Two new tests and a revation in West Texas wells
In Crockett County near Leanpowell the Powell well spurred activity with two new tests and one revation as oil exploration extends beyond university lands. In Pecos County surveys begin for a potential new oil town east of Fort Stockton along the railroad, centered on the Adams Oil Company Wildcat. The anticipated town will be named Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angejo
Tex—Crockett County
West Texas
University Land
Leanpowell
Fort Stockton
Grant
New Shallow Gas Field Reported Near Three Rivers
J A Walton struck a gas sand at 850 feet in the Odem No 1, one mile west of Three Rivers in Live Oak County, signaling a new gas field. Grubstake field wells at the same depth 11 miles west have flowed up to 4,000,000 cubic feet. The Odem No 1 is cased to THU feet and producing gas through the drill stem. It will be mudded off to set casing just above the pass and will then be brought in again. Depth of the sand is uncertain as the drill only touched its top. Pressure is strong but believed controllable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
J. A. Walton
Three Rivers
Live Oak County
Drilling resumes on Simms test near Bastrop Texas
Drilling on the Simms test near Bastrop, eight miles west, resumed after casing and bail out with no producer at current depth. Casing set at 2200 jamt in Austin chalk. officials doubt pay at this depth and plan to drill deeper toward Eagle Ford or Edwards line for a better strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Tex
Simms
Smith Tract
Austin
Eagle Ford
Edwards
Gasser In Cole Field Boosts Gas Supply for San Antonio
O W Killam adds a large gas well in Cole Field at the eastern Webb and western Duval counties, expanding gas supplies to meet a contract to furnish natural gas to San Antonio once the pipeline from Colefield nears completion and connects with San Antonio mains.
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Cole Field
Laredo
Tex
O. W. Killam
Cole-Brunt
Webb
Duval Counties
San Antonio
Colefield
San Antattlo
Palat
Holding Their Own
Wharton Tex Wicat operations hold their own in the gulf coast with two wells abandoned after deep drilling. Felder No 3 in Wharton County at 4750 feet and Warren No 3 near Hockley in Harris County at 2650 feet mark recent completions for failures among gulf coast wildcats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Tex
Wicat
Gulf Coast
Gulf Production Company
Wharton County
Texas Company
Hockley
Harris County
Berlin doctor claims cancer discovery priority
Professor Frank Meysser of a Berlin hospital asserts priority in cancer discovery based on his own investigations. He contends the work of English physicians Dr. William Gye and Dr. J E Bernard drew on his report, submitted to London health authorities, claiming his methods predated their findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William Gye
J. E. Bernard
Frank Meysser
Goose Creek Wildcat Well Advances Screen Setting
Setting screen at Fisher No. 1 wildcat nine miles northeast of Goose Creek Texas in 2220 feet, operator C. T. Bucker reports this week as preparation for testing. If completed as producer, Goose Creek field could extend several miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek
Tex
C. T. Bucker
Wildcat
Pilot Knob Indications Favorable for Oil Test
Pilot Knob in Texas shows favorable indications for an oil test as central Texas fields expand. Geologists believe an oil structure lies beneath Pilot Knob due to earth indications found at the site. The drilling spot lies within eight miles of the Balcones fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Knob
Tex
Texas
Balcones Fault
Luling Field Extended After New Well Completion
The Caldwell County side of the Luling oil field extends 600 feet south and west due to United North and South's No. 1 CG. H. Mc. Kinney well, rated at 200 barrels. Casing set at 2080 feet, bottom of hole near 2100 feet, close to main field depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
Caldwell County
United North
CG. H. Mc.Kinney
Pastor Christens Oil Well at Jacksonville Tex
Rev J B Oakley pastor of the Presbyterian church was called to christen the new oil well near Jacksonville. At 5 30 p m when the machinery was set to run he offered scripture delivered an address and dedicated the well with prayer. The drill bit began boring immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Tex
J. B. Oakley
Presbyterian Church
Oakley
Late Farm News Highlights Pasture Improvements
The article advises removing shade and weeds to boost pasture yield, suggests using a few sheep to clean weeds, and explains rotation of weeds for better growth. It covers harness fitting to prevent injuries, collar and trace adjustments, and proper back band position for horses. It also notes simple, cost-effective dress trim ideas from home economics experts to add distinction to garments.
