Tag Archives: Summer

Lazy Summer Days: Summer Camps

Posted on July 26, 2024 by SCblogger

Before the days of air conditioning in private homes, many people escaped the summer heat by camping out. It could be as simple as putting a tent in a backyard to escape the heat of a house for relaxing or … Continue reading →

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Summer Living: The Summer Porch

Posted on July 9, 2021 by SCblogger

We’ve been enjoying cool breezes the past two days after a streak of hot and humid Midwestern weather. This unexpected cool down has brought many of us outside to enjoy the fresh air away from our air conditioned homes. All … Continue reading →

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A Flood of Images: April 2019

Posted on April 18, 2019 by SCblogger

We are beginning to wonder if we will be “weather challenged” in 2019. January started off with four new weather records as recorded by the National Weather Service in Moline, IL.* January 30th gave us a new record daily low … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Cool in Days Past

Posted on August 24, 2018 by SCblogger

Despite a few cooler days this week, the current local weather forecast reminds us that we are still in the heat of August. We will soon be retreating again to our air-conditioned spaces! This got us thinking about how Davenporters … Continue reading →

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Summer is here!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by SCblogger

And about time, too. Summer river outing, ca. 1890s This image shows nineteen people and one brave little boat sitting pretty low in the water, on a “Summer River Outing”, 1890’s style. This 4 x 6 inch postcard is part of our … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave: 1936

Posted on July 7, 2008 by SCblogger

Just as the Mississippi River is beginning to recede and festivals appear on our riverfront, we suddenly have a new weather focus – summer temperatures. The warmth of July is suddenly here and July warmth will soon melt into the … Continue reading →

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