18 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
1
Local column urges establishment of a canning factory in Anadarko to create a market for perishable crops, reduce freight costs, and boost county income. Farmers, led by L. W. Frain and others, push for timely decision to process vegetables locally this summer.
On March 16 the St. Francis levee failed at Trice's Landing Arkansas about 20 miles north of Memphis Town. Water poured through forming a vast lake and rising Mississippi levels threaten more. Losses include bottom farms and several deaths amid ongoing danger to residents. A birth and a social visit are also noted in nearby towns.
In El Reno Oklahoma on March 17 Judge Frank E Gillette of the seventh judicial district visits his fine farm on the North Canadian River and inquires how much the St Louis El Reno and Southwestern railroad will donate for breaking up prime Oklahoma farmland. Some thought he would donate acres to aid El Reno development, but this does not appear to be the case.
A high class entertainment will be rendered at Jack's school house Saturday night March 21. The program consists of marches, drills, declamations, songs, dialogues and tableaux. The people of Anadarko are cordially invited. School house is one mile south and three fourths mile east of east boundary. Admission free. 8 p.m. B. D. Barnett, teacher.
The county convention of the W C T U is held here today and tomorrow with many ladies from nearby towns attending An especially interesting program will be rendered several speakers are listed and local organizers oversee the event.
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