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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1920

Page

4

Titans of Montana oil fields pledge new Lewistown venture

A Lewistown group including E W Met gier Tom Stunt Walter S Reig and Minard Soller dc announces formation of a mining or oil venture near Lewistown. Investors from Miles City show interest with claims of financing around 73 000 dollars while proposed leases and share structures are outlined in early terms.

Lewistown Hha Moenir E.W. Metgier Tom Stunt Walter S. Reig Minard Soller Brown Miles City Fieri Fiente Tees

Oil Strike at Ten Spot Well Draws Crowds in West

A chaotic oil well scene unfolds as a strike at the Ten Spot near West draws workers, passengers, and officials within minutes. Report mentions a sand layer, water washing, and a 125 feet thick section, with multiple wells and companies cited in a crowded, unclear narrative.

Eil Kootenas Nis West Bowe Car Creek

Water crisis prompts drilling and water transfer plans

The West Taine area faces a water shortage. Officials consider drilling into a sand formation or sealing the oil gate while awaiting a decision. Meanwhile, water is to be piped from the Decker-Collins to supply operating companies at the Jac Miller homestead. The Howzer Schwarz company plans to drill and await arrangements for the needed water this week.

Decker-Collins Tn Jac Miller Howzer-Schwarz Ingeed Din Aril Cosaty

Hover Consolidated Royalties and Western Field Operations

Fragmented OCR reads about Hover Consolidated Royalties and Western field operations at Reweh Creek and Hover Consolid, mentioning Frants Corporation Serwarty and Lock Petroleum. It notes a day rate and weekly finish target, with production splits on 320 and 32u acre areas and a 30,000 figure alluding to value or quantity.

Dhe the & Wiestern Pradtrony Ant Asta Sry Cat Porjek Agersis Frants Corpor Serwarty Lock Petroleur Mil Sroven Hahlers Tarnings Isa Wheel Western Reweh Creek Oiltana Consol

Well in Woman's Pocket and Nearby Oil Site Incident

A cryptic report describes a well in a Crazy Vacket area near Cat Creek field with figures and names like Geelagier Baker and Luya Whe. It notes potential issues, expected activity, and upcoming actions by Montana Consel company as crews resume work and monitor the Trinity interests.

Mer Soaking Cat Creek Geelagier Baker Fel Cot Wick Eueets Iy Paul Gauthier

Promised Well Key to Fielding Crisis

Fragmentary notes describe a campaign to prepare a fielding effort and water supply. References to Bertdn Pat, Vt gee with wl radio, and a forecast of a dire outcome are made. The text mentions barrels, spline preparations, and a possible event tied to the Gigarent Heaney and a weekly fielding plan.

Vt Gee Wl Radio

Roundup Field Is Busy and Confident

Roundup Field shows high activity and strong confidence as teams prepare for potential matchups. The article notes steady progress, widespread practice, and strategic preparations by the Spokane area groups, with differing insights on game pace and execution.

Oil strike reported at Great Western well in Cat Creek field

Telegrams from Winnett and Miles City report oil struck at Great Western’s Gil 9 well in the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 10 13-29, Cat Creek field. Initial notes hint at possible significant quantities, pending casing and test results.

Lewistown Winnett Laro Feet Great Western Cat Creek A. Haver Advire EB. Milhura Miles City Cireal Westen Company Norihern

Togan Company Prepares to Drill on Section Well

Togan Company plans to drill on Section 20 near West Dome, with full equipment assembled and the rig set to restart within a week. Dee Winnett and Omvilling are noted in corporate steps as the operation targets a new completion.

Togan Company Alewell West Tle Weil Jana

Enormous Highway Bond Funds debated in legislature

Vast highway bond proposals dominate the session with talk of 55 million dollars for 1921 and planned expenditures rising through the war’s end. States consider enabling acts, while opponents cite fiscal risk, with voters split on approving large highway finance and the role of bonds.

Ili Verona Elas All New Mexico

Highway Bond Issues Carried Across States In 1918

Fragmented OCR details show multiple states approving highway bond issues totaling hundreds of millions, with several defeats and varied interest changes. Mentions Missouri Minnesota West Virginia California New Jersey Florida Montana Washington Massachusetts and Arizona in a broad summary of bond votes and administration changes.

Missouri Minnesota West Virginia Totalisc Kansias Virgin Catter California Hudson River New Jersey Florida Montana Washington New Mass Arizona Los Gther Snes Wings Wieder Et Pennis Trann Taos

Frederick Ware to Lecture Tuesday at St Elena School

Frederick Ware, noted Tamous American actor, is set to give a lecture in the St Elena school auditorium on Tuesday. The program will feature Ware and highlight his famous characterizations, with peers and friends among his supporters.

Frederick Warde Purse Une St Tielena School Miracles College Warde Tielena Sten Warde Katherine Kinder Teadine Werlan Winir Npa Mr. Ware Danis Janos Cali Migs Widder Anroheathens Satiu Virginie i Ao Uues Total Iplor James Vielena Porthead Cid Mission

Enlarged committee reshapes House supply measures

Washington dec 4 seven reports show members selected for the enlarged appropriations committee and new subpanel rosters. Key appointees include Madden from Illinois to the Yoast office committee and Rogers of Massachusetts to foreign affairs, with a plan to frame all supply legislation. The enlarged panel will comprise 20 Republicans and 15 Democrats.

Tety Asgectndat Press Washington Gs Ynany Madden Illivois Yoast Kansas Oderson Minnesota Michigan Rogers Massachusetts Ilston California Dempsey New York Rivers

Mastershipdenounces Wilson order in patronage clash

The Waconda Standard notes a leading town citizen’s anger over the executive order removing post offices from patronage. The piece says no Republican attack on the order’s principle, but significant camouflage will be used to target alleged administrative defects of the order.

Wilson Order Executive Order Waconda

Train kills three in wreck near Prees in Cal Dee region

Three people including Dr E Scott Blair his wife and their one child Ra win aged 1 were killed when their car was struck by a passenger train near Prees. A fourth person in the Blair vehicle was seriously injured.

Sia Bernardine Cal Dee E. Scott Blair Chil Rawin Blair

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