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Up through the years, Lady Fortune has laid a favorable hand upon the destiny of Oklahoma. Since 1907 when she was admitted to the Union, Oklahoma has grown from wild Indian territory to the thriving enterprising state it is today. Through these progressive years, natural gas has played a vital part in the development of your state. The contributions made by natural gas are hundred-fold ... and we in the gas industry take pride in presenting to you the record of accomplishments made by natural gas in your state during the past several decades.

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Back in the early days before Oklahoma became a state, the only peo路 pie using natural gas were those living close to sources of supply. This was largely due to lack of pipe line facilities.

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1910 natural gas pipe line facilities had been expanded . Almost every home in metropolitan areas was using natural gas because of its many, many advantages over other types of fuel. Natural gas service, being more dependable, less costly, and more efficient, opened a new era of living for Oklahomans.

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Today, nearly everyone in Oklahoma enjoys good, efficient gas service to heat their homes in winter, to cook their meals 365 days in the year, and for dozens qf other household uses .

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The fact that natural gas is used so nearly unanimously by Oklahomans contributes greatly to keeping Oklahoma cities clean and healthy. In your city there is neither smoke nor soot to mar the sparkling beauty of your modern buildings, schools, churches and parks.

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Natural Gas Service Has Played a Vital Part In The Growth and Development of Oklahoma Since 1900.

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