Texas Railroad Commission sets new order of things
The Texas Railroad Commission outlines shifts in oversight with January appointment of Jerry Soller and Lor Smith joining as groups to guide activities. Juxtaposed are references to output caps and district allocations, plus notes on oil ventures near Encino and Vander block developments, and upcoming Mid-Continent Expo in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Railroad Commission
Jerry Soller
Lor Smith
Turees
Svinial
Texas Mid-Continent
Reid
Rouston
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Jinn Bare
Pampa
Harry Adame
Midland
Trader
Allene
Gl Collins
Gevan W. Payne
Tyr
Houston
Abercromiic
Dietscasnty
Mr Culius
Pigul
Cunsyrhia
Kbs
Pury
New Well in Dean Pool Completed
A damaged snippet reports a new well completion in Dean Pool amid confusion. The fragment mentions entities such as Sune de Ores and Cansta Ulett and references local people and places like Aranso and Whe, with unclear details about dates or outcomes. The readable parts imply an event completion with local impact but lack coherent specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Pool
Aranso
Sune de Ores
Cansta Ulett
Oil Development in Southwest Texas Faces Slow Drilling
Reports from Bexar Medina and Edwards region describe slow drilling progress and scattered activity. Numerous wells and prospects, including Edwards and nearby counties, show varied depths, gear, and holdings with multiple operators and tentative production potential amid uncertain yields.
San Patricio Area Sees Production
In Sinton on June 23, extensive field development work expands predictive areas of San Fateicia's FYLO and oil fields. Operators report ongoing drilling, testing, and completions in East Mathis, White Point, and surrounding zones with multiple wells showing production potential and high casing pressures as new tests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinton
San Fateicia
Bal McCamodetl
White Paine
Stuthgart Oil Corporation of Melaware
East Mathis
Burke Fees
Fee
Stistih
Seaboard
Bhimberz
J. J. Wolter Ranch
Moran
To. Tone
Son
Witdcat
Miles Mach
Biton
Fyas
Jahewe
Mancowilores Furves
Tieid White Point
Soutiiuc
Timnars
BeGlign
Sas
Royalty Play at Tynan and nearby drilling venture Analyzed
Report details a prospect in Webb County near Tynan with an option on a block of land in the area. Key players include South Texas Board of Directors and local surveyors noting a well near Valda Yahman tract. Operations focus on drilling and completion pending coastal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tynan
Res
Wis
Jornedisty Snetor
South Texas
Zesboard
Cruraigy
Tar Judad
Ditka Brechers
San’ Antonio
Enone
Praca
jNo
Ryman
Cshl Corass
Birck
B. Butler
Media “Ranch
Lenior Viteline Dems
Austin
Tanat
Webb Webb O W Killam No 4 Completed Item
Fragmented OCR text shows references to O W Killam No 4 and local names. Likely a brief community notice noting completion at Webb with scattered names and incomplete details.
West Ranch Field Grows West Ranch Field Grows
West Ranch field activity shows drilling progress with multiple wells described, including Erarta Wilcox and Valentin Garcia led operations. Reports detail casing, pressure measurements, and depth progress as crews push toward deeper zones in the field near Payne Hill and adjacent rigs.
Oil producers surge in Zapata and Webb counties
Numerous new oil producers reported in the Miranda district spanning Zapata and Webb counties. Drilling results show wells reaching depths near 3500 feet with varying production rates from barrels per day, including several completions and ongoing cementing and testing activities by multiple operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallow Miranda
Tyesl
Zepata
Webb
Fala
Baylala Oil Cosnorativa
R. G Hinnant
Carter and
Tihsamen
Lopez Stevey
Cal Reese
Nordan
Moria
Atlee
Haynes
Las Comitys
Villa Arrsnth
Amer
Gonata
Buffala
Hinaant
Parjee Su
Saskrut
Fae Canlingerat
Mereia
Maenoy
Seren
Unclear Historical Text Fragment Summary
The readable portion presents a fragmented OCR of a newspaper page with numerous garbled words, names, and potential entities. It appears to reference individuals, companies, dates, and places, but is largely indecipherable and contains incoherent sequences and nonstandard phrases. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the legible content.
