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Community NoticesPage 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Wednesday, September 7, 2016
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LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-101In the Matter of theDivorce Petition of:JESSICA MONCADAvsFRANCISCO MONCADA-ROSASTo: FRANCISCO MONCADA-RO-
SAS:
You are hereby notifi ed that a Divorce petition has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above referred Case No. CV16-101 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 15th day of SEPTEMBER 2016 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-116In the Matter of theGuardianship Petition of:LISA WHITEWING,In Re:A. W. (DOB 03-09-2007) TO: SHANNON WHITEWING,
Mother JASON PADILLA, Father
You are hereby notifi ed that a peti-tion has been fi led for Guardianship and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV16-116 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 18TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA2016 TRIBAL COUNCIL
ELECTION CANDIDATES LIST
NAMES OF CANDIDATES (Alphabetically)COLY D. BROWN
SHARON REDHORN-CHAMBERLAINGLORIA JEAN EAGLEJAMES LOUIS LAROSEKENNETH MALLORY
FRANK WHITE
Posted August 2, 2016.
LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-121In the Matter of theName Change Petition of:ELIAS JOSEPH WADE WOODHULLto ELIAS JOSEPH WADE LATRAYTo: DARICE WOODHULL AND ANY
INTERESTED PARTIES
You are hereby notifi ed that a peti-tion for Name Change has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual in case no. CV16-121 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 20TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-114
In the Matter of theDivorce Petition of:DION LEE HUNTERvsKATHERINE ROSE HUNTERTo: KATHERINE ROSE HUNTER:You are hereby notifi ed that a Di-
vorce petition has been fi led and a hear-ing concerning the above referred Case No. CV16-114 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 27th day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-115In the Matter of theGuardianship Petition of:MICHELLE ROUILLARD,In Re:N. W. (DOB 12-27-2012) TO: DOMINIQUE WHITEBEAVER,
MotherTERRY WHIPPLE JR., FatherYou are hereby notifi ed that a petition
has been fi led for Guardianship and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV16-115 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 13TH
Public NoticeAnnouncement of Decision to Issue Final Clean Air Act Permit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7Thurston Manufacturing Company Synthetic Minor Source Permit PERMIT R7-TMNSR-FY16-001
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 (EPA) is announcing its decision to issue a synthetic minor source permit in accordance with the provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Country, 40 CFR 49.151 - 49.161, to Thurston Manufacturing Company. The source is located at 1708 H Avenue, Thurston, Nebraska.
The EPA prepared a draft permit and held a public comment period from Febru-ary 12, 2016 to April 12, 2016. During the public comment period, one commenter provided comments. The EPA changed the permit in response to the comments. After consideration of Thurston Manufacturing Company’s completed permit ap-plication, the pertinent federal statutes and regulations, the comments received, and additional material considered in response to comments and contained in our Administrative Record, the EPA has made a decision to issue the fi nal permit.
The fi nal permit, technical support document and other key documents relevant to the fi nal permit are available online at: https://www.epa.gov/caa-permitting/status-tribal-air-permits-region-7.
The fi nal permit will be effective on October 21, 2016, which is a delayed effec-tive date to provide time for public notice of this fi nal permit decision.
Under the CAA regulations at 40 CFR 49.159(d), any person who commented on the specifi c terms and conditions of the proposed permit may petition the En-vironmental Appeals Board (EAB) to review any term or condition of the permit. A person who failed to fi le comments may also petition for review, but only as specifi ed in said CAA regulation. In accordance with the regulation at 40 CFR 49.159(d) (2), EPA is specifying that the 30-day period within which a person may request review begins September 20, 2016.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to:Bob Webber - Tribal NSR CoordinatorAir Permitting & Compliance BranchAir and Waste Management DivisionU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 711201 Renner BoulevardLenexa, KS 66219Phone: [email protected]
Winnebago Tribal Enrollment Committee to Host another Community Forum on
Constitutional Amendment.
EducareSeptember 27, 2016
6pm-8pm
The forum will hold an informational session, input session and a short survey at the end of the session. The Committee will use this information to guide them in the selection of a newly proposed Constitutional Amendment.
