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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
5
Statistician Oscar P. Austin surveys how pre war provinces became modern U S states. He notes how the Atlantic coast region evolved through Swedish Dutch Spanish French and English claims and how territories like Quebec Michigan and Missouri once encompassed areas that are now separate states.
The narrative traces how American borders expanded from the original colonies through westward cessions and purchases. It covers the Northwest and South of Ohio, the Louisiana Purchase, Mexican Cession, Oregon, Florida, Texas, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and other territories, noting key dates, territories, and statehood milestones as the union grew.
The document outlines interest included in total payments, notes 3 250 000 dollars paid to settle American citizens claims against Mexico, and explains that 128 784 square miles area acquired with Texas is not counted in area added since it joined the United States. It also mentions payments continuing annually to 1922.
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