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New Richmond (Wis.) St. Croix County (Wis.)
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4th of July at John Till's, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of a group of eight men, two women, one child, and a dog standing outside of a house. The house has a banner that reads "4th of July at John Till's" and the porch American flags decorate the house and one of the women holds a flag. Most of the men's faces are blacked out due to shade. Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointing up (used between 1904 and 1918); Till moved to New Richmond in 1908. Unused.

Closeup of fire at Van Meters Print Shop, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of workmen posing with ruined equipment in the Van Meters Print Shop in New Richmond, Wisconsin, which was destroyed by fire ... The names of the four men were Jack Niederer, Bob Phillips, Al Dyson, and Fred Wert. Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointing up (used 1904-1918).

Construction work on Soo Line, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of railroad construction machinery building the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad -- the Soo Line -- near New Richmond, in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Also written on the recto: Winter ~ Sherman Photo. Date from postmark (1910) and message ('10); green 1¢ Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Margaret Spencer, River Falls, Wisconsin. "2/18 '10. Dear Sister. Martha, rec'd your letter yesterday. We didn't get up early enough to go home this morning but are going this afternoon, and if you would just as soon wait until next Friday I would a little rather you would, I'm way behind with the work this week, but if you rather come this week, come ahead. If you shouldn't have school [?]. day you would have that much more time & would see the parade. In haste, Myrtle."

Doughboy Mills Incorporated, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of the Doughboy Mills plant in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Four 1950s-era automobiles are parked on the street. Date from postmark: Jan 16 1956; mailed from New Richmond, Wis; carmine-red 2¢ John Adams stamp. Message: Addressed to Mrs. Rose Bording, Centuria, Wisconsin, R.1. "Dear Rose: - How are you. I'm fine. I'm at New Richmond taking care of my aunt. She had another heart spell, was in hospital 10 days. Is home in bed now. She is getting better. Well the Terreau's got home fine. We sure enjoyed our visit and dinner at your place Rose. Thanks. See you when I get back. Love, Esther."

East side Main Street, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard showing a livery in foreground (Dock's Livery) and other businesses along Main Street; a horse and buggy; telephone wires; and children walking down the street so that their movement almost obliterates them. Date from postmark: Oct 7, 1908; mailed from New Richmond Wis; green 1¢ "Gingerbread" Franklin stamp. Black mark along top is on the original (poor printing of the photograph). Message: Addressed to Miss Clara Ritzaur, Turtle Lake, Wiss. "Dear Sweet Clara, I will drope [sic] a few lines to you and lett [sic] you now [know] that I got here arrit [alright] and so good by by [sic], Willie Ziemer."

High school, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard image of the high school building in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Printed on SSSS paper (used 1924-1929). The postcard was not used postally. Message: "Dear Friend: -- "Well how are you all? We are fine. Have been having lovely weather, is like spring again to-day. The snow is melting away fast. But we surely are having March winds. You wanted to know when Melvin's Mother's birthday is, its either the 25th or 26th of June, but I am quite sure that it is the 25th. Melvin is busy as usual it seems there is always to[o] much to do at the factory. Write a line when you can, always are very glad to hear from you. With love, Mrs. M. Wegner."

John Till, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of "Dr." John Till from New Richmond, Wisconsin. Date from postmark Aug. 25, 1908; mailed from Duluth Minn.; green 1¢ Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Marie Paulson, 5722 Highland St., West Duluth, Minn. "I am very much satisfied with Dr. Till. Am not feeling well now, I have got a role of cotton on my back. Affectionately yours, [unsigned].

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