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New Homestead Bill Aims Larger Montana Entries
The Senate lands committee reports a revised homestead bill to enlarge entry areas in Montana and Oregon, replacing the 160 acre unit with up to 480 acres in compact tracts. It requires residence, fourfold cultivation after year one, and $1.25 per acre in permanent improvements to prove good faith. It adds irrigation allowances and guards against fraud, with final proof and affidavits detailing non timber and irrigable land. The bill names Oregon and Montana, outlines sections on entry limits, residence, improvements, and proof requirements.
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