During the summer of 1902 Omahans enjoyed many hot weather activities at area parks and resorts. The July 27, 1902, Omaha World-Herald (on microfilm at the Nebraska ...
"Last summer I had the good fortune to spend a few weeks on a ranch in Northern Nebraska," wrote H. W., a student of Omaha High School in the school's High School ...
The conflicting demands of sports and fashion have vexed Nebraska women at least since the days of the bicycle craze in the 1890s. The Omaha Daily News of February 3, ...
Most of us can't resist engaging in one form of foolishness or another. Contrary to commonsense, doctors' advice, and mothers' naggings, we eat too much, exercise too ...
Are you enjoying your summer as much as the boys in this photograph?
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John Nelson’s photograph of two couples seated in front of their tents was taken sometime between 1907 and 1917.
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In the days before air conditioning, ...
What kinds of indoor activities did you (or your parents) use to keep busy during those hot days of summer?
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Nebraska was a leader in the Chautauqua movement, which brought culture and entertainment to rural America. Thousands of Nebraskans spent as many as ten ...
In the days before air conditioning, getting a good night's sleep during the heat of summer was sometimes a problem. One obvious solution was to sleep outdoors. ...
Two History Nebraska sites are participating in summer programs designed to get you out on the road.
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Who wants ice cream? Photographer John Nelson of Ericson, Nebraska captured this little sweetie taking a turn cranking the handle of an ice cream maker in about 1910.
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From about 1900 to the early 1940s Jenner’s Zoological, Educational and Amusement Park in Loup City was a place for central Nebraska to gather, play, and ...