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LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-121In the Matter of theName Change Petition of:ELIAS JOSEPH WADE WOODHULLto ELIAS JOSEPH WADE LATRAYTo: DARICE WOODHULL AND ANY
INTERESTED PARTIES
You are hereby notifi ed that a petition for Name Change has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual in case no. CV16-121 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 20TH day of OCTO-BER, 2016 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-115
In the Matter of theGuardianship Petition of:MICHELLE ROUILLARD,In Re:N. W. (DOB 12-27-2012)
TO: DOMINIQUE WHITEBEAVER, Mother
TERRY WHIPPLE JR., Father You are hereby notifi ed that a peti-
tion has been fi led for Guardianship and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV16-115 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 13TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICENotice of Hearing Case No. CV16-114
In the Matter of theDivorce Petition of:DION LEE HUNTERvsKATHERINE ROSE HUNTER
To: KATHERINE ROSE HUNTER:
You are hereby notifi ed that a Di-vorce petition has been fi led and a hear-ing concerning the above referred Case No. CV16-114 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 27th day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.
The Winnebago Indians Boys & Girls XC Team was in action last week at the Wisner-Pilger XC meet held in at the Beemer, Nebraska Golf Course. The Boys placed 1st in the Division 1 category. Runners placing were: D’Von LaPointe 2nd, Micah Scott 5th, Maurice Scott 7th, Kainyn Cairaga 18th, Willy Wingett 19th, and B.J. Proctor 33rd. Those fi nishers earned the Indians the meet Championship. Go Big Blue!
Thursday, September 15, 2016 Public Notices11
Public NoticeMAUL & BODLAK, L.L.P.
Attorneys at LawPender, NE 68047
NOTICEEstate of Roger G. Thomsen, De-
ceased. Case No. PR 16-15Notice is hereby given that on Au-
gust 29, 2016, in the County Court of Thurston County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written state-ment of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that Robert P. Gatzemeyer, whose address is 408 McCabe Street, Pender, Nebraska 68047, has been appointed Per-sonal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must fi le their claims with this Court on or before November 3, 2016 or be forever barred.
/s/ Marcie J. GoedenClerk of the County Court
Albert E. Maul #12641Maul & Bodlak, L.L.P.P.O. Box 490Pender, NE 68047402-385-3016Publish Thursday, September 1, 8 and 15, 2016. — ZNEZ
Public NoticeLEGAL NOTICE
TO: Patrick E. Hulit and Mary Ann Hulit, John Doe and Jane Doe, a/k/a occupant unknown, unascertained, undetermined, unborn, heirs, devi-sees, legatees, and all individuals having or claiming any interest in and to the following described property, real names unknown:
Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 23, Third Filing to the Village of Walthill, Thur-ston County, Nebraska.
You are hereby notifi ed that on July 22, 2013, Michelle Davis, Box 263, Rosalie, NE 68055 purchased a Tax Certifi cate (Certifi cate No. TS131974) from the Thurston Coun-ty Treasurer, which was issued on July 22, 2013, for delinquent taxes on the above-described real estate.
Real estate subject to the Tax Certifi cate lien was assessed in the name of Patrick E. Hulit and Mary Ann Hulit. The Tax Certifi cate covers the delinquent years: 2011 and the fi rst half of 2012. Subsequent taxes may have been paid.
The issuance of a tax deed is sub-ject to the right of redemption under Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-1824 et. seq. The property can be redeemed by paying all taxes, assessments, costs and fees covered by the tax sale cer-tifi cate to the Thurston County Trea-surer. The undersigned will apply for a treasurer’s tax deed pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-1801 et. seq. af-ter three (3) months from the date of service of this notice. Upon issuance of the tax deed your right of redemp-tion will expire. UNLESS YOU ACT YOU WILL LOSE THIS PROPERTY.Tammy Maul-Bodlak #21976P.O Box 490113 S. 5th StreetPender, NE 68047402-385-3016Publish Thursday, September 8, 15 and 22, 2016. — ZNEZ
Public NoticeIn the County Court of Thurston County, Nebraska.
NOTICE TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTSIn the Interest of Zoey Langley, a child under the age of 18 years old.To: BRANDI BRICKEY, natural mother of ZOEY LANGLEY, and all other
persons interested herein:TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been fi led by the State of Nebraska
in Thurston County, Nebraska, the purpose of which is to terminate paren-tal rights between the juvenile ZOEY LANGLEY, and her mother, BRANDI BRICKLEY, and a hearing in this matter, at which time an order may be en-tered, is scheduled for the 29th day of September 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Thur-ston County Courtroom located in the Thurston County Courthouse, Pender, Nebraska. You are required to accept or plead to said petition on or before the above date or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judg-ment rendered accordingly.SEAL
By the Court:Douglas L. Luebe
County JudgePublish Thursday, September 1, 8 and 15, 2016.ZNEZ
Public NoticeA meeting of the Dakota-Thurston County Fair Board will be held Wednes-
day, September 21, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the NRD offi ce in Dakota City.Agenda may be obtained by calling 402-385-3421.
