- Cars were a luxury, and most people relied on horses and carriages.
- Public transportation was limited to horse-drawn trams and trains.
Communication:
- Telephones were rare and expensive.
- Mail was the primary means of long-distance communication.
- Telegraphs were used for urgent messages.
Healthcare:
- Medical technology was limited, and many diseases were fatal.
- Doctors made house calls, and hospitals were often overcrowded and unsanitary.
Entertainment:
- Movies were in their infancy, and they were silent and black-and-white.
- Radio was also new, and it was used primarily for news and music.
- People entertained themselves with books, magazines, board games, and musical instruments.
Homes
- Most homes were small and simple.
- Electricity was not as common as it is today and many people used gas lamps and candles for lighting.
- Indoor plumbing was not as common as it is today, and many people used outhouses.
Fashion
- Women wore long dresses and corsets.
- Men wore suits and ties.
- Hats were a common accessory for both men and women.
Food:
- Most people cooked at home.
- Refrigerators were not as common as they are today, so people relied on iceboxes or cellars to keep food cool.
- Processed foods were not as common as they are today, and people ate a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat.
Work:
- Most people worked in agriculture or manual labor.
- Factory jobs were also common, especially in cities.
- Women often worked in the home or as teachers or nurses.