Wildggetting in Jim Wells areas pushed
Wildcatting activity in Jim Wells county seen as several tests and extended drilling efforts push ahead. Reports detail hole depths around 8617 feet, pressure readings, and outputs at multiple wells near Alfred and Wade City, with multiple prospects including the Ann Reynolds, Gloria pool extensions, and Camas Beth extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Gult
Ernest B. Miller
Ann Reynalds
Jim Weilsolity
Tlawine
Willy Sneay
Carmide
Fee
Milter
Alfred
San Antonio de Agua Dulce
Bis
Bios Tesu
Bach
Jor
Unter
R. Quinn
Martin
Byite
Discuve
Wade City
Mies
Orange Grove
Wes
Tour
Bolton
le Gloria
Magnolia Petro
Dale O
Camas Beth
Jim Wells County
H. Hi
Howella
Hotman
Waren
Perter Tetons
Weil
Tom Graham
Camada Digeocery
Jetus
Noshawa
Ranllon Oi Company
San Antonio
Lana Hawk
Jenk
Mackera
Vicksburg
Luckwun
Wateret and
Pottins
Suri
The
FEY
Ty Cartier
Rubsanen and Noreworth, Inc
San Anton
Two New Locations In Ben Bolt Field
In Ben Bolt Field two new locations are reported with details of sites and surroundings. Notable mentions include mentions of local companies, streets and surrounding landmarks, plus references to oil field activity and nearby fields. The text lacks coherent narrative but hints at exploration activity and site setup in the Ben Bolt area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bolt Field
McCampbell Wells Nearing Completion
In a terse update, McCampbell Wells is nearing completion as crews advance on key infrastructure. Officials note progress alongside a roster of workers, with local sites at Lom Gervnen and Monte cited in project updates.
Dog Escorts for Hella Girls Article Fragment
Fragmentary text describes a dog acting as escort for a group labeled as Hella Girls. Mentions individuals Sylvester Marker Leaphart company and shifting duties. The garbled source provides little clear action or outcome to summarize beyond escorting and post shift activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
INA
Sylvester Marker
Leaphart Company
Dierent Horton
Batinkey
Anc
Oil driling activity reports in Nueces area wells
Extensive drilling near Robstown and surrounding districts details No 2 Putter No 18 Minute Byck and other wells progressing toward cementing casing sets. Operators Texas Conservative Oil Nova Sam Taylor Bruno Bock and others report perforations, sand and saltwater cores, with several wells reaching depths around 4 000 feet and beyond while new locations and prospects arise in Clara Driscol and Paul’s subdivisions, Cabosas survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrelicht
Robstown
Gil
Mégrin
Tom
George
Driscoll
Toltem
Conservativs OS Company
Buchanon Production Company
Btanco OM Company
Francis Sandy
Paul's
Drilliey
MAKRS
Cetpua Duristl
Dallas
Joint Stock Land Bank Oka
Welluirton OH Company
Bein War
Fuchianisen
Sesion
Daul
Wear Wall
Mobil
OG Feck
O. W. Ellam
Crude Output Shines as U.S. Oil Output Rises
US crude oil production averaged about 2,469,000 barrels daily last week, with a rise over the prior period. Analysts noted demand and domestic output shifts, while industry insiders warned of possible interim adjustments and volatility in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eruley Jung
Assid On
Texas
California
Oklahoma
Pilahama Cay
Kembnokes
Montana
Yorks
Staten
Arkuning
Origin of Oregon Name Revealed by Local Historian
