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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
White Sale COrsets

We still have a good collection
of corsets in the Sale-broken
sizes of such favored makes as
the l.. R., the Letitia, the Wana-
maker Special, the Kabo, the
American Lady and the Warner
Rustproof. Prices on all of these
are so much less than usual that
most women will consider it we'll
worth their while to hunt for
sizes.
Third Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Beads

Some newly arrived beads are
just right for the new Spring
frocks, blue serges, for example.
They are bright red or blue
beads, strung at intervals on a
cord of the same color, SOC and
$l.25.
Or lovely colored glass beads
variegated with filigree beads,
50 to $3.50.
(JewelrN store. Chestnut and
Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Boys Suits of Jersey
ClOth-Special
at $40

Suits of this kind are sold in
most places for so per cent more,
but these are part of very ex-
ceptional purchase. Jersey cloth,
as most mothers know, is a good,
warm wool fabric. In this lot
there is a choice in brown, tan
and greenish mixtures.
In the collection also are some
blue serge suits equally unusual
at the same price, $40.
Suits in both fabrics are made
in junior Norfolk and MILDLY
STYLES and can be had in sizes
for boys of 3 to 0 years.
(Second Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
1872 Quilts NeW and Special

First group of 81 quilts filled with wool and percentage
of cotton with fine cambria floral design and bordered
with plain cambric, special at Sc each, saving of s3
"a quilts filled with wool and percentage Of cotton
cred figured satin bordeed with plain sans and
backed with plain Special at SIS eacha saving of s5
"A quilts filled with lambs wool and percentage of cotton
covered with figured silk bordeed with plain Japanese silk and
backed with plain ateenspecial at $780, saving OF S5o
Also we a of good cottonfed quilts covered
with the best sikoline-spea $3 each, saving of S2
(sixthF oor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
500 Handy Game
Tables at S1.S5

These are the convenient col
lapSible, thin model leatherette-,
covered tables that are SO useful
for bridge and other parties. Buy
half a dozen, and fold them away
in any convenient space.
tFourth Floor, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Frames for Bags

We've a new shipment-of the
metal frames which are so effec-
tive for this very purpose. They
come in different sizes, many de-
signs and many widths, and are
So to $3.50 each.
Main Floor. Chestnuo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Waist Oddments

We have gone through our
waist stocks and collected all the
odd cotton waists that are mussed
and soiled and reduced them so
that present prices read 81 to
$685..
They are mostly white; some
have a touch of color.
East Aisie) +.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Gay Plaids Make
the New Spring
Skirts for Young
Women

Very Spring-like, indeed, are
these new skirts, with their new
colors and gay plaids. The plaids,
for the most part, are OF soft wool
velours or firm wool gabardlnes;;
There are quite large plaids and
many new color combinations in
both light and dark effects. Some,
are gathered, some box pleated
and usually finished with wide,
button-trimmed girdles. Slo.1o
to S23.75.
All in "a to 81 inch lengths.
(second Floor, Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Sane Prices for Plain People
Look for These Straight Along!

twill superb display, of floor space OF
beauty and fashion in furniture will be something take
hold of and use.
Much magnfcence will be there but extravaganza either in
taste pricegurng and there will be much simplicity but no
crude designs poor workmanship unworthy qualities
you friends living places less distant who IN
tend visiting Philadelphia be doing them real service
by cutting out and passing them this announcement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Delightful New
Envelope Chemises

just arrived are of pink crepe de
chine, charmingly tucked and
hemstitched and otherwise pretti-
fed.
Prices are $3.50, $3.50 and
$3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Domestic Rug Specials

Roonsize pieces three good at lowered prices
X 12 feet seamless Wilton rugs. S725O.
~ body Brussels $475O s3 loo feet' $40
11.3 ~ feet tapestry Brussels rugs, $780,
tseventh Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Gold and Silver
Evening Slippers
for Less

They are slightly rubbed
and for that reason we shall
sell them at SO pair, which is
less than half.
Also reduced are some high
shoes of black patent and tan
leather with light tops. Their
new prices are $5-close to
half.
All broken sizes and all in
the Exclusive Little Boot
Shop.
(First Floor, Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23

