Story of the Danish settlement in Dannevirke Nebraska
A Nebraska State Historical Society booklet by the late Arthur W. Christensen chronicles Dannevirke's Danish settlement beginning in 1874 with Niels Hansen and Soren Johnson. It traces post office, hall, store, church, and band developments through 1901, and notes gradual Americanization and lasting contributions of descendants across North America.
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Nebraska State Historical Society
Dannevirke
Arthur W. Christensen
Dannebrog
Christensen
Nebraska
Prairies
Niels Hansen
Soren Johnson
Howard County
North Loup River
Munson Creek
Fort Hartsuff
Denmark
Dannevirke Hall Association
Christian Kliver
Smei Spillemand
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Canada
Tractor is No. 1 Farm in global mechanization race
New York AP notes that world farm tractors are replacing animal power as free world tractor sales surge toward records in 1966. Ford Tractor Division forecasts 679000 units with U.S. Britain leading markets while Asia Africa and Latin America lag, prompting calls to accelerate mechanization to feed rising populations. Latin America to 9.8 percent of world sales by 1970 at 68,000 yearly purchases.
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New York
Buffalo
Gordon A. Guthrie
Ford Motor Company
Guthrie
Ica
Population study shows fewer women per men in India
In New Delhi the AP reports a government study finds the female to male ratio declined from 972 to 941 per 1000 between 1901 and 1961. The trend highlights ongoing gender imbalance amid India's population growth.
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New Delhi
India
Short-Lived Camp Red Willow in Nebraska History
In the Indian troubles era Nebraska saw many temporary camps. Camp Red Willow on the Republican River mouth of Red Willow Creek was brief and largely insignificant beyond serving as propaganda. By 1871-72 settlers moved in led by Royal Buck, and scouts by troops from Fort McPherson occurred while surveyors faced no Indian interference. The camp was abandoned after summer. petitions for a permanent post failed in 1873 as settlement and buffalo moved west.
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Nebraska
Red Willow
Republican River
Red Willow Creek
Nebraska State Historical Society
Republican Valley
Fort McPherson
the Willow
Township
Burlington
Royal Buck
Nebraska City
Camp Red Willow
Republican
Whistler
Massacre Canyon
Frenchman River
Chicago University marks 75th anniversary celebration
Chicago AP reports the University of Chicago observes its 75th anniversary in 1966. The year highlights the universitys first three quarters of a century and reaffirms founders faith that learning where it flourishes enriches all life.
Squirrel steals nuts from mailbox after post office delivery
In Lyndon Kentucky a woman complained after a package of assorted nuts was ripped and spilled outside her mailbox. The Post Office investigation found a squirrel accessed the mailbox and took contents after delivery.
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Lyndon, Ky
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Lodgepole
Kripals’ Inc
Kripal
Ielen Kripal Quinn
Lew
Old
Quality Printing and Planning Service For
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George W. Beadle
Muc
William Rainey Harper
Chicago
Scotland
Cheyenne County
Jones Center
Sy Wat Lee
PLY
Cecaytean
Goodsyear Service Store
Farmer’s & Rancher’s
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