Oil field notes show strong drill progress near Phillips County
Phillips County oil field reports indicate a test well struck a productive pocket Wednesday morning. Drilling continues at depth with indications of substantial oil and gas potential, aiming to reach productive strata within the next 300 feet. The Howden and Phillips Oil and Gas companies move equipment, with a new well expected soon near Nelson and Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips County Oil and Gas Pyamies
Nantes
Hume Stake Oil Company
Fie Falls
Philteat Oil and Gas Company
Howden Oil and Gas Company
Bodwein
Section
Rouge
Nelsons Resnon
Saco
Robbery at Glentana Bank and Tax Protest Rallies
Five masked men robbed the Farmers State Bank at Glentana last Thursday morning escaping with 22,000 in cash and 2,700 in bonds along with valuables. The blast destroyed the safe, a high powered car fled to a pasture, and telephone lines were cut to hinder word spread. A posse pursued, with little clue beyond the car make. The piece also notes widespread tax protests across western states, urging reductions and warning against new tax schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerstate Bank
Glentang
J. J. Carroll
Carrol
Glentana
Glasgow
Sheriff’s Gallice
Fall Points
Montana
North Dakota
Saskatchewan
H. O. Morgan
C. J. Lofgren
Glasgow Courier
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Union
Bank of America
South Dakota
Massachusetts
New York
Louisiana
California
Helena Picked for 1923 Methodist Meeting
Helena was unanimously chosen as the site for the 1923 annual Methodist conference meeting after its final business session concluded Saturday night in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Methodist
Missouia
Boyle store burglary suspect captured in Carrington return
Alfred Tindall, identified as a gang member and implicated in a July 26 Boyle store burglary, was captured in Carrington, D.C. and brought back by Deputy Sheriff Flemming. He allegedly operated with two others attempting another burglary in Carrington.
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Chnook
Alfred Tindall
Boyle
Carrington
D.C
Flemming
Yeggs
America On Threshold Of Prosperity Says Secretary Davis
Secretary Davis in a Labor Day message told the American people that the nation stands at the threshold of an era of unexampled prosperity after months of industrial strife. He urged pride and gratitude for the achievements of the last year and noted the improved outlook for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Davis
Washinton
Be sure to extinguish smoke hazards in packaging
A call urges tobacco companies to print warnings on matches, cigarettes, cigars, and related packaging to reduce fire risk. The author notes current efforts are limited to Leggett and Myers and argues all manufacturers could cost effectively add red warning labels to show public safety commitment and avoid heavier future regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Leggett and Myers Tobacco Company
Gasoline Quality Improves in National Survey
The United States Bureau of Mines reports semi annual motor gasoline survey shows average gasoline is of better grade. This year gas is more volatile with a wider distillation range than two years ago and last summer. Data over several years indicate growing uniformity in quality due to oil company efforts to reduce waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Mines
Farmer Kestner bets on corn and hogs to pay taxes
Sounds Like Business Ed. Kestner says if wheat won’t pay his taxes hogs will. He owns 15 acres of dandy corn and hogs to fatten. Last year corn and hogs paid. this year he has more of both and plans to continue into the corn and hog business next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kestner
Montana oil and power expansion notes of 1922
Western states push tax cuts as June oil and utility activity rises. Montana reports 84 drilling ops on 62 structures in summer 1922 and notes new power lines, rail projects, and city contracts. Ray L Campbell thanks voters amid campaign text.
