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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
6
The report lists oil quotations and prices from several Midwest refineries including Meritt Annex Midway era and Northwest, with percentages and values such as 1.68% and 2.50 per unit. It notes various brands like 7 Upited Pet and Salt Wh Pet and references market movements in 37% Wye and Blackfoot areas.
The Big Horn Petroleum company halted the shooting of a well on the east side of the Big Horn river awaiting president Roberts who is in Billings after returning from California. He attended to dismantling the refinery plant purchased by Consumers Oil and Refining at Bakersfield. The cement plug has hardened and nitro will be inserted once Roberts arrives.
Charles Lupton of Denver, a noted geologist, is in Greybull and plans a geological map of the Greybull field. He travels with Dad Stone to inspect a new field northwest of town and says indications point to a promising oil development. Lupton, once with the government, now runs his own geologic business, guiding local expectations.
Greybull Wyoming September 16 The Hove Oil and Refining Company moves toward active drilling on its east of the Big Horn River property south of Greybull. It is negotiating for a drilling outfit and expects to join nearby operators soon as its Puckett building office nears completion.
GREYRULL Wyoming September 10. The California Wyoming Oil company with land near the Paterson Wyoming company plans development work on its property. The firm maintains offices in San Francisco and Fresno California.
Greybull Wyoming reports a new Aladdin Oil Company well on the Alderdice ranch spurting oil for hours and delivering an estimated 200 to 300 barrels. Midwest Oil Company plans six wells nearby with several other firms preparing to operate south of Greybull River, signaling a major field development.
Midwest Refining plans six new wells on leases adjoining the Aladdin company in the Greybull field. The move is expected to boost activity and draw national attention to the Greybull field as Midwest's reputation for pursuing projects strengthens advertising prospects.
In Greybull Wyoming on September 10 the Consumers Oil & Refining Co reports rapid site progress. Concrete tanks near completion as refinery equipment arrives. The San Francisco plant shipped and Bakersfield plant dismantling and loading are advancing. The refinery site will soon be busy.
POWELL Wyo Sept 10 While driving to church last Saturday morning Mrs John Low and Mrs Len Van Scoy were thrown from the buggy. The seat in the rear was not fastened and a sudden start caused it to go backward. Mrs Low was bruised about shoulders and neck. Mrs Van Scoy suffers three broken ribs and a broken breast bone. Mrs Van Scoy's advanced age may slow recovery. Mrs Low is able to work and teaches at Garland school.
The document describes 600 acres in Section 30 and 60 acres in Section 34 plus adjacent parcels totaling about 920 acres near Glenrock. Dakota Wyoming Oil Gas and Heating Co. holds a 720 acre drilling lease and a 12 percent royalty on production while the remaining 200 acres are retained for independent development. The line from the Merritt wells passes near the land, with plans for at least five wells and further acquisitions to expand holdings for future development.
The Big Muddy oil field near Casper Wyoming shows a production of about 5000 barrels daily with rapid development and many deep wells. A pipeline links to Casper refineries while rail lines cross the field. The company offers 70000 shares at 1.00 each as treasury stock to fund further drilling and options.
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