Wednesday Thursday Friday !
January January SOth January s1st
These three earlier days Inspection 1Ohch eechonr
reservations may be made DESIRED Of special con-
Venience customers from Of tocnmany Of whon4
indeed, from distant Sa-Hnce they cannot aOays
arrange dates visihng PHILADELPHIA ncludth opening
days Of the Sale.
The fame of the Wanamaker Half early Furniture Sales
virtually Worldwide They probably the largest and undoubtedly
the most helpful retail held anywhere They
an the Misrepresentation Furniture Sales as they were hen1rst Fur
niture Sales, in the city of Philadelphia
This has through unprentous beginnings
work and thorough study of the conditions all round
Instead aiming for upendouness the aim good
service has been service which evidently beyond
expectation experience the public and spendousness OF
growth which certainly beyond dreams OF own
in the early years of naugurating these Furniture Sales
This Coming Sale Will Be the Largest Yet
and in Real Service the Greatest
for people add whether great SMALL
to the furnishing of their homes.
This is Just as true qualities of prices and is
true of prices as of qualities
Nobody told that in these days good ercenn line
of endeavor great deal
like big thnghave always been accustomed to under
taking them! amid scarcity sescarcit of fine woods
finely made fine furniture and regret to say very far from
scarcity chcane slack Standards and proeerng for the
wise investor to dodge carefully
You can come February Wanamaker Furniture Sale,
Won doubtless furniture than
Sale showed before and you will find all of
good furniture have offered and some many
respects better
The vast range of choice over regular
placed in the Sale special February reductions and number
of large new purchases the and priced much be-
low usual figures
Sane Prices for Plain People
| Look for These Straight Along!
twill superb display covering of floor OF
beauty and fashion furniture but will also be something take
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Eye Glasses

The Optical Goods Store has
lens grinding shop, and is we'll
equipped both to grind lenses
from prescriptions and to make
repairs quickly.
Main Gallery, Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Women's New SO Shoes With
Narrow or Round Toes

Six styles with graceful pointed toes and military he ana
three with round but also hapey toes and lower heels
All high ice shoes with blind eyelets
feathers are mahogany cafsn. black cafkn and black glazed
kdskin. .,,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
5000 Yards MOhair Skirting
45c a Yard LESS Than Half

wanted for early Spring skirts and every woman
knows what good practical skirts mohair makes!
preest of striped effects combined with an appqed do
shade dark
colors business wear Some are vivid enougf
for sports skirts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Every Man Needs One
Black Derby Hat

other hats he have There occasions
when hat will take its place,
Here made for Wanamake specially that
are fine in fashion notceaby black than other debe
Prices 81 and s..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23

THERE are lots of good things still in the Sale
L of White, but assOrtments are broken and we
cannot 20 into details about styles But there an
excellent range of garments between 75c and $5
CeutraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-23
Marbles, BrOnzes, Vases
$50 Pieces at HaLUed Prices

Italian marble buss and figures French art bronze busts and
figures English American pottery now priced at
ST to $50 each, instead of twice much
very few instances there than single piece
in any one subject. Early choosing is advised.
OF ChenuD
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
XASC0NPAN
BUYS PRODUCT
Big Concern Goes to the
Rescue of Small
Operators.

Shreveport. La. July s.-The Texas
company has come to the rescue OF
small operators in the Pine Island dis
trict who could not dispose OF their
production because Of the pipe line tie
up. The Texas company has offered
to take all the oil off their hands at
so cents per barrel. While this low
price Is not pleasing to producers it
is the consensus Of opinion in oil cir
eles here that the producers viii sell
for that price rather than have their
oil wasted.
The Pine Island districts operations
were on the slump during the last
line situation. Gov Pleasant was
asked to call special session OF the
legislature to enact laws to help the
matter but he did not issue the call
4 plea viii be made by Independent
operators at the next regular session
Of the legislature for relief by law.
The Standard oil company brought
in the LoWenberg No. l in section "a
21-s last week The well is making
500 barrels daily. Its production -
not as important as the Iact Jhat ne
well is in new territory. being OUTSIDE
Of section 80 IN which are al the re-
cent competitions in that district Pay
sand was struck at 1l4l feet Wnicn IS
about zoo feet less than the depth al
which It was found in the other pro-
ducers OF the district The well IS two
miles north Of the Shaw tract and ex-
tends the Claiborne producing terri
tory -. -,
wen on the Cakes lease in the Clai-
borne field, section 30. 21-7.
Nash OIL company has 90 Darret
producer on the Featherstoae lease
section 10, y, Z This well also IS out
side Of producing section 80; II Is
mile east Of the Claiborne discovery
vel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
WELLS FINISHED
IN TULSA FIELD
Marjorie Oil Company Has
a 100000 Foot
Gasser,

