Oil interests and figures fill Texas expo scenes
A jumble of names, offices, and oil men fills a Dallas exposition preview. The piece lists people from Henshaw to Stapper, Harvey Whitakes, and Tom Cites with company ties, noting drilling booms, railway figures, and upcoming openings as Gulf interests spread across San Antonio to Dallas. Critical names include Dehfus, Spire, and Keel, with references to Standard of Texas and local railroad oversight. The tone mirrors a bustling oil town bulletin, cataloging who’s moving, opening offices, and attending the expos.
Oil Field Extensions Loom in El Tanues Area
Vast extensions are reported for the El Tanues oil field in southwest Texas as state officials and companies advance exploration and drilling plans. The gusher activity centers on several sites including Cameron County and nearby holdings, with depths reaching up to 5700 feet and multiple new wells anticipated. This patchwork of prospecting activity, tests, and contractual developments signals intensified production efforts across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Granda City
Teco
el Tanuis
Anatin
Fimeion Uetempra Beg
Ctiyelaheit Garhy
Sam Ol
Joseph Worsnay
el Tanga
Bs Gel Doditz
No. S Wool Tate
Diveavars
CatterStuznhire
el Tangue
Patmata
Torence Teat
Eilling
Ehyl Central
Laren Ricknetate
Wildnad Tes Bavennor Transwestern Oil Company
Davenport No
Fspres Delllin
Company of
Oklahoma City
Murren
Shure
Tata
Cockfield
Ian
Eatmelian Gail
Barbacoas
Burr
Mensinge
Bonn
McCampbell Seeks Deep Wells In Texas Field Activity
PORT LAVACA July 1 McCampbell expands drilling in San Patricio County Texas with multiple deep wells. Operations include No. 1 McCampbell, No. 2A McCampbell, and others advancing toward 7000 feet depth. Reports cite significant pressures, sand formations, and ongoing development across San Patricio and nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lavaca
Garisdale Oi Company
Kate Bawardis
Artiind McCampbell
Avante A Marsland Trust
San Patero
Campbell
McCampbell
San Patricio
Ngothwest
Arnisag Zounly Sretor
Ecrepbel
Buckinghem
McCampbell Ranch
Nurly
Coumry
Nr &B
McCamsbell
Lundell Field TeoT Finished In Oil Discovery
A long OCR fragment describes Lundell Field findings with wells drilled by Government Wella Oil company and Magnolia Petroleum Teammapy Wy. It notes test depths around 950 to 2760 feet, multiple locations in Monsta County, and various test results, abandonments, and new location plans as part of ongoing exploration activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Diego
Ite
Wella Oil Company
Ko 2
Cne
Lundell Lely
Niles
Ile
Arid
Hotham
Hait
Hatnost
Magnolia Petroleum
F. Wel
Willer Goudhkest
Findus
Miles
Amiliares
Aniiresty
Brant Estate
Ilocie
Garcin
Chatamousca Atea
Charameneey Field
Dunenw Ny
Worden
Drauril
Bund
Masnolth
Ratich Pumpel
Merwin Elit Hare
Euda
Inom
Gardin
Wells
la Cale-Brunfield
Magnolia
Benavitos
Darvala
Haney
Cee
Entla
Erenan-Bona- Viner
Refugio Field Produces Mixed Oil Numbers In July Report
Production notes from Refugio Field through July detail multiple wells with varied results. Several wells reached substantial depths and produced oil volumes while others pierced sand sections and faced completion challenges. Continuous testing and casing pressures are cited across wells No. 12, No. 32, No. 49, No. 17, No. 60, No. 53, and No. 1, reflecting ongoing exploration and development activity in the Hamlin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepugio
United Erodut- Hua
Geriet
Shoro Woo
Tyuaton
Ronka
Lambert
Terracena
BOK
Cosma Peteulenin Company
Seniumherserervey
Toqveconnor
Howitt and Dougherty
Rua- Niecheng
Noruan
United
Lambere
Greta
Finch
Sois
Ilberg OH
Ao Earke
Mil
Oil prospect drills in Victoria and nearby counties
A historical report describes multiple oil wells in Victoria county and surrounding areas, noting depth measurements from the surface to several formations. It records encounters, cave-ins, and varying production indicators, with companies and drillers listed across the region.
North Sweden field activity sparks oil exploration updates
In North Sweden field, Standard Oil notes continued drilling activity with new sand discoveries and extending production lines. Reports detail multiple wells in Duval county, including Nos. 2 and 3 Parr, No. 15.5 Watstad, and nearby Gravis and Carrillo sites with pump rates, depths, choke sizes, and pressures, alongside ongoing geological notes and future prospecting near North Sweden and Sweden subdivision blocks.
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Liego
North Sweden
Duval Ceniury
Sweex
Standard Oil Company
Kunena No
Llantte
Heid
Beneduin and Trees Ny
Blondhard Ko
Watstad
Navarro
Rompany
Sweden
North
Szing Company
Owen
Noni
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Petro
A. Faris Tower
Marcols
Preaguram
TSO Paws
Fiote
Artangas Frei Ou Company
Mabel Feast
Baie
Ress
Juan Carrillo
Gracia
Ublac
ITOL
Carrillo
Agod Tert
Carrilla
Yacita Pui
Frank J
Gravis
Pule
Parr
Russ
Doras Na
Wilson
Geo Fnortan
Nab
Whinon
George Parr
Elaborate Tableaux Temptations Feature Stars and Biographical Tales
The Pageant showcases tableaux depicting temptations featuring Frances Farmer as victim and a biographical slice on Nathaniel “Him Fisk” with RKO’s The Toast of New York. Oakie Cary Grant and Miss Farmer Arn star in scenes from the era.
