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They migrated across the Appalachian mountains to Kentucky. Most hailed from Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Families and friends traveled together, and upon their arrival to a new land, they built homes, churches, schools and communities. Groceries, blacksmith shops and other businesses settled in these small towns that dotted the landscape of Kentucky in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and communities, fueled by the efforts of close-knit and self-reliant people, grew and prospered.

By Roger Alford

N-H Columnist

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Cattle Receipts: 424
May 31, 2017: 359
Last year: 348

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold $3-$5 higher. Slaughter cows steady, bulls $1 higher.

Feeders: 384
Slaughter: 28
Replacement: 2

The feeder supply included 47.2 percent steers, 31.8 percent heifers and 11.9 percent bulls. Near 37 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.