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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
8
A prospect outlines 1000 acres divided into townsize, frontage, and small blocks for fruit farms and gardens. Climate is mild, with three crops possible yearly and access to California markets, 1500 miles closer. Soil is fertile silt 15 to 30 feet deep with ample water. Canal dimensions are 250 feet wide, 20 feet deep, 37 miles long.
The Equalization Board convened June 6 1911 with all commissioners present led by Chairman A J Fox. The assessors had not completed work and the board adjourned to meet again on June 10 1911 with County Clerk MH Waioni recording.
Beaver Oklahoma records show the June 1911 county meeting with Chairman A H Fos. Actions include approving a bond return for the Gate Bank of Commerce post office address, awarding floor and door work to Potter and Peckham for 995.00, appointing officials, approving expenses, and setting terms for county offices. Also notes on highway petitions, jailer appointment, refunds for 1910 taxes, and lease arrangements with the City of Beaver.
G W B McDonald recounts moving from Centralia Washington, buying 19 acres, planting cabbage to net 1700 on seven and a half acres, plus beans and tomatoes totaling 9 acres with 2400 from the crop. He plans 30 acres of cabbage, built a residence, notes no malaria, and hopes to plant an orange grove next season.
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