Homesteading in Alaska for World War II Veterans
Western Newspaper Union notes veterans may claim Alaska land under homestead laws with a 90 day priority, three year residence credit for service, and options for limited land purchases. Alaska offers 586400 square miles of land, fur farming potential, and rich mineral wealth, yet advises caution due to climate diversity, accessibility, and the need for orderly development.
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Union
Grant
Pershing
United States Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
General Land Office
Continental
United States
Alaska
Department of the Interior
Seward
Russia
Europe
Asia
Virginia
Arctic Circle
Aleutian Islands
Geotogical Survey
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Dam Projects Could Create A Million Jobs
The postwar plan envisions over 400 irrigation and power projects across 17 western states, with construction roles for about 450,000 to 1,000,000 workers nationally as funds and congressional approval unlock broad job opportunities. Materials would come from 31 states, and veteran settlement preferences may apply on some projects, including possible homestead entries on public lands.
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Congress
Bureau of Reclamation
Maine
California
Bureau
Cea
Brownton War Hero Confounds Hard-Edged Town Rumors
In Brownton, Pfc. Joseph W. Adams earns a battlefield decoration for rescuing two injured comrades while wounded, yet locals debate his bravery. A piano-loving, gentle youth, he dismisses hero praise, insisting the medal is fine but the hero label is bunk. The town’s chatter mixes mockery with pride as his story unfolds.
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Brownton
Joe Adams
Joe
Zeke
Pfc
Joseph W. Adams
Brownton High
Brownton Rooters
Mrs. Adams
Adams
Italy
Unsurveyed Lands Diagram Shows Ratios by State
As of June 30 1944 remaining public lands outside grazing districts 37 567 096 acres and within grazing districts 190 669 351 acres total 168 236 442 acres. Some western areas have not yet been surveyed, per the diagram indicating unsurveyed land ratios across states.
Lesson for July 1: Scripture Texts Selected
Lesson topics and scripture selections highlighted by the International Council of Religious Education. This notice outlines the July 1 session plan, with key themes and guiding texts for study and reflection.
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Ceylighted International Council of Religious Educations
Gay and Practical Sun Suit for a Tot Pattern Purchase
Classified notice offering a complete pattern for a child sun suit and bolero Pattern No. 5883 in sizes 3 4 years. Instructs to send 16 cents, name, address, and pattern number to order.
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Fred” W. Johnson
Richard Bean
U. 5. Army
Newport
N. H
Joseph D. Joiner
U. S. Navy
Atlanta, Ga
Dietrich of
Dietrich of the Waves
St. Naszianz, Wisc
Interior Department
Goa
Ean
Heaven
Earth
Matthew Henry
God
Matt
By J. Willard Ridings
L. Lundquist
D. Moody Bible Institute of Sgnicar
Sewing Circle Needlewore
South Wells St
Chicago
Ari
Tanaueroo Vpap
Caronistar Orbe
Oneal
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