War of the Bridges ends the last war between the states
The 1931 clash, dubbed the War of the Bridges, pitted Oklahoma against Texas over open free bridges versus toll bridges. Oklahoma mobilized, Texas deployed Rangers, and federal intervention ended the standoff after 90 days. Governor W H Murray led Oklahoma’s effort.
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Appomattny
Texas
Oklahoma
Alamo
Pearl Harbor
W.H
Houston
Oklahoma National Guard
Murray
Toll Bridge Tokens Echo Hidden Border History
The News notes rare 5 and 25 cent toll tokens used on early border bridges, including the Chouteau Bridge, when Oklahoma was still a territory. Later tokens show a 10 cent fare. The tale links to the War of the Bridges and offers a window into a forgotten slice of American history.
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Chouteau
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Toll Bridge Transition and Oklahoma Texas Toll Clash
The Chouteau Bridge shifted from toll to free status in 1909. Twenty five years later Oklahoma prepared to dispute Texas over the authority to close other toll bridges, signaling a regional toll policy dispute between neighboring states.
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Chouteau Bridge
Oklahoma
Texas
Natural dyes from plants for home fiber dyeing
Dear Polly explains natural dye materials from common plants including lily of the valley leaves Queen Annes lace rhododendron leaves marigold flowers and other sources. Mordants such as alum and blue vitriol prepare fibers before dyeing with baths simmered in water. A marigold yarn example yields yellow brown wool after precise mordanting and dye steps.
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Polly
N.S
Reader’s Digest
P.O
Cincinnati
Ewspaper Enterprise Assn
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Tom Hickman
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Hickman
Denison
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Frederick
Polly Fisher
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FORD
THE
Frederick Motor Company
Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD
FGM Bank
FIM
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
FDIC
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