Aerial Bridge from end of Ship Canal

Paul Lundgren Jun 15, 2016

The message on the back of this postcard, mailed April 3, 1909, might require an interpreter — as often seems to be the case.

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hbh1 on June 16, 2016 at 6:55 am

Good Toft, I am sending you a card to let you know that I am getting along well with my host[.] It was a long trip it was soon that [no?] look to Denmark greetings to everyone in [Hanet?] and a friendly greeting to you. Write again soon. [Lakole?] Hogensen 5905 Ranks Av [??] R Superior Vir

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Paul Lundgren on June 16, 2016 at 9:01 am

At first I thought that address was Banks Ave., Superior, Wis., but it certainly looks more like what HBH1 has transcribed.

Thanks once again, oh Great Translator or the North!

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Karasu on June 16, 2016 at 9:40 am

I think it might be “Jakob Hogensen” who had such rotten handwriting.

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hbh1 on June 18, 2016 at 6:31 am

Thanks, Karasu. I think it is definitely that the man doesn’t know how to make a “B” well… or a W. Using postmark clues…

the address is 5905 Banks Av Sta [Station] B, Superior, Wis

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