H. Aston Birthday Wish Postcard, Divided Back, 1912, South Dakota

This divided back postcard, published by H. Aston, features a charming birthday wish scene. The front displays a pastoral landscape with a cottage and trees, surrounded by vibrant floral illustrations. The message reads: "As your Birthday passes o'er you, May it bring you peace and love; May Hope glide along before you; Blessings reach you from above."

The back of the postcard is postmarked from South Dakota in 1912 and addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, S. Dak. The sender writes, "Dear Bertha, I hope Willie is better. We have all got bad colds. Wish you could come over today. I was thinking your birthday was two weeks from today. I wish you many more happy birthdays." The card is in good condition, with minor wear typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, offering insight into personal relationships and the tradition of sending birthday greetings. Surviving examples provide a valuable historical record of everyday life and postal practices in rural America.