July 25, 2026
Tag: sadness on postcards
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Decoding Yiddish Postcards
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Postcards with captions, quips, and well-wishes, expressed in the Yiddish language, were mailed to friends and family just to stay connected. However, for the many who cannot read or understand the language they remain unexplained. Hy Mariampolski, a new Postcard History contributor, has deciphered the enigma.
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January 5, 2025 5 Comments
Jeep. Does it sound like the noise a bird makes? Well, it’s not. The origin of “Jeep” is a mystery, but a popular theory is that “Jeep” is an anagram or abbreviation of the military term “General Purpose” or “GP.”