Dakota-Thurston County Fair Board
Publish Thursday, September 15, 2016. — ZNEZ
THURSTON COUNTYBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCEEDINGSSeptember 6, 2016
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Thurston County, Nebraska, was held at the regular meeting place of the Board in Thur-ston County, Nebraska Courthouse in Pender, Nebraska, on the 6th day
Thurston County Proceedings
of September, 2016. Present were Leonard Peters, Georgia Mayberry, Darren Wolfe, Dan Trimble, Mark English. Absent: Caroline French-man, Roger Nelson.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman of the Board Mark Eng-lish at 9:03 a.m.
The Chairman announced that the Open Meeting Laws would be followed during this meeting and are posted on the south wall of the meeting room for anyone wishing to review them.
Motion by Peters, seconded by Trimble, to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2016 meeting as pre-sented. Roll call vote, aye: Peters, Mayberry, Wolfe, Trimble, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Tom Perez gave the emergency manager’s report. Tom told the board that they have been busy with the weather; they are going to be in Ponca for the expo, they have been invited to Wayne County for a drill. A lot of gravel was lost, and a culvert during one of the last storms, and will be declaring a disaster for the coun-ty, have been working on the continu-ity of operations for the courthouse.
Bullet Beaudette gave the roads report. Bullet told the board that they have replaced a culvert north of Al Ruges, they have poured the con-crete on the Cooney bridge, told the board that next summer he would like to fi x the three bridges on the old Rosalie highway, and would like to make them all 28’ wide, one-quar-ter mile south of 13th and C – there are two side by side culverts, one is kinked and instead of trying to fi x them, would like to tear them out and replace with one seven-footer. Burt County is in the process of wanting to close a road on the county line.
Paul Richards, representative of the Burt County Veterans Commit-tee, spoke to the board regarding providing health insurance for the Veterans Service Offi cer that Thur-ston County shares with Burt County.
Public NoticeAnnouncement of Decision to
Issue Final Clean Air Act PermitU.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 7Thurston Manufacturing
CompanySynthetic Minor Source PermitPERMIT R7-TMNSR-FY16-001The U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency Region 7 (EPA) is an-nouncing its decision to issue a synthetic minor source permit in ac-cordance with the provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Country, 40 CFR 49.151 - 49.161, to Thurston Manufacturing Company. The source is located at 1708 H Avenue, Thurston, Nebraska.
The EPA prepared a draft permit and held a public comment period from February 12, 2016 to April 12, 2016. During the public comment pe-riod, one commenter provided com-ments. The EPA changed the permit in response to the comments. After consideration of Thurston Manufac-turing Company’s completed permit application, the pertinent federal stat-utes and regulations, the comments received, and additional material considered in response to comments and contained in our Administrative Record, the EPA has made a deci-sion to issue the fi nal permit.
The fi nal permit, technical support document and other key documents relevant to the fi nal permit are avail-able online at: https://www.epa.gov/caa-permitting/status-tribal-air-per-mits-region-7.
The fi nal permit will be effective on October 21, 2016, which is a de-layed effective date to provide time for public notice of this fi nal permit decision.
Under the CAA regulations at 40 CFR 49.159(d), any person who commented on the specifi c terms and conditions of the proposed per-mit may petition the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) to review any term or condition of the permit. A per-son who failed to fi le comments may also petition for review, but only as specifi ed in said CAA regulation. In accordance with the regulation at 40 CFR 49.159(d) (2), EPA is specifying that the 30-day period within which a person may request review begins September 20, 2016.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to:Bob Webber Tribal NSR CoordinatorAir Permitting & Compliance BranchAir and Waste Management DivisionU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 711201 Renner BoulevardLenexa, KS 66219Phone: [email protected] Publish Thursday, September 15, 2016. — ZNEZ
Public NoticeJEFFREY A. SILVER
Attorney10805 Old Mill Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68154NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:You are hereby notifi ed that the
following described property will be sold by CharterWest Bank, c/o Jef-frey A. Silver, 10805 Old Mill Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, 402-393-1984, at public auction to the highest bidder on the front steps of the Thur-ston County Courthouse in Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska, on Oc-tober 31, 2016 at 9 a.m.:
Lots 5 & 6, Block 11, Second Fil-ing to the Village of Rosalie, Thur-ston County, Nebraska
All subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assess-ments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolu-tions of record which affect the prop-erty, (4) unpaid water bills, (5) prior mortgages and trust deed of record and (5) ground leases of record. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Terms of the sale are: For all bid-ders other than the benefi ciary, the entire bid must be paid in cash or by certifi ed check at the time of the sale.