Autumn Coat Styles Signal Two-Piece Modes Lead
Paris fashion notes herald autumn coats embracing fullness and two piece silhouettes with plaits, godets, and fur accents. The trend favors hip length coats in crepe satins and velours, Navy blue, olive, green, brown, and black shades, with high collars and short fur trimmings. Designers highlight pink scroll trims and inventive fur use, while box plaits and godets add flare to skirts and blouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenderness
Laris
Paris
Akirta
Conserva
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Smallest Known Bird Hums in Central America Find
A hummingbird discovered in Central America is described as the smallest known bird. The tiny creature is noted to be not much larger than a bluebottle fly, highlighting its minuscule size and remarkable minuteness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Market Report Covers Cotton Fruits and Dairy Prices
Cotton average spot declined seven points to 24.09 cents with New York at 24.01. Fruits and vegetables show weak eastern potatoes and fluctuating cantaloupes and melons. Georgia Elbertas and North Carolina crates bid. Dairy tone unsettled with firm cheese, wholesale Wisconsin prices mixed. butter sentiment cautious due to storage worries. Livestock futures show hogs down, steers and veal mixed, lambs softening. stocker shipments tallied for week ending July 31.
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New York
New Jersey
Chicago
Kansas
Missouri
Tom Watson
Missouri Thurmond Grays
Middle West
Georgia
North Carolina
Elbertas
Sandhill
Turlock
California
Delaware
Maryland
Indiana
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Gold Discovery in Cassiar Country Alaska Area
Wrangell reports a paying gold strike in the Tele graph Creek district of Cassiar, British Columbia. William Grady and partner Ford yielded 117 ounces in 15 days on Gold Pan Creek, with nearby claims owned by Judge William G. Thomas and R D Brannon also producing, while Albert Dease and partners showed solid daily returns. Grady and Ford’s cleanups delivered 12 ounces in three days and 17 ounces in a subsequent four-day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrangell
Alaska
Telegraph Creek
Cassiar
British Columbia
Stikne River
Gold Pan Creek
William Grady
Ford
Grady
Infantry Breaks Camp at Camp Mabry Austin Texas
After two weeks of training, 2500 men of the 72d infantry brigade broke camp at Camp Mabry and entrained for home. Brigadier General George P. Rains of Marshall led the second summer camp at Austin. The first camp was held by the First infantry brigade. Lieutenant Colonel W. P. Coleman, senior instructor, and regular army assistants with demonstration troops from San Antonio, who had been at Austin for both camps, have departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Camp Mabry
George P. Rains
Marshall
Tist
W. P. Coleman
U. S. Army
San Antonio
Byrd Nominated for Governor in Virginia Ballot
Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester nominated by Virginia Democrats for governor as incomplete returns show him with a reported majority over G. Walter Mapp of Accomac estimated between 30 000 and 40 000 votes in early results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester
Democrats of
Virginia
G. Walter Mapp
Accomac
New Crop Rice Reaches Houston Market Early
The first lot of new crop rice arrived in Houston this season, received by the American Rice Growers' Association about 320 days before last season's initial receipts. The shipment included 450 bags of No 1 Lady Wright rice and carried a premium of 6 dollars and 28 cents per barrel, roughly one dollar higher than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
American Rice Growers' Association
Lady Wright
Sparkling Bay of St Margaret's Bay Captures Local Love
The passage celebrates St Margaret's bay as a cherished, living community waterway. Fishermen and lumber families describe its sparkling waters, shared life, and bonds that bind them to the bay and to one another, preferring home and family over distant cities or meat meals.
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St. Margaret’s Bay
St. Margaret's Bay
Matter of Instinct and Child’s Excitement Over Heiress Turned Chicken
A five year old Mildred bursts into her mother’s room in a state of high excitement. She reports that the cook has killed an old heiress to transform her into chicken, illustrating instinct and curiosity in language and perception.
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Mildred
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S. C. Tovle
Extension Service Publications
College of Texas
South Dakota State College
New District
Mary
Graham- Bonner
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