Out of Old Nebraska recounts 1811 Missouri River boat race
James C. Olson narrates the 1811 rivalry between Manuel Lisa and Wilson Price Hunt. Lisa's keelboat faces Hunt's 19 day head start as both fur fleets contest control of Upper Missouri trade, with Indian threats, perilous currents, and a dramatic river journey toward Astoria and the Pacific.
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Missouri River
Missouri
Missouri Fur Company
John Jacob Astor
American Fur Company
West
Wilson Price Hunt
Astor
Manuel Lisa
Lisa
Théga
Hunt
Niobrara
Upper
Columbia
St.Charles
Astora
John Astors
Fuading
Patific
Notice of Final Reports in Polk County Nebraska Estates
The County Court of Polk Nebraska schedules hearings for January 16, 1948 at 10 A.M. on final accounts and reports for the estates of Tilda Intracky and Clara G. Anderson. Petitioners seek final settlement, heirship determinations, and discharge of administrators. interested parties may appear and contest. Dated December 22, 1947. (Seal) L. M. Werrick, County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Betate
Tilda Intracky
O'Clork
L. M. Werrick
County
Judes
County Judge Notices Contests Appearance Date
Legal notice dated December 22, 1947 announces appearance and contest of an action. Seal of L. M. Merrick, county judge, with dates December 25 and January 1, 8 listed for proceedings.
Fire safety on farms to curb bird-started fires
Farmers urged to extinguish cigar and cigarette butts to prevent sparrows and other birds from carrying lit embers to nests in buildings. The guidance warns of fire risk from discarded smoking materials and highlights birds as potential ignition agents.
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