How a Farmer From Madison, Nebraska, Became the Best Hog Caller in the World
In 1926 Fred Patzel, a farmer from Madison, Nebraska, won the first world’s hog calling championship in Omaha with his famous “pooie” call.
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Omaha, Nebraska’s Newsboys Made a Grown Man Cry on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, 1905, Omaha’s newsboys got a feast for 150, chipped in their own pennies for presents, and made two theater men honorary newsboys.
The 19-Year-Old Teacher Near Ord, Nebraska, Who Led Her Pupils to Safety in a Blizzard
On January 12, 1888, teacher Minnie Freeman led her pupils from a wrecked schoolhouse near Ord, Nebraska, to a farmhouse. What the 1888 newspapers said.
Detailed Map of Benson, Nebraska
A detailed map of Benson, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Bethany, Nebraska
A detailed map of Bethany, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of College View, Nebraska
A detailed map of College View, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Rumsey, Nebraska
A detailed map of Rumsey, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Lockwood, Nebraska
A detailed map of Lockwood, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Simeon, Nebraska
A detailed map of Simeon, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Lake Waconda, Nebraska
A detailed map of Lake Waconda, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Belmar, Nebraska
A detailed map of Belmar, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
Detailed Map of Lorenzo, Nebraska
A detailed map of Lorenzo, Nebraska, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.
