02 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
1
The Mid-Northern Decker-Collins well brought in last Friday produced 3500 to 4000 barrels after oil sprayed 25 feet above the mast. The first cap failed but late in the day a high head control head shut in the flow, marking a larger strike than any Wyoming well in two years outside Salt Creek.
U S engineers have started the first real scientific survey of the Eastern Fergus oil fields. The party camps on Donald Creek and will map the area from M and Box Elder creeks to Musselst and south to the river. The 1879 survey left many unknowns about oil formations. a 1900 Standard Oil geologist report encouraged development, and renewed government interest follows forecasts of eventual depletion.
Preparations for the Fergus county fair are moving along with many concessions sold. The fair association expects the largest fair ever with new features including a wild west show and a champion horsewoman act. Lewistown merchants and garages cooperate to enhance the program amid new buildings and a secretary’s office. Entries continue for horse races as district history stirs interest.
Washington August 26. Secretary Colby signed the proclamation declaring the suffrage amendment to the constitution ratified at his home. He received Tennessee's final legislative certificate from Governor Roberts, completing the required thirty six states.
The Federal Reserve Board said today that living costs show a definite downward trend across the nation. It noted an important downward tendency in prices of all commodities excluding food and forecast lower prices for raw products and possibly for food as well.
Sophie 19th of Hood River Farm Lowell Massachusetts a former champion Jersey cow reclaims the world title at age 15 years six months with a ninth official record. In nine years she produced 110918 pounds of butter fat averaging 1324 pounds of milk and 706 pounds of butter fat per year. She leads nearest rival Tilly Alcar tra by 692 pounds of butter fat.
Governor James M. Cox amends his northwest speaking tour removing Billings and Missoula dates. He will now appear in Helena and Anaconda on Sept 9, with changes extending to but not listing Great Falls and possibly others.
Mrs George L North of Naples New York praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy for her boy’s rapid improvement during a severe Dysentery episode. With a doctor eight miles away, the remedy reduced pain and convulsions before the physician arrived.
For sale a pair of good mares and a three room house in Grass Range. Immediate inquiries to Aden Grass Range.
The Brice Hospital at 641 West Pine Street Lewistown Montana reports nursing staff attendance and mentions Dr J Theo Brice as resident physician in charge. The item reflects a brief hospital notice from a period source.
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