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Frances Farmer
R.K.O. Ratlo
New York
Him Fisk
Edward Arnuold
Oakie
Cary Grant
Miss Farmer
Arn
Local Energy Drilling Report Shows Multiple Wildcat Hits
Oil field notes detail multiple wells in Nueces Deep and surrounding areas. Activities include No. 1 Otlin Purl near 2300 feet, No. 1 Yakov in Agua Taitee Anid region, and Camp Phaluninn in San Aaloala ward. Several wells abandoned or suspended, with new wildcat locations charted south of Corns Carini heading toward 7000 feet.
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Krenning Innot
Wilea
Agus Dale Field
Dell Iie Company
Camp Phaluninn Company
San Aaloala
No 2
Ner
Stratton Field
Heabaard Gl Corporation
Luby
Luty
Thytor Pairolein Company
Ra Mag Schluntberecreat
Helwell Field
Rivas Wan Driding
Ioiata
UG Rolls
Corns Carini
Ts Som BE
Wilaan Ne
Herat
Bobentian Coloan
Vilar Re Foent Halt
Chanman Ranch
Kahrs
Von
Chrapmen Et al
Jon Ita
New Austin Chalk Area Near Luling Oil Field Report
Readable segments describe Austin chalk wells near Luling Texas with tests and production. Several wells in the area, including Branyon and Edwards Trend sites, report chalk top depths around 2020 to 2100 feet and output ranging from tens to hundreds of barrels daily, along with casing specifics and survey references. The Stapper and nearby wells show varying chalk penetration and production, highlighting ongoing drilling activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Sunes County
Igones Petroleum
B. Baetin
Ean Company
Luilre
A. Floyd
McDonald-printing No
Austin
Stapper
Joltat
F. N. Williams
Branyow Hentenam — Dintetots
Branyon Poul
Ube
Lincoln Petre Etn
Harry
Branyon
J. R. Attlee
Turk Gasing
Wola
Wang Tela
Bakeeman Oil Company
Corder
Natlom
Holt
Tol Deaih
Donlian and Saxet Field Progress in Nueces County
Report details ongoing drilling activity in the Donlian and Saxet fields near Corpus Christi. Accessing multiple sands and horizons, operators test zones from 400 to 850 feet drilling intervals with several completions and test flows reported, including oil shows and gas readings at various depths.
Oil Output Declines Reported Amid Industry Talk
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a light decline in oil output and references drilling, an oil company, and a schedule related to radio programming. The text includes scattered names and numbers, with unclear dates or locations, making concrete facts hard to extract.
Extensions Underway in Goliad District Oil Fields
In Goliad Districts extension work continues with multiple wells. Notes mention Brown and Scheol No. 10 and J. R Kantiman tests near production, depths around 4370 feet, and various operators drilling or testing in Oakville, Victoria, and Brazos counties. The reports reference outposts, depths, perforations, and equipment details across several fields including North Coban and Me Pummer, indicating ongoing exploration and development activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaville
Cobanelds
Kirke Brothers
Alen
Cunatte Waa
Ute
Vorus Fund
J. R Kantiman
NotAa
Cole
Fetes Grea
Pummer
Ann Oilcom
James Seth
Bat Roma Oi
Mercantiia Company
Duval County Oil Wells Report Turbulent Drilling Activity
In Duval County Texas a flurry of activity surrounds several oil and gas wells. Operators Humble, Retininse, and Maxilin Petroleum report multiple tests with varied depths from 1050 to 2817 feet and production notes including barrels per day, pressures, and casing details across fields such as Loma Nova and Piedra Lumby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freer
Duval County
Benz
Telit
Maxilin Petroleum Company
Tony Brothers
Rann
Pitt Wera
Moos
Mexaulix Petroleum Company
Rem
Loma Nova
Loma Noria
Guinpans
Harralx
Bishan Ebhile Company
Duval Runoh
Duval County Oil Field Developments Reported
The report outlines activity in the Duval County area with wells such as Government Wells No 2 and Hilawatha No 3, noting drilling progress toward 2000 feet, production of sand and oil, and casing operations. It mentions barrels of 177.54 and other measurements, with references to nearby counties and fields including Palangana and Sweden fields.
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Transall
Ayty
Ameruty Percolauay Corporation
Hareizan
Feta County Wales
Pearkall
Salvator Floyes
Anil Eho
Opeentae
Gypanheimer
Enne
Tuck Delay
Sewily
Konokal
Mate Heontte
Mlackalley
Tatala
Ugming
Ie Lombit
Bria
Weia Canny
Nerotita
Jinta
Boteavtbe
Raval Capaty
Toastime
Dimmit
Airvey No
Ol Aed Gad
Aland
Dristoll
Duval County
Finental
Cox
Manon
Reilion
Aube
Srashieln
Dlaenger
A. Laintell
Wiltett
Gil EybIne
STS Pnistads
Goxetamunt Welts
IMI
Hilawatha
Wildias
Streden
Muvni
Amine
Sweden
Newt Porr
Methchehoka
Borsa Sield
Masnolin
Weil
Penn-Palagann
Gravia Livres
Witte
Basin Folk Wish to Be Lilac Town Residents
Basin Wyn July 4 residents near the Big Farm mountains vote to form a community named Lilac Town. The Basin club plants iron fixtures along the donut highway as households express pride and cohesion in this unnamed civic effort.
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Basin
Lilac Towners Basin
OW Basin
Big Farm
Basin Club
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