Pioneer Pete Swanson Found Wealth After Hard Start
In Hemingford area history, Pete Swanson, one of the county’s early settlers, arrived broke thirty nine years ago and now owns about eight hundred acres. He leases most of his land but maintains wheat, oats, corn, millet, spuds, and a rye-oats mix with rye and oats cited as reliable crops. Swanson prioritizes his children’s education, employing teachers for his family.
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Pete Swanson
Hemingford
Pete
Swanson
Old Timer Delsing Rides Homestead Vast Nebraska Lands
William Delsing owns 160 acres near Hemingford and 1920 in Dawes county operated by dkinson. He grows 12 acres wheat 10 oats 12 spuds and 85 alfalfa. He keeps 150 cattle and about 100 hogs and prefers potatoes for nearby markets while hogs corn and cattle suit farther distances.
Farm Pioneer Paul Reeve Builds on 160 Acres Near Hemingford
Paul Reeve, an Iowa transplant two years ago, operates 160 acres one mile east of Hemingford with 40 acres wheat 10 oats 10 alfalfa and 45 potatoes. He declares the Hemingford area the best start for a young man offering opportunities not found in the east and says the land can yield more money than prime Iowa land.
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Paul Reeve
Iowa
Hemingford
Paul
Rudolph Schmidt Claims Richer Farmland Near Hemingford
Rudolph Schmidt, formerly from Wayne county, owns 160 acres northeast of Hemingford. He cultivates 60 acres of wheat, 12 of oats, 6 of spelts, 8 of corn, 10 of alfalfa and 25 of spuds, praising easier farming and better health in the area.
Settlers Near Hemingford Grow Wheat Oats Spuds and Alfalfa
W N Frizzell relocated from Town three years ago and owns 120 acres 2.5 miles northeast of Hemingford with 45 acres of wheat 35 of oats 20 of spelts and 58 of spuds. George Snyder came from Cedar County eight years ago and owns land 2.5 miles northeast of Hemingford with 40 acres of wheat 20 of oats 8 of corn 10 of alfalfa and 32 of spuds. He notes Box Butte has Cedar County best for making money as spuds yield highly.
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W.N. Frizzell
Hemingford
Will
Towa
George Snyder
Cedar County
George
Farmer Sees Rich Yields Across Crops This Season
The speaker notes land will yield money twofold more than other areas and that wheat this year is the best he has seen anywhere while potato crops are an average yield.
Carpenter E A Plahn Finds Health in Hemingford Move
E A Plahn, a carpenter, moved to Hemingford two years ago from Iown seeking health. He suffered asthma but reports being cured and is now content with the town life.
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E. A. Plahn
Hemingford
Iown
Local resident returns from California to start new home
George Osborn of Franklin county, who arrived twenty eight years ago, owns 240 acres three miles northeast of town. He has leased the land and has just returned from California for his wife's health. He has begun construction on a new 26 by 26 two story house, planned modern except lighting.
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George Osborn
Franklin County
California
James Osborn’s 320 Acres Dominates Farm Report
James Osborn owns 320 acres with 906 ty operations and fields totaling 400 acres of wheat 35 of onta 100 of spuds 100 of corn and 25 of alfalfa He praises the year noting all plantings performed well and calls the property the best place for a poor man he has seen.
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James Osborn
Jim
August Drews Reflects On Farm, Crops And Decisions
August Drews, longtime Adama county farmer, recalls selling several hundred acres during a boom period. He now owns 160 acres with 30 wheat, 10 oats, 6 corn and 40 spuds. He credits spuds with high yields up to 300 bushels per acre at $1.65 a bushel and plans to expand hogs and corn production.
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August Drews
Adama County
Bohm
August
Local Farmer Reports Stronger Than Average Crops
D. J. Foley, living here seven years, notes his current crop yields exceed his usual. With brother Hugh, he owns 408 acres including 50 of wheat 30 of oats 25 of corn 10 of spelts 10 of cane and 65 of spuds. Foley says spuds lead, but corn and hogs plus mixed farming can ensure profit.
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D. J. Foley
Hugh
Immigrant farmer Frank Bunce praises local acreage and crops
Frank Bunce, who moved from Iowa three years ago, owns 320 acres with 200 acres of wheat 35 of oats 15 of apples 20 of corn and 100 of potatoes. He says the country offers more money opportunities and the best crop he has raised anywhere.
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Frank Bunce
Iowa
Frank
Farmer Harry Foley Holds Hemingford Farm Tenure
Harry Foley arrived from Town five years ago and owns 640 acres seven miles northeast of Hemingford. His crops include 40 acres of wheat 23 of oats 25 of corn 5 of alfalfa 50 of spuds, plus 15 cattle and 40 hogs.
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Harry Foley
Hemingford
Farmer Harry touts best crop and higher earnings in new country
Harry claims his crop is the best he has ever grown here or anywhere and says he prefers this country to Iowa because he can earn more money. He emphasizes greater profits and success in the current locale.
