When the American Farmer Strikes
A reflective piece argues farmers have endured long hours and uncertain profits while capital and labor push for protection. It notes farmers faced railroads and big industries, wartime losses, and postwar reconstruction. It claims farmers have stuck to their work while pondering how to secure a fair deal amid competing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
The Farmer’s Power and the Call for Organized Cooperation
The farmer controls raw materials and taxes, wielding power to shape society if he unites. His weakness is lack of effective cooperation, but a strong, organized movement of farmers alongside public support could dominate like labor and big business when properly aligned.
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Townley
Berger
Norton Slated as Nebraska Agriculture Secretary
Lincoln Nov 30 J N Norton of Polk veteran legislator may be next secretary of the Nebraska department of agriculture if the code law remains under Governor elect Bryan This article notes Norton and Bryan discussed the matter and suggests Norton could join the new administration or in an abolished department serve under the new law The piece critiques the political maneuvering to keep code law jobs for party allies amid Bryan’s expected reforms
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Lincoln
Neb
J. N. Norton
Polk
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Cha ¥. W. Bryan
Norton
Bryan
World Herald
Mr. Bryan
Local Neighbors Share Visits and Home Projects
Correspondence notes visits among Polk County residents with Wright, McCormicks, Hastings and Wilcox families. Mr Erickson relocates to Boulder while Petrus Peterson’s son in Lincoln welcomes a daughter. Holm builds a three deck house on Platte precinct farm. Bank displays Polk County corn. Shostrom brothers repair lumber and plumbing at local homes with prompt service guaranteed.
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Henry Hubbert
Lincoln
Nels H. Holm
Platte Precinct
First National Bank
Polk County
Astrid Kjelson
Gothenburg
A. V. Kjelson
Gust Falk
Shostrom Brothers
Community Notes From Stromsburg Area Social Gatherings
Sunday dinners and church circles highlight social life in Stromsburg area with gatherings at the Newcomers, Hennings, Thelander Peterson, and McKeag households. Local residents plan events, travel to Omaha, and share refreshments while neighbors assist with winter tasks and farm sales.
Births and notices from Stromburg and county
STROMQBURG Born December 9 to Mr and Mrs Dana Shostrom a daughter. The American Legion Post has moved into quarters over the Produce Store. A M Johnson of Clarks formerly of this locality was a caller in the city yesterday with Mrs D D Little of Great Divide Colorado visiting county friends. The death of Mrs A M Carlson occurred at her home Tuesday evening and the funeral is today. She was married about a month and is survived by a son and two daughters from a former marriage. She is sister of Mrs John A Seaburg. Dick Freeman from Murray was in the city this week and left for Julesburg Monday. John Erickson sold his farm.
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J. Walberg
Albert J. Johnson
Mr. Erickson
Boulder, Colo
Johnson
J. W. Matson
Stromqburg
Dana Shostrom
American Legion Post
A. M. Johnson
Clarks
D. D. Little
Great Divide, Colo
A.M. Carlson
Dick Freeman
Murray
Julesburg
Colo
John Erickson
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Jas. Younger
Geo. Mace
Chalmer Daniels
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J. L. Hurd
C. M. Dilsaver
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E. M. Swanson
Farmers State Bank of Stromsburg
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