Vernon as New Gil Center Probed by Frisco Officials
Frisco officials led by J M Kearns and A Hilton visited Vernon this week to study and arrange plans to extend their railway line from Vernon to the Sigler well, a short ten mile stretch. The Vernon oil well arrived just in time as Chillicothe pressed hard to claim the oil boom, with Chillicothe seen as the logical oil center by Killicothe Valley News.
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Frisco
J. M. Kearns
A. Hilton
Vernon
Sigler Well
Fort Worth
Chillicothe
Killicothe Valley
Oil Strike Near Vernon Prompts Boom Hesitation
Quanah Observer reports strong test well indicators near Vernon suggesting an imminent oil boom in Qualah with excitement and surprise possible at any moment as wells continue drilling.
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Vernon
Qualah
Quanah
Oil Gusher Struck in Wilbarger County Near Vernon
The Wilbarger county oil strike near Vernon boosts town activity and property values as hundreds move in. The Vernon Record plans to launch an afternoon daily using leased wire service. BR O Brown, formerly of Plainview, headlines as main stock holder and publisher, praised as one of Texas best newspaper men.
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Wilbarger County
Vernon
Record Fe
The
Record
BR. O. Brown
Plainview
Texas
Vlainview News
Oil boom nears in Vernon area sparks countywide optimism
The Paducah Post reports a strong oil find at Vernon that could push the local field closer to major production. Observers say the Sigler well may yield thousands of barrels, with eight inch oil streams once steady and flowing, though exact output remains uncertain. Local officials trumpet prospects of becoming a leading Texan oil belt as drilling continues.
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Vernon
Texas
Cattle County
Paducah Post
Initial production notes show improvements for Dellas News
A fragment notes stronger early outputs from a smaller producer, comparing favorably to larger outfits. It mentions field work and efficiency gains as production ramps up. The item reflects ongoing industry comparisons and regional reporting emphasis.
Oil towns revive as Wilbarger field shows gains
Port Worth observer TL. Heydrick reports Wichita Falls Electra Vernon and other oil towns in Wichita and Wilbarger counties are gaining. Humble Oil and Refining Co drilled toward a likely sandstone on S B Burnett ranch northeast of Kemp Munger Alien field. Tramlie drill reached 1440 feet with promising results. Sigler well in Wilbarger county yielded about 75 barrels after cleaning with a bailer. Heydrick and associates hold Wilbarger acreage. Dick Collins Port Worth Record.
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Wichita Falls
Electra
Vernon
Wichita
Wilbarger
Heydrick
Port Worth
Humble
Oi & Refining Coa
S. B. Burnett Ranch
Kemp-Munger-Alien
Weebite
B. Burnett
Fort Worth
Wilbarger County
Mr. Heydrick
Dick Collins
Pro-Bailey Speech Postponed After Late Advertisement
The Hailey Democracy discussion with Hon. A. T. Cole of Clarendon, planned for Thursday night at the County Court room, was postponed. The new time will be announced later. The postponement followed a late advertisement just hours before Mr. Cole's travel to Vernon.
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Hailey Democracy
A. T. Cole
Clarendon
County Court Room
Mr. Cole
Tragel
Vernon
Real estate office details of J. R. Jones
J. R. Jones runs a real estate office in the Vergeson building on the west side of North Main street, fronting east, one door north of Hahn's dry goods store. Contact by phone to buy, sell, or rent property.
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J. R. Jones
Vergeson
North Main Street
Hahn
Tim
Gétre
Denton Man Visits Son J Trigg on Stock Farm Outskirts
Denton man visits his son Charles W. Trigg at his stock farm just outside town while also handling business connected with his local property. Buckeye National Derrick Up outlines the completion of the Buckeye National Oil Co derrick on an 80 acre lease two miles north of the Sigler well, with rig move to the ground and spudding planned this week.
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Denton
J. Trigg
Charles W. Trigg
Mr. Trigg
Buckeye National Derrick Up
Buckeye National Oi Company
Sigler
For Sale Alfalfa Hay Bales 1 Dollar Each
Advert says 2500 bales of clean alfalfa hay for stock feeding. Price is 1 dollar per bale. Implicit call to action to buy soon while supply lasts. Contact shows name FRANK and location WPT.
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Frank
Model oil lease proposed for Texas landowners
Professor George Butte of Austin furnished the Carnegie Library with a bulletin on oil and gas lease use and form No 1925 dated April 20 1919. It presents a model lease to aid farmers and landowners in Texas and argues for fair equitable terms. Readers may view it at Vernon library or request a UT copy from Dr. Butte.
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George
Vernon
University of Texas
Butte
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Kodak
Ira Shelton
National
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Clintwood Building
Telephone
L. G. Hawkins
Waggoner National Bank
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Main Street
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Wynn-Johnson-Morgan and Green
Best Title Lawyers
Goner National Bank
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