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Three-Year Homestead Bill Advocated to Halt Western Exodus
A Coloradan authored report urges passage of a three-year homestead bill to curb farmers leaving for Canada. It argues the measure will draw settlers, aid West development, and provide six months leave annually, with key amendments aligning with Secretary of the Interior. The committee cites land limits, economic impact, and rural tax gains as motivations for rapid enactment.
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