R. H. Phillips, Minn. National Guard on Hike, Lake City, Divided Back Era

This postcard, published by R. H. Phillips of Lake City, Minnesota, depicts the Minnesota National Guard on a march, referred to as a 'hike.' The image shows a line of soldiers in uniform, with two mounted officers leading the way. The scene captures a moment of military discipline and camaraderie, set against a backdrop of trees and residential homes, suggesting a small-town setting.

The back of the postcard features a divided back, indicating it was produced between 1907 and 1915. The card includes a handwritten message: 'Dear Mabel, Well we are home yesterday Sun. and heard your dandy graphaphone. It is raining today, we expected to thrash about Wed. but don't know when we will now if it rains much more. I have a girl now Ruth Foster I suppose you no her don't you? she has been here a week she wants to stay longer I will help her until after we thrash anyway. (but am not very much stuck on her) was glad to see someone while mother was gone. Say Godfrey Anderson and a Mr. Erickson and another young man are camping up here. Madge looks real well and had such a good time. Mom is better, I see you didn't have a card like this. With love, Maude.' The card is in good condition with minor edge wear and some discoloration consistent with age.