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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
8
French casualties in the Moroccan campaign are given as 4148, with 707 killed, 2775 wounded, and 666 missing, per Fes dispatch cited by the Journal. Weather and drought affect crops in Texas and crop losses rise as fruit and berries grow scarce.
The Morris County commissioners approved a tentative tax rate of 87 cents. County Auditor H. L. Max Prashburn recommended the rate, with the board noting the advisory guidance from commissioner Gat? and the Irn day adoption.
In June 1926 six oil wells were completed in the Tampico district of Mexico. Two were abandoned and 26 were dry. Of the total completions eight or more were in heavy oil zones while light oil areas yielded most of the remaining wells. One well was non-commercial and 11 saltwater wells were reported. Estimated bond production and status are cited, with various technical notes.
A massive natural gas well was found near Graham Texas on Fish Creek. The discovery is reported as one of the largest gassers ever found in the area, with an estimated flow exceeding 20 million cubic feet. Officials note the well may rank among the biggest shallow gas wells in the country.
In Lockhart Texas the county board of equalization adjourned Friday after raising the valuation of oil properties by about 50 dollars per barrel, while no increase was made to the taxable value of lands. The action affects Pettis County and Carnivall’ county.
Murky report summarizes Gulf Production Company operations near Mercedes and Bastrop regions with a 2500 barrel daily output note. Mentions drilling depth 3400 feet and ties to oil entities. Also notes new wells in Laredo area and increased activity in Kosse vicinity.
The Connecticut motor vehicles commissioner, Win Stoeckel, urges a code of etiquette to improve behavior on roads. His bulletin stresses patience, consideration, and proper space between vehicles to protect pedestrians and other drivers.
Instructions describe evacuating carbon from a cylinder by flooding with water to protect walls and valves. Close both valves, place piston at top, confine oxygen, and turn engine to exhaust valve open if air is available. A jet of air is used to blow loose carbon particles clear to avoid damage.
The reader asks if water vapor contacting the thermometer stem changes the temperature reading. The question suggests steam or water on the stem could alter the reading compared to dry sensing.
United States patent applications show Putnam filing in August 1920. While serving on the motor transport board during the war he proposed an easier tire concept and was recently awarded a patent in Lansing Michigan.
Automobile owners must conserve fuel amid soaring prices. Henry, president of the African Automobile Association, argues economy is essential whether oil supplies are diminishing or prices rise due to market speculation.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a ballooning problem with tires and a referenced date. Text fragments mention inspection, a main trouble, and a rigidly designed Halong spring. Entities and clear facts are sparse due to the damaged source.
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