McDonald v. City of Shreveport

This is a suit brought by the plaintiff, Mrs. Julia McDonald, a widow, against the city of Shreveport for the sum of $1,820, which she alleges is the value of certain improvements-which she placed on the N. W. ⅛ of section 32, township 18 north, range 14 west, while, she was in possession of the same as owner’ in good faith under a patent issued to her by the United States in accordance with its homestead laws. She itemizes the said improvements as follows:

70 acres at $20.00 per acre.$1,400.00'

20 spools of barb wire at $4.50. 90.00-

Getting out 300 posts with posts for gates and building…