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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
EXCITEMENT CAUSED OVER
MUD CREEK OIL SHOWING

Del Rio. Texas. Feb. 21--With the
announcement OF an oil showing in
the Mud Creek Oil company's well,
q miles east OF Del Rio, much excite
ment has been noticed in this part OF
Val Verde county. The wen Is now
drilling around $500 feet For some
time the drillsrs suffered delays on
account Of salt water.
The liner for cutting off the water
flow has been satisfactorily set in
now and the drillers are busy bailinE
the water from the hole. Each bafler-
ful Of water shows that one-fourth OF
the content IS high grade oil. The
drillers believe they have good we'll
Preparations are being made TO com
plete 10 at once.
Leasing in this section OF Val Verde
county IS active Operators who came
IN 20 see whether the rum0r Of the
Mud Creek OIL company's well show
ings IS true have remained in the
field attempting TO buy much acre
age
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
10 C0NPLET IONS.EASTLiND WELL
At H0MER.FLOWING STEADY

Shreveport, La. Feb. 21.-During
the past ten days Is competitions
have been made in the northern
Louisiana oil fields, ten Of these
wells are IN the Homer field The
best competitions during this time
throughout the state is the Noe Z
Chatmen OF the Frost OIL company.
which came in several days ago max
ing $4,000 barrels On this same tract
the Gulf Refining company's No 9.
section 1877, is making 5000 bar
rels at a depth of 2065 feet The
Gulf Refining company has another
new 5000 barrel well on the Langs-
ton tract. where its No. at a depth
OF 1895 is flowing.
In the Bull Bayou district the
Shaffer' OIL and Refining company's
No. & Robinson, section 1e-21-1O Is
flowing 800 barrels with the drill
at a depth Of 2737 feet In this same
district the Gulf Refining ccmpany's
jenkins E-22, section 14-12-11. Is
making 100000 feet OF gas at a
depth OF 931 feet
There were several bumpers
brought in the Caddo field These
wells averaged from $50 to 100 bar
rels daily
In Bossier Parish, the Standard
Oil company's Hodges No. 1, section
16-16-11, is making 100000 cubic
feet Of gas at a depth Of $500 feet.
The Homer Extension syndicate's
well, northwest OF Arcadia. is below
us feet Al oil sand was found at
706 feet The well viii be drilled for
the deep SAID
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
CORSICANA TEST REACHES
TOP OF PAY PRODUCTION

/ Coriscana. Texas. Feb. q. - The
Z drill In the Cor-Tex deep test near
here is on TOP OF the Corsicana sand
at ITO feet This sand viii be
thoroughly tested, since excellent
Bhowings Of oil and gas have been
found al this depth.
The bit in the Corsicana Deep Well
company's test just passed through
$50 feet OF sand and shale IN which
fair showings Of oil and gas were
found This sand and shale forma-
ton was picked up at 1880 feet
The Oklahoma Petroleum and Gaso-
line company has the 12-inch casing
set IN It's test near here. and e pre-
pairing 10 put IN the ten inch. The
hole has been cleaned out and the
drillers do not expect any more
trouble.
The Navarro Oil and Refining COM
pany has recently purchased from the
Eldorado on company its 5000 acres
In Navarro county, on which two
wells are being drilled. One OF which
Is beyond the 1890 foot depth .
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
OIL AND GAS IN
WE'LL 1t KENT

Gas and OIL were struck at 727 feet
Friday in the Tatum we'll No. 1, OF the
Kent Homer Petroleum company at
Levins switch. seven miles east Of
Kent. Texas
Ed Dugan. treasurer OF the com
pany. who was at the well when the
gas was encountered, returned 10 FL
Paso Saturday mornIng with a fruit
jar full Of the slush. I smells per
cepitibly OF gas and there ls no IN
certain showing Of oil on the top.
He was in a tent considerable dis
lance from the WEI when the gas
pocket was hit and says II smelled
much like an oil burninG locomotive
passing AS ne hurried TO the we'll
there was a rumbling from the gas
The driliers pulled I'D the baler and
as they poured out the slush, one OF
them applied a match and IL burned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
PRODUCTION EXPECTED IN
HOPKINS COUNTY FIELD

Sulphur Springs, Texas, Feb. 21.-
Hopkins county has placed itself on
the hopefully waiting list. Geolo-
gists who examined the county say
shale, gumbo, Austin chalk at 1000
feet, sand rock and mounds, all indi-
cations OF oil, are in the county in
abundance. and has all the character
istics OF an oil producing county. An
oil map, which the government re-
Gently made. shows Hopkins county
In an oil producing area According
to a geologist named Higgins. the
county has the biggest oil fields in
Texas. Ten biologists have stated
that the biggest gusher in Texas
could be brought in near Big Lake.
four miles east OF here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
oil ACTIVITY
CROWS IN \. NJ.