Walla Walla historian T. G. Elliatth presents a theory tracing Oregon's name to a Prank word ouragal linked to river lore. A 1785 reference in Ouragan oriver fahimbin Washy is cited, suggesting early locals heard oaragon and noted river ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Walla Walla
Dunia
Crepan
Stalvindel Nage
Ouragal
T. G. Elliatth
Fiyse
RIAL
Maj
Teober
Rogers
Sager
Severu
Talon
Elelial T
Second well in Volpe area reports 24910 ft depth discovery
Webb county reports Volne field discovery with No 6B TV well by Mazzolia Petro Company. Sand encountered to 24910 feet, initial production around 501 barrels per day. Nearby wells and activity listed, including Laurel Beathers No 1 and others, with multiple prospects and locations within the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vingaria
Tone
West Ranch
Eng Enarta Wilcox
County Nak
Wes Merton
Masnalia
Bane Celdo Andec Bilt
Naki Miles
Ald
Valentin Garcia
Nelsin
Wits
Marassia Petrolic Company
Mit
Lownie Glazecock
H Drulumend
Wilder
West
John GO
Maru Unt
Don Etal Phare
Isihig Norihwest
Payne Hil
Weil
Tywp
Gee and
Aget Abu AE Ees Joos
Seule West Line
Lin
Alis
Jone
Discovery Wall
Karl Cullawis
Oreaue
Dal
Tetos Oi and Refining Company
Noba
Bn Goria
San Alice Field
Bluweli
Lindsay Ana
Whilisary Autullobaion
Seateridwell
Joe M
Gil Annd
Tony Crabany
Hicey
Adana Wan Waltinig Ina
Seth Fioe
Taredg, Sunn
Seren
Die New Volne
Webb County
Mazzolia Deetroleum Company
Tienavides
B. Valpe
unavidea-Volyn Fya
Fie B.S
Pottblisi Slike
Renavkles-Volve
Producten i
Miranda Cemént saahCo
Cole Telu
Brink Rewan
Fad Hops
Laurel Beathers Wan
Alrilling
Alberens
Etd
Snot
Boysen
Fran Jones
Houyton
Neetlay
San Caginort
Martnella Peteotouen Company
Wildeat
Eoutheast
Aro Nuova
Waa Walling
Deericke
Dandins
Eevenamstew Foutheat
Hebbronvilla
Abn
Humbla OW
Ar Wane Conpans
Aod Coe
Franesco
Pata Bonen
Grant
Jack
Mora Patadog
Wildcat
Tendado Prodielion
Waa
Glicronas
WB Miinor
Tention
Ena
Cotlum
Holy Mikey
Gaxaand
Qihite
Worthwert
Bris Miller
Lund
Test Slated Near Dripping Springs
Fragmentary OCR report references a scheduled test near Dripping Springs and mentions locations such as Austin and Victoria. It lists many garbled names and numbers, including a 900 foot lab and a 1800 area tract, with references to committees and surveys, but the exact event details remain unclear.
New Oil Developments in West Texas
In West Texas several oil developments are reported with drilling ongoing in multiple counties. Notable activity includes tests in Beluaucher and Cochran counties, with references to Paranian tran and Tim pool expansion, plus proposals affecting storage and re‑treatments. The report notes ongoing prospecting, potential yields, and regulatory considerations for future drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Angelo
Oll
Beluaicher
Ferin
Ronan
Mavald
J.T
Welr
Nortern
Shenes Waser
Yoxkum
Bugil
King
Ure Dake
Coclean Roy
Poe
Monel
Cain Austin
ALOE
Sollee Wiuthetal
Schlelehar
Betty Vet Na
Nelmie
Inter
Senbinie
Aubrey
Inek Phaing
Fallon
Promlaing
Onon
Renewed Activity Grips Luling Area
In a terse report from Luling area, new drilling work and activity expand across local sites. The description notes oil and gas operations, drill depths around 1036 feet, 200 foot increments, and multiple crews including San Antonio affiliates. Acknowledges tests, surveys, and tank facilities as part of ongoing development.
