Nebraska’s Remarkable Agricultural Lead in the Corn Belt
Nebraska stands as a pioneer among young states with top per capita farm wealth, leading per acre yields in corn and wheat, and strong rye and potato production. It surpasses several older states in farm value per person and per acre, highlighting growth potential and regional leadership.
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Nebraska Leads in Corn Belt Wealth per Capita and Production
A column extols Nebraska as a top corn belt producer, citing per capita wealth in horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, and hogs, and noting Nebraska’s small population yet high per capita farm wealth. It urges pride and effort to promote the state. The piece closes with a joke comparing Adam’s era to modern times.
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Dobbin
Union
Adolph Swenson Merchant Tailoring and Dry Cleaning
Sidney and Cheyenne County welcome Adolph Swenson a respected merchant tailor in Sidney. He makes suits in his workshop offers dry cleaning pressing and repairs with guaranteed satisfaction and reasonable prices. His homestead on the south divide underscores his standing as a helpful local citizen.
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Adolph Swenson
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Cheyenne County
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Mr. Swenson
Vision of a future without slavery and want
A stirring oration by Robert Ingersoll envisions a future of universal freedom, science guiding human labor, art and peace, and a world free of poverty, disease, and crime. He imagines happier homes, the end of aristocracy, and a society where labor and merit reward all, under the shining star of human hope.
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Robert Ingersoll
Scrub Flower Pots Occasionally
Make a habit of cleaning house plant pots every so often. Use a small stiff brush to scrub pots in jardinières so soil stays fresh and does not sour, which helps keep the plants healthy.
Cheyenne County 1912 Property Valuation Peek
A look at Cheyenne County 1912 assessment figures shows acreage totals and values across multiple parcels. The data notes that improved homesteads not yet on the tax list are excluded, with final proof pending.
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