Luck chain letter (postcard). Ancient prayer derived.
Quota ten. "Please don't let this prayer die in your house." US,
1938.
Lord be merciful unto all. Grace
be unto all nations. This prayer was sent all over the world. Copy and
send it to 10 people and on the 11th day happiness will be yours. If you
fail to do so, unhappiness will be in your home. Please don't let this prayer
die in your home.
Published: The Evening Review
(East Liverpool, Ohio), Feb. 4, 1938, p. 5. "A card posted from Youngstown,
said:" [text]. "Eddy [the recipient] can't figure who sent it. The few people
he knows in Youngstown know his address. The card was sent to an address
he moved from five years ago. Not being superstitious, nor in sympathy
with chain letters in general, Eddy will save his dime. Entered by
DWV, Aug. 7, 2014.
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