to eat for Sunday

Sent to: D.R. Thomas, 713 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa			Grace Cathedral, Davenport, IA. circa 1910
Harrisburg, Pa 1910 - Dear father: We are going to be in Ebensburg this PM at about 3 o'clock. We have had good weather all the time. Mary			Mitchell Spalding Coal Company Expect me about J.F. Clark.