Publication: McBride & Co, 1890, Omaha
First edition. 16mo. Original tan printed wrappers, stapled, n. p. (16 pp.), illustrated. With the splendid cover title of "Truths / Omaha / 1889," this little promotional work contains facts and figures detailing how money is made in Omaha and why it's a great place for business. Includes information on the stock yards, real estate, "number of hogs, cattle and sheep slaughtered and packed during 1889," freight shipments, assessed value of city property, statement of post office business for 1889, railroads, and civic institutions. Woodcuts on the inside of the covers show the New York Life Building and the Bee Building. Rare. Covers lightly soiled, else a near fine copy.
Inventory Number: 46258