Tulsa. Okla. July s.-The following
shows recent compilations in the Tulsa
district:
The Marjorie oil Co. 100000 foot
gasser in its fifth completion on the
Gilmore land. the northwest quarter
Of section 2s-5-s. Allen district, Pom
totoc county.
W. G. SAilley has a showing for 40
barrels in a test on top Of sand on the
Bittle land. in section I1-15-1o. south
east Of Bristow. in Creek county. The
pay sand was encountered at a depth
of 2595 feet
The oklahoma Natural Gas Co. has
an 100000 foot gasser in an initial
test on the Main land. the northwest
quarter of section 34-19-4, Ripley dis
trict-
The Congress OIL CO. has completed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
TEST OUT FIELD
At BIG SPRING
Number of Companies Pre-
pare to Sink Wells; One
Now Under Way.

Big Spring, Texas, July s-The
Texas Producers OIL company is well
on the way with its test. Is miles
southwest of this city. The company
expects its first pay in the neigh
borhood OF 400 feet Much interest
is being taken in this test. as it is
the first one to start operation in this
locality The chowds that visit the
wei Sundays run into the hundreds
The Big Spring Oil company has its
rig up and reports its tools on the
way. Its test is located about ten
miles southwest OF this city.
The Prudential Oil company. which
is locating due south Of Big Spring.
expects 10 start operations shortly.
Material is now arriving for its test
Several other tests are being talked
OF. Tests that were made in this 10
cality a number OF years ago made
fine showing. and il Is predicted that
the new tests viii open a fresh field
adjacent to Big Spring.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
WANTS OIL FOR
THE NEW SHIPS
Shipping Board to Ask For
Legislation to Insure
Supply of Fuel.

The oil Trade journal Is authority
for the statement that the United
States shipping board is contemplate
ing asking congress to legislate to
insure 9or he emergency fleet corPor-
alton fuel oil supplies. 1t appears
that the shipping board Is now def
nitely committed TO oil burning YES
sells for the big merchant marine. and
chairman Hurley Of that board is re-
ported to have said that AL vessels
under construction viii be made oil
burners
II appears that the shipping board's
first object in thus Heeking leg1sla-
ton IS 10 secure oil sources and sup
plies on the Pacific coast at prices
under the quotations submitted and
more nearly equal TO Atlantic coast
prices The Withdrawing OF all oil
lands in California, Wyoming and
Louisiana, is subject to a provision
giving the shipping board a right to
lease on all such lands not already
located or operated. and giving that
board a preference right 70 purchase
the one eighth royalty interest re-
tanned in the government Il IS also
said that the shipping board may
make some private arrangements by
which It and the navy department may
share in the oil on the naval reserve
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
PRODUCERS MERGE WITH
BIG REFINING COMPANY

The Transcontinenta1 oil Co. is the
latest big amalgamation OF oil con-
concerns with the refining and mar
4eting interests OF E. D. and O. D
Robinson. of Pittshurg. Companies
which have come into this com bina-
ton are the Tex-Penn Oil Co. Pitts
burg Oil and Gas Co. Riverside East
ern Gil Co. and Riverside Western
OIL Co. The capitalization OF the new
Transcontinentzl OIL Co. is 100000
shares OF no par value and 100000
shares which have been underwritten
and issued to the public at S47 per
share
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
OIL INDUSTRY RECOVERING
FROM DELAY DUE TO RAINS

