A Hearty Greeting, Divided Back Postcard, Wyoming to South Dakota, 1912

This divided back postcard, postmarked August 9, 1912, from Wyoming to Wessington, South Dakota, features a charming rural scene framed within a clover shape. The illustration depicts a picturesque countryside with a sunset, trees, and a path where three figures are seen walking. The greeting 'A Hearty Greeting' is embellished with colorful flowers, adding a touch of warmth and friendliness to the card.

The reverse side of the postcard includes a postmark from Wyoming and a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin. The message reads: 'Dearest Bertha, I rec'd your welcome card and think it is real nice. How is your grain very heavy & who is helping you in harvest? Expect to go to an old settlers picnic tomorrow. It is rather warm today. We are planning on a school picnic about the 28 of Aug. with love write soon to you. C.S.T. Clara.' The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugabauer in Wessington, South Dakota. The postcard shows signs of wear, including some creases, but remains in fair condition.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, providing insight into rural life and community events in 1912. The personal message captures a snapshot of agricultural life and social gatherings of the time. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of everyday life and historical communication patterns.