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An article from the Feb 2008 Stereoscope: Great Blizzard of 1888 Furnished Thrilling Experiences Both For Parents and Children By Sandra Slater An early incident of pioneer history will show the present generation something of the conditions under which school sere started in that period, and will also show the great contrast with the educationalContinue reading “The Great Blizzard of 1888”

Here is a story published in the August 2008 Stereoscope One Man’s Dream – by Susan Perry 20 years ago, the young Rev. Alex Nordin had a dream which has long ago overflowed into Phelps County history. Rev. Nordin wanted to care for children that had no place to live, either because they were orphans,Continue reading “One Man’s Dream”

From the 2010 Stereoscope ; Silver City – by Susan Perry Time: late 1945 Place: Holdrege, NebraskaSetting: Holdrege Chamber of Commerce meeting Scenario: Severe Housing Shortage in Holdrege The immediate problem the Chamber needed to address was: The veterans were returning and new residents were arriving to fill plentiful jobs. There was nowhere for peopleContinue reading “The Silver City”