1912 Comic Postcard: \"You Gotta Quit Kickin\' My Dawg Aroun\'\" Joplin MO For Sale

This charming and historically significant postcard from 1912 features a delightful comic illustration of a sad, bandaged dog, accompanied by the memorable phrase \"You Gotta Quit Kickin\' My Dawg Aroun\'\". The front also includes a short, catchy poem echoing the sentiment, making it a unique piece of early 20th-century American popular culture. Published by the Joplin Printing Co. and copyrighted by I. L. Burch, this card offers a glimpse into the humor and communication styles of the era.The reverse side reveals a clear Joplin, Missouri postmark from May 16, 1912, and a one-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp. The handwritten message from \"Florence\" to \"Mr. Oscar Gellerman\" in Pleasant View, MO, adds a personal touch, enhancing its historical value as a tangible piece of correspondence. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage comic art, early 20th-century Americana, and Missouri history.