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Nebraska Stock Yards Growth From Humble Farm to Giant
A look at the Union Stock Yards in Omaha from 1884 to 1925 shows explosive growth in cattle, hogs, and payroll. The piece notes 700 workers in 1925 and a huge import/export network, with detailed figures on livestock received and shipped, and contrasts open range days with modern packing sites.
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Will M. Maupin
Nebraska
Union Stock Yards Company
Chicago
South Omaha
Greater Omaha
Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Exchange
Texas
Free Ranges
Union
Nual
Missouri River
Commission
Stock Yards Company Exchange
Omaheft
John Bull
Wyoming
John Barleycorn
Bill
Jim
Sam
California
Uncle Sam