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Horses Pulling Street Waterer
circa 1890-1899
A man with two horses pulling a street waterer down a dirt road. When Main Street was a dirt road, the local merchants paid to have it sprinkled during the summer to keep the dust down.
Two Horses Pulling Street Waterer
circa 1890-1899
Two horses pull a street waterer. When Main Street was a dirt road, the local merchants paid to have it sprinkled during the summer to keep the dust down.
Harvesting Ice on Mississippi River
circa 1890-1899
Several men and a horse-drawn sled harvesting Mississippi River ice. Alma, Wisconsin is visible in the background.
Gesell Children with Dog
circa 1890-1899
Gesell children posed with a dog. Arnold is on the right.
Girls on a Stone Wall
circa 1890-1899
Two bonnetted farm girls sit on a stone wall, apparently cracking nuts.
