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In 1974, a mother claimed 116 acres in Alaska. 10 years later, she became the last woman in America to receive a homestead patentIn 1984, Elizabeth Smith solidified her place in history as America's final female homesteader, claiming 116.32 acres near Big Delta, Alask...- Quote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: 'The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.' Life lessons on recognising opportunities, taking initiative, ambition, timing and success from the Scottish-American industrialistQuote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie's quote emphasises the importance of taking prompt action when opportunities arise. He...
- America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...
- In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patentKenneth Deardorff, a Vietnam veteran from California, moved to Alaska in the 1970s and eventually became the last person in US history to r...
- In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...
- She moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 for a fresh start. Months later, the woman became the region's first Black lawyer and first Black homesteaderMahala Ashley Dickerson moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 after being drawn to the territory during a vacation. She became the first Bla...
- In 1894, a Jewish immigrant moved to North Dakota hoping for a new life after marriage. 42 years later, her memoir became a rare surviving record of Jewish homesteader lifeA young immigrant arrived in America at a time when starting over meant leaving behind everything familiar and facing a very uncertain futu...
- In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
- For 28 years, a Latvian immigrant built Florida’s 1,100-ton Coral Castle mostly alone at night, and never fully explained his methodsA heartbroken immigrant named Edward Leedskalnin built Coral Castle over thirty years. He single-handedly moved over one thousand tons of l...
- Which farm dog breed is America's best? These hardworking dogs keep livestock safe — and one clearly stands above the restThe best farm dog does far more than guard a barn. The right breed helps herd cattle, protect livestock, deter predators, and support daily...
- US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's CookThe Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remov...
- 2026 Property Tax Deadlines: What every US homeowner needs to know - Check how to file a protest to challenge appraisalThe 2026 property tax season is crucial for US homeowners, especially in Texas, to review valuations and meet strict protest deadlines. Mos...
- $400 payments rolling out from March 20 — check eligibility for Homestead creditAnother wave of $400 checks from the homestead credit is hitting millions of accounts, with the March 20 deadline now critical for eligibil...
- Fearful immigrants ask Florida activist to sign guardianship papers for their childrenIn the past few weeks, Sandigo has received hundreds of calls from immigrant parents across the US. She said she has been in at least 15 ho...
- NASA to build homes on moon by 2040: Know about plans and obstaclesNASA has adopted a step-by-step plan for its lunar aspirations. It has made a plan for sustainable human presence on the moon by the mid-20...
- Playwright-couple Mark Rylance, Claire van Kampen join hands with Steven Spielberg for new TV projectRylance made the revelation at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado over the weekend.
- Motor racing-Quiet achiever Johnson makes history his own wayMOTOR-NASCAR/JOHNSON (NEWSMAKER):Motor racing-Quiet achiever Johnson makes history his own way
- LG agrees to reduce height of proposed HQ after outrage from New Jersey neighborsLG has agreed to reduce the height of its proposed US HQ after nearly a year of compromise with local officials and conservationist groups.
- Don't let housing haunt your retirement yearsWith home-lending debt stretching further into the “golden years”, older Americans may need extra income. Here are ways to counteract the c...
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