Homestead Law and Reclamation Era Overview
This passage reviews the 1860s homestead law as foundational to U S public land policy. It traces subsequent acts including desert land timber culture and the 1890 91 limits, then highlights the National Reclamation Act of 1902 creating a revolving fund to reclaim arid lands in sixteen states and territories. It notes rapid westward settlement, the expansion of irrigation, and early reclamation milestones.
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Great Britain
Reclamation Era and Farm Mortgage Vigilance
The article warns that extensive land reclamation and homestead reforms could transform arid lands into family farms, creating prosperous communities but drawing in risky mortgage schemes. It urges farmers to seek solid, established lenders and exercise due diligence in borrowing to avoid predatory financing.
Editorial warns against mushroom mortgage firms in Montana
The June issue of the Montana Banker from Helena cautions bankers, farmers, and investors about inexperienced farm mortgage men posing as reliable lenders. It warns that high demand for quality mortgages in Montana and the Northwest could attract untrustworthy operators, leading to financial harvest of trouble and losses.
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1914 Cadillac For Sale At Dillon Auto Company
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