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Montana
Bowdoin News A Roundup Of Local Visits And Events
Miss Ella Eflison visits Glasgow friends. Jos Mayhew family visit south of Matta. Miss Tillie Lusby and Mrs. Liby shop in Malta. Roy Kindle fractured ankle in horse incident. Miss Merle Pewanke stays with Youngs to attend school. School opening delayed due to principal absence. Amy Feeny from North Dakota visits J W Young and travels to Saco to see sister Mrs Funk. Leffingwell leaves as station agent for Park Orchard. Caroline May and others travel to Malta to finish high school. Wind storm damages barns southwest Bowdoin. Mr Mooney of Tacoma visits Geo Russell’s daughter then heads to Coeur d Alene Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Lusby
Chet Liby
Malta
Roy Kindle
Amy Feeny
N. Dakota
J. .W. Young
Saco
Mrs. Funk
Independent Money Offer Prompt Stance on Subscriptions
The passage presents a tongue in cheek appeal noting the Independent would not refuse a back subscription payment. It invites readers to try paying despite the claim they do not need the money and repeats the offer to accept funds.
Electric power vision cites hydro plants to curb pollution
A historical editorial argues that hydro electric development will end coal strikes and factory smoke, empowering cities with electric age civilization. It notes 30 million population in Java scale and 1.6 million Americans own electric company stock, warning tax exempt bonds raise family taxes while funding public progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Towa
Genieve News Roundup of Local Visits and Accidents
Mrs Roy Jones visited at the Albert Craig place Saturday. Mrs Albert Johnson was a guest of Mrs Hamry Friday. Mmes E J and Raymond Schuler visited Mrs Henry Keefers Monday. Mr and Mrs Anders Holst stayed at the Will Mumford place Sunday. Babe Harris injured Friday playing when struck in the eye by a sharp stick. Guy Riggin has vegetables to exhibit at the Thoney fair this month. Mrs Charley Harris assisted Genevieve community threshing work. H O Luraas and Hilmer Lund moved a house to the Hilmer Lund place Sunday for use as a granary. Mr and Mrs Martin Jenson visited Genevieve and were caught in wind and rain returning, stopping at Harry Hockley’s home.
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Martin Jenson
Icgenevieve
Harry Hockley
A. G. McCord
Charley Palm
Bertha Harris
Kielman
Small Town Social Roundup From Beaverton to Outlook
Mrs. Brown and Dolly join Mr. and Mrs. Hudsbeth and Annabel visiting H. H. Keefer home Sunday. Ed Johnson takes Nora Johnson and Bieber sisters to Iowa and Helena. Elnor Johnson visits Mrs. Campbell of Genevieve. Rev. F. A. Riggin returns from Havre with a finger injury healing. Ed Johnson hosts guests including Johnson family Hibek Ebersole Ebersole Craig and Craig kin from Outlook. Miss Mary Craig a local high school teacher, formerly homesteaded near Willow Creek and taught there.
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Ed Johnson
Hinsdale
Nora Johnson
Iowa
Bieber
Helena
John Johnson
Dick Hibek
Charles Ebersole
Rudy Ebersole
Albert
Albert Craig
Craig
Mary
Louise
Outlook
Mary Craig
Willow Creek
Local Social Notes From Lower Whitewater and Saco Visitors
Sunday activities include Palm at home and dinner with Knight. visits to Saco on Monday and Tuesday by Albus Hans Waal and others. Weekly threshing aided by Elsie Kenney and Mrs Kielman. family visits between Busche ranch and McCord household. children and grandparents travel for school and town errands.
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Will Palm
Mrs. Hymer
Chas. Knight
Margaret Busche
A. G. McCord
All Montana Mines Resume Work Except Two
Helena September 6 Coal mines in Montana have resumed operation with two exceptions where disputes between miners and operators remain. Over 4,000 men have returned to work since the strike settlement and production should meet state demand. If ongoing, Montana mines could exceed five million tons annually. Some coal users seek outside supplies, contributing to unemployment among Montana miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Anaconda Copper Co
Cottonwood Coal Co
Stockett
Helena
Anaconda
Havre
Gilford
Kevin
Dillon
Montana Power Company
Madison River
Lewistown
Sweet Range
Missoula
Montana University
Montana States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Montana
Geo. N. Griffin
Griffiths
Griffith
West Leads Metal Prices as Copper and Lead Rally
The price list shows continued strength in base metals with lead at a new high around 5.30 dollars per pound for New York delivery. Copper trades near 13.14 to 14.0 dollars per pound and zinc edges higher at about 6.55 cents. Silver markets improve amid easing China political troubles, signaling benefit to Western mining centers and urging sane labor and cooperative policy.