Roswell. n n. Feb. 21.-Ou ac-
IVY IS al high point in New
Mexico ana especially ia Chares and
Ellle county Since IL has become
4ellnlLely known that the Illinois
producers are preparing TO build a
large concrete reservoir 10 take care
o. the oil ~ their well az Lakewood,
OIL interest has been greatly revived.
me National Exploration company
VIII De ready 10 begin drilling two
more wells within the next twenty
Gays ~ OK is progressing sat.sfac-
torliy on an the wells in the lower
kA4ley ana Two more new wells are
to be started soon in Chaves county.
a location has just been made for
ueep test north Of this city and an
other east, across the Pecos river
Dexter parties are now blocking
lanq Just south Of the Orchard Park
WeI Of the National Exploration COM
9tner wen VIII be drilled IN the
Dexter district
The eyes OF the oil world are now
turned toward New Mexico and es-
pecLally the Pecos valley Oil men
consider that the petroleum posi-
bllries IN southeastern New Mexico
Is good, or better than any other
district until actual production was
Arrangements are now being made
70 clean out several OF the wells in
the lower valley. In q number Of
the wells the old casing is to be
pulled. and TIE wells deepened. Drill
lers are now az work on the Brown
wells and the Belt we'll The Brown
vel Is Of particular interest in this
EecLion because IL occasionally blows
gas and flows oil and at one time
produced 50 barrels Of oil daily on
pump.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
arizona seed House
DISTRIBUTES CATALOG

The Arizona Seed and Floral Co.
Of Phoenix. Arizona. IS now distrib-
uting its 1920 Seed Catalogue which
contains valuable information for
Arizona and New Mexico planters.
This firm. established ten years
ago, has made a specially Of seeds
adapted to the Arid Southwest. Mr..
F. c. McNabb. the manager. was
himself raised on a farm and his
greatest interests have always been
along agricultural lines. Through his
efforts the Arizona Seed and Floral
Co. has gained an eI.viable reputa-
ton in the states Of the Arid South
west. yields of staple crops have been
increased and many Worthwhile va
leties Of field. garden and flower
seeds have been introduced.
The firm boasts Of the largest
seed mail order business IN the South
west. their records showing that IS
percent Of the mail orders received
the past year were filled and shipped
the same day the order was received.
This IS a welcome service to planters
Of the Southwest. who have hereto
fore depended entirely on eastern
distributing centers.
Send a post card today for the 1920
Catalogue. It is free for the asking
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

ana harbor8 bin was reported
amounting to only S124O0. coo. when
the estimates called for $40. 600, 600 II
is shown by the announcement that
there wiz be no public buildings bill
al this session, another form OF
pork" second only to the rivers and
harbors bill
What - bothering the economists
more than anything else Is the In
sistant demand for a bonus for the
veterans OF the world war. No mat
ter what cuts are made IN ordinary
anc extraordinary annual expenses Of
the federal government, the big ma
5oritF OF congressman fear to refuse
to pass a bonus bill at this session.
with the November elections looming
up after adjournment tins summer
II Is probable. therefore. despite the
economy policy. that a bonus bill viii
be enacted Into law.
The estimated expenses OF the gov
eminent for the fiscal year 1921 are
Sf.S64, 600. 0Oo. This does not include
S50u, 100000 for bonus 20 government
employees nor tbs huge sum that viii
be required 20 settle the railroad
deficit 1t Is safe to say the total ex-
penditures VIII be close to $4,000. 0o0.-
eco, A bond issue may have 70 be
made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

