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Editorial

BEATING THE HEAT IN THE 1930S

The mid 1930s saw some of the hottest summer temperatures ever recorded in Nebraska. When Ruth Godfrey Donovan and her family moved to Lincoln in 1934, the Depress-ion and a

Flashbacks:

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Finding A Summer Rhythm, Finally!

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I noted on Facebook recently that it has been so hard this year to find any kind of farming rhythm. With corn planted everywhere from late April to Memorial Day

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS IN NEBRASKA URING HE ATE S 1850 L T D

Isham Reavis (1836-1914), pioneer lawyer, judge, and longtime resident of Falls City, began writing his autobiography in 1909. It was never completed, but the existing portion includes Reavis's recollections of a Fourth of July celebration in Falls City in the late 1850s which seemed to have included everything but fireworks. Reavis said, "Early in June we concluded to hold a Fourth of July celebration, . . . There was no shade of any kind in town, no grove, nor tree, nor any object that would cast a shadow of sufficient extent to cover twenty people.

Modernizing Trade In America

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Trade agreements reduce trade barriers, which promotes economic growth and cooperative relationships between nations. Because 95 percent of consumers reside outside U.S. borders, we must constantly be looking for ways to increase access to foreign markets and ensure America’s competitiveness in an increasingly global marketplace. Negotiating trade agreements reduce tariffs between countries and open previously closed markets. Trade with foreign nations represents tremendous opportunities for the American economy. Canada and Mexico accounted for almost 34 percent of all U.S.

Taxing More Is Not The Answer

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Federal revenue continued at near-record highs in 2018, at $3.33 trillion. Unfortunately, this amount was not enough to cover the $4.2 trillion in spending last year, further exacerbating our $22

LAND SPECULATION IN NEBRASKA TERRITORY DURING LATE 1800’S

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Prior to the panic of 1857 there was little interest in practical agriculture in Nebraska Territory. Land ownership was sought for speculative purposes rather than for farming. Riverfront lots in some towns sold for as much as ten thousand dollars; those three or four blocks back brought two thousand dollars; even those as much as half a mile away brought twelve hundred dollars. In most cases the sellers had acquired these properties either by preemption or for just a few dollars only two or three years earlier.

Living In Rural America

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There is no place like Nebraska, and my family has been fortunate to call it home for six generations. The experience of living in a rural area is something not found anywhere else. The wide open spaces, unmatched work ethic, and life-long friendships make our small towns unique. This isn’t to say we do not face struggles living in a rural area. My goal since coming to Congress is to provide solutions to these challenges and strengthen rural America for the future.

HUNTING FOR FOOD & RECREATION

Hunting was an economic necessity as well as a recreational activity for pioneer Nebraskans. W. A. Anderson, who settled near Ord in Valley County on February 1, 1879, in a 1932 Nebraska History article recalled some of his early hunting experiences: "When I came the buffalo were all gone farther west as the Sioux and Pawnee Indians were constantly hunting them, as they were very much easier to approach and kill than other game.

Year-Round E15: A Win

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In 2018, Nebraska reached its all-time high in ethanol–blended fuel consumption. Since the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was enacted in 2005, Nebraska has broken its record for ethanol–blended fuel consumption nine times. According to the Nebraska Ethanol Board, the 25 ethanol plants in Nebraska account for $5 billion in economic impact and 1,300 jobs. Ethanol is not only good for Nebraska, but it also promotes American energy independence, creates jobs, stimulates economic development in communities across our nation, and provides an expanding domestic market for our corn growers.