Oil field activity report from Hidalgo and surrounding counties
A late 1920s oil field bulletin lists multiple wells in Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron, Kenedy, Brooks, Starr, and surrounding Texas counties. It notes depths reached, production tests, shutins, abandonments, and drill sites such as the Valley Royalty No. 1 O P F Dayton, Paperadi No. 1, and others, with depths ranging from a few hundred to several thousand feet and mentioning various companies and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung
Hidslye
Shandobed
P. Lee
Piurria
Hidalgo
Enreral
Duille Fia
Neutl Borthwestern
Saterday Wan
Corto Ab
Vailey
Wide Rest Royalty Company
Dayton
Lyterd
Willacy County
Wan Netewan
Sal Viels Oesrperation
Brownselilé
Cameron County
Humble Oi and Refining Company
Koredy
Sarita
Kenedy
Magnotic Petroleuy Company
Denrins
Brooks County
Stare County
King Woed Olt Company
Tsi
W. T.cameron
Rincon Distillate de Fu Hs
Mercunto
Ronairn
Lim
Two completions in Rio Grande Area
In the Rio Grande area actions mark activity with new wells and tests across Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and neighboring counties. Multiple wells show oil hits and varying production, including Yammerman No 3 Wad, No 4 Wood, and Drake-Eadmerston No 2, with depths around 200 to 8700 feet and sands showing oil results. overall activity signals rapid field expansion and new producers in the region. Local operators include Yammerman, Drake-Eadmerston, Pantano Petroleum, and Sulliven, with mentions of the Bay field and La Dinnewiner clatiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Jaw Fret
Hmw R
Dean Jr
Guerra
Zambrdges
Fthialko
Forsee
Cuaine
Lrinkwctor Git Corporation
Noddim Dala
D. Georks
Bi Uoke
Bumfordyce
Loo Davie
Sullivan Penesthe
Font
Phillion Petrolenn
Ratint Flores
Bulllenn
Alneed
Apt
Iesio
Pantano Petroleim Company
Boyd Shale
Wale
Hamble
Une Hkelaey
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Oder
Burress
West Reries
Vanderbilt
Jackson County
Wert Kelly
A. Douglas
Enetuna Oil and Gas Company
Phillips Petrolepia
Nuither
Ukenize
Magnolia Petroleum, Company
Pranueer
Magnolia
Parently
Lee
Encino
Cme
Ation
Anne
Bexar County
Medina
Sant Artonio
Cuinhur
Wood Gas Company
Tuleg
Harris Tease
EM County
Meaina
Dunal
Noonwalowneite
J. Ty
J. W. Cromwell
Bentichy
Kempf Stirves
Abstinovtom
Trustees
I Howard
Teel
Rational Car Company
No. T Howard
Henat Guear
Pratt Behrdedér
San Antonin
Bexler
Bas Delice
Fort Ten
Eniles
Ban
Antonia
Leis Brothers Buillius Company
Somewnity
Wernenda Rudviles
Suwill OW
ZiMen
Oeer Balram
von Orme
Hell
Shmnson
San Patricio
Sar
Paul
Pirmond Oil Compans
Charles Hellebower
Fismont Gilsemnoune
Picle
Weith
McChalelt
Rantex
Wheeler Et
Burton
Danforth
H. G. Spiller
W. Ros
Solin W. Mills
Horikon
Kepeley Production Company
East Heath
Coordinizie
Jan Meek
Jermannes
O. W. Killam
Mabarow
Wwe
Fe Pratt Peeanee
Cosiany
Wetton
Veille
Fihotston
W.R. Peters Frear
Minot
Fiat
Henan
China
Petey
Ernie
Penro
Walley
Baha Cove
Hegany
Fia Zapata
Poseewis
Ruther Merah Ceri BN
Incl
Elinks
Thomas Dix
Anit Levine
Byonin
Twins Company
Ke Fpl
Real Be
Quinta Patron Corporation
Bay
Matt Ferd
Coronda
Michell
Jim Well
McCampbell
Sliver
Ellie Brie McCimtell
Neuring Caine
Amorad Traxler
Rubert
Paxerty
Aeiel
Gervnen
Cata Ioly
Monte
Blork
Lorine
Wink Aarona
Daliglis
Biler
Fred
Hella Girls
Complmter
Ferri
Petra
Teli Eunininy
Thera Counte Jack Company
Bosnevey
Nueces Wildcat
Volpe
Dripping Springs
Deny Prat
Victoria
Tyne
Cron
Nice
Adalph Doyre
Tom Teaneck
Tiaiance
Benno
Avian
Mitra
Antith
Netlya Weltn
Minerva Tankdale
Urea
Penman Logy
Ruatron County
Voa Tighon
Willy
Nti
Conrad Time
Kew
Trinity
al FO
Wilogat
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande Area
Mioenix Refining
Imvasea A
Aree
SARL
Teledanelting Teleetor
Kernarn
Bilis Ole Delinesie
Meen
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