Wet gas blowout halts Absorka-Florence drilling at Baker
Report notes gas in the Absorka-Florence well broke loose and the rig was torn down to stop the flow. Gas was strong even after shut off, a dangerous situation that halted depth drilling. A letter discusses a new drilling machine and hopes for oil in Baker field, with a plan to test near Medicine Rocks and Besver Dome.
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Absorka-Florence
Baker
Medicine Rocks
Struc*ture
Florence
Besver Dome
Lurate
Bain
Escapes Injury In Automobile Wreck Near Carbon Plant
Earl Kreager a farmer five miles east of town escaped serious injury when his Ford struck a culvert and flipped over near the Carbon Plant around 10 00 Saturday night. He was driving home from Baker the lights failed in darkness causing a brief loss of control. The car sustained heavy damage and Kreager was uninjured.
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Earl Kreager
Here
Thee Cabon Plant
Kreager
Baker
Explosion at Sinclair Blacksmith Shop Injures Men
An explosion at the Sinclair blacksmith shop, caused by spontaneous combustion of coal dust under the floor, rocked the building around 4:00 PM Wednesday. Proprietor Mr Sinclair and Glenn Busch escaped major injury. Busch was hospitalized with shocks, Sinclair suffered a foot injury, and debris damaged walls and tools.
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Sinclair Blacksmith Shop
Cee
Sinclair
Glenn Busch
Webster
Dee
Glenn+Busch
Baker Hospital
Wisconsin farm yields little profit for three men and sixteen cows
Capper’s Weekly cites a model dairy herd of 16 cows on a Wisconsin farm producing 1336.56 dollars after feed costs of 759.48 dollars, leaving little for taxes repairs or a return on investment. The piece argues rural poverty and questions why a farmer would stay on the Wisconsin farm.
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Capper
J. B
Jacoby
Wisconsin Reagler
Cappers
Wisconsin
Sears
Rea
Saan
Satiarny
Qntire Iaem
Wedo Yotymeda
Utatyihas
Jdone
Beate
Labd
Cintbet
AG Pgécan
Andioys
willLshow
U S Coast Guard commander to dry up Gulf Coast trade
Rear Admiral Fredrick G Billard, Commandant of the Coast Guard, is sent to New Orleans with orders to end the flow of illicit liquor along the Gulf Coast. The dry navy mobilizes against rum runners, signaling expected clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick G Billard
U. S Coast Guard
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
United States
Wheat shortage forecast for global future growth
Washington economist Dr. Baker warns a world wheat shortage may develop as population rises. He predicts per capita consumption and total demand will surge over 50 years, requiring more fertilizer and capital per acre along with broader agricultural knowledge and policy control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jr. O. FE. Baker
Department of Agriulture
Anmadh
Erease
Baker
France
Syndicate of California Operators Move to Wolf Creek Structure
L. J. Leuthart of Casper Wye oversees drilling as five test holes are planned to test the Wolf Creek structure. One rig is already setup and if weather turns favorable, drilling should begin in three weeks. Bakers interests in Wolf Creek are strong as development attention grows.
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California
Calperators
Wolf Creek
L. J. Leuthart
Casper Wye
Vis
Wolf
New test on McDonald Creek structure center SW Section 25
Drilling at Elk Creek Basin No 1 in SE corner SEY NW of section 24-14-25 proceeds on one tour daily at about 500 feet depth. The project aims for early completion and commercial production at the first Kootenai, with a contingency to pursue the Second Kootenai if needed. J J Fisher plans to refinance Wilson Fisher to drill another test nearby, else choose a new location to protect royalties.
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McDonald Creek
Kootenai
J. J. Fisher
Wilson- Fisher
Fisher
Wilson-Fisher
Elk Creek Basin No. 1
Corner
Sey
Winnett Tunes
Moon Sentenced in Miles City for Liquor Charge
Everett Terrell was convicted on two liquor charges after a ten minute jury. Judge McKinnon jailed him four months and fined $500 total. John Stender also pleaded guilty and was fined $100. Ismay Journal reports Dr. Winsel, a Baker veterinarian, has tested dairy cows in the Ismay area.
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Everett Terrell
Miles City
McKinnon
John Stender
Ismay Journal
Dr. Winsel
Baker
Ismay
Bakerites Travel South to Inspect Progress
The narrative notes the location lies under 100 miles south of Baker with good roads. It mentions Baker residents planning a trip to observe and inspect ongoing progress at the site.
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Baker
Hudson Judge S. E. Felt acquires new Sedan
Judge S. E. Felt purchases a Hudson Sedan from the local Hudson Motor Company outlet via Hubbard and Baker. The purchase marks a notable local business transaction reported by the paper.
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S. E. Felt
Hudson
Hubbard and Baker
National Guard from Baker wins first Montana trophy
Company National Guard from Baker Montana earned a War Department marksmanship trophy for 19 4 from Washington. This is the first such trophy issued to a Montana National Guard company and Baker celebrates the splendid record made by its young men.
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National Guard
Baker
Montana
War Department
Washington
National Guard Co
Beker
National Guard Company I Inspection and Banquet
Major Bradley of Washington and Captain McCright of Montana examined Company I in Baker last Thursday. The inspection was approved and followed by a banquet at the Kozy Cafe.
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Bradley
U. S. Army
Washington, D. C
McCright
Helena
Monana National Guard
Montana National Guard
Baker
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