17 Dec 1857
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Newspaper
Bellevue Gazette
Location
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1857
Page
1
A meditation on growth and refinement frames the role of hardship in forming character and virtue. The poem contrasts rough rawness with exalted achievement and honors the trials that shape wisdom and love. An accompanying Florentine-era agricultural report outlines the Valley of the Platte region’s soil, settlement history, corn and potato crops, and potential wealth from harvests.
A poem by Mrs. Jane Maria Meap cherishes homeland memories from boyhood scenes to the old homestead while a court debate asks if a blind man can be held liable for a sight bill, leaving lawyers puzzled by the issue.
The author estimates stock and crop values for Monroe County and surrounding areas by tonnage and totals. Hay alone amounts to 12 072 dollars, with corn and potatoes contributing to a total value of 865 279 50. He highlights abundant crops, new steam mills, and rising towns led by Cleveland, urging settlers to draw their own conclusions.
The report details J C Davis near Sacramento with 8000 acres, 1000 fenced, steam irrigation, large fruit and grape operations, 3000 cattle and 3000 sheep. nearby General Hutchinson and C E Green with 1800 acres, 1000 acres wheat and barley, 1000 tons of hay, and extensive grading and storage facilities. Oak Knoll Farm near San Jose covers 1760 acres with 450 acres under cultivation, a 11000 bushel granary, a faithfull irrigation system, a large dairy, and a diversified, well-equipped operation.
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