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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
1
The article discusses farm name registration in Indiana begun in 1913. It explains the cultural importance of farm names, their Old World roots, and the legal framework requiring county recorders to register a farm name with a land description to prevent duplicates within the same county.
The document outlines farm name registration rules including fee payment to county recorder and treasurer, transfer and cancellation of registered names, and costs for record books and certificates. It discusses name selection guidance, emphasizing natural features, family names, Indian names, architecture, and a long list of example farm names reflecting Indiana’s agrarian identity.
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