This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Erhard Minnesota.
It might say:
This is cousin Ronningen in north D?? Ernie Ronningen
This type of postcard was used from 1914 to 1917.
I asked my Dad why some kids wore such large belts. He said so they could be strapped in a chair. If anyone else knows anything about these large belts please leave a comment.
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Very sweet photo.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he is enjoying his drink with a straw.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he is related to the Ronningen in photo 962 (Anton Amundsen's brother-in-law) Edwin Ronningen.
This might be Earny Ronningen (November 28, 1910 - April 4, 2007) wife's obit on her Find A Grave memorial:
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I'd never heard that bout the belts, but it's not a bad idea.
ReplyDeleteSome links (if it is the correct person):
ReplyDeletehttp://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/162020/
http://www.webfamilytree.com/Griggs_County_Centennial/willow_township/ronningen.htm
I mailed a copy of the blog to Donald in Binford North Dakota on August 29, 2012. I have not heard anything back yet.
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