Recto: “HALLOWE’EN.” [chromo-lithographic illustration of red devils with pitchforks chasing creatures made of pumpkins and corn, with title in red text]

Verso: (Painting on easel with palette and brushes) logo / Raphael Tuck & Sons ‘HALLOWE’EN’ Post Cards Series No. 160. / ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN / PRINTED IN SAXONY [royal crest with lion and unicorn] BY APPOINTMENT”

PostmarkedSalem,Ohio, October 27, 1909

Inscribed in pencil:

“Hello Youngstownsport. Wie sind sie. [How are you?] Just had a brain-destroying test in history this morning. It was delightful. School is fine anyway. We haven’t much of a football team this year as we lost about nine last June, but 3 cheers for Red & Black anyhow. Well Here’s hoping that a ghost won’t catch you Sun. Eve. / Charlie. / (in distress)”