Field Notes Chronicle Wyoming Oil Activity and Drilling
Field notes report visitors and investors in the Fossil and nearby oil fields in Wyoming. Key figures include Chaar Twin Falls Mano and G. Correll representing Idaho interests. Companies mentioned include Idaho Wyouing Ol, Pyramid Syndicate, Money-Back Oil, Webber Petroleum, Tahoe Wyoming, El Dorado Oland Refining Syndicate, Polaris, and Cabins. Drilling plans span Sections 26 and 2 with wells at various depths, plus arrival of a drill rig and staff from Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon
Chaar
Twin Falls
Mano
Clawr
Idaho Wyouing Ol Company
el Dorado Oland Refining Syndicate
Tannehiil
Vortland
Ore
Tay Fuk
Tay
Hhe
Sid
New Firm To Drill Field With 2500 Feet Rig
A newly formed company plans drilling in the Fossil field using a machine with 2500 foot capacity. W Hillyer toured Wells from Salt Lake City to Boise, Port Orford, and Ontario Idaho where a 4000 foot target shows gas, with four rigs active at Wael and a strong oil showing at 925 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyer
Kemer
Otoh
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Dr. Eonets Dd Buss
Porti
Ore
Mahorome
Boise
Foxsi
Hillyer
Ontario
Idaho
Wael
Alaskan Visitor in Kemmerer Seeks Investment Ties
Juneau resident Mr. Ferguson visited Kemmerer with friend A. S. Sonin to explore local prospects. Ferguson shows interest in the mining outlook, seeks tastes Levin, and notes involvement with Eldorado company. Accompanied by WF Spata, also from Juneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo. Ferguson
Juneau
Alaska
Kemmerer
Sonin
Kerguson
Levin
Eldorado Company
Spata
New Field Hotel Planned in South Quarter of Section 15
The Comprate contract has been assigned to Messrs. Charles Huff and Pete Vergren for a new field hotel. Located in the south quarter of Section 15, the building aims to accommodate a substantial workview in Geld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Charles Huff
Pete Vergren
Lincoln Idaho Oil Company formed for Rupert Nevada area
Idaho visitors from Jarbridge and Rupert discuss forming Lincoln Idaho Oil Company to place a torpedo rig near the southwest quarter of section 28 township 2 range 117. Land rights from W. T. Wood expected, with operations to start soon. Utah Salt Lake Mining Exchange notes active Wyoming stock trading and a new legal controversy surrounding the Crevaceates company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McCormick
Jarbridge
Merrier
Rupert
Idaho
Kenymerer
Lincoln-Idaho OH Company
W. T. Wood
Salt Lake Mining Exchange
Wyoming
Lenten Calendar and Parish Activities Noted
The article outlines upcoming Lenten observances led by Rev Martin Joslin including a fasela program for the Venter simarn and a confirmation class schedule on Wednesday at 4 pm. It mentions a special service and related events with dates around Mars 24 and Bastar Jyodey, indicating parishes and local church figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Joslin
Stames Hpiedal Hark i Kenimerer
Venter Simarn
Widtels Inpluides Pyar Vi
Peelal Seem Copter
Ana Rel
Hodotis
Mars 24
Bastar Jyodey
Universal military training movement grows nationwide
The text describes a new national army effort expanding citizen participation through organized military training and public endorsement. It notes the push to involve more citizens, the envisioned role of training centers, and the call for donations to support the program through the Military Training Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranary
Toin
Montvee
Wrebe
Urrace
Rich Oil Shale Attracts Attention In Western Wyoming
Rich oil shale in western Wyoming draws local interest as lands are located. The industry is in infancy and extraction methods are not well understood. A new process claims oil can be mined and refined at under 1 per barrel, with shale also yielding ammonium sulphate and various oil fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Scotland
Salmon Baker Wedding Announced at Coalville
The notice reports the Wallace Salmon and Mies Baker marriage at Coalville Mirah on February 2. Salmon, a partner at Salmon Hiroe, Idaho Wyde ming and UViah, is a brother of T. Hunter Salmon and a prominent sheepman. The bride is the daughter of James and Mrs Baker of Diamond villa, a well known local family. The couple plan to return to Kemmerer with the first draft of the call to cms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Salmon
Miesothel Baker
Coalvile
Mirah
Salmon
Salmon Hiroe
Idaho
Wyde Ming and
Uviah
T. Hunter Salmon
James Baker
Diamond Villa
Kemmerer
Cms
Sage Notes and Local Social News from Sage
Sage Notes reports a stray column on Kaiser reflections and devil imagery. The Ladies’ club met at Mrs. Walter Thompson’s home for a pleasant afternoon. Orrin Winters’ child recovers from pneumonia. Walter Thompson defeated Champion Wrestler Miles of Sage, earning a belt. Local men visited Kemmerer for examinations. Mrs Harry Julian and Miss Ruby Keen visited the county seat. William Julian visited the ranch for a short stay as Twin Creek overflows and breaks up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thompson
