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[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Grafton Street in Dublin]

Postcard of a series of five story brick buildings near a road where six horse-drawn buggies and an electric car travels down the road. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Miniature Railroad at Coney Island]

Postcard of a group of men riding a miniature train. The letter reads, "Rying to see Dreamland, but it's raining must go home sure wish for you Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 21, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of State Capitol of Idaho]

Postcard of a white domed capitol building as seen from the surrounding park, described as "State Capitol, Boise, Idaho, On the Old Oregon Trail." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 21, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chicago World's Fair Fountain by Night]

Postcard of a fountain lit by many soft colors. The back of the postcard adds, "Magnificent lighting effects in five colors - green, red, amber, blue, and white - will make the spectacle unlike everything else in the world. 40 feet high and 200 feet wide, at the south end three single high sprays about the dome throw water 75 feet into the air." The message on the back reads, "Do wish you + Mamie could come to see the fair. It is worth seeing I think. I have spent three days there all day and am not there seeing it. Lacy is learning to send King love with me as he hasn't any girl in view. S. W." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol Ward, Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 21, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[26000 Troops in Military Parade #1]

Postcard of the 6th Ohio Band from the military during a parade. Children can be seen walking near the parade following the soldiers on either side. A dog can be seen in the bottom left corner of the photograph, it appears to be following the leader of the parade. On the back of the postcard there is writing. The note says, " 9/21/16. Had Dome Parade. Was 20 miles long. Carl. El Paso."
Date: September 21, 1916
Creator: Horne, W. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History