Expert Opinion on Marathon Oil Field Prospects
An oil field expert reviews Marathon region geology noting oil possible in upper shales at shallow depths but paying quantities unlikely above 1200 feet. He warns of strong gas pressure near 1000 feet and sulphur water between 700 and 1000 feet, with water diminishing below 2000 feet. Oil near surface appears high grade, and a field gas presence could drive a paying well, with Marathon and Alpine as nearby markets and rail access via Southern Pacific Railway.
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Southern Pacific Ry
Beth Als
United States
Marathon
Alpine
Land wanted and advertised for buyers in Austin
Classified note from J. J. Snyder of Austin Texas seeking land for sale from owners only offering prices from one to ten dollars per acre. Says he advertises extensively and can connect sellers with many buyers. No exclusivity. mail listing blank postcard. Reference Austin National. August 25 1908. Take the advantage.
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J. J. Snyder
Austin
Texas
Austin National Ik
Would Sell Public School Land Without Settlement
State land commissioner Robison urges selling all remaining unsold public school lands without requirement of residence or settlement. He argues current policy of leasing or forcing homesteads is unprofitable and that sale would yield revenue, align with topography and climate, and benefit the state and counties. The report, filed with the governor, outlines long-standing sale practices and future potential.
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Austin
Tex
Robison
Manas
Ste Alter
Plenty of Amusement Special Days at San Antonio
San Antonio hosts a series of amusement specials described as a feature of upcoming events. Details emphasize varied attractions and community participation to draw crowds.
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San Antonio
International Fair Opens With German Village Vaudeville Attactions
The International Fair promotes twenty two Special Days and a German Village Free Vaudeville lineup. Attractions include games, football, horse show, Tyrolean Alps display and large Outbox events. Gov Campbell opens the fair with a Children's Day schedule and weeklong events through November 20 featuring rides, concerts, races, and exhibits from San Antonio and Fort Mouton.
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New Pike
German Village
St. Lucie
San Aton
Goun Vines
Gov. T. M. Campbell
Daughters of the Republic
Te Rangers
Vette Bey
Thurstay
San Antonio
Ba Metall Merchants
Frit Gay
Amsther
Toonday
RBM
Sam Mouton
Dore
A Veritable Flower Garden at San Antonio Fair Grounds
The San Antonio International Fair grounds are ready for opening. Workers completed repairs and cleaned railings while pens and stalls were disinfected. Visitors will see flowering shrubs and ornamentation, with chrysanthemums and carnations highlighted. The Hee Keepers Association of Texas plans a strong honey exhibit with prizes for bee varieties and related products.
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Texas
Hee Keepers’ Association of ‘Texas
San Antonio
Citrus Show Promises Coast Country Exhibit at Fair
Remarkable citrus exhibit planned for the San Antonio International Fair on November 6 to showcase lemons limes oranges and grapefruit grown along the Coast Country and Rio Grande Valley. Prizes offered by development companies and local officials for top specimens. A dairy display directed by J J Thomas will teach testing milk butter rations cheese making and creamery handling as part of the event. Taxes and city finances notice from Brewster County Judge E F Hivers outlines abolishing Alpine corporation and settlement of claims with deadlines and requirements for tax payment and warrants.
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San Antonio
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Alpine
Commissioners’ Court
Funeral Goods Offered at Marathon Establishment
An ad states an establishment at Marathon will provide caskets coffins and burial robes day or night. Orders may be left at Dr George's drug store. It mentions Ateive Funstine Cor and the Awwalanche for ob printing.
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Upetea
Art Wuneeesan Ng
Marathon
Dr. George's Drug Store
Ateive Funstine
Land and Farms Wanted for Sale and Sale Prospects
Land and farms wanted by buyers from northern and eastern states. Want landowners to send full descriptions with lowest cash prices and terms. L N Montgomery San Antonio Texas office seeks properties via HLF Dickinson & Co 313 Navarro St. San Antonio member of San Antonio Real Estate Exchange. WANTED access to representative in Alsie co tnk after sub fEriation renewals and to extend or ation by specialized methods. H.C. Campbell Cosmopolitan Magazine seeks references and experience 1789 Broadway New York City.
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L. N. Montgomery
Mgr
HLF Dickinson & Co
Navarro Street
San Antonio
Texas
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Broadway
New York
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The
Alpine Real Estate Exchange
Brewster County
H.S. Wigle & Company
A. M. Turney Land Company
John Young Land Company
Alpine Land Company
L. B. Caruthers
W. H. Ragin
Otis Turner
H. J. Gray
Orient Land & Abstract Company
Ruper Deatings
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. L. Wade
B. Sandifer
Texaco
Texas Company
Hollend Hotel
E. F. Hivers
North Addition
Sanford
School House
A. McCallum
Agt
Paul J Vogt
Old Mexico
Brewster
Presidio
A. M. Turney
Ben J. F. Berkeley
Jacky
Office
ralace_enormacy
Eee
Roementons
Jno
A-Hardy
M.D
Wigfall van ‘Sickle
Aw’y
Law
T/C. Brooke
Court
House
Ofice
Rennin
A.M. Turney
Axwursleyrae Lia
Courthouse
Aueist
Vesewen
Higgins
Tecmecevsitesia Eee
Livingston
CW. Umnasius, Joopalmer
Collins’ Stable
Rob't. George
M. D
W M Sanford
San Antonio, Tex
Dallas
G. H
S. A. Ry
Dale
AG Smreeneny
Cail
T. J. Anders Isenger
Houston
Leonie Glen Ranch
Cardonas Ranch
Alpine Drug
R.B. Slight
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