Afernoon
Orrin Winters
Miles
Sage
Walter
Kemmerer
Harry Julan
Ruby Keen
Willian Julian
Prank Hurley
Twin Creek
Expose German Spy Of A Decade In Argentina
A Buenos Aires newspaper report traces Herr Wurzelta, a German reserve captain, as a key German espionage figure in Argentina over a decade. He allegedly posed as hotel manager and farmer, building German Germanist circles to support army battalions, acting as a major domo within the espionage network and bridging elites with covert operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Sapien
Argentina
Franz von Papen
Buenos Aires
el Diario
Domo
Argentine
Cordoba Hills
Playa
Cordoba
Germany
Herr Wurzel
Herr Wursel
Herr Wurzelta
von Papen
Rev Wood in France and wartime pastor service
The article notes Rev H Wood, once a friend of the Mason family, serving as a sergeant in an engineer battalion in France. It mentions his earlier moves from Kemmerer to New Dorp and his decision to offer wartime service, reflecting his sense of duty during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Mises
Helen
Kurth Mason
Roy A. Mason
Ian
H Wood
France
Kemmerer
Wood
New Dorp
Local residents plan improvements at Ware houses and barns
Unclear readable text notes residents working on improvements at storage barns and living quarters. Mentions temporary relocation of items and attendance by several named individuals.
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Bolt
Want Men Who Know Horses for Enlisted Veterinary Corps
The army seeks men experienced with horses for specialized service in the veterinary corps. The 2,000 openings target veterinary and agricultural students, farmers, stable workers, and others with equine experience. Pay ranges from 41 to 1 a month with clothing, meals, and quarters. enlistment applications are accepted at any recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterinary Corps
Army
Billy Sunday Urges War Savings as Credit Stunt
Billy Sunday endorses war savings stamps to aid Uncle Sam and troops. He claims his family has already purchased significant stamps and urges readers to subscribe to The Camara at two dollars annually in advance.
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Plaude Hamilten Sertved
Veaver
Polaris
Ae Ung
Uncle Sam
Kear
Tye
Getting New Blood Increases Bulls Price At Big Piney Roundup
The Big Piney Roundup promotes a 4 percent head of purebred bulls for the range to enhance stock quality. The Intereats plan costs about eight thousand dollars. The note urges ranchers to introduce new blood regularly to improve strain and resilience of cattle while promoting thrift stamps in Havre and Kika pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auspraton
Episcopal Lent Services List for Kemmerer Cokeville
On Ash Wednesday week the vicar Rev Morten Joslin will lead evening prayer at St James church Kemmerer at 7 30 p m. Sunday schedule includes St James Kemmerer morning prayer sermon 14 m and evening prayer 7 30 p m and St Bartholomews Cokeville Sunday school 11 a m no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirst
James Church
Kemmerer
St Bartholomew's
Cokeville
Morten Joslin
St. James Church
Inspection Certificate Records Cattle Shipment in Wyoming
The Lincoln County sheriff certifies the shipment of 283 head of cattle near Opal Wyoming to Edwin Benton in Soda Springs. The load includes 282 red stock cattle and 27 bulls, branded on the left side. Sold cattle shipped under U P corn SSISG and other codes. Destination Soda Springs Wyoming. Witness dated February 4 1918. J R McMinn Sheriff and ex officio County Livestock Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Lincoln
Opal
Lincoln County
Edwin Benson
Soda Springs
Wyo
Edwin Benton
U.P
J. R. McMinn
Sherif
Pounty of Lincoln county Wyoming seals horses for shipment
The sheriff and ex officio county livestock inspector certifies four head of horses near Opal Lincoln County Wyoming inspected for branding and ownership by W H Borston. The animals whipped for transport in U S D car 46064 destined for Idaho Falls Idaho. Dated February 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Lincoln
Opal
Lincoln County
W. B. Boreton
Idaho Falls
Idaho
W. H. Borston
W. T. Borston
U. SD
Destinaion
R. McMinn
Notice of Sale of Estray in Opal Wyoming
Notice of sale of estray describes a gray gelding about seven years old weighing around 900 pounds branded on right shoulder. The animal, found and taken up, will be sold at public sale at James Davison ranch near Opal on March 20, 1918 at 11:00 a.m. for owner claim before March 20, 1918. First publication March 26, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Opal
Ming
James Davison
Wyoming
Fred L. Tuerapeen
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