Too Soon?

It must be Friday the 13th.
This is a... well, it's a big felt illustration of the bloody Croc Hunter.
It reminds me of those felty iron-on patches you got in the 25 cent machines in the 80s. Honestly, I have no idea. It's six inches by nine inches.

If this forgotten bookmark wasn't strange enough for you, it was found in "The Outhouse Revisited" by Don Harron, published by Firefly Books, 1996.

Happy Friday the 13th! Don't break any mirrors!

President's Day

Newspaper clipping cut-out of Abraham Lincoln's head, not to mention that dashing haircut. Why hide those locks under that hat, Abe?
Measures two inches by one inch.

Found in "McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader: Revised Edition" Reprinted by Van Nostrand circa 2002 or so.

Baby Alert!

Baby picture, two inches by three inches.

Found in "Recollections of Mt. Vision" by Charlie Hoose, printed by EDOR Printers, 1992.

Hold My Bones

Color photo, three inches by five inches.

Found in "Bones to Ashes" by Kathy Reichs, published by Scribner, 2007.

May Have Wrong Info

Sat
Social interaction gives
professional connections
Giving up something I
enjoy will work only
if its my idea.

Sun
I will get a chance
to change my mind
Be strong don't rush to
decision.

May have wrong info
check again

talk with people who
should be more enthusiastic
Emotional connections is all

Even if I do nothing it works
straight truth this pm, out

Dolores Neu Newman --> Newman
Sues? ????? lives at Angel Heighthes Heights

Found in "Nana" by Emile Zola, published by

Best Lighted Store In Town

Old ad flyer, or perhaps a part of a shopping bag. The paper is very light, like wrapping paper.

Best Lighted Store in Town
---------------------------
Ladies' Furnishings
We Carry a Full Line of
Belts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Underwear,
Side and Back Combs, Percales, Prints, Denims,
French Flannels, Outing Cloth, Etc., Etc.,
AGENT FOR WHITE SEWING MACHINES
Carle & Jones
Next door to our Crockery Store
No. 17 MAIN STREET
BELFAST, ME

Found in "Sculpture: Inside and Out" by Malvina Hoffman, published by Bonanza Books, 1939

This Little Gift

Note on a scrap of paper.

Dear Bea,
I am sending you this little gift and my best wishes for a m very Merry Christmas and a Bright Prosperous New Year.
Kindly present your father & Bern with these handkerchiefs with my Greetings.
Your Loving Cousin Francis

Found in "Expert Fox Trapping" by E.J. Dailey. Self published, no date.

The Examiner

Receipt for one year's subscription to "The Examiner" for Mrs. E.A. Conklin of Peekskill, NY. Dated August 30th, 1902 for the amount of $2.00.
On the other side are two leaves pinned to the paper, with a note:

From the Wreath on Orville's Casket November 19: 1906

Also written:

The Efficiency of Christ's power commonly depends on the faith of those to be benefitted
????? Quarterly
Feb 8 1904 5:35 AM

Found in "The Holy Bible" published and sold by Daniel Smith, 1823.

A reminder

All the photos on the site can be clicked to view full size. I realize that many of the letters and writing can be hard to read in the smaller format, so I'm always sure to include the gigantic version as well. You can also browse through all the forgotten bookmarks in image version here.

Just Wondering

Greeting card, seven inches by five inches.

Written inside:

Tuesday March 7, 06
Melissa,
I know what you've been up to and I'm proud of you. You're learning that a woman doesn't need a man to have a full life. Besides, you've got mopsy, and she loves you more than any man would. Animals are definitely therapeutic.
Tomorrow we go to Alabama for two weeks. Plan to see some of the sights, attend 2 car shows. We were in Alabama about 4 years ago. Pretty state, especially in the rural areas.
Last week-end we were in Eustis, Florida at an antique motorcycle show. Some of the older motorcycles, especially the Harley's & Indian's, are worth mega bucks.
Never saw so many people in wheelchairs, or walking with canes or crutches. Riding bikes can be a dangerous hobby. Not much between you & the road.
Had to get this card. The resemblance to Mopsy is strking.
Love you,
Grandma & Grandpa

Found in "The Plains of Passage" by Jean M. Auel, published by Crown, 1990.

ED: Is it just me, or were you surprised that this was from the grandparents? It wasn't just the motorcycles and car shows, it was the handwriting, I think. And the tone. I thought it was from a friend of a similar age.