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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1923
Page
3
A 35 cent bottle of Danderine promises to transform dull flat hair into abundant soft full hair. The ad claims instant results with a light application through each strand using a damp cloth. It says Danderine cleans dust and oil, freshens the scalp and helps hair grow long thick and strong.
Berlin report notes butter boxes called pocket butter boxes are popular with restaurant patrons. Butter costs about 6 500 marka a pound in Germany.
In a tribute to Dr. B. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York the article lauds his research into plant medicines used by Indigenous peoples and his Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments dating back over fifty years. It notes broad testimonials across America and offers trial packages via his Buffalo laboratory.
After drilling wells on the Big Lake anticline west and north of Big Lake the south end will be given a deep test by the Barnsdall Foster people.
Reports from reliable sources indicate oil in Bear's Den well drilled in the Sweet Grass hills about 35 miles from Joplin near the Canadian line. The item notes the encounter as part of ongoing exploration in the region.
Salt Creek Railroad gains momentum in the past week as Eastern Montana viewers assess a new link to the Soap Creek oil field in Big Horn County improving prospects for another rail line.
Spartan Q Oil, an English and Vancouver capitalists group, will begin drilling a test well on the Blarn ey Castle dome south of the international border, as stated by J. W. Miller and F. J. Whitcroft of the company.
The Ohio Oil Company prepares to spud a new well on the Sherrard structure south of the mountains. The drill crew is arranged and the outfit is hauled out for activity in section 17 25 17 east.
Two mid northern Cat Creek producers No. 17 and No. 11, brought in last week, are second sand wells. Green No. 17 in section 14 15 29 struck sand at 1450 feet and is expected to produce about 100 barrels daily. The 56 Petroleum No. 11 lies just north in section 11.
Prediction says six or more rigs will operate and develop the Pendroy field with the field work well under way in the next months. Two rigs will be set north and west of the town within two weeks, one on the Frank Miller place and the other on the Hines ranch.
The Homestake Howling No. 1, located in Kevgin Sunburst area, began production last week at 1772 feet in the northwest quarter of the northeast quadrant. About 200 feet of oil rose in the hole but sand caving halted shooting until the hole is cleaned and casing set.
The Ohio Baker No. 3 well in Shelby struck the Ellis sand at 1680 feet, two feet into the sand, with oil pouring 500 barrels over the ground within 30 minutes. Heads of oil rose 650 feet above the derrick as oil men call it the field’s biggest strike. The well sits on the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 4, township 35 north, range 2 west.
The Gladys Belle Oil and Refining Co of Montana revealed a major drilling push to boost production enough to justify building a pipeline from the Kevin Sunburst field to a large refinery. The firm now operates two producers in the northern field and holds 40,000 acres under lease, including land near Beck Petroleum's well on Liberty dome south of the Sweetgrass hills.
A. O. Eberhart former Minnesota governor and associates plan to drill a test well near the eastern Flatwillow end where the Flatwillow and Cat Creek anticlines meet. H Ivarson says operations start within weeks after checking titles and securing leases in township 14 range 29. Ex governor Eberhart now Chicago resident and bond house counsel joins Minnesota and Chicago men in the venture.
Ohio Oil company Baker No 2 well in 4-35-2 west near Kevin Sunburst field started flowing last week. In 13 hours it yielded 320 barrels, and now pumps about 350 barrels per day through two inch tubing. A M Sellery predicts more strong wells in the field noting six producers nearby averaging over 200 barrels each.
The 56 Petroleum company announces a new 75 percent cash dividend, bringing total cash payments since organization to 850 percent in under three years. The firm is gaining prominence as a major oil company.
The holdings of the 56 company are valued above 1.5 million dollars with only 45 thousand dollars of capital stock outstanding. A 900 percent stock dividend has been declared for stockholders of record March 23 and will be distributed shortly. The firm is in excellent condition and developing its properties conservatively.
Stevenson Refinery, backed by the Stevenson group, reports an 80000 over-subscription in record time. John Stevenson announces the funding drive led by L G C Stevenson with stockholders from Stevenson companies and new Montana capital backing the refinery's crude oil from wells controlled by the Stevenson interests.
