1936 Kick My Ass, Great Depression, Buckeye Lake, Ohio

his 1936 vintage postcard features a playful cartoon donkey with large ears, wide eyes, and prominent teeth. The text reads, “BETTER NOT KICK MY ASS,” a humorous double entendre referring both to the donkey and the idiom. In the top right, it is marked “BUCKEYE LAKE, O. C-168.”

The postcard is from the “C.T. Rural Comics” series, published by Curt Teich & Co., numbered C-168. The production code 6A-H1779 confirms it was printed in 1936, during the heart of the Great Depression. Linen postcards like this, produced between 1930 and 1945, were known for their textured surfaces and vivid printed colors.

This image also reflects a small piece of social history. During this era, the rail line to Buckeye Lake ceased operations, and many families who owned summer cottages chose to stay there permanently. The donkey illustration is often associated with the Democratic Party, adding another layer of cultural context.

This postcard captures the humor and charm of mid-1930s Americana. It would look great framed or as a unique addition to a vintage postcard, political, or Americana collection.

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