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Tag Archives: Saunders County
Ashland, the First Saunders County Seat
An unusual feature of the boundary of Nebraska’s Saunders County is Ashland Precinct, which forms a wedge on the southeast corner, projecting down between Lancaster County on the west and a small piece of Cass County that extends northward between … Continue reading
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Tagged Alvin Saunders, Ashland, Saunders County
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Henry D. Perky, the Shredded Wheat King
Henry D. Perky (1843-1906), a businessman, inventor, and promoter, is best remembered for his invention of shredded wheat, a ready-to-eat cereal that revolutionized the way Americans ate breakfast. Less known is Perky’s early Nebraska background and his promotion of a … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska Timeline, Publications
Tagged food, Henry D. Perky, railroads, Saunders County
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