Statement on the Drought.
08/04/1930
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The consumption of the United States is approximately 900 million barrels per annum, the imports thus representing something over 11 percent...
The State authorities of Oklahoma have brought about similar restraint upon an enormous new pool discovered at Oklahoma City.
No right may be acquired to the released lands by settlement in advance of entry or otherwise, except strictly in accordance herewith.
Coincident with these efforts, the State commissions working with other producers of California, Oklahoma, and Texas, brought about proratio...