Brady. Tex, July s.-The wells OF Nc
CuIiourh county began operating
srain Monday. following a tieup
caused by continuous heavy rains The
roads were dried Saturday, and the
drillers had fresh supplies OF 1uel OIL
and casing hauled to the wells
The Lohn OIL and Gas company go
survey SOS at 1f5 feet The first
showing was found at 100 feet
The Cochran and Stewart tess was
Studded in on the Brandenberger
ranch. in Mason county. last week Il
will be drilled to q depth Of $500 feet
The test Is 25 miles south OF here
Operations will begin again In a
few days in the Annie Laurie Oil
company well. survey III. as new
cable has arrived The well was at a
depth Of $50 feet when operations
were stopped
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
BIG SPRINGS DEVELOPS
A PROMISING OIL FIELD

according % reports from Big
SPRINGS. Tex. there Is considerable
activity IN the development OF pros
receive oil lands in Howard county.
The reports say one deep test has al
ready been spudded in and derricks
are up for several others. with con-
tracts made and more pending The
Brunson well has been spudded in I8
derrick is up for the Quinn well, u
miles southwest and the machinery is
enroute for the Douthift well. 20 miles
southwest Of Big Springs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
RANGER RI-Rk GnEs nonN-

r. J. Garrett. OF FL Paso. now in
Burkburnett oil fields in the inter-
est Of his Ranger Burk Consolidated
OIL company. has wired the concerns
office that the well being put down
in block II. Evans tract. IN north
west Burkburnett field. Wichita
county, was down 400 feet Mr. Gar
ret also wired that five 1900 barrel
storage tanks had Just been finished.
L IS expected that the sand will be
struck in about 200 feet more
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09

me Home oil and Refining COM
pany has purchased half interest in
III acres in the northwest Burl<bur-
nett nett field in Wichita county for SEQ.
drilling on it. is in the northeast 800 go
ner OF block SIS and extends east and
north into the Lucinda Meadows sur
Ney. This acreage lies northwest Of
the Texas Chief we'll. one Of the
largest IN the field and marks the
northwest production. 1t Is said tfaf
rigs and materials have been ordered
ana are on the way 10 be used in put
ting down 20 more wells on Home
eompany's new acquisition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
'HUECO- RANGER
OPENS NEW POOL
Ell Pasoans' Well at East
land Extends the Area
of Oil Territory.

Eastland. Texas. June s.-A record
breaking shallow pool. beginning a
short distance north Of the Perkins
gusher. was definitely proven Sunday
night when the Hueco Ranger Oil
company's well. on the Hollnen tract.
came in with 1900 barrels at 1885 feet
The well is five miles north Of
Eastland ana is the first shallow well
in this district TO produce heavily.
It is a few feet north Of the Ranger
Texas company's big gasser on the
c. J. Harrell tract
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
OIL SPRAYS OVER DERRICK
OF GILBERT-TRUE OIL WELL

c. L Stronach. formerly OF Chicago.
now postmaster at Eloy. ARK. wires
TO a local brokerage company. as fol-
lows.
OIL company's holdings in block 81.
adjoining the Texas Chief. one Of the
largest producers in the field. oil
sprayed from the New Pool OH com
pany's well on adjoining property so
that the Gilbert-True derrick was
completely saturated with OIL
Mr.. Stronach predicts that the Gil
bert-Irue OIL companys wei, adjoin-
ing the Texas Chief. win be as large
as the Texas Chief.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
MEXICO HAS BUT TWO
REAL OIL REFINERIES

II IS said that Mexico with all its
great oil production and potential pos
si1liiLies that way has only two real
oil refineries, the rest being mere
topping plants These two are the re-
finery OF the Mexican Petroleum com
Pany, with capacity Of 81, 900 barrels
dally. and that Of the Mexican Eagle
company, wita a capacity OF 1900
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
VALM0NT COMPANY IS READY
TO DRILL IN OTERO COUNTY

The Valmont OH company IS re-
ported having It's drilling rig and
timbers at its location. southwest OF
the Tularosa basin. in Otero county,
\. n Actual drilling is expected to
be commenced soon
The Tularosa Oil company IS re-
ported to have purchased a drilling
rig in Los Angeles. Calf. which VIII
be used on the company's holdings in
me Tularosa basin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09

The AIid-Kansas coinpany's Satter-
Held and the Sinclair company's SAT-
tertield. two wells IN the southeast
ern corner OF Stephens county. Texas.
after having been showing oil for sew
eral weeks, have been completed The
former is credited with 400 barrels
and the latter with 500. The Gulf Pro-
duction company's Gohlson well in the
same district has been flowing by
heads. but had not been completed at
last accounts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
Thirty Big Oil
Companies Enter
Amarillo Field
Operators Believe roduc.
ton Will Be Obtained
At Depth.

