Texas gas well sets county record in Throckmorton area
Throckmorton County added another gas well when No. 2 on the Richards land near Throckmorton blew in at 1267 feet with an estimated 20 million cubic feet daily, the largest gas discovery in the county. In Archer County, Texhoma completed No.7 on the Swastika pool results swabbing 200 barrels daily, offsetting Graham Christie producer last week flowing 300 barrels from the same pay.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Throckkmorton
Larkin
Panhandle Refining Company
Richards
A. J. Morgan
Throckmorton
Harbinson
Archer County
Texhoma Oil and Refining Company
Mavid
Graham- Christie
Reagan County oil well extends to new low depth
San Angelo Tex The Reagan County oil field was extended a quarter mile southeast by Texan No 1 Oil Corpora tions No 4 well in the center of section 1 block 8. Oil is standing 2000 feet in the hole after a shot recently. It was struck at 3127 feet at least 60 feet below any previous production. The bit went 20 feet deeper. Gas is not sufficient to force out the oil and Frank Pickrell Texan vice president and general manager estimated today the well will be good on the pump for 200 to 300 barrels. Striking oil at this new low level is considered as important as the recent bringing in of the big gasser by the Big Lake Oil Company at 2400 feet.
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San Angelo
Tex
Reagan County
Texan Group No. 1 Oil Corpora
Block 8
Frank Pickrell
Texan
Big Lake Oil Company
Three States Show Gain in Drilling Permits Week
Shreveport area gas district activity adds 45 million cubic feet with No 1 Bolinger well, Elm Grove district records 10 million cubic feet at No 4 Prince Horton, and No 1 Bernstein in Bossier Parish awaits tests. ON Weekly reports permits up across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, California totaling 391. Texas leads with 207 permits, followed by Oklahoma 96 and Kansas 29.
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Shreveport
Bossier Parish
Sarepta
Spring Hill
Cotton Valley
Arkansas Natural Gas Company
Bolinger
Manuel O’garte Grant
Elm Grove
Prince Horton
Thigpen
Herold
Bernstein
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
California
United Oil Company Stock Sale Gives Hellmans Control
Los Angeles reports transfer of about one quarter of United Oil Company capital to the Hellman interests for roughly 1 million dollars. C F Whittier and J M Kent announce the deal and will retire after successors are chosen, giving the Hellmans the bulk of Whittier Kent holdings and control of the company.
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Los Angeles
United Oil Company
Hellman Interess
C. F. Whittier
J. M. Kent
United
Hellmans
Whittier-Kent
Messrs. Whittier
Kent
Waggoner well in Wilbarger County pours 2000 barrels daily
Noble and associates No. 1 W T Waggoner in center of section 42 block 4 Houston and Texas Central Railroad survey Wilbarger County blew in from the sand at 2307 feet and is flowing over the derrick. Completion places vast productive territory under Waggoner lands covering thousands of acres.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Noble and Associates
W. T. Waggoner
Houston and
Texas Central Railroad Survey
Wilbarger County
Waggoner
Bazette Penn-Absher well aims for deeper lime shell depth
Bazette Texas Penn-Absher well on Absher farm three fourths mile southwest of Bazette nears casing at total depth 2950 feet in lime shell. Cementing to complete then plug drilled out after 72 hours to test casing. Wichita Falls hearings resume before Special Master Hill in Red River oil impoundment dispute with multiple contested claims.
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Bazette
Tex
Austin
Penn-Absher
Absher
Wichita Falls
Joseph M. Hill
Fort Smith
Ark
Red River
Automobile Big Farm Necessity
The article argues the automobile is essential for rural life, with high value when well maintained. It urges farm youths to learn basic car repair, emphasizes regular oil changes every 500 to 1,000 miles, and warns against using poor oils. It highlights timely inspections to prevent electrical faults and battery issues, noting winter charging challenges.
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Testis
Maintenance notes for horn system and motor brushes
The guidance stresses keeping the horn meter and button wiring in top condition so the horn responds to the slightest touch. It advises cleaning the commutator and motor bearings and ensuring brushes are clean to guarantee immediate warning sounds.
Attaching Frame Bolts Through Frames With Wire Aid
Instructions describe reassembling bolts that pass through frame channels. A wire threaded through the frame hole and out the bolt hole provides a pull to draw the bolt back into position after removal. This method offers a simple way to realign and insert bolts with cutters pins.
Luggage Carrier For Roadster Enables Extra Hauling
Farmers and salesmen with roadster cars gain a useful luggage carrier. Two 30 inch lengths of 2 inch angle iron bolt to the frame under the rear, forming a platform with a floor board and vents. A brace of 1 inch angle iron ties ends to the fenders, allowing a secure load. The carrier can be enamelled to match the car and supports up to 860 pounds safely.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
oil speed and testing for gasoline dilution in engines
Speed affects oil economy and oil dilution testing. Driving under 80 mph in city use can preserve oil for about 1,000 miles, but short runs cause fuel dilution. To check, drive toward open road and accelerate, watching the oil level. a rapid drop signals dilution, while needing extra oil indicates excessive gasoline in the oil.
Battery Care Advice for Clean Terminals and Grease
A guide urges checking battery terminals for corrosion and dull wiring. It recommends cleaning with a stick to remove green or white buildup and applying cup grease to prevent future corrosion for proper current flow.
Worn Cylinders Cause Engine Trouble
Worn cylinder walls wear most at the top causing tapering that lets oil leak to piston rings. Reboring and oversized rings are required when cylinders are cast in one block, making repairs lengthy and costly.
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Kerosene Flushing Advised for Engine Trouble
A damaged stroke suggests buildup under piston rings. An old article recommends pouring one to two ounces of kerosene into the engine via the spark plug hole of the affected cylinder after disconnecting the spark plug wire for a few minutes to remove the deposit.
Flexible Cable Vibration Risks Battery Ground Breaks
Flexible cable vibration can cause the battery ground wire to fail. All battery connections from the starter, starter switch, and battery should use flexible battery cable to prevent movement. Large vibrations may shake battery cells loose from the box.
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