Railroads Tap Stockmen in Midwest Freight Monopoly Push
A new round of freight-rate increases led by the Burlington tightens the Missouri river markets by forcing stockmen to ship through South Omaha to Chicago. Omaha Sioux City and nearby markets face added charges of 10 to 25 dollars per car, shrinking Nebraska farmer profits and threatening near markets that have supported high prices.
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Ollis Denounces Rail Cartel Over Meat Freight Increase
State senator J. A. Ollis of Valley County attacks Burlington led railways for a 30 percent rate hike on dressed meat from the Missouri river to Chicago. He argues higher costs push livestock to Chicago, eroding profits, and urges stronger Missouri river markets and restored lower rates to protect South Omaha stockmen profits.
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Chicago
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Do the Railroads Want War in Nebraska
An Omaha World Herald editorial condemns a 30 percent rise in dressed meat freight rates from the Missouri River to Chicago. It warns the move will damage Nebraska’s livestock and prompt legislative action, urging Nebraskans to empower the railway commission to resist the price hike.
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Great Bargains for Homeseeker and Investor Lands
Advertises 100000 acres available with rainfall rich soil and good climate. Claims land values will double soon, appealing to homeseekers and renters and investors seeking strong crops and favorable conditions.
Growth and promise in Logan Phillips counties
CCcO LO Fe A DO now leads cereals by yield per acre and value of production. Logan and Phillips counties in the South Platte Valley emerge as the state’s most productive areas after switch from cattle country. Beets at Sterling and widespread farming raise potatoes, small grain, and alfalfa as these counties win premiums at major fairs. The region attracts practical farmers from Iowa Nebraska and nearby states.
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Real Bargains Offer Several 160 Acre Farms
Listings detail multiple 160 acre tillable farms with parched pricing from 1500 to 360000, locations within 2 to 15 miles of towns, schools, stores, and railroads. Descriptions include homesteads, fenced acres, barns, wells, windmills, fall wheat, and proximity to post offices. Some sales target April 1 deadlines.
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