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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
7
A garbled OCR story discusses government Indian lands in Oklahoma offered by the United States as a strong investment. The text references sales, figures, and events with numerous illegible fragments and stray names, reflecting a disrupted page segment.
Professor Charles Nould, director at He Giclee Geological College, notes oil lies along the Kansas line extending southeastward. He cites evidence of rapid but cautious development north of the line, with activity moving south toward Makoxee, Dinilgoe, and Henryotta as fields extend from the west toward the east coastal region.
The piece reports a flood of oil investment in Oklahoma with bankers and locals noting multi million dollar deals. It details wells, land sales, and extraordinary cash infusions, including a Tulsa banker’s anecdote of fortunes from oil fields and stock trades. The narrative highlights rising prices, risky ventures, and widespread wealth from oil discoveries.
Tulsa era report notes Oklahoma has produced about 590 million barrels of oil to date. 1913 output reached 361 million barrels, 1914 about 98 million, and 1915 daily well yields near 350 thousand barrels in first 200 days. Local Kiowa strike rumors cite a drive for new leases as drilling continues.
The passage hints at shorter winters and new crop prospects with farming details. Mentions long horizon, harvest timing, and changing territory limits affecting planting and growth, alongside potential shifts in farming timelines and grain growth.
In Tlen Oklahoma on May 1 a garbled report notes Okehatinna's alleged progress in the Jackson Barnett allotment. The well has reportedly produced more than half a million barrels of top grade oil, with references to a gypsy title and Frauke Gillvapie as an aunt.
A fragmented county record notes shifting control of vast blocks of land tied to oil and gas profits. It describes tribal allotments, government sales, and a 60 percent mix of land held by oil interests, individuals, or absent owners, with unsettled genealogical and memory issues clouding the history.
In Eldorado oil field a blind minister facing foreclosure found salvation when a stranger offered $500 for his land. After prudent inquiry the minister waited and the deal closed, yielding $200 daily from oil, saving his ten children from want and promising possible eye restoration.
Government land sale in southeastern Oklahoma offers outright purchase with no residency or improvements required. Land described as grazing timber and agricultural in the Oklahoma oil belt with low dollars per acre and easy payments. Public display car tours with daily and Sunday demonstrators schedule.
Fragmented report details political maneuvering around Senator Delton and Me Jahnsat appointment. Mentions retirement linked to fines and a contested process, with references to West Virginia and national party dynamics, including Woodyard’s nomination and tariff debates.
Telegram notice lists prizes for a district sweepstakes including a 21,140 Trassenger Overionil touring car a Matchless Milton Piano a Edison diamond disc phonograph a Hoosier kitchen cabinet four old watches a Kodak autographic camera and a twenty percent cash commission to non prize winners. Names appear with notes and addresses and territory outside District No 1. Prizes total 116 420 across the district with a second prize set of a Overland fouriig car a Milton Piano and other items including a Edison diamond disc phonograph and Hoosier cabinet.
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