Second Term Sul Ross Summer Normal Starts
The second term of Sul Ross Normal College Summer Normal began yesterday with little faculty disruption. Miss Anna Aynesworth leaves for vacation and Miss Nellie Cleveland of Cleburne will lead Miss Agnes in Sul Ross affairs. The Alpine climate again draws students from Texas and other states, while the Drewster booster highlights Sul Ross as a key Southwest institution with renowned faculty and national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Anna Aynesworth
Nellie Gleveland
Cleburne
Agnes
Alpine and Fort Stockton Battle In Fourteen Inning July Fourth Series
Alpine and Fort Stockton baseball teams played three July Fourth games at Fort Stockton. Alpine won game one 11 to 6 with strong pitching by Weakley and Thrift. The second game stretched to thirteen innings in a 7 to 6 Alpine win amid a dust storm, with Cotton Gillett in fine form for Alpine but luck not on his side. The finale, a fourteen inning pitchers duel, ended with Fort Stockton 2 to 0, notable for sharp fielding and teamwork on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Weakley
Thrift
Kert Stocleton
Saunders
Harrison
Port Stockton
Ste
Alpinettes
Brian Montague
Pete Johnson
Clay Holland
A. S. ‘Thrift
I. Wendel
Oil field notes show progress across Brewster county wells
The Brewster Oil company reports fishing at its well on the W H Kokernoth ranch in Green Valley at 365 feet with tools made in Paso. The Wilson well shows improvement in the last sixty feet, with Tampico sand anticipated soon. Wells at Portland Syndicate, Bone Springs Syndicate, Nine Points, and other firms press on as tool repairs and new rigs arrive. Royalty sale offered for section 32 block 233 Brewster county.
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Brewster Oil Company
Wilson Well
Knipe
Doddidge
San Antonio
Portland Syndicate
Bone Springs Oil & Gas Syndicate
Nine Points Oil Company
Tone Springs
Brewster County
John W. Sims
Sedalia
Great Bone Springs
Portland
Oil drill reports and salt bed found in Texas Top area
The Texas Top well on section 11, block 7, depth 3,000 feet shows good results. Tray-Brahm rigs on section 20, block 140 begin deep testing with tools strung. Bower, Hale & Lamb on section 24, block 26 are at 1,325 feet in limestone and optimistic. Grant Oil to spud on section 27, block 10, H. and G. N. survey with a 4,000 foot hole if needed. Pinal Dome Oil reports salt at 1,450 to 2,200 feet. same salt layer found at Sherbino ranch. ancient ocean bed suggests limited oil prospects in basin.
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Texas Top Company
Block 7
T. C
Tray-Brahm Company
Bower, Hale & Lamb
University Land
Grant Oil Corporation
Pinal Dome
Sherbino Ranch
Menzie Deep
Pecos Field Drilling Update and Prospects
In Pecos field the Bell well shows a strong oil presence at 1900 feet with a 50 foot oil column. The Jenson Syndicate of Chicago plans to start on section 34 block 54 Loving county within 30 days. Cook and O'Brien Amarillo prepare a drilling unit for a Sherman ranch site in eastern Ward county. Lost Laura well tools recovered and being reamed to 2500 feet. Helen S Texas Drilling drills below 1000 feet. Trans Pecos reports fishing troubles at Saragossa well on the Cowan ranch. Malite well remains centered in Pecos field with continued good showings.
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Jenson Syndicate of
Chicago
Block
Loving County
Cook & O'Brien
Amarillo
Sherman Ranch
Ward County
Trans Pecos Company
Saragossa
Cowan Ranch
River well drills through rock salt with oil and gas
Ward County notes the Arthur-Pitts company drill in section 25 block 23 at over 2000 feet remains in rock salt slightly saturated with oil and contains some gas. The formation is described as unusual and geologically interesting. The Soda Lake well in section 197 block 34 awaits a diamond drill.
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Arthur-Pitts Company
Soda Lake
Brewster County’s Hidden Wealth Urges Immediate Development
Brewster County Texas holds vast resources beyond oil including pure marble quicksilver coal beds silver stones candilia plants rich soil and year round grasses for cattle. The speaker urges exploiting these treasures now rather than chasing speculative oil and notes ideal climate and health resort potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Texas
Irewster
Nile
Earth
Discharged and Re-arrested in Earl Sterman Case
The preliminary hearing for Earl Sterman, a Southern Pacific brakeman, on a charge of causing Engineer Johiman's death after a blast near Paisano Pass, ended with a discharge on a faulty complaint. A corrected complaint led to Sterman’s re-arrest and $3,000 bond, with public opinion divided on guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sterman
Southern Pacific
JohIman
Paisino Pass
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Livingston
Alpine
Sutton & Montague
T. L. Martin, Jr
Sterman
Livingston
Jack Allen
C. Hord
Walter Garnett
Evan Hord
Tom
Steer Guessing Contest At Sunday School Picnic
Christian Sunday School members held a picnic for Normal students at the W. T. ranch owned by Jackson and Harmon. A $5 prize went to the student guessing the steer weight closest. the Hereford weighed 2005 pounds and Miss Agnes McClain and Miss Nora Davenport were within 5 or 6 pounds. The event showcased charity from Jackson and Harmon supporting Big Bend county.
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Christian Sunday School
Christian Church
W. T. Ranch
Jackson & Harmon
Agnes McClain
Santa Ana
Nora Davenport
Canutila Texas
Tte
Messrs
Big Bend County
Life Chance Sales Job for Farmers Credit Territories
J. R. Watkins Co announces a male help wanted opportunity selling 137 products direct to farmers on credit. Open to men under 50 with a team or auto, able to bond, in a strong territory. Winona Minnesota address provided.
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J. R. Watkins Co
Winona
Minn
For Sale Resience Corner Business Location
For sale at Railroad Ave and Third Street a nice business location with part cash balance. Address inquiries to Mrs. L. W. Durrell 508 Bandera Ave San Antonio Texas. 25 3t cuphng
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Railroad Ave
Third Street
L. W. Durrell
Bandera Ave
San Antonio
Texas
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Normal College
T. G. Harris
San Marcus Fame
Canyon City
R. L. Marquis
Fedith
Cousins
Houston
Wall
Miss Aynesworth
Germain
L. Martiner
Ella Simpson
Marathon
Massey of
Sanderson
Middlebrook
Turney
BF. FP. Higgins
FL Paso
San Angelo
Walter Measday
Holland Hotel
John Dial
Lillie
Goliad
W. E. Matthews
Mary
Girvin
REO
Paulin Motor Car Co., Inc
Montana ST
FL Paso, Texas
West Texas
New Mexico
Chihuahua, Mexico
Brewster Field
Hale & Finchess
Dave Humphrey
A. F. Lause
Fort Worth
Grant Oil Corporations
Luse
Johnson Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Fort Stockton Field
Pecos
Laura Well
Helen S
The
Texas Drilling Company
Trans- Pecos
Alpine,Tex
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