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American Yeomen aim to build national home for orphans
The Brother hood of American Yeomen with 300000 members proposes a national home for orphans and half orphans. The plan envisions cottages led by trained guardians, no institutional feel, and full schooling. States vie to host. Denver billionaire offered a site. A 10 cent monthly assessment will fund the project, totaling about 300000 yearly, with eventual investment up to 10000000.
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