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The land was wide, open space, and the possibilities were endless. It was almost daunting, settling and starting brand new. The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged settlers to start a farm by freely giving them the land. The settlers could have the land provided they did three things: file an application, improve the land, and file for deed of title. That wide, open space was theirs for the taking if they wanted to stake their claim and fence it in. The Internet is the new wide, open space, the possibilities still endless. Any businesses who don’t stake their claim are going to [...]