Tag: Flu 1918

  • The Lost Summer with Sandra Cobb

    The Lost Summer with Sandra Cobb

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    In the early spring of 1950 signs like this one started to appear in the front windows or on the front doors of homes across America. This one from Connecticut and ones like it appeared as warnings that a quarantine was in affect designed to prevent the spread of polio. Postcard History’s guest contributor, Sandy…

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Timothy Van Staden
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A postcard of a natural wonder has always been the favored ones to mail home to family and friends. Two preferred subjects are rocks and waterfalls, but during a recent survey another kind of wonder was added to the list. Here are some samples to help you choose your favorite.

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