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Western Livestock Auction in North Platte probably 1940's. Glen Helberg auctioneering Milldale Ranch calves. Ben Helberg in his "cage" center of picture. Note all the Fedora hats and ties. 

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Ben Helberg's Platte Valley Sales Co. on East Hiway #30 in North Platte in 1930's.  Family lived in white house on left.  From this site, business moved to the market in the top picture in 1940's. 

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Thru The 1960's, we sold several complete herd dispersions on the ranch. The crew would set up panels, sort the cow herd, and then have an Auction

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Ed Portz and the crew sorting Gene Kramer's cows on North Platte's North River Road.

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1930'S horse sale at the barn on Highway #30.

Mid '60's Horse Sale at Western Livestock. A.J. "Jack" Campbell auctioneer. Beverly Helberg sitting to his left. One of the Sellers brothers behind her, Elmer Robinson clerking, and Dr. Bill Burford in the stained cowboy hat. 

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Busy times in 2004!

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