1. Who may enter.—First, every head of a family; second, every single person, male or female, over the age of twenty-one years, who are citizens of the United States, or have declared their intentions to become such.
2. Quantity that may be entered.—80 acres within ten miles on each side of a land-grant railroad, and 160 acres without.
3. Cost of entry.—Fourteen dollars.
4. Time for settlement.—After making his entry the settler has six months within which to remove upon his land.
5. Length of settlement.—The settler must live upon and cultivate his entry for five years. At any time after five, and within seven years, he makes proof of residence and cultivation.
6. Proof required.—His own affidavit and the testimony of two witnesses.
7. Residence.—Single, as well as married men, are required to live upon their homesteads.
8. Soldiers' Homesteads.—Every honorable discharged soldier, sailor or marine, who served for ninety days, can enter 160 acres within railroad limits, upon payment of eighteen dollars. The time spent in the service will be deducted from the five years' residence required.
TIMBER CULTURE ENTRY.
1. Who may enter.—The same qualifications are required as in a homestead entry.