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Proper Land Use
Photograph of productive soil maintained and improved on a 2% slope by use of conservation practices. Land is terraced and contour farmed and crops are rotated. Soil improving crops are used regularly. The crop of oats, now on the land show lodging because of excessive rainfall as did practically 100% of all small grain in the district in 1957. Oats were 5 feet high and promised a good yield when the rains started. Soil Unit 6CP.
Date:
July 26, 1957
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1410.0221]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The decision on whether to let Edward Leon "Pete" Williams die in the electric chair for the kidnapping of a Tulsa ministerial student is one of the most difficult ever faced b the criminal court of appeals, presiding Judge John A. Brett said Wednesday."
Date:
July 18, 1957
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History