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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
4
El Reno Oklahoma July 30 crowds swelled last night and today to hear the wheel drawings for homestead claims. About 80 000 gathered as 2000 names were drawn from El Reno and Lawton districts to allot best claims out of 12 000 remaining and 166 000 applicants.
The Oklahoma land lottery in El Reno awarded 1000 of 13 000 160 acre claims to 1000 winners amid crowds of about 20 000. Winners included George A. Perkins and others from Fort Worth Dallas and surrounding towns. The drawing resumed at 9 a m and was to continue, with some applications ruled invalid on illegibility or duplication.
Dry weather reduced potato supply in Cincinnati on July 20. A local commission firm controls the limited stock and dictates prices, lifting barrel costs to 3.25 and 3.50 dollars for better quality spuds.
A promotional note invites readers to seek their favorite resort and call for Falstail bottle beer to enhance leisure. The casual message emphasizes enjoying life and cooling off with the drink.
Two parcels and an old five room house in the southwest part of town are offered for sale. Includes two and one wall lots near Allen Academy with a asking price of 220 dollars.
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