Tracy Settles Down

Well, from this postcard it would appear that our favorite character, Tracy Graham, settled down and got married. Unfortunately, the date is illegible and we don't have a clue to his wife's first name. 

The message to Mrs. Tracy Graham says:

Hello! how are the measles. I don't know what will come next, twins I guess. We haven't the mumps yet but am looking for them any day. Hope you will be better of the measley things when I hear from you again. cordially  Blanche M.S.

More on Tracy Graham here and here.

Cows and Cars - Chicago, Illinois

Reuben and Mandy Visit New York

The idea behind this card is that the ridiculously dressed country bumpkins are so overwhelmed by the tall buildings in New York City that all they can do is look up. The name Reuben is not a coincidence either. The nickname for Reuben is Rube. Here's the definition from Merriam Webster:
Rube

Pronunciation: \ˈrüb\

Function: noun

Etymology: Rube, nickname for Reuben

Date: 1891

1 : an awkward unsophisticated person : rustic
2 : a naive or inexperienced person

This card is greatly enhanced by the message. The sender, undoubtedly a country bumpkin himself, seems to have relished the humor. Here's the message side of the card:

The message sent to Miss Alta Bonney in 1908, reads:

We are nearly through haying would have got done if it had not rained this week. from your friend Charlie