Loup City Arcadia Nebraska Men Shooting Cannon With Horses 1908 Real Photo Postcard

The firing of a signal cannon, as captured in this early 20th-century image, was a widespread practice in American towns and communities. These rudimentary cannons, often constructed from logs or metal pipes, were employed for ceremonial purposes rather than combat, producing loud reports to signify celebrations, parades, and national holidays like the Fourth of July.