Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1901 — METHOD OF HOMESTEADING [ARTICLE]

METHOD OF HOMESTEADING

How I amis Cnn I'e Obt lined in. Kiowa Reservation. A Cymnnclie, 1. T.. correspondent says that inquiries arc coming from all over the country concerning the met hop of homesteading lands in the Kiown-t'oman-cho reservations. The applicant must first select the quarter section oil which he intends to file and lie satisfied of its true location and des ription. He should then go to the proper land office and make application, stating his name, residence a* 1 i lost office address, and giving a general description id' the land. This application must be accompanied by the affidavit of the applicant setting forth: 1. That he is not the proprietor of more tliau HU) acres of land in any State or territory; that he is a citizen of the United States, or lias tiled ids declaration of intention to become such: .*i, that lie is over 21 years of age, or if he is under that age, that lie is the head of a family; 4, that tiie application is made in good faith and for the purpose of settlement, and that he is not acting ay the agent of un.v otht'r person or corporation; 5, that since Aug. 30, 1 hJki. lie has not cn tered under the land laws of the United States a quantity of laud, which, with the laud applied for, would make more than 320 acres. This application must he made in petson. After making.application the applicant is allowed six months in which to establish his residence. Union soldiers may initiate homestead right without being present at the opening, also their, widows and minor .orphan children have same privileges. They may file declaratory statement through agent or attorney, which entitles them to enter nt nuy time within six months from the time of filing.