A man to the left stands up to speak while two people beside him sitting down listen. The group appears to be at some sort of dining establishment. Everyone in the image is unidentified.
A postcard illustrating five cards (king of hearts, four of spades, ace of spades, queen of clubs, and four of clubs) n.d. The caption reads, "Gentlemen's Card: You will be informed by a light complected man about the sickness and death of a dark complected lady friend. 5 cards give a complete reading".
A postcard illustrating five cards: the ace of spades through the ten of spades. The caption reads, "I'll play these: To hold this hand makes one feel fine but I'd rather hold your hand in mine. That's straight" n.d.
Of course this is more serious than our darling is as a rule but she was trying to understand the artist's [aunties?]!! I am sure you will need consolation when this reaches you but rejoice for us that your loss is our gain,. One great objection to our good old U.S.A. is its size. I really believe Mary and Joan will be happy and comfy here. It is almost country life and we will do all we can for them. The [Addisons?] is written on the back of the holiday postcard.
An exterior view of the Bower Mansion located near Carson City, Nevada. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Historic Bowers Mansion on highway Carson City to Reno, Nev."