Giger No 26 Oil Well In as Field Expands
Oil field progress brings more wells than expected with Giger No 26 in, two additional wells credited while several gushers spark activity. Cattlemen’s concern at the site, delays, and a planned pipeline storage setup accompany reports from August operations in Texas.
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Ipeaoment
Texas
Symn But & Gio
Cherl
W. Woodson
Consapl. Oil Company
Mr. Woodson
Penn
F Chase
Guatiot
Chase
Thies Company Ee
Chane
Mr. Chane
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Fit Star
Crencent
It Foldei
Bevel
Satta Ottien
Jane Mod Floor
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Aigust
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Pesotey
Aueuet
Pant
Tan
Avicuet & Mreed
Aviuiet of
Hemen's
Stocks Rise as Seaboard Beatty and Oil Issues Market T
A fluctuating market report notes Seaboard and Beatty stock gains with quotes climbing from 40c to 46c on the local exchange. The Standard Oil circle is discussed with references to drilling activity, company relations, and potential prep for a new well.
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Beatty
Seaboard
National
Houston
Gii and
Bank Exchange
Secomim
Opain
Manhattan Lire
Ceves Ewes Aes
Kane
Cece
Anderson
Beaumont
NASA
Etd
Pacific Slope
Bonn
Pet
Los Angeles
Columbia
Oly
Biopian
Ceeneesence
Eery Ee HH
Geage Jisees
Sekadseenees
Senede Neers
Boytlcr
Manhattan
Nevanal
Pipe Bosaniae National
Besexs
Plentaer
Rexus Western
Trenton Rock Victor
Vesuvius
Heatty
Empire State
Sam
Darragh well debate unsettles Beaumont oil scene
A storm of comments follows a report that contractor J W Sturm questioned the Darragh well’s vitality. Sturm denies a lack of force and says the well spouted and then choked, with officials noting ground conditions and well depth as it nears 1024 feet.
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Beaumont
Texas
Garventon News
J. W. Sturm
Darragh OW Company
Storm
Tha. Pout
Darragh
Sturm
J. W. Gin
Alno
Boring Operations Progress in Nueces County Texas
In Nueces County Cerpon Christi Texas August 1001 boring operations are underway with the King Ol company having drilled about 200 feet since Tuesday. Several other outfits are preparing to begin boring including the Guffey ple. The Wickes Pintay well in Duval county is advancing rapidly with expectations of improved flow and productive results amid ongoing subsurface tests.
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Nueces County
Cerpon Christi
Texas
Thin County
King Ol
Guffey
Wickes
Duval County
Bartoon
al Abe AB
Beyer
Fuel Oil on Steamships Sees New Use, Kelley Forecasts
Robert K. Kelley of G. T. Boley & Co arrives in Kansas City and discusses oil as a ship fuel. He predicts Beaumont field output could fuel ocean steamers, revolutionizing maritime transport if oil supply remains ample. European steel pricing and shipbuilding impact cited as linked to a strike.
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Kansas City
Journal
Robert K. Kelley
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G. T. Boley & Co
Liverpool
England
Kansas Cie Southern Railroad
American
Port Arthur
Texas
Port Avtar
Kelley Visiia
United States
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Aloet
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Kelley
Europe
America
Atelle
Ice Cream Sandwich Design Revealed in Cracker Craft
An investigative note explains how ice cream sandwiches use specially designed crackers and a tin cracker holder. The holder helps lift and grip the two crackers without breaking them, with a flange to keep the sandwich intact while a thin layer of ice cream shows above the cracker edge.
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New York
Te Wade
Lta
Oil Expert Warns of Rich Eastern Texas Deposits
An oil authority in Texas asserts large oil pockets across multiple eastern counties and urges accelerated exploration. He cites Beaumont and nearby fields, notes Mexico and U.S. formations, and discusses testing materials and pipe fees while predicting Texas could boost global oil supply.
