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Breckenridge American

Location

Breckenridge, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

16

Water shortage threats loom as Landreth warns of cuts

The Landreth Water Company warns its lake supply may run out in about thirty days, forcing shutoffs for drilling townsite needs and possible domestic cuts. Heavy rainfall history noted, with drought risk uncertain. The previous rapid expansion by BEA Landreth and local operators aims to speed water delivery, but rising demand strains infrastructure amid uncertain weather and new pumping upgrades.

Sony Tras Vitentiagiaa Elf BEA Landreth Landreth Landreth Company Hat Fallech Wietess ' Waterworks Company Clear Fork

Drilling advances with big wells near Deshler area

The Lydon Pool Syndicate reports progress on a 1000 foot drill aimed at new fields near Albany road. Mattie May Murphy and related operators indicate encouraging gas flow as Landreth Co and Deshler crews push for notable production, with Deshler expecting 1500 barrels per day and potential additional wells forthcoming.

Tate Mattie May Murphy Foor Town Albany

Tools in Roger Well reported by Roger Oil official

In a Missouri city Roger Bennett of Roger Oil reports work on a well between Gonzolis and , originally from Joplin Missouri. The well showed strong results at the top and drilling proceeded with attempts to deepen. A string of tools was lost early in the operation and the effort paused with no clear subsequent action described.

Roger 5 Bennett Roger Oil O Joplin Thato

Real Estate Notice Ties Buckley Allen In Stephens County

Furniture a aw ana piadee Arikina says records show successful mining promotion operations. Associated with Buckley Allen interests in Stephens County fields, Arikina will oversee their sales.

Ana Piadee Arikina Buckley & Allen Stephens County

New Engineering Concern Seeks Wichita Quarters for Breckenridge Move

L Beck of 641 Field Engineering Co seeks offices for a new Wichita Parke concern moving to Breckenridge. TL Joenieke, longtime head of the Empire engineering group in Oklahoma, leads the staff with high standing. Beck to open offices at the Metropolitan Hotel next week.

L. Beck 641 Field Engineering Co Wichita Palke Breckenridge Joenieke Fprpire Engineering Oklahoma My. Beck

Reduction in Taxes Regarded Unwise in Hearing

Washington hearing opens on tax questions as the Ways and Means Committee debates revenue needs. Dr. Thomas Adams of the Treasury urges retaining the current four billion dollar annual tax level, arguing that any reduction should not be considered.

Washington Thee Congress Thomas Adams Treasury Department

Red River Oil Case Heads to Supreme Court

The famous Red River oil case was called for argument in the Supreme Court today as Oklahoma and Texas push toward determining who holds title to oil lands along their common boundary. Texas Attorney General Cureton led for the defendant state while Oklahoma’s Attorney General Freeling presented briefs.

Washington Red River Supreme Court Oklahoma Texas Eral Cureton General Freeling

Wilson appeals for funds to aid European children

President Wilson issued an appeal urging Americans to donate for the relief of about three and a half million Central European children facing starvation. The appeal emphasizes urgent needs and calls for broad support to feed unhoused and hungry youngsters across the region.

Washington Wilson Central Europ

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Tatum & Semiday Fei Lydon Pool Syndicate Mit-Katsas Strue Geneml Suthwest EA. Lambeth & Co Sentiwest Addie Graham Ivan Landreth Co Deskler Deshler Deshler Organization Roger Well ASK Funds For Europe
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