Scientific oil tests under way in county with two forces
Two district companies operate in the county using seismic and electrical tests to locate oil fields between Altah and Columbus. Reports describe dynamite blasts by Merlins Company near Altair, creating large craters and dust plumes while researchers employ geophysics to map subsurface resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuung
Colorado
Stearne
Mats Peesie
Lau Remuty Pavis
Sitar Altulr
Or Tribe Line
Laraca
Leceme Poguir
Ater
Weiss
Marlin Company
Gmtch Schett Company
Moliond
Altah
Columbus
Ombpany
Eithier Stealas
Colorado River
Ile Grey
Sientisis Tohnkitet
Wateh
Germany
Europe
Helbodte
Initth
Meriin Company
Altair
Advertising tips from a cautious merchant misspelled
A fragmented ad style piece urges consistent advertising and careful messaging. It emphasizes planning, stock presentation, and staying close to local audiences to boost sales, though the text is garbled and includes stray characters and incomplete phrases.
Hopeful Talks Against Information Disclosure
Fragments indicate officials refrain from releasing details while local observers grow hopeful experiments may advance in Mohorado County. The text hints at political or administrative sensitivity surrounding the information.
Fires Force Alarm Drills in Small Town
Boel firemen conducted practice drills after two alarms sounded Friday in Los Pridug. Damage reported to out-buildings near the Walter Tittle Home and Pickett residence, with several residences damaged but no serious injuries or widespread destruction noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boel
Los Pridug
Mornlig
Cavanilnis
A. Gnan
Stacm Pickett
Walter Tittle
Large Boothe and Son Barn Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed the Boothe and Son barn in the vicinity, burning fifty tons of hay and grain feeds. Florence MacRoberts awakened her mother as flames enveloped the structure, with firefighters battling to prevent spread to nearby property. Insurance values cited at 750 for the barn and 800 for feed, while cause remained undetermined though suspected inattention or possible arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothe & Son
Boothe & Bow Barn
Howe
Bie
W.B. Lweta
Florence Mac Roverts
L. D. Roblerts
Traberts Aristen
Mire
Boothe
Foothe
Teachers Meet at LaGrange County Institute
Colorado county teachers will attend the County Institute at LaGrange from August 41 to September 4. Over three hundred members are expected to attend. The program includes sections for art, education, and regional classrooms with instructors from University of Berns, Teach is College, and other institutions guiding the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
LaGrange
Sears
Flu
Colorado
Agein Bold & Julienstitule
Lavuew
Paduepehy
Tedebers
Thr
J. Ti, Hemlerson
Department of
Te University of Berns
Nichielon
Womlein
Teed
Educltion
Southywert Dexas
Directoe
Houston
Gehads
Tegimiiary Quction
John Cu
Muerinia
Focwec
Wuperydsor
Fin
United States
Hurenu
Wieraat
Aabert
TaGrange
Ageda Shaye Eharse
Milate
Optiton
Enea
Fayette
Columbys
Return of the traveler from remote training and travel tales
A traveler recounts returning home from a prolonged training period with notes on weather, population demographics, and cross river activity. He mentions Mexican population presence, local markets and Sunday ball fights, law restrictions on smoke and alcohol, and remarks on staying prepared for emergencies. Teases a Galveston visit and mentions Miss Kate Griffin and W H Griffin at the Griffin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duber
Bilbo
Uighle
Rune Weedon
Ming
Dieztoan
Jeurer
Sven
GA Boel
Galveston
Kate Griffin
W. H. Griffin
Griffin
Serlis
Galveston Tripane
Sma Rae Gene
Permanent site decision pending for county fair
The Colorado County Fair Association met at the National TBunk building Monday evening with Columyne residents and business leaders present. Debate focused on securing a permanent site at Lake for the fair, with talks of inducements to attract the Young Producers and the Eagle Lake area showing strong interest. a temporary track and facilities would be expensive, and a permanent setup at Eagle Lake is favored if suitable land can be acquired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorads County Fairy Association
Peyerni
Columyne
Amergia
Bae Lake
Kegle Lake
Fuly
UL Sourse
Duyrerer
Headlight Testing Enforced Before September Deadline
Local authorities announce strict enforcement of a new headlight testing law beginning September 1. Motorists must have properly adjusted headlights or face arrests. city and state departments expect a rush as testing stations prepare for the compliance push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayle Lake
Highway Department
Amule
Hodler
Uml
State Department
Tecal
Ibis
Garwood blaze destroys two cars and barn structure
A fire at Garwood destroyed two adjoining automobiles near a barn on the Lincoln Lowing property and caused extensive stock and building damage. John Chapman of the Roswood State Bank arrived as flames enveloped the scene, with origin tied to a possible spark from a burning cog or a shed. Insurance coverage is unclear for the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Comet
J. W. Ethie
Garwood Motloy Nebt
Stac Tourlyrest
Oaebo
Cokett
John Chapman
Culler
Chapman
Roswoud State Bank
Seth
Caffelt
Local Citizens Find Bottle From Caribbean
Local residents report discovering a bottle from the Caribbean era washed ashore. The find is described by witnesses as unusual and prompts curiosity about its origin and contents. No further details on provenance or age are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean
Wharton Family Becomes Capizens of Eagle Lake
The Wharton family and Mrs Bowles resided at Lakeside and plan to move to Eagle Lake. They intend to operate the Blaha a Wharton and establish an Eagle Lake Studio in Norris building. Mrs Smith recently returned from Houston after medical treatment and is improving. Mr Glurk of the Clio Lake Furniture Company visited the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairia Hotton Wild
Ie Fursdy
Bowles
Lakeside
Basle Lake
Wharton
Hurain
Uwe Wharton
Eagle Lake
Norris
Eniiton
Bagle Lake
T. A. Glurk
Clic
Lake Furniture Company
Par Lors
Marope
Auto plunges off ferry boat into river aftermath
The fragmentary report describes an auto plunging from a Colorado ferry into deep river water. It notes survivors leaping to shore and the vehicle sinking, with later recovery efforts and little reported damage to the ferry or nearby individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Hulletteville
Esenwk
Colorado
Colorads
Wien
Aubio
Harvey Vineyard Resigns as District Deputy Warden
Harvey Vineyard resigns as district deputy warden here effective immediately. State Game Commissioner Turney Hobby will appoint a successor. Vineyard expresses appreciation for cooperation and will join another post, citing his gratitude for the department’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Vineyard
Oveliz
Pust
Mtr
Eueelo Lake
Gime Warren
Turney Hobby
Vineyard
Hubby
Pon Bly Dules
Ate
Villagard
Departaent
Mr Hoyo Injured by Automobile in Street Collision
Mr Hoyo suffered a broken rib and other injuries after being struck by a car near Mule Aroet. The incident occurred as vehicles parked on the curb blocked view and the driver could not avoid him. he was dragged about twenty feet before the vehicle halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Hoyo
Wilen
C. P. Hoyo
Q Tourlet
Mr. Goyo
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MR. Merchant
Ense
Mohorado
Villagrange For County Institute
Lavaca
Colorado Counties
Cam
Weimar
Garwood
Art Bustiorsky
Rare Ok
W. B. Smith
Hous
HH. McElhinnes
Wanagar
Univeran Asater Company
Univertual
Wallettsville
Ferry
Hoviajor
Mra
A. J. Wirte
Ta Mao
Seguin
Wirtz
Tom Utgulp
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