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Potash Boom of World War I

Potash Boom of World War I

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World War I unexpectedly triggered an agricultural boom in Nebraska, leading to the rise of a fascinating and intensive potash industry. This episode explores the impact of this boom on the state, from the rapid growth of new communities to the development of cutting-edge (and sometimes flawed) technologies used to extract this valuable resource. Join us as we share Richard E. Jensen's insightful 1987 Nebraska History Magazine article, "Nebraska's World War I Potash Industry," and reveal this unique period in Nebraska's past.

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