This sale is being held pursuant to the power of sale granted in a cer-tain Deed of Trust fi led of record in Mortgage Book 95, Page 494-500 File #06-256 on May 11, 2006 in the offi ce of the Thurston County Clerk, Thurston County, Nebraska.
CHARTERWEST BANK Publish Thursday, September 15, 22 and 29, 2016 and October 6 and 13, 2016.ZNEZ
After discussion, it was agreed that before the board could take action, they would need to approach the Veterans Committee for Thurston County and discuss this with them.
The board discussed the sala-ried employees and the new law that says they must make $47,476.00 per year, or be paid by the hour and not a salary and how they would handle the employees that this will effect.
Chairman English opened the budget hearing at 10:25 a.m. No one appeared in favor or against the pro-posal. Budget Authority Tasha Breit-barth gave an overview of the budget document. The budget hearing was closed at 10:38 a.m.
Motion by Trimble, seconded by Mayberry, to approve Resolution #16-19 – approving the appropria-tions and expenditures of the budget document and approving the budget as presented. Roll call vote, aye: Pe-ters, Mayberry, Wolfe, Trimble, Eng-lish. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Sheriff Perez spoke with the Board regarding a storage contract for the evidence vault in the new jail. Midwest storage can provide for the needs of the county and a much low-er cost than was in the bid document for the jail. By signing the contract now, we can lock in the rates. Motion by Mayberry, seconded by Peters, to approve the contract, and to pay for this from the Jail Sinking fund. Roll call vote, aye: Trimble, Wolfe, May-berry, Peters, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Sheriff Perez spoke with the board regarding the contract with Mark Martin regarding the training and transition into the new jail facil-ity. Mark’s fee would be $1,000 per month for this service. Motion by Mayberry, seconded by Trimble, to approve the contract with Mark Mar-tin. Roll call vote, aye: Peters, May-berry, Wolfe, Trimble, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Peters, seconded by Trimble, to approve Resolution #16-20 – approving the signing of the supplemental agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads re-garding the Walthill Northwest bridge project. Roll call vote, aye: Peters, Mayberry, Wolfe, Trimble, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trimble, seconded by Mayberry, to approve the fee report of the District Court Clerk. Roll call vote, aye: Trimble, Wolfe, Mayberry, Peters, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Mayberry, seconded by Trimble, to approve the following claims. Roll call vote, aye: Peters, Mayberry, Wolfe, Trimble, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trimble, seconded by Mayberry, to adjourn to the next regular meeting with the agenda kept current in the county clerk’s offi ce to be amended as necessary. Roll call vote, aye: Trimble, Wolfe, Mayberry, Peters, English. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Attest:Mark English
ChairmanTammy MooreThurston County Clerk GENERAL:Payroll ...........................$45,931.62Ameritas, Ins. ..................$1,219.92Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ins. ..........................$15,472.04Century Business Products, Copies .........................$103.48CenturyLink, Tele. .............. $530.93Clerk of District Court, Fees .............................$438.00Consolidated Management, Dues ............................ $177.49Cubby’s, Supp. .....................$31.79Dakota County Sheriff, Fees ...............................$10.84DAS State Accounting, Equip. .......................... $448.00Diers, Tires ........................ $100.00Dodge County Court,
Fees .................................$2.50Douglas Wingett, Prior Serv. ....................$108.00Employment Publishing, Dues ............................$232.68Executive Technologies, Copies .........................$178.00Frazey’s, Fuel ....................$360.43Gralheer Insurance Agency, Bonds ............................$40.00Hiland Dairy, Supp. ............$237.95Hirsch’s RV, Misc. ............$1,555.00Holiday Inn, Lodging .......... $509.70Janitor Depot, Supp. .......... $338.02Jennifer Hansen, Mlg/Expenses ..............$400.13Northeast Nebraska Assoc., Dues ..............................$50.00John Loos, Fees ................$395.89Lamp Auto, Supp. ................$16.99LEAF, Equip. ........................$59.00Leonard Peters, Mlg. ........... $28.08Lincoln Financial, Ins. ........ $757.75Mary Ann Robertson, Prior Serv. ...................... $96.00Matrix, Ins. ......................$1,250.00Mills County Clerk of Court, Fees............................... $56.00Motorola Solutions, Equip. .....................$29,025.00Norfolk Daily News, Dues ..............................$62.39Pender Ace, Supp.............. $341.92Pender Community Hospital, Misc. .............................. $39.00Quality Printing, Supp. .... $1,209.51Quick Lane Tires, Oil .........$593.57Smith Farm Service, Supp./Fuel .....................