When was it published?

November 12, 1918 in The Beatrice Daily Express

Domestic News November 12, 1918

The Beatrice Daily Express

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Nebraska Potatoes, Prejudice, Agricultural Campaign, Extension Service, Commission Men

Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska

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What is this article about?

Prejudice against western Nebraska potatoes in the southeastern part of the state hinders a campaign to buy winter supplies now, according to J. O. Shroyer of the University of Nebraska extension service, who found commission men promoting out-of-state potatoes.

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Prejudice against western Nebraska potatoes is so strong in the southeastern part of the state as to present a serious hindrance to the campaign urging people to buy their winter's supply now, according to J. O. Shroyer of the extension service of the University of Nebraska college of agriculture, who recently visited many of the towns in six southeastern counties. Mr. Shroyer found that commission men representing potatoes grown outside of Nebraska have been poisoning the minds of people and dealers by knocking on the quality of Nebraska spuds.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Economic

What keywords are associated?

Nebraska Potatoes Prejudice Agricultural Campaign Extension Service Commission Men

What entities or persons were involved?

J. O. Shroyer

Where did it happen?

Nebraska

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Nebraska

Key Persons

J. O. Shroyer

Outcome

serious hindrance to the campaign urging people to buy winter's supply now

Event Details

Prejudice against western Nebraska potatoes is so strong in the southeastern part of the state as to present a serious hindrance to the campaign urging people to buy their winter's supply now. J. O. Shroyer of the extension service of the University of Nebraska college of agriculture visited many towns in six southeastern counties and found that commission men representing potatoes grown outside of Nebraska have been poisoning the minds of people and dealers by knocking on the quality of Nebraska spuds.