Eastland. Texas, Feb. p. - The
States Oil corporations S c. Bond
well No. is making 700 barrels OF
oil after having been shot The well
will increase its production as soon
as Il Is cleaned out is the belief Of
operators. This well is situated five
miles northwest OF Eastland- The
drillers are now running the six
inch casing back into the hole
The c. Harrel well No. . Of the
above company, seven miles north OF
Eastland encountered the shallow
pay a few days ago and is now max
ing 500 barrels from a l9 foot sand
picked up around s34 feet This well
is located in the Holleman shallow
field which was discovered some
months ago by the Ranger Rock Is
land OIL company and associates
After being shot the c J. Harrel
No. i Of the Mid-kansas OIL and Gas
company, seven miles northwest Of
Eastland is making 1000 barrels.
The flow shows a likelihood Of in
creaslng.
A SIS barrel well has been brought
in by the Prairie oil and Gas com
pany on the Hanks tract. three miles
northeast Of Eastland, at a depth OF
3563 feet II is the company's No.
on the property.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
HUEcO-RANGER COMPANY
HITS 1000 BARREL WELL

The Caddo well Of the Hueco-
Ranger oil company has been drilled
in at 1857 feet and is in six feet OF
sand and Is good for 1000 barrels OF
oil per day. according to a telegram
from J. ". Jones. at Ranger, 10 C. L.
Ezel. OF the Security Bank and Trust
company, who is secretary OF the oil
company.
The Montreal OIL company drilled
the well on a $3.50 contract. which
Is on the Hueco-Ranger tract. three
noiles southwest Of Caddo, Stephens
county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
cOSDEN WELL NEAR ALBANY
MAKING 300 BARRELS

Albany. Texas. Feb. 2i.-The Cosden
Oil c0mpany's Henry Compton No. i
Is making 800 barrels daily. The
drillers are still swabbinE the well.
and II Is believed that within a few
increasing
The Snyder No. / OF the Associated
Oil company located on the C. B.
Snyder land, near Moran, is now wait
ing for tools before resuming opera
tons. There Is much speculatlng on
whether or not this well viii be a
producer. Indications at present are
that IL will
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
PRAIRIE COMPANY BRINGS
IN WELL IN PADEN DISTRICT

Tulsa. Okla, Feb. IA 1000 bar
rel well has been brought IN by the
Prairie Oil and Gas company and as
sociates in the Paden district, south
eastern part OF Okfuskee county. In
other sections OF this county several
good showings have been reported
East OF Holdenville, the Gladys Belle
Oil company has a well which Is
making considerable Oh from the
upper pay
The Devonian OIL company's well
northeast OF Beggs. Okmulges county,
Is on top OF the sand and viii be
drilled in at once. This well offsets
well recently brought in In this
district, making 200 barrels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
BIG DEFICIT STARES U. S.
IN THE FACE FOR THE YEAR

Washington, D. G. Feb 2l-Deopite
the utmost efforts Of congress toward
an economy policy, the annual deficit
fer the next fiscal year Is certain 10
be $4,000, GOO. 900 or even more
Daily the house steering commit
tee is holding sessions TO devise ways
anu means to cut all the annual gov
eminent estimates 70 the bone. This
policy was shown when the rivers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
Oil And Gas To Be
Sought In Heart OF
City of PiHsbmg

ting for oil and gas within the con-
fines Of the Pittsburgh city limits is
now being contemplated. and resi-
dents are wondering what viii hap
pen Il some Venturesome dril1er
should make a hit
The gas excitement that has turned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
WACO FIELD TEST FINDS
DARK LIME FORMATION

Waco, Texas, Feb. q - The st.
Louis Oil Pool company's deep test
being drilled near licGregor, is be-
low the 1900 foot level At the pres
ent time the drill is passing through
q dark lime formation intermingied
with a dark brown sand. NcGregor
Is 20 miles south Of Waco.
Many experienced operators who
have investigated the site. say that
the formations encountered so far in
this test are identical with those
found in many other sections Of the
state. which are now making big pro-
duction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
REDS SPREAD PROPAGANDA.

