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Posted By: Anonymous

Different years of issue is a possibility. There is more than one version of the offer on the back. The cards are attributed to a company in western Canada which existed in the early 1920s and even though Vance was not in the majors in 1920, he was a regular in the PCL. 1920 is the year that fits based on Gandil's presence (PCL connection as well) and Ruth's appearance as a Yankee.
The Vance card is a different size and could easily have been issued at a later date and the player appears to be in pin stripes (Vance was briefly with the Yankees before 1922).

Why are you sure the picture is of Grimes? Does someone have the actual photo? Is there an early image of Vance for comparison (most of the photos I am familiar with are him as an old man)?