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Populist Songs Mirror Farmers Struggles in Nebraska History
Nebraska State Historical Society files reveal populist songs from the 1890s blaming Eastern bankers and middlemen for farmer hardships. Themes include debt, credit, and calls for Bryan-style silver policy, with tunes to My Country Tis of Thee and Yankee Doodle. Redistricting to 1965 training courses under the Manpower Development and Training Act offer no-cost programs for unemployed adults and farm members, with family expense allowances and contacts through State Employment Offices.
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