Western Nebraska Homestead Law Supports State Agriculture
Western Nebraska counties report that the section homestead law could double agricultural output and boost livestock value and taxable property, suggesting Wyoming and other western states may mirror Nebraska’s gains. The Interior Department seeks reliable data on outcomes since the Kincaid act.
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Washington
Wyoming
Nebraska
Wyomling
Montana
Colorado
Census Bureau
Interior Department
Kincaid
National forest and homestead laws cited in western land gains
A government report credits the Securoin homestead law for marked development across 31 western Nebraska counties with tenant farmers improving dwellings, stock quality, and crop value. It notes population growth from 1890 to 1910 and outlines forest land reforms, road funding, and exchanges to consolidate ownership while expanding agricultural settlement and timber management.
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Interior Department
Nebraska
Amalli
Graves
Congress
Florida
Oregon
Whitman National Forests
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Johnson-Pease Co Christmas Profit Sharing Plan Ad
Johnson-Pease Co announces a Christmas profit sharing plan for sales staff. Two percent of each sale over ten days before Christmas will be distributed as bonuses, ranging roughly from $5 to $30 per employee, with emphasis on rewarding efforts and maintaining high service standards. Also notes rental income and a warrant payment call for all county warrants issued in 1916 and earlier.
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Kid Gloves Simmons
Men’s Department
L. A
A. E. Zone
WISE
Kaundlv
Basin’s Great Toy Department
Johnson’s
Liggett’s
Watchmaker
Rexall
Frank A. Wise
Washhington
Heny
Forcm
J. R. Bonwell
Pasin
Wyo
Nepublican
Vob
R. B. Landfair
Pioneer Ridg. Basin, Wyo
Big Horn
J. P. Arnott
Thos, M. Hyde
Basin State Bank
Phome
William C. Snow
Big Horn Co. Bank Bldg
DRS
Harris & Harris
Physicians and Surgeons
H. T. Harris
E. Harele
V. E. Larrick
Pioneer Building Basin
Drs. Flinn
Schrader
Carter Building
DE W. Athearly
Ida
Basin
W. B. Cropsey
Greyby
D. W. Rogers
Basin, Wyoming
4. K. Burnham
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