$25.00Stacey Keys, Mlg./Expenses .............$444.22Stratton, Delay & Doele, Fees ..........................$4,630.20Tammy Moore, Postg............. $3.00Terminix, Pest Control .........$89.00Thurston County Court, Fees .............................$275.00Thurston County Sheriff, Postg. ..........................$141.00US Bank, Postg. ................ $292.50US Cellular, Cell ..................$82.45Walmart, Supp. ..................$779.14Walthill Service, Supp. .........$12.19Wells Fargo, Copies ..........$104.89ROADS: Payroll ...........................$12,910.83Ameritas, Ins...................... $312.80Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ins. ............................ $3,142.68Bomgaars, Parts ..................$43.99Carroll Construction Supply, Parts ............................$435.00Cooney Fertilizer, Gravel, Chemicals ...............$14,230.90Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Parts .........................$2,175.53LG Everist, Gravel ..........$1,412.46Lincoln Financial, Ins. ........ $134.76Marvin Siebrandt, Gravel .....................$24,803.76Midwest Concrete Pumping, Concrete .......................$400.00NMC Exchange, Parts .......$346.50Northeast Nebraska Public Power, Elec. ...............................$50.00Pony Express, Fuel ...........$823.54Smith Farm Service, Gravel/Fuel ............. $15,152.36Village of Walthill, Util. ....... $260.81LAW ENFORCEMENTOPERATING: West Point Self Storage, Dues ............................$180.00PENDER INTERLOCAL: Payroll .............................$4,368.75Axis Capital, Cars .............$3,115.8Employment Publishing, Dues ............................$232.68Norfolk Daily News, Dues ..............................$62.39BUILDING:Boiler Room Services, Repairs ........................$498.00JAIL/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY: Carlson West Povondra Architects, Misc. .......$4,156.90911: Employment Publishing, Dues .............................$232.68Norfolk Daily News, Dues ..............................$62.39Publish Thursday, September 15,2016.ZNEZ
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“Why is it there are no barns in this Territory,” asked the Ne-braska Farmer in December 1861. “In all of the Middle States, even among the very fi rst set-tlers, a barn was considered in-dispensable by every farmer. Farmers, from New York and Pennsylvania, who emigrated to the then Far West, built a good barn before they had a comfort-able house. But here, no matter where the emigrant is from, he never thinks of building a barn. Yet barns are just as important here as anywhere else.
We have not yet seen a good barn in this (Nebraska) Terri-tory. We have been told that Mr. Strong has one in the southern part of this county (Nemaha); and we are also informed that there are one or two in Cass County, but as a general thing, there are no barns here. The reasons are the scarcity of timber and the high price of lumber, and the want of suffi cient capital on the part of our farmers.
“One great calamity in this Ter-ritory is that so many came here who are not able to carry on the business of a farm in a manner to be profi table. Another trouble is they try to farm too much land, thus depriving themselves of all money for improvements, and for stocking their farms. The consequence is that one half of our farmers are scarcely able to procure the necessities of life for themselves and families. They are barely able to ‘make ends meet’ and are constantly harassed, like a ‘toad under a barrow,’ until life is almost a burden.
“They are always compelled
to work to a disadvantage. Their crops are improperly ‘put in,’ and still worse harvested. They must be content with a ‘three-rail fence,’ and lose a portion of their crop by their neighbor’s or their own stock. They lose a fourth of their wheat by its getting wet in the stack; and when threshed, the machines they employ, be-side the customary toll, in many instances, wasted one fourth of the balance.
They are not able to stock their farms but are necessitated to sell their grain when the market is the lowest – if corn sells but for 10 cents a bushel, they must ex-change it for clothing for their children.
“Many of this class will never be able to live in a better style, unless a very fortunate year should ‘give them a lift.’ It would be nonsense to advise such to ‘build a barn.’ It would be a phys-ical impossibility for them to do it. ‘Blood cannot be extracted from a turnip.’ But men who are able to buy 320 acres of land, and to fence and cultivate 80 or 100 acres, could, if they pur-chased but 80 acres and farmed but 30 of it, have built a barn suf-fi ciently large, and yet have made as much money as now.
And in 10 years, they could have owned more land (even if they did not enter it at govern-ment price) than they will at the end of that time by the present system of farming.”
To learn more about the pro-grams and services of the Ne-braska State Historical Society, call 1-800-633-6747 or visit ne-braskahistory.org.
Nebraska territory ‘without a good barn’ in in the 1860s
