Deep Well Spudging Under Fog Oil Field Activity
The Fossil field hinges on a test to find oil by drilling deep. H Jennings of Chemical Oil says the Kericel Oil and Gulf-Goast Oil will spud in today for a deep well. If 4000 feet reaches sands, they will pursue production, with Gulf Coast preparing a well to come in within a week and other rigs ready to push forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jennings
I Chemical Oil Company
Kericel Oil Company
ulf-Goast
Chemical Company
Eee
Gulf Coast
Cena
Cvat
Ita
Fe Ae
Onal
First Oil Shipment Planned for Fossil Field Company
P L Mullen of the Arizona Wyo mining Oil company arrives in Salt Lake City to finalize development work. The firm has completed storage tanks and pumps in shallow wells and will ship oil within days. Operations expected within ten days with rigs in the field soon. The company comprises experienced oil men active in the Fossil field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Mullen
Arizona-Wyoming Oil Company
Salt Lake City
aEae
Expec
Montpelier Club to Visit for Two-Game Series
The Montpelier baseball team will play a two game weekend series here against Kemmerer. Kemmerer brings new faces and a strong pitching staff led by a standout ace who has pitched several shutouts. Fans will see a strengthened lineup and expect Kemmerer to challenge other league teams for the rest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Kemmerer
Akon A
Sania
Bear River Oil Co drilling near Sage with 400 feet depth
Bear River Oil Co, holding near Sage, reports 400 feet completed as they push to drill rapidly. Company aims to reach 1000 feet with standard equipment and plans to core samples as work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear River
Brick Work Begun on New Garage Building
Work started on a new garage building as crews prepare the site. The project aims to add durable brickwork and enhance the local facilities, signaling ongoing development in the area.
Dr McDill Opens Offices at Lyceum Building
Dr Wilson F McDill, recently returned from the university, opens new offices in the Lyceum Building. The community welcomes him as he begins practice and invites locals to visit for consultations and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McDill
Lyceum Bldg
Wilson F. McDill
U. G. Ar
Froive
My & Lyceum
J C Penney Co to Make Improvements in Kemmerer
J C Penney Co will begin interior work at its Kemmerer store in a few days. A new floor and other improvements will expand space and enhance display of goods. Local manager Mr Trost says they have purchased a larger winter stock and expect record business for fall and winter with Kemmerer merchants benefiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
Lincoln County
Trost
Kemmerer
Prominent Kansans Inspect Fossil Oil Field Visit
W C Hawk editor of the Atchison Globe and Sheffield Ingalls of Atchison, Kansas, visited Kemmerer over the weekend. They expressed strong belief in the Fossil Oil field and faith in Wyoming's potential, stating they will likely return and invest, noting ongoing development work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hawk
Atchison Globe
Kansas
Sheffield Ingalls
Atchison
Kemmerer
Mr. Hawk
Wyoming
First Liquor Case Up for Trial Today
Dan Woolley of Cokeville faced a preliminary hearing Monday evening before Judie Glasgow on a possession charge of whiskey not for medicinal or sacred use. He pleaded not guilty. trial set for this afternoon. Bail was $200. County attorney Christmas and Prohibition Officer Reynolds represent the state. Melvin defends. This marks Lincoln County’s first liquor case since Wyoming became a desert. Woolley had pleaded guilty yesterday and was bound over for district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Woolley
Cokeville
Judie Glasgow
Christmas
Reynolds
Melvin
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Woolley
Jude Glascow
State Veterinarian Visits Kemmerer
Deputy state veterinarian nT. Hammond based in Cheyenne visited Kemmerer last Wednesday on a return trip from Pinedale. He investigated a mysterious cattle death, found blacklor to be the cause and noted the disease had little headway but would be stamped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Pinedale
Blacklor
Alan
Daylight Repeal Bill to Be Vetoed in Congress
Washington July 28 Chairman Cumming of the Interstate Commerce committee said the separate house bill repealing the daylight saving law will be vetoed. Believers in repeal expect President Wilson to approve the house bill for the same reason that he disapproved the rider to the agricultural bill, and they doubt any veto override.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumming
Interstate Mmerce Committee
Ceyanans
Wilaen
Kemmerer Garage to Sell Chevrolet Cars
Frank Machun proprietor of the Kemmerer Garage announces Chevrolet sales and service, promising reliable automobiles and value. The ad notes the agency carries Chevrolet models and invites inquiries from prospective customers during evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Garage
Chevrolet
Deep Well 10 Planned in Dry Piney Field
Scouts and geologists from major oil firms have visited the Dry Piney field to assess leases. An attorney and field manager from a leading company spent two days evaluating the structure and expressed satisfaction. A lease application to Cretaceous Oil is likely, enabling a large rig and spudding within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diney
Cretaceous Oil Company
Meyers amendment eases residence rule for drought homesteads
Washington news reports that a Meyers Democrat amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill, adopted by the senate and house, was signed by President Wilson. It allows homestead settlers driven by drought in 1919 to leave their land and still be counted as resident, provided they file corroborated affidavits and their absence is justified by lack of food and necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Sen
Meyers
Montana
Senate
House
Wilson
Peetary
Molinar Buys Bell Molinar Purchase Business
Willard Mell last week sold his cool ies ofl and iaseline business to A Molinar who will handle the management on Aupuattat. Mr Bell has long been a leading Kemmoarer business man and plans to spend winter in California. The purchaser A Molinar has over twenty years in business and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Mell
A. Molinar
Aupuattat
Bell
Kemmoarer
Tewit
California
Kenimerer
Merer
Ball Club to Give Dance Saturday
