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Hog cholera spreads through northern Nebraska
Word from state veterinarians via County Agent Stewart reports hog cholera breaking out in many northern and western counties. Seven deaths on I. J. King farm near Newman Grove foreshadow herd losses, with one purchased boat allegedly spreading infection to Kaufman farm. Lincoln contemplates federalizing Grand Island soldiers home as a national hospital. Governor McKelvie supports the idea and will push for action, noting maintenance costs and dwindling civil war veterans.
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