Nelda Jaeger Of Tacoma - The Woman They Called Judge
A postcard from 1915, addressed to Judge Nelda Jaeger, led me in search of the woman behind the title. What emerged was the story of an attorney, temporary judge, & public figure whose life was far mo...
1 Juli 14min
Short & Possibly Sweet Birthday Wish
Today I share from a card written in 1909, which feels equal parts apology, explanation, & afterthought, all wrapped in one sentence. I'm sure we can all relate about forgetting someone's birthday. J...
24 Juni 1min
Compliments Of The State's Attorney
A tiny hosiery mending kit printed with "Compliments of Roy P. Hull State's Attorney" leads to a larger story. From family visits to a bribery investigation bringing Hull's own name into the headlines...
17 Juni 10min
Get A “Gripp”. Better Yet, Don't.
A 1913 postcard from Aunt Mollie contains just a few lines, including a mention of having "the gripp." I follow it into Kentucky newspapers from the same year, where reports of illness appeared alongs...
10 Juni 8min
Primo Carnera Takes Flight
In this episode of Retell Seller, I take a closer look at heavyweight boxer Primo Carnera. A man who was described as everything from gentle & naive to mob-controlled & manufactured. What sparked thi...
3 Juni 11min
Amelia Earhart & Fred "WHO"nan?
Amelia Earhart’s disappearance is one of the most known stories in aviation history. Even so, many never knew she had an experienced navigator beside her, on the final flight...including me. His name ...
27 Maj 12min
Walking Past Wealth, Through a Strike
A postcard from 1909 captures more than it seems. Written during a streetcar strike in Evansville, it mentions the heat and the need to walk. But the return address traces back to the Reitz home, con...
20 Maj 10min
Way of the Zephyr - A 1943 Railroad Snapshot
A faded ticket envelope becomes a map of movement through the Midwest, out West, and across decades of railroad history. From the Denver Zephyr’s record-breaking run to the Empire Builder still oper...
13 Maj 15min
