Homesteaders Endorse North Dakota Land Boom
A sequence of letters from settlers in Bottineau Cavalier and nearby towns praising North Dakota homesteads. They report 160 acres of good land, affordable prices from 3 to 15 dollars per acre, strong wells, and reliable water. They describe improved schools, growing crops, and better finances for families who move and work hard. Endorsers urge others to emigrate, settle claims, and avoid debt while noting opportunities for veterans and single settlers alike.
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Nama
Ain
Thasa Fang
Dent
Cando
Klondike
Sud
Rugby
N. D
Pennsylvania
Indus
A.B. Miller
Joes
Vropas
Virginia
DeGroat Item Cited From 1899 Correspondence
Fragmentary note dated October 20 1899 references DeGroat N D and a two year period with hopeful or uncertain context about communication or progress. The readable fragment hints at a wartime or community contact setting with incomplete details.
Noisy Homestead Pledge from North Dakota Quotes Immigrant
An 1899 Plymouth area report quotes N D residents discussing land claims and honest work. It mentions choosing a right path, a hard winter, and a farmer noting 100 acres of oats 20 flax etc. The speaker describes families, cattle, crops, and cash wages while urging workmen to stay away unless prepared to labor hard.
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Coun
Harry Regen
Fragmentary note hints at farm actions and meeting plans
A garbled message references farming tasks and weather impacts, with scattered phrases about acres, rain, and a meeting. It mentions Great Northern representatives seeking advice and attendance, implying a rural community planning session amid wet conditions.
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Ocate Till Lave
Island Lake
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Ota
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Fulton
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