Real-photo postcard with image of a steam shovel working on the railroad line being built near Somerset, Wisconsin. Date from postmark: Jun 29, 1910; mailed from Somerset, Wisconsin; green 1¢ Franklin stamp. Message on verso: Addressed to Rev. Isodore Sigler, Collegeville, Minn. "Dear Father: Am down to work now. I find a little time to devote to my violin. I would like to have more but I'll have [to be] contented with [?] lot at present. Ever your pupa, [signature missing]

Real-photo postcard with image of a steam shovel working on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (Soo Line) railroad line being built near New Richmond, Wisconsin. Date from message: 8-16-10. Message on verso: "8-16-10, Dear Sister,"; the rest of the message was not finished.