Amarillo. Texas. July 9.4During the
last four weeks 30 large companies
OF the east and north have hadNrepre-
sentatives in the fields near here Sc
curing acreage. The Amarillo field
is one Of the largest oil fields in area.
It covers part Of several counties. Par
ticularly north OF the city. near the
Canadian river. are prospects very
good for oil. as plenty OF gas IS being
found there and operators contend
that II drillers will go deep enough
they viii find oil IN no small quantity.
Several tests are scheduled to be
drilled on the south side Of the river.
where biologists declare oil lies at
1000 feet and where there is no gas
It is now impossible to obtain acre
age any price IN carson and Hutchin-
son counties, northeast Of Amarillo.
The structures there have been report
ed TO be almost perfect The district
covers $50 acres.
During the last ten days three new
tests were spudded in and many new
locations have been announced in the
field close to Amarillo.
Local citizens have purchased the
Antelope-Peak well from Miller broth
ers- The Wen is in the heart of the
field and the citizens are confident
they will make a strike and are rush
ing the drilling with all possible
haste.
The Emerald Oil company will drill
on large tract near the Hapgood
gasser. The equipment has been or
dered ard the company expects to
spud in very soon.
Jones No Bivins will be spudded
in any day in section 106. block 10.
Jones brothers n. 3 is drilling at
500 feet. Their No. ?. on the Master
son lease, IS drilling at 1900 feet This
is the well that Amarillo is hoping
Will be a gas well. Gas is expected to
be found at 1900 feet II II Is found
Amarillo Will at last have a natural
gas e11nu1v
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
JUNE SEES 1888 OIL
WELLS DRILLED IN U. S

According to the OIL City Derrick.
there were 1883 oil wells completed in
June in the United States. exclusive
Of the gulf coast OF Texas. bringing
was p and the production increase
was 54,407 barrels II appears that
every oil district showed an increase
N the number Of competitions except
Kansas. Oklahoma, north Louisiana
and the Lima fields.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
EXPERTS REPORT ON
WELL NEAR Ell PASO

The FL Paso Petroleum Develop
nent company. which is drilling its
first well IN the valley on the paved
county road about six miles north
ward from the business center Of EI
PaSo. has had two biologists, Donald
Mckenzie and G. b Morgan, examine
and report on its holdings in that sec
ton It is said that these reports are
very encouraging as TO possibilities
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
WooLLEN BROTHERS CONTRACT
TO DRILL IN TULAROSA BASIN

Maj. Tom c. Woollen. Jr.. lately re-
turned from France. and his brother,
Lieut. Clyde L. Woo1en, OF the ayia-
ton service, have contracted with a
drilling company to put down a deep
test IN the Tularosz basin. near Ala
mogordo. n. IL Their land includes
.Spindletop," and was taken up by
the Woollen brothers before they
went into the army two years ago. It
is understood that the contract calls
for drilling within 60 days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
Il f AsR 6 c2osk ~ d HOLDINGS

J. R Fisk. OF the Twin GusSer OF 81
o III panE' an Fl Paso company. re-
pofts that good wells are being
brought in closer and closer to his
Somp7ny's holdings in Texas fields
he also said considerable Kentucky
eSapital was coming into the Twin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09

a second test on the Porter land. in
section 21-17-14. stone Bluff district,
producing 50 barrels
Pomeroy & Hamilton have a 20 bar
rel well in their third completion on
the Boscort land. IN section 24-20-10.
Mannford district
The Oklahoma Producing and Re
filming Co, has a 20 barrel well IN its
fifth completion on the Dean land, in
section 34-15-1S. near Muskogee and
in Muskogee county.
Curtiss & CO.. buy Liberty Bonds.-Adv.
cal a swift messenger. Pm. 1521.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09

At their own request 5000 workers
IN cotton mills IN three Connecticut
towns have returned to a 55-hour
week after an experiment with a 4S-
hour week They found that they can
Increase their earning by working
the longer period.-From Leslies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
Refinery

Our General Manager. Mr. H Newth IN the field max
ing general Of conditions affecting the construction of
5000 barrel refinery 1t present intention to erect such
refinery early date The project also includes the construc
hon and maintenance Of pipe lines connecting our prou
ton, as developed with this refinery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-09
Holdings

Present holdings the oil and mineral leases on AZ acres
IN eleven different tracts nine Of which are located IN the BESIDE
and Duke gusher oil fields aand Comanche and Erath
Co IN Coleman County and the remaining one Fisher