Rockdale shallow field adds six new wells in Rockdale Texas
In Rockdale, six recently completed wells boosted daily Rockdale shallow field output by about 150 barrels. An chor Of Company's No. 7 blamilton yields 50 barrels, Milam Production Company's No. 1 Gaither 25, Jones et al's No. 1 Tom Phillips 10, Bow man Oil Company's No. 3 Gaither 25, Junior Oil Company's No. 1 Hamilton 25 or more, Wahpoo Oil Company's No. 7 Gross 11. All within two miles of Rockdale city limits.
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Rockdale
Tex
Milam Production Company
Jones Et al
Tom Phillips
Bowman Oil Company
Gaither
Junior Oil Company
Hamilton
Wahpoo Oil Company
Wildcat Well Progressing in Goose Creek Texas
Developments in the C. T. Rucker wildcat well in Chambers County progress rapidly with 21 feet of sand at 2220 feet and a six inch screen being set. Earthen storage works are under way as teams dig. The test sits in a previously unexplored southwestern Chambers County area, and success could open a new field east of Goose Creek across Cedar Bayou. Mr. Rucker is a well known local operator from early Goose Creek days.
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Goose Creek
Tex
C. T. Rucker
Chambers County
Cedar Hayou
Rucker
Oil Well Reopened by Heyden in Wheeler County Claim
In Austin 1849 permit granted by Texas Railroad Commission oil and gas division to Joe Heyden, former circus trooper, to reopen a Wheeler County well. He says Spaniards dug to 1177 feet in 1849, claiming it was a shaft to a silver mine. Heyden claims Spaniards cemented with gyp rock and that the hole now shows within about 20 feet of the top as he reopened it. He says he learned of the well from aged Spanish documents produced as evidence.
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Austin
Tex
Oil and Gay Division
Texas Railroad Commission
Joe Heyden
Soldier of Fortune
Wheeler County
Heydon
Sour Lake Oil Well Produces 400 Barrels at 2696 Feet
In Sour Lake Texas an oil well on the Young-Lee property flowed about 400 barrels through ten screens at a depth of 2696 feet while washing. Pay formation depth was reported at 4026 feet with the well still in steady flow.
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Sour Lake
Tex
Young-Lee
Comergubert
Petroleum Drilling Underway in Palestine County
Roeser Petroleum Company of Fort Worth drives active oil operations in Palestine County. Montealba and Bethel wells near 4500 and 4000 feet with President Roeser and J B. Cosden on site. Elkhart well reaches 1500 feet as continuous drilling persists.
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Palestine
Tex
Montalba
Bethel
Roeser Petroleum Company of
Fort Worth
Roeser
J. 8. Cosden
Elkhart
Market summary from US Department of Agriculture notes dairy and produce shifts
The Dairy Products section reports firm early week conditions with supplies easing as production peaks and prices soften. Cheese markets show little change though margins rise. Wisconsin prime markets list various produce prices including potatoes, Irish cobblers, cantaloupe, and melons. Cotton closes lower with New York October futures down.
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Hutter
China
New York
Chienuo Dle
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Virginia
Boston
New Jersey
North Jersey
Missouri
Kansas
Southeastern
Tom Watsons
Turlotk
California
Delaware
Maryland
Massachusetts
Connecticut Valley
Iowa Steel
Chicago
Georgia
Iberta
Arkingas Libertas
Cleorida
Coolidge Approves Income Tax Cut Plan
Swampscott Mass. The Coolidge administration plans to cut income tax rates to a maximum of 20 percent, with 15 percent surtax and 5 percent normal tax. The present maximum is 46 percent. Chairman Madden said the plan, approved by the White House, awaits treasury review to ensure sufficient revenue.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Congress
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
White House
Treasury
Powell Acreage Sale in Corsicana Texas
DeArmond Brothers sell 10 acres in the Powell field near Corsicana for 31000. Moyston and Hamill Brothers buy the tract, part of the J Bailey Rahm survey. Three shallow wells produce about 100 barrels per day combined.
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Corsicana
Tex
DeArmond Brothers
Powell Field
Moyston and Hamill Brothers Anre
J. Bailey
Record Gasoline Use Sets Texas June Benchmark
Texas records show 40 million gallons of gasoline used in June as cars burned fuel across state roads. The state comptroller reports tax collections of $400,000 from the gallon tax, remitted to the treasury after the period.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Lone Star
State Comptroller’s Department
Treasury
Oil interest shifts to northern section near Rockdale
Leasing activity concentrates in northern Tex region due to Magnolia Rim e prospects near Rockdale. Principal oil interest previously centered in central, south and western parts, but a recent surge in northern acreage marks a notable shift in focus and optimism.
