Deuel County Nebraska A Growing Western Frontier
Deuel County founded in 1888 along with Kimball Banner and Scottsbluff, later split from Cheyenne County to form Garden County. Chappell, the county seat, hosts a modern water and electric plant, schools, banks, hotels, and a strong commercial scene. Big Springs, the second town, shows rapid growth with a new three story school and thriving businesses. The article extols climate, fertile soil, irrigation from Lodgepole Creek, and rising crops notably wheat and alfalfa, predicting continued settlement and expansion across this western Nebraska region.
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Deuel
Cheyenne
Devel
Chappell
Sidney
Union Pacific
M. E. Church
Register
G. C
Big Springs
Deuel County
Nebraska
Campbell
Kimball
Alfalfa Might Be Queen of Nebraska Crop
Nebraska leads in alfalfa production with Kansas first overall. In 1912 Nebraska’s alfalfa cash value reached 21,188,490 dollars, with Kansas at 71,019,120 dollars. County acreages include Furnas 109,600 and Kimball 8,440 tons from 844 acres. Agricultural experts urge pushing the industry.
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Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Union
United States
Colorado
California
Idaho
Ohio
Iowa
Furnas County
Custer
Buffalo
Dawson
Webster
Boone
Valley
Richardson County
Banner County
Otoe County
Jefferson
Sarpy
Dodge
Cheyenne
Deuel
Dixon
Kimball County
Alfalfa Seed Advice From State Bulletin
Chappell Business Firms urge farmers to plant alfalfa each on a field. The agriculture board bulletin stresses home grown seed as top priority and notes southern seed often looks fine but winter kills. It recommends spring seeding in central to western regions and fall seeding in the eastern half.
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Nebraska
Central States
State Board of Agriculture
Ritchey Land Company Praised as Square Dealzer of Western Nebraska
In Cheyenne Kimball Garden and Deuel counties Ritchey Land Company of Chappell Nebraska earns high praise for honesty, efficiency, and wide access to premier lands. W O Ritchey and Roy Townsend-Deuel connect buyers with prime properties while Zehr promotes De Laval separators, cold storage, and fair dealing boosting Deuel county business.
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W. O. Ritchey and
Roy Townsend
Deuel, Garden
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne
Kimball
Garden
Deuel
Ritchey Land Company
Chappell
Nebraska
Devel
Messrs
Ritchey & Townsend
O. K
Kimball Counties
Mr. Zehr
Deuel County
Trusty local contractor S W Terry praised in Chappell feature
The article lauds general contractor S W Terry for honest work and many homes in Chappell and Deuel County. It notes his thirty seven residences, church and parsonage projects, and high standards. County clerk J McCormick is highlighted for competence, integrity, and bonding in land deals.
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Enne
Kimball
Devel
Terry
Chappell
Devel County
T. M. Johnson
Wiegand
Chappell and Devel County
Chappell State Bank Promotes Community Growth
The bank led by President H. G. Wiegand, Vice-President H. C. Peterson, and Cashier W. F. Roudebush positions itself as a solid, up-to-date financial pillar for Chappell and Deuel County Nebraska. It boasts authorized capital of 25000 and strong vaults and assets, with emphasis on safety and service to local business and residents.
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Devel
Chappell
McCormick
Deuel County
H. G. Wiegand
H. C. Peterson
W. EF. Roudebush
Cheyenne Kimball
Chappell State Bank
Devel County
Nebraska
Messrs
Close Proximity Phrase Sparks Debate on tautology
A reader suggests the term close proximity has become vogue and may be tautological. The note questions whether repeating distance implies redundancy and invites opinion on concise wording in everyday usage.
Simplify Life and Focus on What Really Matters
A concise Thoreau-inspired reflection on life’s clutter. It highlights the value of simplicity by distinguishing necessary and real concerns, comparing to solving a math problem by stripping away impediments.
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Thoreau
Human Development and the History of Mankind
The passage argues that history of mankind depends on external circumstances and social tradition. It quotes Herder on how individuals develop through life practice, not in isolation, shaping both perfectibility and corruptibility of the species.
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Les
Johann Gottfried Herder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Devel County, Neb
Kimball, Banner
Scottsbluff
Old Cheyenne County
Garden County
Alfalfa
King Corn
Chappell Business Firms
Chappell Cold Storage CO
N. E. Zehr
S. W. Terry
Chappell, Neb
Chey
J. G. McCormick
THE
Jehuda Halleyi
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