Series 350, Divided Back Postcard, Congratulations, 1916 Postmark

This is a divided back postcard from Series 350, featuring a congratulatory message with a whimsical illustration of a fish. The front of the card reads, 'To congratulate you, my old-time pard, is the reason why I send this card.' The design is bordered with a decorative pattern, typical of early 20th-century postcards.

The back of the postcard is postmarked from Lyndon, Kansas, dated October 30, 1916. It bears two green 1-cent U.S. postage stamps featuring George Washington. The message reads: 'My dear Bertha, Well how are you and the rest getting along? Fine little. I would give so much to see you. I intended to write you but my days are so full. Must close. R.R.' The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Bertha Pautsch in Wessington, South Dakota. The card is in good condition with minor edge wear and slight discoloration typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, offering a glimpse into personal relationships and the use of postcards for maintaining connections. Surviving examples like this provide valuable records of regional history and communication patterns during this era.