Easter Greetings

Considering how many Easter cards I have, I think it must have been common practice to send lots of them. I'm guessing they were almost as popular as Christmas cards. Who sends Easter cards anymore? Nobody that I know. There is something very festive and fun about them though and the mystifying blend of pagan and Christian traditions, with bunnies, eggs, chickens, and Jesus.

Don't mess with this chick; you'd be sorry.

 This poor little chick with the umbrella must live in Portland or Seattle.

Wait a minute, angels don't have sideburns. Run away little chick, this is an imposter.

$15 for the Minister

What better way to celebrate Easter than to pledge $15 towards the minister's salary.

Here's the back of the card, sent to Mrs. Gussie Ward in Canastota, New York. The message reads:

Gussie - 

Put me down for $15 for the year on your ministers salary - 

Best wishes - 

____(?)

Fröhliche Ostern

These two Easter cards were both sent to Trinchen von Oesen, the German maid featured in last Saturday's post.

The first card was from her sister Lina, who thankfully had fairly legible handwriting. The message reads:

Dear Sister!

I received your card many thanks for that. I'm traveling to Grambkermoor

The Baetjers got a little girl but I would have gone anyway. Now you can write me about how things are with you there. Now ___ your time is soon up.

Happy Easter along with friendly greetings

Your Lina

I am unable to decipher the message on the second card.