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New York
China
Wako Goal Strike Ends in Agreement to Return to Work
An accord to end the anthracite coal strike was reached in a late session in Philadelphia. Operators and miners agreed to a return to work under the old wage basis, extending the contract to August 23, 1923, with ratification required by the miners scale committee. The announcement followed a White House message urging compromise.
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Philadelphia
Pepper and
Reed
Pennsylvania
Harding
Pepper
United Mine Workers of America
Miners’ Scale Committee
Wilkesbarre
Senator Pepper
White House
Texas Beef Brought To Montana Range
Kenneth McLean reports unloading 1500 Texas cattle from the C B Q railroad at Benteen Wyoming. The herd, in good condition, trails overland to the SH ranch for grazing. This shipment brings total Texas cattle to 2500 head this year and signals further restocking of southeastern Montana ranges.
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Miles City
Kenneth McLean
Custer’ County
Benteen
Wyoming
McLeal
Montana
Doolittle Flies Coast in 22 Hours Across Nation
Lieutenant Jas H. Doolittle completed a cross country flight in a De Haviland plane starting Monday night from Pablo Beach near Jacksonville Florida and landing Rockwell Field San Diego California Tuesday afternoon. The trip covered about 2100 miles with eight states flown over and a flying time of 21 to 22 hours excluding fuel stop.
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San Diego
Jas H. Doolittle
de Haviland
Rockwell Field
Army
Pacific
Doolittle
San Diageo
Pablo Beach
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
el Centrao
Imperial Valley
William M. Randolph
C. L. Webber
San Antonio
Lepper Retains State Checker Championship in Helena
Lepper of Glasgow defeated Joseph Canning of Helena to win the Montana Checker association tournament with a 1 match win and two draws in the final. Lepper previously won the title in 1919 and 1921 while Canning held the crown in 1915 1919 and 1920. Lepper was elected president and Frazier secretary treasurer of the association.
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HH. H. Lepper
Glasgow
Joseph Canning
Helena
Montana Checker Association
Lepper
Canning
Frazier
Michael Ryan
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Montana Weekly Industrial Review
Gladys _ Belle well
Winnett—j
Devereaux Well
Gladys Belle
Sheridan
Hill County
Winnett
Cat Creek
Red Lodge
Rosebud
Carbon County
Northwest Utilities Co
City
Glendive-Bakerfield
Harlem
Havre Natural Gas Co
J. R. Alcott
Fergus County
Broadus
Broadview
Ray L
Capbell
Bowdoin. News
Ella Eflison
Jos Mayhew
Matta
Merle Pewanke
White Water
C. E. Leffingwell
Park Orchard
Caroline May
Madaline Davis
Ruth Barton
Arnold Teegarden
Wilfred Felharber
Bowdoin
Mr. Mooney
Tacoma
Genevieve
Roy’ Jones
Albert Craig Place
Albert Johnson
Hamry
Mmes, E. J. and
Raymond Schuler
Henry Keefers
Mrs
Anders Holst
Will Mumford
Babe Harris
Guy.Riggin
Charley. Harris
H.O. Luraas
Hilmer Lund
Hilmer
Lund
Elnor Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Harry Evenston
Mr. Johnson
F. A. Riggin
Methodist Church
Lower Whitewater
C. T. Gilascock
Joe Albus
Hans Waal
a.Saco
A. C. McCord
Busche Ranch
Elsie Kenney
Mrs. West
O. C. Busche
Roy Jones
Rudy Harry
Rnth
Gertrude Kappel
J. B. Franklin
Martin Hanson
Anna Harlitz
A. M. Strommen
B. Kappel
West
Texas
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