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SMITHALO Alright, class… A JACKALOPE is a cross between what two animals? Jack Rabbit and Antelope. A SMITHALO is a cross between what two animals? Read on. “Smithalo” the 60-ton rock, concrete & steel monument, measuring 23 ft. long and 15-1/4 ft. high, which pays tribute to the American bison or buffalo, was constructed by brothers, Ray O. and Chester Smith in 1977 & 1978. Dedicated July 2, 1978, attended by 3,000 guests, it is located 7 mi. southwest of Longford in eastern Ottawa County, Kansas. This postcard was born after the BAD POSTCARDS time period I have set for this Tumblr (1950 - 1975). I acquired it this weekend and was sure it was at least 10 years older. It’s such a great card. I couldn’t resist.

SMITHALO

Alright, class…

A JACKALOPE is a cross between what two animals? Jack Rabbit and Antelope.

A SMITHALO is a cross between what two animals? Read on.

“Smithalo” the 60-ton rock, concrete & steel monument, measuring 23 ft. long and 15-1/4 ft. high, which pays tribute to the American bison or buffalo, was constructed by brothers, Ray O. and Chester Smith in 1977 & 1978. Dedicated July 2, 1978, attended by 3,000 guests, it is located 7 mi. southwest of Longford in eastern Ottawa County, Kansas.

This postcard was born after the BAD POSTCARDS time period I have set for this Tumblr (1950 - 1975). I acquired it this weekend and was sure it was at least 10 years older. It’s such a great card. I couldn’t resist.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! UNDERWATER, FLORIDA KEYS The Statue of Christ located in Pennekamp Underwater State Park and on the Great Living Reef.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

UNDERWATER, FLORIDA KEYS

The Statue of Christ located in Pennekamp Underwater State Park and on the Great Living Reef.

RESURRECTED JESUS This marble copy of the resurrected Jesus by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldson, is shown on Temple Square in the Visitors Center Rotunda, as the central figure in the universe who invites all men to “Come unto Him.” SALT LAKE CITY

RESURRECTED JESUS

This marble copy of the resurrected Jesus by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldson, is shown on Temple Square in the Visitors Center Rotunda, as the central figure in the universe who invites all men to “Come unto Him.”

SALT LAKE CITY

UNDERWATER JESUS John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Florida Keys

UNDERWATER JESUS

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Florida Keys

WORLD’S LARGEST BUFFALOJamestown, North Dakota  Is that woman the buffalo designer? Replica of the once famous Buffalo which roamed the great Dakota prairie. Erected by the City of Jamestown, N.D. and the Chamber of Commerce. The Buffalo is three stories high and has a weight of 60 tons. Your local Chamber of Commerce—finding innovative ways to support the interests of businesses.

WORLD’S LARGEST BUFFALO
Jamestown, North Dakota 

Is that woman the buffalo designer?

Replica of the once famous Buffalo which roamed the great Dakota prairie. Erected by the City of Jamestown, N.D. and the Chamber of Commerce. The Buffalo is three stories high and has a weight of 60 tons.

Your local Chamber of Commerce—finding innovative ways to support the interests of businesses.

COWTOWN The famous statuary trade mark of Cowtown, business center of South Jersey every Tuesday, which is auction day. Located on U.S. Route 40, 9 miles East of Delaware River. What state has the longest running regular (weekly) rodeo? New Jersey! The Cowtown Rodeo began in 1929.

COWTOWN

The famous statuary trade mark of Cowtown, business center of South Jersey every Tuesday, which is auction day. Located on U.S. Route 40, 9 miles East of Delaware River.

What state has the longest running regular (weekly) rodeo? New Jersey! The Cowtown Rodeo began in 1929.

21-FOOT SCHNOZ! AND A BIG MOUTH, TOO! MT. RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENTBLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA Although Theodore Roosevelt is hidden from sight, this view shows the heroic proportion of the great memorial. Carved by the late Gutzon Borglum, the carving is 6200 feet above sea level and the busts are proportionate to men 465 feet high. 

21-FOOT SCHNOZ! AND A BIG MOUTH, TOO!

MT. RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT
BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

Although Theodore Roosevelt is hidden from sight, this view shows the heroic proportion of the great memorial. Carved by the late Gutzon Borglum, the carving is 6200 feet above sea level and the busts are proportionate to men 465 feet high. 

IT’S PAUL BUNYAN DAY! PAUL BUNYAN AND BABE, HIS BLUE OX These huge figures of steel and concrete built on the shore of Lake Bemidji are emblematical of the days of the early lumberjack who originated lumbercamp whoppers of Paul & Babe that have been handed down for generations. These stories, never heard outside the haunts of the lumberjack until recent years, are declared by some literary authorities to be ‘the only true American myth’. Lake Bemidji, Minnesota, that is.