The Kemmerer baseball club plans a dance that Saturday night as a social event to boost team spirit and public support. An attendance drive is urged to boost turnout at Cook's Inn, with local residents invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Club
Kemmerer
Ammernt
Choatra
Cook's
False murder report sparks Idaho outcry in Jackson Hole
An overzealous Idaho correspondent circulated a Monday story claiming a triple murder in Jackson Hole and alleging Lincoln county was infested with outlaws. The report had no truth and readers were misled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Jackson Hole
Lincoln County
Jesse James
City Council Rules Occupational Tax on Local Firms
The city council approved an occupational tax ordinance to be finalized at the next meeting. The levy lists rates for various trades including merchandise, banks, hotels, restaurants, theatres, garages, barber and butcher shops, laundries, draymen, brokers, and more. Taxes are due semi annually in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorreay
Butcehr
President's Tribute to American Fighters in Senate Address
In his Senate address on the peace treaty and League of Nations, the speaker honors the First and most lasting action at Chateau Thierry and the American soldiers who shaped the course of the war. He reflects on their leadership, character, and the ideals Americans stood for, noting how their sacrifice secured Europe and the world’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
League of Nations
Chateau Thierry
Parle
France
Europe
America
New oil deal near Waterfall boosts Kemmerer area
A Nevada California company leased 1240 acres near Waterfall from local owners and will drill within sixty days. The lease requires a standard rig and a well to 3000 feet if not paying oil, with drilling to start as soon as equipment arrives. Local officials highlight ongoing oil activity in Lincoln, Kemmerer and Evanston counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Riga
Nevada
California
Waterfall
J. M. Mott
Peter Gordon
C.F. Williams
Hillhouse
Kemnerer
Mosays
Lincoln Idaho Co Spuds In Well No 2 At Big Piney
The Lincoln Idaho company spudded in Saturday for well number two in the Big Piney field near the McCormick well. They rushed to completion with two shifts and aimed for record time after a postponement due to missing equipment. The firm holds extensive acreage in the Dry Piney field and Waterfall district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln-Idaho Company
Big Piney
McCormick
Lincoln- Idaho
Adi
Waterfall
Alfalfa Pasture Sale Offer Reaches Lincoln County Stockmen
Telegram from Hazleton Idaho to E L Smith Kemmerer says a client seeks about sixteen hundred tons of Number One alfalfa measured October 1st at five hundred twelve feet per ton priced at twenty two dollars per ton. Feed lots and canal and well water free. Purchaser has first refusal on seven hundred acres of alfalfa pasture available September 1 for remaining season. Roscoe Boden reports interest and wire today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Idaho
E. L. Smith
Kemmerer
Wye
Roscoe Boden
Work of Americans in France
The article notes American industrial and military labor in France during wartime. It cites an American wagon, 1000 miles of standard gauge railroad and 628 miles of narrow gauge track, the Signal Corps laying 100 miles of telephone and telegraph lines, and overall American engineering and support efforts abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
France
Signal Corpa
Jackson Drug Store Changes Hands in Jackson
Mr. J. B. Simpson, longtime resident and druggist, has disposed of the Jackson Drug Store. The new proprietor will take charge the first of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Drug Store
J. B. Simpson
Jackson
Bimpaon
Board of Equalization In Session This Week
The Board of Equalization is in session this week receiving visitors from all portions of the county. Member Morarn notes taxpayers present pleas regarding assessments and officials explain adjustments, aiming to resolve complaints and ensure fair taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Board of Equaliestion
Morarn
Wong
Treasury forecasts show stable revenue against debt in 1920
Washington reports government expenditures for the year ending June 30, 1920 are not expected to exceed estimated revenues of 2.6 billion dollars. Secretary Glass says public debt by June 20, 1920 will be more than 26.0 billion, with no net increase beyond deferred Liberty Loan installments. The five month program calls for a net rise in certificates not exceeding 900 million as heavy expansion occurs. Banks and trust companies are to support the plan, and certificates will not be issued until market conditions are favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Glase Sunday Co
Glass
Treasury Department
Glow
West Avenue Economiea
Shane
T C Penney Weds Miss Mary Kimball
The marriage of Mary A Kimball to J C Penney will be solemnized July 20 in New York City per word from friends here. Kimball, recently back from France, has been in the care of her brother Edwin in September. Penney is the manager of the J C Penney stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Kimball
Mia
Aiwin Kinbell
J. C. Pooney
New York
New York City
Miso Kimbell
Frances
Aho
Edwin
Sehenvetady
Groom
J. C. Penney
Satt Lake Tribune
Heavy Rain Aids Crops in Jackson Hole
Weather update notes heavy rainfall improving crop conditions in Jackson Hole. Ranch operators in Incheon County report near cessation of broad seepage while local forecasts predict continued showers through the week, aiding harvest prospects and soil moisture.
Troops Return to Rapidly Appearing in News Summary
A damaged OCR passage notes troops returning and mentions numbers and places in vague terms. Specific names, dates, and locations are unreadable, but the fragment implies a military withdrawal or redeployment followed by numeric figures. The tone resembles a brief wartime update.
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Spudin
Arizona
WYO
Montpelier Club
Toms
Chia
Lalit
Farris Wren
J. C. Penney Co
Fosgil Fielm
Frank Machun
Moesey
Gbvrolet
Wvreleb Automobile
Chevroleh Car
Enre
Nuigleet
la Hiyet
Abby Ownins
Kommeror
Molinar
Mre
Z. W. Glancow
Orvil
Oua
Gov. Savings Ass
A. F. Mclannahan
Government Savings Organization of
Tenth Federal District
Kansas City
Missouri
M. McClannahan
Geer
Lincoln-Idaho CO
SPOS
Kemmerer Sayings Bank
Public Degt
T. C. Penney
Mary Kimball
Incheon
Amerlonn Ng
Veet Ny Manth
Mabenil
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