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Agriculturalist predictions spark westward farming shift
In a 1868 letter from Prairie Farmer correspondent Gye J McGinnis of New Jao 0, 1S Lhe, writers discuss westward movement of agriculture from Nebraska, Kansas, and nearby counties. They urge settlers to break up sod, plant trees, dig wells, and invest now to grow vegetation and woodlands, while noting local posts on division and community plans amid cold weather and economic concerns.
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Meridian
Disipe
Pastor Taegraph
Sine Prawree Parmer
Mr. Judd
Kansas
Stern Nebraska
Nejska
Phare
Judd
Plum Creek
Gaibesr Cs
Viao
Gye J McGinnis
Weston Nebraska
Redington
M&d
Sid Py
Pumpkin
Meaud Vy
Thas Merchant
Torre
Stafford
Sat
Seward
Oscar
Charles F
J AL Adams
Inspector Alexander
North Divide
Sidney Hon
J.M_ Adams
Andrew McAdam
Lizzie Brett
Chas. Anderson
Homer Eckles
Winois
Usshoorl
West
Morgan
John Omer
Andrew
Lewis
Adam
Thomas Scott
Chappett
Ciarrett
New
Stephena J Anne
Roth
John Slattery
Lincoln
Robson
Big Springs
Bobish
Chas Lazarus
Fish & Co
Post & Co
Rey McAdams
Moe
Frank Terry
York State
Chescone County
Mel Laycock
Scott Ferry
Jr Baleoch