100 Years Ago: September 1926
September was County Fair time in 1926 just as it is today in 2026. The lead story in the September 15, 1926, issue of the… Read More »100 Years Ago: September 1926
Elk City
100 Years Ago: May 1926
Front-page news in the May 20, 1926, edition of the Elk City News-Democrat was the high-school graduation, which was scheduled for Friday, May 21, 1926.… Read More »100 Years Ago: May 1926
100 Years Ago: April 1926
With 1926 being an election year, the Beckham County newspapers were full of political ads in April for every office from governor on down. State… Read More »100 Years Ago: April 1926
100 Years Ago: March 1926
n March 1926, Elk City was observing its 25th anniversary while celebrating the completion of a new water plant. According to the March 18, 1926,… Read More »100 Years Ago: March 1926
100 Years Ago: February 1926
The news in Beckham County was varied and engaging in February 1926. A look back at the newspapers for that month gives a glimpse into… Read More »100 Years Ago: February 1926
100 Years Ago: January 1926
It was business as usual when 1926 arrived. Beckham County newspapers reported on organizations, schools, and churches. The front page of the January 14, 1926,… Read More »100 Years Ago: January 1926
100 Years Ago: Christmas 1925
The Beckham County newspapers provide a glimpse into the lives of people in 1925, including how they celebrated Christmas. The December 17, 1925, newspapers were… Read More »100 Years Ago: Christmas 1925
100 Years Ago: November 1925
Elk City High School Football was front-page news in the November 19, 1925, edition of the Elk City News-Democrat. In the article “Elk City High… Read More »100 Years Ago: November 1925
One Hundred Years Ago: October 1925
Cotton harvest was the big news in Beckham County in October 1925. The front page headline of the October 8, 1925, issue of the Elk… Read More »One Hundred Years Ago: October 1925
One Hundred Years Ago: September 1925
In the September 10, 1925, edition of the Elk City News-Democrat, the Beckham County Fair was the big news. A new parking lot had been… Read More »One Hundred Years Ago: September 1925