Federal report on Devils Basin oil prospecting expands prospects
A United States Geological Survey analysis of Devils Basin argues the dome closure is larger than official estimates and faulting could expand oil bearing area. It cites potential in Koote nai and lower Colorado sands, with tests suggesting higher flow from Alberta, Cat Creek, and Van Duren wells when properly pumped.
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Devils Basin
United States Geological Survey
van Duren
Great American
Washington-Montana
Dakota
Cat Creek
Kootenai
Colorado
Alberta
Oil Boom Expands in Cat Creek and Devil's Basin Fields
Oil activity rises in Montana with 41 rigs in Cat Creek and 12 wells in Devil's Basin. Producers include Alberta Black Coal company and Canadian groups drilling two wells. Pipelines to Winnett handle 20 000 barrels daily, refineries planned in Miles City Billings and Lewistown, and new oil analyses show varying lubricant content in paraffine base oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Creek
Winnett
Milwaukee
Decker- Collins
Devil’s Basin
Alberta Black Coal Company
van Dusen
Montana
Jordan
Miles City
Billings
Lewistown
Soap Creek
Hardin
Jailbreak by Ash-Can Escape Shocks Missoula County
Louis Lafrinire escaped from Missoula county jail for the second time after being hidden in a large garbage can carried outside by inmates. Deputies and a bystander noted his exit. a $100 reward is offered for information leading to recapture. Lafrinire, about 5 feet 5 inches, 115 pounds, blue gray eyes, light brown hair, was previously jailed for burglary and road-building crew escape. Authorities across the Northwest urged to watch for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lafriaire
Missoula County
Lafrinire
Tom Lewis
Lewis
Wheeler
Lafrinité
Deer Lodge
Missoula
Cat Creek Oil Makes Good Gasoline In Quick Process
S C Verdig and other Thermopolis trustees report a topping plant on the Hover Schwartz ground that converts 65 barrels of crude into 30 barrels of gasoline with 35 barrels of fuel oil. The unit, costing under 4000 dollars, heats crude with its own output to condense gasoline, requiring no water or attention beyond heat control. Plans exist for similar plants at Winnett and Lewistown to serve trucks and local markets.
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S. C. Verdig
Thermopolis Cat Creek Company
Hover-Schwartz
Ferdig
Billings
Clifford Wilson
Thermopolis
W. W. Gail
Hover- Schwartz Ground
J. O. Absher
Miles City
Harry Schwartz
Hover-Schwartz Syndicate
I. C. Bender
Hover- Schwartz
Winnett
Lewistown
Quartermaster Corps 146th Anniversary Dinner Plans
Washington tables will be set from Coblenz to China and from the Philippines almost to the Arctic circle on June 16 in observance of the corps founding. Officers, men and business donors will attend dinners marking the anniversary and wartime supply efforts.
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Quartermaster Corps
Washington
Coblenz
China
Philippines
Arctic Circle
Quartermaster Corps of the Army
Back to Nippon: Immigrant Joe Returns to Farm Life
Joe Okito, after 25 years in America spent in hotels and restaurants, returns to Japan to run a rice plantation worth about $10,000. He plans to travel by car to Seattle, then sail with his wife and daughter, bringing American farming ideas and a desire to enjoy life with his family.
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Joe
America
Joe Okito
Heroshima
Japan
California
Wyoming
Omaha
Chicago
Anaconda
Montana
Old Country
Seattle
United States
Tokio
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Federal
van Duzen
Utah Refining Company
Salt Lake
Beaume
Durance
Bastile
Hasselquist & Borgert, Incorporated
Health Gems
Montana Flour Mills Co
Harlowton
Great Falls
Bozeman
Nippon
William
T. C. Power Motor Car Co
Stewart Packard
T. C. Power Motor Car Company
Helena, Mont
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