In some cases of the smaller ranches, it is the confiscation of the whole of the rancher's land.

If this thing goes through, it will absolutely beggar nearly a hundred men.

Broderson wouldn't have a thousand acres to his name.

Why, it's monstrous." "But the corporations offered to lease these lands," remarked Lyman.
"Are any of the ranchers taking up that offer--or are any of them buying outright ?" "Buying! At the new figure!" exclaimed Harran, "at twenty and thirty an acre! Why, there's not one in ten that CAN.

They are land-poor.