Married for Money, Divided Back Postcard, Prairie City IL, 1910

This divided back postcard, postmarked October 15, 1910, from Prairie City, Illinois, features a humorous illustration of two dachshunds nestled in bed with the caption 'Married for Money.' The artwork captures a lighthearted take on marriage, using the dogs as a playful metaphor. The postcard is a classic example of early 20th-century humor in printed media, reflecting social attitudes of the time.

The back of the card includes a one-cent green U.S. postage stamp and a message addressed to Mr. W. J. Paulsch in Wessington, South Dakota. The message reads: 'Hello, 9/21. I am just a doing fine. I am feeling fine. Hope you are the same. Yours truly.' The card shows some signs of age, including minor staining and wear, which is typical for items of this era.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and humor, offering insights into social customs and the use of postcards as a popular medium for personal messages. Surviving examples like this provide valuable records of regional history and cultural expressions.