Photos, videos and docs of Alan Mays, with the keywords: "friends"

Gough's Lecture Ticket, Seamen's Friend Society, May 4, 1865

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:59:02 +0000

John B. Gough (1817-1886) was a "United States temperance orator," meaning that he lectured about the evils of alcohol. For a brief discussion of his career, see John B. Gough (1817-1886): The Temperance Orator as Revivalist.

I haven't been able to determine the location of the Seamen's Friend Society where Gough delivered this lecture. The group may have been the Boston Seaman's Friend Society, the American Seaman's Friend Society in New York, the Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of Connecticut, or another organization with a similar name.

For another nineteenth-century ticket, see Grand Temperance Lecture Ticket.

Gough's Lecture.

Seamen's Friend Society.
May 4, 1865.

Parquette.
Seat H No. 18
Thursday, May 4.
Retain this portion of the ticket, as it secures your seat.

Stick to Me and You Will Wear Diamonds, L. M. Arnold, Sand Patch, Pennsylvania

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:46:02 +0000

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The last line on this amusing acquaintance card refers to a song, "Any Old Place I Can Hang My Hat Is Home Sweet Home to Me," which was published as sheet music in 1901 and recorded on phonograph cylinder in 1902, making it likely that the card dates from sometime in the early 1900s.

For more cards, see my album of Acquaintance Cards. For information about my book of detachable acquaintance cards, head over to my Flickr About page

L. M. Arnold, Sand Patch, Pa., R.F.D. No. 1

Let's get acquainted. Capital 50 millions in my dreams. Not married.

Stick to me and you will wear diamonds,

Kind regards to friends and knockers. Out for a good time.

Any old place I hang my hat is my home sweet home.

Three Jaunty Fellows, Berwick, Pennsylvania

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 15:59:02 +0000

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A photo of friends for the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

Printed on the back: "J. M. Snyder, photographist, Berwick, Pa. Duplicates can be had at any time."

Three jaunty fellows--friends with self-assured looks on their faces and cigars in their mouths--peer out at us from this nineteenth-century carte de visite photo. Checkered vests and pants must have been in vogue at the time.

O. M. Dolley Livery, Auburn, N.Y. / Let's Get Acquainted

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 03:32:06 +0000

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A unique combination of a business card on one side and an acquaintance card on the other.

For another two-sided example, see Acquaintance Compliments with Confidence and Respect, which has a name—like a calling card—on one side and the text of an acquaintance card on the other.

For more cards, see my album of Acquaintance Cards. For information regarding my book of detachable acquaintance cards, which was published recently by Clarkson Potter, see my Flickr profile page.

O. M. Dolley Livery

Both 'phones. Horses and carriages furnished for business or pleasure at reasonable rates. 21 Water Street, Auburn, N.Y. Typographical Union Label, Auburn.

Let's Get Acquainted

Capital, 10 millions in my dreams. Not married, 1906. Kind regards to friends and knockers. Out for a good time.

How Quickly Can You Stop?

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:41 +0000

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For the other side of this wheel chart, see the Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator (below).

"How Quickly Can You Stop? The average stopping distances in the Keystone Calculator are based on the average breaking distance plus the distance covered in ¾ of a second, which is the average 'reaction time,' the period which elapses between the instant danger is observed and the actual application of the brakes. . . . Keystone Automobile Club. The Motorist's Friend Since 1906."

Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:43 +0000

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For the other side of this wheel chart, see How Quickly Can You Stop? (below).

"Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator. Miles per hour: 55. Feet per second: 81. Average stopping distance: 271. See other side."

World's Columbian Exposition Calling Card, Administration Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:10:20 +0000

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"Administration Hall. From your friend."

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with an illustration of the Administration Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The illustration is a separate piece that lifts up to reveal the name (in this case, "Harry Owens") printed underneath.

