When was it published?

March 18, 1936 in The Nome Daily Nugget

Domestic News March 18, 1936

The Nome Daily Nugget

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement, Weather, Agriculture

Q: What keywords are associated?

Homer Settlement, Land Applications, Settlers Arriving, Matanuska Families, January Weather, Mild Temperatures, Agricultural Growth

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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What is this article about?

Homer land recorder overwhelmed with homesite applications; 150 settlers on site, 18 Midwest farmers arriving in spring; 116 families sending investigators; Matanuska families relocating; January weather mild with above 40°F temps, no frost, rain, blooming plants, green grass; 18 miles of roads and 35-phone system.

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An authoritative source reports the land recorder at Homer swamped with applications for homesites. The source reported 150 settlers on the ground with 18 midwest farmers due to arrive in the spring. One hundred and sixteen families in the same locality are banded together and are sending an investigating committee before coming themselves. Several Matanuska families have moved to Homer. The official weather report for Homer for January showed 11 consecutive days when the temperatures were above 40 degrees F. No frost was reported in the month and 5 inches of rain. Pussy willows are in bloom and wild celery sprouting. The grass is green and strawberry plants are growing. The area has 18 miles of road and a telephone system with 35 patrons.

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement Weather Agriculture

What keywords are associated?

Homer Settlement Land Applications Settlers Arriving Matanuska Families January Weather Mild Temperatures Agricultural Growth

Where did it happen?

Homer

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Homer

Event Date

January

Event Details

Land recorder swamped with homesite applications; 150 settlers present, 18 Midwest farmers arriving in spring; 116 families sending investigating committee; several Matanuska families moved to Homer; mild January weather with 11 days above 40°F, no frost, 5 inches rain, blooming pussy willows, sprouting wild celery, green grass, growing strawberry plants; 18 miles of road, telephone system with 35 patrons.