Geneva, Switzerland. Feb. q -
Large numbers Of Bolsbsvist pamph-
lets, urging a revolution in switzer-
land in the hope that II might spread
TO neighboring countries, have been
confisczted By the government
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

the buyer keeps within proven terri
tory
All the available space in local
hotels has long since been taken and
citizens are cOmbing the town for
accommodations for the late arrivals
who pour in from every train
The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany's receipts have grown 1000 per-
cent according TO the local agent
since the boom started. and the post
master is swamped with mail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
GAS WE'LL INCREASING Flow

Amarillo, Texas Feb. 21.-The flow
Of wet gas in the Tuck-TrigE test,
north Of Amarillo. is increasing
steadily. AT $500 feet the drill Is
passing through a heavy black shale.
This well has been attracting consid-
erahke attention for several weeks
Considerable activity Is noted in all
the Panhandle counties, although
leasing has been declining. Operators
holding leases are having them re-
neWed as quickly as possible, and are
continuing 20 make arrangements for
the development OF them.
A casinEhead plant is being con-
sidered for the district
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

means utter smoothness-due to iess vib-sCaon.
then any other type ever achieved
That, too, Is a matter Of record Tia ofBcas,
proofs are open to all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
~
udson Also Supre
in Distinction

The Super-Six Has Always Been the Pattern
Car It's Exclusive Motor for FTUe Years Has
Given 4 Mastery In Performances and EI1durancs
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13

The guard sitting on top of the GEN.
ter truck with short-barreled shot
gun across his knees, defied the crowd
of thirsty by-standers, and quietly in
formed the inquisitive ones that the
U. S. is now a real Sahara! desert, al
though enough spirits to make the
whole town drunk was reposing there
before their very eyes.
THE whiskey, you see, is on it's way
to Mexico, by way of Laredo, and a
transfer was neces sary in Texarkana,"
he informed them,
Tears almost came into the eyes of
some Of the old timers and the battle
cry of ION. to Mexico. soon became a
favorite with the thirsty crowd. How
eve, the shipment moved on late this
afternoon, SO plans Tor a real hold-up
are OF no avail.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
Get the Habit Of
Drinking Hot Water
Before Breakfast
Says we can't look or feel right
with the system full
of poisons.

Millions of folks battle internally
now instead of loading their system
with drugs. whats an inside bath?"
you say Well, it is guaranteed to per-
form miracles if you could believe
these hot water enthusiasts.
There are vast numbers of men and
women, who, immediately upon arising
in the morning, drink glass OF real
hot water with teaspoonful OF lime
stone phosphate in it. This is very
excellent health measure. 1t is in
tended to flush the stomach, liver kid
neys and the thirty feet of intestines
of the previous days waste sour bile
and indigestible material left over in
the body which if not eliminated every
day, become food for the millions of
bacteria which infest the bowels, the
quick result is poisons and toxins
which are then absorbed into the blood
causing headache, bilious attacks, foul
breath, bad taste, colds, stomach trou-
BILE, kidney misery, sleeplessness, I'M
pure blood and all sorts of ailments.
People who feel good one day and
badly the next, but who simply can
not get feeling right are urged to
obtain a quarter pound Of limestone
phosphate at the drug store. This
will cost very little but is sufficient
to make anyone a real crank on the
subject of internal sanitation
Just as soap and hot water act on
the skin, cleansing, sweetening and
freshening, so limestone phosphate and
hot water act on the stomach, liver.
kidneys and bowels. 1t is vastly more
important to battle on the inside than
on the outside, because the skin pores
do not absorb impurities into the
blood while the bowel pores do.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
TOLAND.BURLINGAME
Baptist Church Was the Scene of a
Beautiful Wedding.

