Brewster Weil Strikes Oil in Alpine Texas
In Brewster County Texas the Wilson oil well, two miles south of Alpine, draws attention from major developers. Geologists and seasoned oil men see high gravity oil promising a center of large-scale exploration across the county, with multiple drilling results indicating Pennsylvanian oil and potential for a vast, shallow reservoir in the Marathon District near Alpine.
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Texas
Brewster County
Wilson
Mipine
AlPine
Marathon
Quicksilver and Mineral Development Notes Progress
The article discusses early mineral and oil prospects with notes on quicksilver, shallow oil at Mara don, and carbon contents under study. It covers drilling depth, sand layers, and methods to improve production including tubing and cased wells, reflecting field excitement and the need for practical development.
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Maradon
Wilson
Depeth
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce Holds Alpine Meeting
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce met in Alpine on Tuesday with outside oil investors present to discuss road building and publicity. A fund drive aimed at $4000 per month was launched, $1202.50 pledged, and committees formed to start work immediately. Ray M Camp appointed as secretary, replacing J. M. Pouncey who resigns.
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Brewster County Chamber OF Commerce
Alpine
Brewster County
Murray
el Paso Times
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Pouncey
Ray M. Camp
Chambe Tamn
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Alpine State Bank
Ged. C. Miller
W. van Sickle
Ferguson
Alpine Mercantile Company
John Young Land Co
Agre Ranch
John Young Land
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Alamo Lumber Co
Brewster Weil
Quicksilver and Mineral Development
A. Waldron
H. T. Flet- Wilson
The
First National Bank
Atome, Texas
L. Kokernot
1. Hancock
Seean
Al-Ne Cell
Sid
Chasdler
Dixie Flyer
Old Dean Building
Court House
Vater
Lackey Building
Brewster Leasing & Development Company
C. D. Wood, Magr
Alpine, Texas
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Luau
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