Ada history on a 1915 postcard
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Sometimes history is written on a postcard. Here's an example. Postmarked June 7, 1915, is a post card from Elizabeth, who is apparently a student at Ohio Northern University. The message follows:
To:
Mr. Chas. Conkle
Howard, Ohio
Knox, Co.,
This is the interior of new Lehr auditorium taken from platform. Wish you many more pleasant and happy birthdays. With Love, Elizabeth.
How is grpa? Will write letter soon. Will be a junior next year.
(Post card from the collection of Leland Crouse)
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