Humorous Postcard, Divided Back, Boy and Calf, 1913 Postmark, Eagle Bend, MN

This divided back postcard features a humorous illustration of a boy tied to a tree by a calf, with the caption, "I sure did get roped in. Aren't you glad this isn't you and the goat?" The playful scene captures a lighthearted moment, typical of early 20th-century humor. The postcard is bordered in red, adding a vibrant touch to the whimsical artwork.

The reverse side of the postcard is postmarked September 17, 1913, from Eagle Bend, Minnesota, and addressed to Master Willie Paitoch in Wessington, South Dakota. It bears a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The message reads: "Dear Willie: I suppose you are busy in school now in the third grade. Did you go to the State Fair this year? How is hunting? Suppose you have shot a stack of ducks with your gun. Pond ducks it will seem more like when Pa gets back. Etta Olson."

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, providing insight into rural life and humor during this era. The personal message offers a glimpse into the everyday experiences and familial connections of the time. Surviving examples like this serve as valuable records of regional history and cultural expressions.