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Florida land rush breeds wary investors amid scam fears
The booming Florida land surge draws crowds from across the United States with cars trains and ships arriving as tent colonies spring up. Officials warn of land sharks and blue sky schemes while Gov John W Martin seeks press help to curb fraud urging investors to use strict scrutiny and the media to publish only truthful information. The Florida Times Union Miami dispatch and Washington Post echo the need to oust swindlers, and The Literary Digest analyzes the phenomenon in its October 24 issue.
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