Activity Grows in Bannatyne Oil Field Near Dutton
Activity increases in the Bannatyne oil field near Dutton with one well spudded and another rigging up. Hardrock-Speer No 3 is nearing 300 feet as the 56 Petroleum completes a rig on its No 2 Speer. Elliot Drilling moves a rig to the southeast quarter of 5-25-10 for immediate drilling. A Kalispell unit well is contracted in 6-25-1e. Nine producers now, all small, with sands 70 feet plus from 1 420 to 1 550 feet impressively common in Montana.
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Bannatyne
Dutton
Hardrock-Speer
Petroleum Company
Speer
Elliot Drilling Company
C. L. Archer
Kalispell Drilling Company
Archer
Bannatyne Field
Montana
Cactus Apples for Candy Near San Fernando
Popular Mechanics notes a large cactus apple farm near San Fernando California devoted to growing cactus apples for jellies candles and eating fresh. An acre yields 500 to 600 boxes with apples selling at 1.25 dollars per box in the prior season.
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San Fernando
Calif
Popular Mechanics Magazine
High Buildings Cause of Freak Whirlwinds
Observations on urban wind currents show how tall buildings and narrow streets create miniature whirlwinds. Heat rising along structures drives strong gusts that mushroom and split into multiple air flows, illustrating storm formation and the need to secure hats on hot days.
Over-Expression Mark of the Inferior Writer
John Galsworthy criticizes over-expression in writing from journalists to clergy. He cites examples from Victorian and Georgian writers and mocks inflated prose through a marginal note about a cat on a mat. The piece laments language inflation across eras.
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Grimalkin
Cat
John Galsworthy
Spain
Time Standards and Zone Boundaries Mis aligned
Four time standards used in the country are eastern central mountain and Pacific. The boundary between eastern and central time passes through Toledo and extends north to the Canadian border.
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Toledo
Canadian
Preach by Example Quote Sparks Debate on Criticism
A clipped aphorism argues cheap critics are common and useless, made from scraps after strong men are formed. It claims examples speak louder than words, framing criticism as weaker than action.
Life as a Universal Force Arrhenius on Interstellar Life
Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius argues life is a universal force, emitted as spores from habitable worlds and traveling through space for ages. Most spores are destroyed by stellar heat, but some reach habitable bodies, possibly aided by meteors.
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Svante August Arrhenius
Arrhenius
Speech on Self and Modesty by Lord Bacon
A reflection on how a man should rarely praise himself and only in praising virtue in others. It notes that speaking about oneself is often mocked, and suggests talk aimed at guiding others without personal boasting.
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Lord Bacon
Crows Unaffected by Gas in Army Tests
The chemical division at Washington studied birds and gas. Crows were exposed to fumes but rose quickly and escaped the cloud while pigeons returned to cages when released. Tests show crows fly out of gas clouds similarly, indicating no fear of toxic gas.
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Chemical Division
Army
Washington
Perth Amboy’s Rise From Settlement to City Status
Indian appellation Perth Amboy grew from 1683 settlement to a regional leader. It was named Perth after James, earl of Perth, and soon added Amboy. Served as provincial capital from 1684 onward, with William Franklin captured there in 1776. Incorporated as a city in 1718.
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Perth Amboy
London
America
Perth
James
Earl of
Amboy
William Franklin
King Alfreds Candles and Lanterns For Timekeeping
An old legend says King Alfred used candles with marked rings and belts of varying breadths and colors to measure work time. He then crafted lanterns to improve accuracy amid drafts, ensuring precise burn counts.
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Alfred
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination Announced
The United States Civil Service commission announces a fourth class postmaster exam to fill a vacancy at Bole and other offices. The test is in Chateau, Mont with a $705 annual postmaster salary. Applications due by Oct 19, 1928.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Chateau, Mont
Bole
United States
Washington, D. C
Dixon Nominated for Senate in Montana July Primary
Former Senator and Governor Jos M Dixon wins the July Republican primary with more votes than any rival for Senate. The piece lauds his long service in U S Congress and as Governor, citing irrigation projects, land settlements, and tax reforms he backed to boost Montana revenues and finances. Political Ad paid for by the Republican State Central Committee.
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Jos. M. Dixon
United States Senate
Montana
Joe Dixon
U. S
Washington
Milk River
Canada
Dixon
Congress
Flathead
Fort Peck
Blackfeet
Crow Reservation
Huntley Project
Senator Dixon
General Land Office
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Fisher
Buick
Western Motor CO
Great Falls, Mont
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Rankin
Erickson
Roy E. Ayers
Lewistown
Ayers
Judge Ayers
Wellington D. Rankin
Senator
Gover
State
Republican Central Committee
King Alfred
Democratic
J. L. Collings
R. M. Hattersley
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Montana State and
American Bar Associations
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Conrad
Pondera County
Supreme Court
Republican State Central Committee
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