Sunburst Oil & Gas announces a 1928 drilling program led by L. C. Stevenson president. The company will drill 72 to 100 wells on Sunburst acreage in the northern field and complete the rest under agreements with major drilling firms. Hager-Stevenson shifts from wildcatting to proven acreage with new Earth permit wells and several more due to start, per Dorsey Hager.
Cat Creek in Montana shows a 1922 production of 2,209,832 barrels with 3,525 tank cars shipped in six months and 5,292 in the second half, aided by tapping the second Cat Creek sand and adding over 4 million dollars in new wealth.
An older advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to sick or fretful children for gentle bowel cleansing. It claims a teaspoon today may prevent illness tomorrow and notes the bottle carries baby friendly dosing directions. The ad warns to request genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitations.
Malta-H A Parker named project manager of the Lower Yellowstone project at Savage. Harlem-Reservation highway survey advances as an assured fact per Senator Griffin. Butte- Fred Wickstrom fined $50 for choking and beating wife Mary Wickstrom. Butte- Pat Moran, singer, recovering after bichloride mercury poisoning. Bozeman- New passenger station planned. chamber manager reports. Park City- Clyde Kipp Sr. dies by suicide. body found behind residence. Great Falls- Two pilots to fly to oil fields when weather allows. pilots named. Great Falls- Legion seeks July 4 Dempsey-Gibbons bout for Shelby. strong push. Great Falls- Homestake No. 1 producer in 8.E 4% NW NW 1. offset to Hogan No. 1. Chinook- 10,000 acres of corn planned in Blaine county. 50 farmers reported. Butte- 17 alien names liable for deportation. DOJ officials to arrive soon. Butte- Goldie Davis again asserts she shot Bob Johnson.
Classified items list a Spokane agency staffing teaching posts in Northwest and Eastern offices, with address details and monetary terms. includes printer notices, household goods, real estate, and various ads from Montana and beyond, reflecting a period classifieds page.
A jumble of classified farm notices includes 160 irrigated acres for sale or trade with box replies, pastures for rent in Elliston, Mont, alkali land treatment, hay and seed requests, and plant seed lists from buyers in Montana Idaho Washington and North Dakota. The ads feature livestock pasture, alfalfa hay, strawberries and raspberries, gardening seeds, and kept livestock.
A broad assortment of farm listings, livestock for sale, and breeding stock ads across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and nearby areas. Items include 400 acre farms with cattle, 800 acre tracts in Okanogan, poultry and chick offerings, purebred turkeys, dairy calves, and draft stallions. Many entries specify prices, locations, and contact notes for buyers.
The article notes an antemortem accusation blaming William Gilbert for the crime. Gilbert refuses to discuss the shooting while John son and Gilbert are identified as negroes. Sulan J. M. Blodgett recounts a recent novel experience at Smith ranch on Tolan creek where 17 deer wandered among cattle and fed on salt. Helena reports on Great Northern railway mortgage application totaling 60 million dollars and Montana railroad commission hearing rights. Also notes intrastate freight rates high and earnings proportions. mentions General Wellington D. Rankin. Butte details a raid near Ramsey yielding two alleged moonshiners, three stills, large quantities of sugar and mash. city police and federal officers boast one still per day for March.
The first annual meeting of the Montana State Corn Show association will be held in Miles City on April 2. Representatives from corn growing counties will assist in forming the organization and planning the 1923 show. Commissioner Chester C. Davis is expected, along with county agents, with the extension service of the State Agricultural College aiding the effort.
An ad notes that taking one or two Pape's Diapepsin tablets cures indigestion and sour stomach quickly. It claims relief from heavy pain heartburn flatulence gases and palpitations and promises stomach digestion in a few cents per package guaranteed by the druggist.
A Marseilles figure known as a professor ended a 24 hour 4 minute 5 second non stop dancing session claiming the world record. He held the floor for the entire duration amidst a public spectacle in Marseilles.
Davenport Iowa Dr W O Coffee a renowned eye ear nose and throat specialist claims a treatment cured his catarrh deafness and head noises after years of suffering He offers a 10 day free supply to any reader who writes for the treatment Ad reads send name and address today
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