This depression is worldwide.

no right may be acquired to said land by settlement in advance of entry, or otherwise, except strictly in accordance herewith

Containing 4905.69 acres according to the plats on file in the General Land Office

This order shall take effect immediately and shall supersede the Executive Order No. 4224½ of May 15, 1925.

It is a notable act of courageous cooperation and has been undertaken in the face of seriously reduced income due to the depression.

In accordance with the conclusions of my conference with the Governors, I have appointed Secretary Hyde to undertake coordination between Federal and State activities as Chairman of the National Drought Committee.

The rains of the last few days have stemmed the spread of the drought and greatly improved the situation outside of the acutely affected area.

MRS. HOOVER and I are deeply grieved to learn of the death of your distinguished husband and send you our profound sympathy and prayers that you may be given strength to bear this affliction.

I am sure the sentiments expressed by Congress in this token are shared by the whole American people.

It was the view of the Conference that the burden of effective organization to meet the situation over the winter in the acutely affected counties rests primarily upon the counties and the States themselves, supplemented by such…

While the extent of the damage cannot yet be determined, it is certain that there are at least 250 counties most acutely affected where some degree of relief must be provided.