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Harry
Iowa
Local farmers report thriving yields across Box Butte and Dawes counties
Phillip Pitts owns 1040 acres in Box Butte and 520 in Dawes nine miles north of Hemingford with 56 acres wheat 26 oats 13 rye 10 barley 30 corn 105 cattle 26 horses and 25 hogs He notes crops near town spuds are best but distance reduces work while corn and hogs show solid returns Jillip says this is the best year yet for crops Frank Kelsie from Lancaster County operates 1960 acres with 65 wheat 40 oats 70 corn 26 barley and 44 spuds He keeps 41 cattle and 134 hogs and is pleased with county crops and yields.
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Phillip Pitts
Box Butte
Dawes County
Hemingford
Phillip
Jillip
Frank Kelsie
Lancaster County
Frank
Elmer Ears Returns Native to Farm Riches
Elmer Ears, who moved from Minnesota two years ago, owns two hundred acres with wheat oats corn potatoes and cane. He reports this year’s crops are the best he has raised in the area.
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Elmer Ears
Minnesota
William Eaton’s Diverse Farm Burden and Best Crop Yet
William Eaton, raised locally, operates 480 acres with 75 to wheat 35 to oats 20 to alfalfa 16 to corn 80 to spuds. He rates spuds as the best crop this year and notes hogs and corn typically perform well. Will is the son of Thomas Eaton of the American State Bank of Alliance.
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William Eaton
Will
Thomas Eaton
American State Bank of Alliance
Kriz Family Farms Enlarged In Custer County Operation
Joe Kriz and sons moved from Custer county about ten years ago and own 1920 acres. They farm a large part of it with 440 acres of wheat 30 of oats 100 of corn and 40 of potatoes. Last year they produced 6500 bushels of wheat at 23 bushels per acre and while they doubt this year will match, the observer believes it will.
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Joe Kriz and Sons
Custer County
Charley Bowser’s Nebraska Farm Enterprise Highlight
Chas Bowser, from Nance county three years ago, owns 320 acres including 120 of land with 120 acres of wheat 40 of oats 15 of barley 60 of corn 15 of alfalfa and 22 Jersey cattle. He claims one acre of spuds can earn more than two acres back home. The visit featured hospitable entertainment with piano or harp music and songs by local youth.
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Chas
Bowser
Nance County
Charley
Farmers Diversify Crops on Nebraskas New Land
A P Gordon, former Alliance engineer, and three other settlers narrate their farming setups. Gordon tills 200 acres of wheat and 68 of corn with 40 hogs while favoring mixed farming. Thomas O Myers owns 400 acres with 75 wheat and 35 cattle, endorsing crop rotation and spuds. John Pelt from Bohemia manages 320 acres eight miles northeast of Hemingford with 70 wheat and 30 spuds, praising spuds and mixed farming. The year’s yields run above average.
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John Pelt
Bohemia
Hemingfon
John
Frank Kriz Farms 480 Acres Near Hemingford Nebraska
Frank Kriz, a Custer county transplant of thirteen years, owns 480 acres 8.5 miles northeast of Hemingford. He lists 100 acres of corn, 40 of wheat, 35 of oats, 45 of corn, 40 of spuds and 55 of alfalfa with 16 cattle. He touts hogs as best crop and notes higher profits per acre than in Custer. In 1918 Kriz harvested 2,160 bushels of corn from 40 acres.
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Frank Kriz
Custer County
Hemingford
Frank
Farmer John Havranek Builds Mixed Farm on 320 Acres
John Havranek, a Bohemian immigrant who settled fifteen years ago, owns 320 acres with 40 acres of wheat 25 of vats 15 of corn 16 of spuds 5 of millet and 20 head of cattle. He says winter wheat has been most profitable but advocates mixed farming.
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John Havranek
Bohemia
Hemingford
John
Healthy Trade in Cattle This Fall Indicated by Corn Prospects
A Union Stock Yards bulletin notes large corn crops and strong feeding demand. Nebraska Iowa and Hingis lead 1921 corn output totaling over 1.0 billion bushels, supporting a healthy market for stockers and feeders in the South Omaha area this fall.
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Union Stock Yards Company
South Omaha
Nebraska
Towa
Hitness
United States
Corn Belt
Livestock Market Outlook Bright as War Ravages Recede
Farmers report adequate feeder cattle and sheep on the market for the next four months. Feeder operators are financing operations, and the financial situation is improving. The article notes nature aiding recovery and urges national use of these opportunities.
Cockroach Sparks Wonder in Street Encounter
A man and his wife in the street noticed a cockroach on the floor. The man mused about its origin while the wife pondered its destination, reflecting on the small mysteries of everyday life.
Eminent alienist offers help to client in jest
In a witty exchange from the Birmingham Age-Herald an eminent alienist assures a client that his services could be used for trouble if needed. The quip highlights humor about psychological counsel and mutual aid in a courtroom or social context.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
McVicker's Beauty Parlor Acne Facial Alert
Local beauty parlor McVicker's offers electric facials and Acne Cream treatment. Readers report quick relief from blackheads and pimples after sessions, prompting skin care interest in the shop.
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McVicker's Beauty Parlor
Quiet Order Turns to Candid Plan in Paris
In the Paris Illustration, a husband counsels total quiet as a doctor’s order, while his wife suggests resuming work activities. The dialogue plays on domestic restraint and a playful push toward normalcy.
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Paris
L’ilustration
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