Printed in Germany, Divided Back, Hearty Greetings, 1910 Postmark

This divided back postcard, printed in Germany, features a vibrant illustration of lilac flowers with the words 'Hearty Greetings' on the front. The card is adorned with a delicate pink border, enhancing the rich purple hues of the flowers. The back of the card is postmarked October 19, 1910, from Carter, South Dakota, and is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, South Dakota.

The message on the back reads: 'Dear Bertha, You will be thinking I am not a going to write, but was back to Corn Palace 2 weeks & just got back here. It snowed here today how is it up there. Ella & Will have left this country now & we are here all alone from A.M.' The postcard is in good condition, with minor wear at the corners and slight discoloration typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, particularly the use of postcards for personal correspondence. The reference to the Corn Palace and the mention of snow provide insights into regional activities and climate. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of personal and regional history.