Take Off the Mask and Stop Playing Santa Claus

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:56:30 +0000

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Melvern R. Evans, an architect in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, created this remarkable folded Christmas card in 1932. The front of the card, which was printed on plain green paper, simply says, "Just a minute--please." Inside (see above) is a photo of Evans holding a Santa mask along with a message indicating that 1932 was a "poor business year" (it was the height of the Great Depression).

To remedy the economic situation, Evans suggests, "Let's take off the mask and stop playing Santa Claus to the entire world," meaning, I guess, that the United States should concentrate on addressing its domestic problems before providing aid to other countries.

Despite his feelings about the dire financial conditions during 1932, Evans ends his greeting on a positive note by acknowledging old friendships and wishing a Merry Christmas "to you and those you love" (see below for the full text of the card).

Just a minute--please

This is a time for deep thought and accurate action.

Let's take off the mask and stop playing Santa Claus to the entire world.

We must have contentment at home to be a happy family.

The year 1932 passes--well let it--it has been a poor business year. But...it has ripened old friendships--and it's [because of] that old friendship that I cheer it's passing with a Merry Christmas wish--to you and those you love.

Melvern R. Evans, A.I.A., Architect, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at Christmas, 1932.

Merry Christmas to Friends and Foes

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:58:30 +0000

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Christmas 1922 Greeting

To all our friends--and if, perchance there be any who do not have for us a friendly feeling, even to them--we wish a Merry Christmas.

May the end of a perfect day be yours
When the evening stars appear;
And may every day be a perfect day
To the end of a perfect year

Sincerely, your pastor,
Luther B. Hafer, Taneytown, Md.

You Feed Me Well But I Can Tell You're No Friend of Mine

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:56:38 +0000

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"Thanksgiving blessings. You feed me well but I can tell you're no friend of mine."

Clarence L. Capewell, Manager, Popp's Music Hall, Baltimore, Md.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:21:40 +0000

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"Clarence L. Capewell, manager of Popp's Music Hall, Ensor & Mott Sts. Select dancing Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday nights. Always glad to see my friends. Baltimore, Md."

The Procrastinator's Hereafter

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 02:00:48 +0000

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"The Procrastinator's Hereafter. Take a friend's advice: Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today--Answer that letter." Sign: "Bottomless Pit Drop In."

Pity the poor procrastinator who doesn't answer his letters! This pathetic fellow obviously failed to keep up with his correspondence while he was alive, and now in the "hereafter" the devil is looking over his shoulder to make sure he responds on time--and for all time!

In order to avoid falling into the fiery "Bottomless Pit" below, the procrastinator is precariously perched on an endless roll of paper as he scribbles out his message. The last few lines he's written on the paper suggest that he's trying to explain away his current predicament: "...in my new home. Although everything is up to sample, I'm not stuck on the place but circumstances over which I have no control impel me to stick...."

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Reverse of postcard:

Postmarked: "Hartford, Conn., Aug. 25, 1912."

Addressed to: "Mr. W. J. Ross, 131 River St., N. Adams, Mass."

Handwritten message: "Dear Will: What do you think of this for a card? I don't hear from Flora very often. I'm working and not having much fun either--just existing. Not as tired as when I came here. Hastily, Cora."

An "Ugly" Postcard from Amanda Ench

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:12:43 +0000

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Handwritten on the back of this real photo postcard: "Mrs. Mace, you said when we were over [that] you only get ugly post cards, and I said I have a few I will send you, and now here they are, from your friend, Amanda Ench."

Although Amanda Ench jokes about her "ugly" postcard, I think that she has a pleasant, dignified look with sparkling eyes and a wry expression that hints at her self-deprecating sense of humor.

I Look as Though I Didn't Have a Friend in the World

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:31:53 +0000

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A friends photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

"I look as though I didn't have a friend in the world in this picture, don't I?"

An unused real photo postcard with no postmark or address. I'm not sure that the poor fellow looks as friendless as he thought he did. I like photos like this that include comments from the subject or photographer about the photo.