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Lincoln Armory, Boone


Lincoln Armory

!Lincoln Armory card back

Lincoln Armory, Boone, IA

Unused divided back postcard



Cabin at Des Moines Y.M.C.A.


Cabin at Des Moines Y.M.C.A. Camp, Boone, Iowa

Cabin at Des Moines Y.M.C.A. Camp card back, Boone, Iowa

Cabin at Des Moines Y.M.C.A. Camp, Boone, IA

Postmarked Jun 22, 1961 at Boone, Iowa. Message written in German:
"Liebe Mutte!
Danke schroes du mir Mary Ellen's brief geschickt hast u geschrieben hast.
Wenn Kings absolut nur nachste Woche kommen konnen konntest Du bitte Audrey Hammer
anrufen und sie fragen ob sie mich bitte vom Camp Counseling entschuloigen kann denn,
konnte ich mitt Kings zuruch gehen u. 7 dollar sparen. Wenn es nicht geht, kann ich Kings auch
spater besuchen. Hoffentlich konnen sie den besuch auf schieben wir sind um unge
fahr 4:30 oder 5:00 sonntag ?? es ist schon hir! viele grusse (auch Chris ? Nipp) Monica"


"Dear mother!
Thank you for sending me Mary Ellen's letter and writing. If Kings can absolutely only come next week,
please call Audrey Hammer and ask if she can excuse me from Camp Counseling because I could
go with Kings and save $ 7. If I can't, I can visit Kings later. Hopefully you can postpone
the visit we are at around 4:30 or 5:00 on Sunday ?? it is already here! Greetings (also Chris? Nipp) Monica "

Addressed to Mrs. Paul Leo, 808 Cottage, Dubuque, Iowa



Johnson's Auto Co. Garage, Boone


Johnson's Auto Company Garage, Boone, Iowa

Johnson's Auto Co. Garage card back, Boone, Iowa

Signs on the building read "Johnson's Auto Co." and "Garage" and "Firestone Tires."

Postmarked Jan. 21, 1910 and addressed to Donald Brusston(?), Mason City, Iowa. Message reads:
"You said you would like one of these cards so got one for you. How are you? and how is the cornet coming on. I am so glad you have such a nice cornet. With love, Mrs. Gay."




Lincoln Highway, East of Boone


Lincoln Highway, East of Boone, Iowa

Lincoln Highway, East of Boone, Iowa card back

Lincoln Highway, East of Boone, Iowa

Unused divided back post card.



1st M. E. Church, Boone


1st M. E. Church, Boone, Iowa

1st M. E. Church card back, Boone, Iowa

1st M. E. Church, Boone, Iowa

Unused divided back post card.



Hotel Holst, Boone


Hotel Holst, Boone, Iowa

Hotel Holst card back, Boone, Iowa

Hotel Holst, Boone, Iowa.
Eade's Book Store. Singer Store.

Dec 1st/10
Dear Carrie,
Here is where I stopped It was a fine place. Will try and get home Friday night. With love, Andrew.



Story Street, Boone


Story Street, Boone, Iowa

Story Street card back, Boone, Iowa

Story Street, Boone, Iowa

Unused divided back postcard.



View of 8th St., Boone


View of 8th St., Boone with trolley, Boone, Iowa

View of 8th St., Boone with trolley card back, Boone, Iowa

View of 8th St., Boone, Iowa (with "trolley" in distance)

Excuse scribbling.
8th St. I marked an "X" over the Little Savoy Sign. The two tall buildings are the
First National and Boone National Banks. The one with a flag on is the
First National Bank. Across the St. wher ethe two men are standing is the police station
and mayor's office. The ice factory some smoke-stack at back. L. J.



National Bank Building, Boone


National Bank Building, Boone, Iowa

National Bank Building, Boone, Iowa

Boone National Bank Building, Boone, Iowa

Postmarked Sep. 21, 1909 at Boone, Iowa. Addressed to Mrs. John Schlegel, Story City, Ia. R. R.:
"Boone, Ia.
Sept. 21, '09

Dear Aunt Mary:
We have looked for you folks down but haven't seen anything of you yet.
Marie leaves this morning to visit Eila(?) for a couple wks. She wanted me
to let you inow so you wouldn't come down while she is away as she wants
to see you when you come. We have been so busy all summer and suppose
you have been too. Well Good Bye for this time. Will leave you know when she comes home, Yours, Mary."




National Bank Building, Boone


National Bank Building, Boone, Iowa

National Bank Building, Boone, Iowa

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Ericson Library, Boone


Ericson Library, Boone, Iowa

Ericson Library card bacj, Boone, Iowa

Ericson Library, Boone, Iowa

Postmarked July 1, 1914 at Boone, Iowa and addressed to C. C. Lyon(?), Fairfield, Iowa.



Masonic Temple, Boone


Masonic Temple, Boone, Iowa

Masonic Temple card back, Boone, Iowa

Masonic Temple, Boone, Iowa

Postmarked March 21, 1912 and addressed to Mr. John Schlegel, Story City, Iowa.

Message reads: "Dear brother - If you want any clover seed let me know at once.
I have about 5 bushels more than I shall need. If roads are to bad to get it I could
ship it to Story City. We are all well and hope that these few lines will find you all safe and sound.

Jn. Schlegel.



Story St., From Ninth St., Boone


Story St., From Ninth St., South, Boone, Iowa

Story St., From Ninth St., South card back, Boone, Iowa

Story St., From Ninth St., South, Boone, IA

Unused divided back postcard.



Ericson Library, Boone


Ericson Library, Boone, Iowa

Ericson Library card back, Boone, Iowa

Ericson Library, Boone, IA

Postmarked Ju? 28, 1909 at Luther, Iowa. Addressed to Mrs. Mary Bennett, Reinbeck, Iowa.
"Dear Grandma, I thought I would wright a few lines. We are all well
and hope you are the same, we had a dreadful storm the 23.
We had a nice crowd at our childrens day exercises

Golda Moats"



Birdseye View, Boone


Birdseye, Boone, Iowa

Birdseye card back, Boone, Iowa

Birdseye View, Boone, IA

Unused divided back postcard.
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