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Texas
Possible Petroleum Power Superseding Electricity
A German research figure, Antonio Gaprem, and H. Von Koehring return from a long European voyage amid reports of a potential shift from electricity to petroleum for heat light and power. The article notes Koehring’s observations on a new carbide petroleum process and a device to control heat output, with no firm timing for commercial use.
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Antonio Gaprem
H. von Koehring
Europe
Lange
Atta
Hhivn
Huelefeller
Tina
Sabine Field and Coast Ridge Start Work on New Wells
The Coast Ridge Company began operations at Sabine Field after abandoning the McKinsey well. They have drilled on Hole 4 to a depth of about 110 feet and plan to work Hole 4 at a depth near 10 feet. Indications suggest lines of activity will continue with changes in cost and scope.
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Coast Ridge Company
New Welk Sabine
Terss
Coant Ridge Oleotropany
McKinsey Well
Tie Trak
California firm to sink test well near Huntsville
The J. D. Miles Development Company of San Manuelico plans a test well miles from Huntsville Hraleville Tero Augiay 10 to evaluate oil prospects. They will commence operations as machinery becomes available, with no stock held until work starts and expect to benefit if the test proves positive.
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Huntsville
Hraleville
Tero
Augiay
J. D. Miles
Mranuieco
Boon
Incomplete Text on Angleton Walls and Houston Trip
Fragmentary report notes J B Mar miit manager of a New York and Texas company well near Angleton and a trip to Houston Veidar. Details are garbled with missing names places and dates, making the main event and outcome unclear.
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Angleton Walls
Agigieten
Tec
New York and
Texaes Abd
Éhie Plate
Houston
Veidar
Rumor of Gas Well Strike Near Hackberry Leeland
A city rumor says a paying oil well hit near the Hackberry Leeland area and a company instrument joined the Levatipoa and Tease Ol well at Hacks Derey. Residents report hearing hourly updates and the story ties to Grand Lake Village and Lake Calefalen, with unclear dates and officials unnamed.
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Levatipoa
Eye Wires
Rt 1
Lake Charles Locals and Travel Notes Highlight August Activities
Local notes from Lake Charles describe community happenings including a W I Dion Brink and Boppiy company project at a Beaumostell site and plans to relocate. Monparah Callasian National Bank executive leaves for Monticello Illinois for vacation. J Hyap of Southern Pacific reports travel and visits with relatives. brief mentions of other locals attending distant events and family departures in a snapshot of town life.
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J. Hyap
Vaciic
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Tyaarknon
Torna
Aerore
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Oes
Pacine
Anita Aona
Visit to Aunt Mra Wintle Mentioned in Birmingham and Atlanta
Mrs Thoway Trier and her baby traveled from Birmingham and Atlanta to visit her aunt Mrs Wintle in Teenville. The legible fragment notes the extended family trip and location details.
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Atlanta
Thoway Trier
Baby
Téenville
Thin Amernloy
Wintle
Wharton Voters Deliberate On Incorporation
Wharton Texas August 10. A vote was held yesterday on whether the town should incorporate. Results show a decision pending as the city government plans to proceed once the legal waiting period for a new vote expires.
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Wharton
Texon
Runaway Accident Leaves Man Badly Hurt in Texas
A man named George McNutt suffered severe injuries after a runaway incident near Porney Texas. Neighbors freed him from a tangled wire fence and wagon. he sustained heavy bruising and a sprain while receiving aid at the scene.
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Texas
George McNutt
Forney Texas Improval Efforts Reported
Fragmented OCR notes describe improvements at Forney Texas in August. It mentions an organization or company related to building and foundation work and a stock of foods near a roadway, with unclear names and dates due to garbled text.
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Forney
Texas
Ucilly Fudge
Pything
Lurediment Company
Baliaarr
Robbery attempt near Palestine targets stores on Brushy Creek road
In a village near Palestine Texas on August 10 a band of masked men robbed Chrance Bl rd stores. They fled with a small amount of money and fled to the countryside. Officers are pursuing the suspects amid a widening investigation.
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Texas
Lam
Brushy Creek
Amull
Chrance
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