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Enid Becomes Again Roaring Capital of Cherokee "Strip"
Galveston Daily News, 17 Sep 1932


Enid, Ok., Sept. 16.-(AP)-
A lurid picture of its former self, Enid became again today the roaring capital of "the strip."

In a happy havoc of things forgotten, Northern Oklahoma's comparatively young pioneers united in a hearty anniversary of the day, 39 years ago, when thousands raced across the boundary at the crack of signal guns to find homestads in the virgin Cherokee strip.

Campfires of the plains Indians curled from the tepee-dotted town square, up through the shadows of new buildings, as thousands merged in a two-mile parade late today.

Badmen in full regalia, veterans of the historic "run," businees men who haven't touched a razor for weeks, women in ruffles and mutton-leg sleeves, cowboys, real and synthetic, rolled through modern business streets in authentic vehicles of the "run" - surreys, stripped-down jolt wagons, buggies, prairie schooners and carts. And trudging bravely with the parade was an old white mule, aging veteran of the dash for homes itself.

Up front were the last of the cow country's famous - Col. Zack Miller, master of the great 101 Ranch; Lucille Mulhall, cowgirl daughter of the late Zack Mulhall, nationally known showman, and Maj. Gordon W. Pawnee Bill) Lillie, pal of Buffalo Bill. Barring anything with a motor in it, the town welcomed old Dobbin back with a flourish as "range riders" galloped around the Indian village in the square and white topped wagons rumbled over the bricks.






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