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Making the Country Fit for Americans
A November Sunset excerpt describes federal land settlement shifting from free land to self supporting colonists. In Colorado's San Luis Valley farmers consolidate schooling building a large 20 room school with auditorium and amenities. The project spurs church growth good roads mutual aid and elevated rural life.
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Reclamation Service
State Land Settlement Board
California
Colorado
San Lius Valley
Sargent
America
Far West