{
  "id": 889791,
  "title": "Former slave and Union soldier lost Nebraska homestead, later owned 2,000 acres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/former-slave-and-union-soldier-lost-nebraska-homestead-later-owned-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T14:50:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1870-a-former-slave-and-union-soldier-staked-a-homestead-in-nebraska-drought-and-grasshoppers-cost-him-the-claim-but-he-eventually-owned-more-than-2000-acres/articleshow/133243778.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Escaping the bonds of slavery, Robert Ball Anderson became a proud soldier in the Union Army. Despite facing significant obstacles in farming caused by severe weather and pests, he dedicated himself to saving money through various jobs, including cooking for railroads. His efforts culminated in owning more than two thousand acres of fertile land, exemplifying the strength and resilience of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}