IT’S PAUL BUNYAN DAY!

PAUL BUNYAN AND BABE, HIS BLUE OX

These huge figures of steel and concrete built on the shore of Lake Bemidji are emblematical of the days of the early lumberjack who originated lumbercamp whoppers of Paul & Babe that have been handed down for generations. These stories, never heard outside the haunts of the lumberjack until recent years, are declared by some literary authorities to be ‘the only true American myth’.

Lake Bemidji, Minnesota, that is.

WILLIE WALLEYE Lake of the Woods, Baudette, Minnesota“WALLEYE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”Weight = 9,852 lbs.Length = 40’ 4”Girth = 21’ 4” 

WILLIE WALLEYE

Lake of the Woods, Baudette, Minnesota
“WALLEYE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”
Weight = 9,852 lbs.
Length = 40’ 4”
Girth = 21’ 4” 

LARGEST PHEASANT IN THE WORLD Huron, South Dakota on Highway U.S. 14

LARGEST PHEASANT IN THE WORLD

Huron, South Dakota on Highway U.S. 14

THE SANTA CLAUS STATUE “…located in Santa Claus Land, Indiana, and dedicated to Santa Claus, himself, is one of the most often photographed statues in the country.” More photographed than the Statue of Liberty? Actually, his right arm is raised, just like Miss Liberty. Stick a torch in it, a tabula ansata under his left arm, and you’ve got the Liberty Claus!

THE SANTA CLAUS STATUE

“…located in Santa Claus Land, Indiana, and dedicated to Santa Claus, himself, is one of the most often photographed statues in the country.”

More photographed than the Statue of Liberty? Actually, his right arm is raised, just like Miss Liberty. Stick a torch in it, a tabula ansata under his left arm, and you’ve got the Liberty Claus!

SANTA CLAUS, CALIFORNIA Verso:“Where the mountains meet the sea on Highway 101 just 12 miles south of Santa Barbara is this world famous statue of Santa Claus wishing a Merry Christmas to all who stop.”_____________________ Click HERE to recommend BAD POSTCARDS for the HUMOR Directory. Thank you! 

SANTA CLAUS, CALIFORNIA

Verso:
“Where the mountains meet the sea on Highway 101 just 12 miles south of Santa Barbara is this world famous statue of Santa Claus wishing a Merry Christmas to all who stop.”
_____________________

Click HERE to recommend BAD POSTCARDS for the HUMOR Directory. Thank you! 

The COWBOYS are BIGGER in TEXAS Verso:“BIG TEXThe world’s tallest cowboy, 60 feet high, at the entrance to the State Fair Grounds, the world’s largest State Fair, Dallas, Texas.” To my brain, a STATE fair takes place in a STATE in the United STATES, so calling it the WORLD’S largest is inflating the brag. Everything else in Texas, however, is the World’s Largest.

The COWBOYS are BIGGER in TEXAS

Verso:
“BIG TEX
The world’s tallest cowboy, 60 feet high, at the entrance to the State Fair Grounds, the world’s largest State Fair, Dallas, Texas.”

To my brain, a STATE fair takes place in a STATE in the United STATES, so calling it the WORLD’S largest is inflating the brag. Everything else in Texas, however, is the World’s Largest.

ALBERT—WORLD’S LARGEST BULLU.S. Highway 71 South, Audubon, Iowa Verso:“Built by the Audubon Jaycees, the concrete and steel structure is 30 feet tall, and 15 feet acros the horns, and weighs 45 tons.” They don’t mention that it’s illuminated at night. This postcard is dated 1965.

ALBERT—WORLD’S LARGEST BULL
U.S. Highway 71 South, Audubon, Iowa

Verso:
“Built by the Audubon Jaycees, the concrete and steel structure is 30 feet tall, and 15 feet acros the horns, and weighs 45 tons.”

They don’t mention that it’s illuminated at night. This postcard is dated 1965.

UNDERWATER JESUS Your RECOMMENDATION of BAD POSTCARDS for the HUMOR directory is welcome with open arms! Verso:“Christ of the Abyss, located in the only underwater park in the continental United States, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo in the fabulous Florida Keys.”

UNDERWATER JESUS

Your RECOMMENDATION of BAD POSTCARDS for the HUMOR directory is welcome with open arms!

Verso:
“Christ of the Abyss, located in the only underwater park in the continental United States, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo in the fabulous Florida Keys.”