Nebraska’s Cornhuskers and banking heyday facing changes
A historical Nebraska snapshot notes the shift from the nickname Cornhuskers to formal usage, cites state banking growth with 871 banks and large deposits, and outlines population gains between 1900 and 1920, sevenfold tax increases, and consolidation trends. It highlights Platte valley growth and changing fiscal fortunes across decades.
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Burt
Cuma
Washington
Platte River
Platte Valley
Democratic convention in Denver endorses modifying Volstead act
The Denver Democratic convention denounced the Volstead act and adopted a pro modification platform by 805 to 262, with women delegates casting the pivotal wet vote. S. Harrison White was chosen as the party’s nominee, while Republicans named Finlay C. McFarland. The move signals national impact and may aid Al Smith’s presidential prospects.
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West
Denver
S. Harrison White
Colorado
Finlay C. McFarland
United States
Phipps
Ceutenants
Melarland
Democrats
al Smith
Smith
The Billion Dollar Hen of American Poultry
Dr Jonh R Mohler of the United States department of agriculture told veterinarians that poultry diseases threaten the industry as the American hen contributes over a billion dollars in value annually and supplies more than one third of the world’s poultry and eggs. She lays about 160 eggs every second, totaling about 2 000 000 000 dozen eggs per year.
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United States
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Sidney
Star
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Cheyenne
Devel
Box Butte
Kimball
North Platte Valley
North Platte
Nebraska Panhandle
Jonh R. Mohler
United States Department of Agriculture
Convention of Veterinarians
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Sidney’s Only Tailor
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Rob Russ
del Monte
Crystal White
Idaho Jonathan
Bu. Basket
Kansas Jersey
Cape Cod Cranberry District
Coalmont
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