Wausa, Nebraska, originally named Thorson, was established in 1890. Its peak population reached a mere 754 in 1930. These postcards are typical examples of what were known as booster cards. They were used to advertise a town's amenities to attract new citizens and businesses.
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First Methodist Church and Parsonage, Wausa, Nebraska.
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U.S. Mail Wagon, Wausa, Nebraska, about 1900.
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