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Elgin
Tex
Magnolia Rime
Rockdale
Oil Show Encourages Drilling Near Horn Hill Texas
Mexia Texas reports favorable oil shows in a good sand at 2968 feet near Horn Hill Limestone County. Interest grows in the Yoder et al Sanders test wildcat southwest of Mexia with casing to be set in days. A core taken shows oil saturation. Lu cus Lewis well on the Oliver tract yields Pure Oil Company activity.
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Mexia
Tex
Horn Hill
Limestone
Oliver
Cdm
Tuckaway Hats and Sweaterdom Fashion Trends
A survey of tuckaway hats and knitted sweaters outlines the latest fashion, highlighting silk hats with velvet piping, color-rich stitching, and four or more crown sections. Describes sleeve length, necklines, and travel-friendly features, plus future fall styling with striped and marled knits and bold color combinations.
Rice Brings Best Price Since War in Matagorda County
In Bay City the first rice consign ment of the season sold for 6.3144 a barrel, the highest price since the war period. W L Horn Jr of Matagorda County raised the 1000 sacks. This year's price was 1.05 higher than last year and the sale occurred 25 days earlier than in 1923 and 1924. It marked the first July rice marketing in Matagorda County with a very bright crop outlook.
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Houston
Tex
Bay City
W. Ll. Horn, Jr
Matagorda County
Matagorda
Rains Bring Relief to Drouth Area
Dallas Texas reports rain and cooler air easing drought across the state. Central Texas towns saw 1 to 2 inches in spots while Waco recorded a norther and El Paso snow flurries. The precipitation followed days of heat unseen in half a century.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Waco
el Paso
Best In Years Angleton Cotton Harvest
Angleton Tex reporting the current cotton crop stands as the best in years and possibly the best in county history. The mood is optimistic as growers anticipate a strong harvest with prosperity felt countywide. The first bale arrived recently from Danbury.
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Angleton
Tex
Danbury
Tax Rate Lowered in Cameron County Court
Cameron County commissioners lowered the tax rate from 86 to 83 cents, adding 20 cents for flood control bonds, making the total county tax rate 1.08 dollars. The action occurred a few days ago in Brownsville Texas.
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Brownsville
Tex
Cameron County
Commissioners ‘Court
Ben Franklin's Noted Idea On Witery Woman’s Noblest
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Ben Franklin related remark on witery and the nobility of women. The readable text is incomplete, but suggests a period voice praising women's virtue and intellect. Further context from the page is needed to provide a precise item.
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Ben Franklin
LATE FARM NEWS: Terracing and Cottage Cheese on Texas Farms
Texas agricultural engineer M. R. Bently notes slow terracing progress due to labor limits, weather, and harvest cycles, urging large crews for four-month terrace work. Cottage cheese from skim milk is promoted as a valuable farm food and meat substitute, with protein and energy comparisons. Emphasis on saving farm manures and practical farm tips to boost county fair exhibits.
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S. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A. and
M. College of Texas
Texas
M. R. Bently
Esseeeseeensetee
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
New York State Agricultural Society
New York
Fairy Queen’s Trip and Notable Echoes in Fairyland
The Fairy Queen describes a voyage with Fly-High to Fairyland where she observes Teddy the canary, Marian, and a mirror reflection, plus the tale of Blackie the dog who saved four puppies and a cat from a fire. She also notes sleepy children on a trolley car and a reflection on head and tail concepts as part of the whimsical journey.
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Fairyland
Teddy
Marian
Soun
Blackie
Why do they call it a picnic it aver is Louisville
A clipped Louisville Courier Journal missive reflects on the origin of the term picnic and the phrase its prevalence in everyday speech. The brief piece notes historical usage and common misunderstandings about the word's meaning.
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Louisvile “ourler-Journal
Riddles and Wordplay From a 19th Century Page
A fragment puzzle page asks which room no one can enter a mushroom explains why E cannot keep its fy due to being in water and asks when rabbits resemble dogs by eating cabbages and barking. It includes jokes about a hungry man and a glutton, a comparison of the letter K to Saturday, and a riddle about the common yort sense.
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Rockdale Field
Wirahineton
Department of Agriculture
Powell
Ipe
Wenn
Eler
Wight OY Wistlen Newspaper
Ee— “Ory
Drouth Area
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