Sipe Springs Oil Field Grows Into Major Texas Prospect
The Sipe Springs area erupts with activity as Moorman and Dunn No 1 wells spur a rush for acreage and royalties. Humble Oil and Refining builds a pipeline to a loading rack, with rail spur grade done. Weather slips and returns of clear weather boost expectations of multiple completions within weeks, transforming the town into a rising oil hub.
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Sipe Springs
Texas
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Moorman
Dunn No. 1
Special Train Sought for Cotton Palace Event
John L. Spurlin of Waco pressed Comanche officials to back a one day cotton palace special train. The plan calls for an early departure from Comanche and a 10 p.m. return from Waco with fare of one and one third and two hundred tickets guaranteed. Efforts target Comanche and Stephenville to join. Our grocery stock will supply your needs Todd Randell Jennings Co.
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John L. Spurlin
Waco
Comanche
Cotton Palace
Comanch
Stephenville
Todd-Randall-Jennings Co
Circus to Bring World Champion Jack Dempsey Friday
Sells Floto Circus announces Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion will appear at the Friday October 10 performances. Dempsey will reproduce his famous bout with Jess Willard and discuss how the fight was done. Advertising urges readers to attend and not miss the exposition. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised as digestive tonic priced at 1.25 per bottle.
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Jess Willard
Dempsey
Jack
Monumental marble work offered by Comanche shop
Comanche Marble Works invites inquiries from anyone seeking monumental marble work. Prospective customers are urged to visit the shop to inspect workmanship and materials and to obtain prices from proprietor D. A. Rice.
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Comanche
D. A. Rice
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