The First Baptist church was the
scene of the prettiest wedding of the
season at o'clock Wednesday evening,
November the tenth, when Miss Caro-
line Ahern Burlingame, beautiful dau-
ghter of Mr.. and Mss. 1T. Burlingame,
became the bride of Jay Van Toland.
son of Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Toland of
Nashville, Arkansas. The Rev. w. T..
Sullivan, of the Presbyterian church,
performed the ceremony in the pres
ence of large gathering of friends.
The church was effectively decorated
and the chancel was banked with palm
and ferns with tall baskets of yellow
chrysanthemums with tulle bows
The beautiful ballad Because" was
sung sweetly and effectively by Mrs.
Geo. Bell, of Nashville, She was ac-
of Nashville. The wedding march was
played by Mrs. Mayo Stone Robertson.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father wore a beautiful gown
of white, duchess satin with silver
lace and white satin trimmings. Her
tulle veil was held in place on each
side of the face with beautiful punches
of white and silver grapes, and she
carried boquet of lilies of the valley
and brides roses. Mrs. P. H. Phillips,
aunt of the bride served as matron of
honor, and wore rose taffeta with black
hat and carried white chrysanthemums.
The little flower girl, Marjory Bell, of
Nashville, was dressed in bunch of
sheer pink, organdie and laces. Little
Faustine Mulkey, of Nashville, was the
ring bearer and wore lace ruffled, blue
organdie and carried the ring on a.
white satin pillow. Butler Toland,
brother of the groom served as best
man. The ushers were Sid Phillips,
Tom Toland, Leo Dodson and Joe Bur
lingame After the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Toland left or brief honey
moon. The bride is a pretty and popu
lar girl. Her travelling costume was of
brown, velour cloth with accessories
to match, The bride was the recip-
lent of many articles of cut glass, sill
yer and linen, and has been shown
mnay social courtesies DUNG the past
two weeks.
Out of town guests were Mrs. Faust
Mulkey, DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Toland,
Mrs. Geo. Bell, Nashville, Miss Table
Martin, Mineral Springs, Harry Webb.
Missis sippi, Mrs. Will Millwee and
Horatio, Mrs, Edward Free
man and Mrs. Kenie Waldrop Of Will
ton.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
CHINA BUYS BEER MACHINERY
Works of Morris, ILL.,, Brewery Dis
mantled for Shipment to the
Orient.

=.
Morris, Ill.-The machinery of the
brewery here is being dismantled for
xQpment to China.
Chinese agents have been active in
making purchases of this kind
throughout Illinois since the prohibit
hbn law went into effect. A number
of the central Illinois breweries have
been converted into food manufacture
ing plants, while others are idle.
The representatives of the Chinese
government have not indicated the
purpose of the machinery secured, but
it is presumed here that 1t is to be
used for the manufacture of beer. IT
is said that the machinery of various
abandoned automobile factories has
also been acquired.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
MUCH LIQUOR GOES SOUTH
Husky Guard With Long Shotgun Stood
Over 200 Cases for Mexico

Texarkana, Nov 11.-Pure red whis-
key! Three hundred cases-900 gall
Ions of pure bottled in bond red
Sunnybrook quietly reposed on seven
trucks at the union station, this after
noon.
The cold wind was whist Ting around
the corners of the station. Passengers
scurried around bundled in heavy over
coats, Overhead hocks of wild
ducks and geese were migating to a
warmer climate. A cold mist blowing
from the north chilled the body to the
bone, 1t was an ideal day for about
three fingers of old red, but did any
one get drink? Not so you could tell
it.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
NOSE CLOGGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.

All! What relief! Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages of
your head are clear and you can breathe
freely. No more hawking, snuffling,
mucous discharge, headache, dryness-no
struggling for breath at night, your cold
or catarrh is gone.
Don't stay stuffed up! Get small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply little of this
fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nos
trils, let it penetrate through every air
passage of the head; soothe and heal
the swollen, inflamed mucous membrane,
giving you instant relief. Ely's Cream
Balm is just what every cold and ca
tarrh sufferer has been seeking. It's
just splendid
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
Helaians Teach Glass Making.

LOndon.-A new Belgian process of
glass manufacture is being introduced
into this country. A factory already
established at Willesden is being ex-
tended for the purpose and Belgian
experts will teach British wOrkmen the
process which so far has been the
secret of Belgian manufacturers.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
SOUR STOMACH
INDIGESTION
Thedford's Black Drsusht Highly
Recommended BY / Tennessee
Grocer for Troubles Re-
salting from Torpid
Liver.

East Nashville. Tenn The effiv
iency Of Thedford's Black Draught. the
genuine. herb. liver medicine. II
vouched for by Mr.. W. N. Parsons, .
grocer Of this city. 1T Is without
doubt the best liver medicine, and !
don't believe could get along without
It. take 1t for sour stomach. head
ache. bad liver. indigestion. and ali
other troubles that are the result Of
q torpid liver .f 8a ASK 49,
II have known and used it for years,
and can and do highly recommend II
to every one. won't go to bed with.
out it in the house. It win do all it
claims to do. ! can't say enough for
it, e
Many other men and women through
out the country have found Black
Draught just as Mr. Parsons describes
valuable In regulating the liver to
Its normal functions, and in cleansing
the bowels of impurities.
Thedfords Black-D raught liver medi-
cine is the original and only genuine.
Accept no limitations or substitutes
Always ask for Thedford's. Fai
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-13
Not Gentle Enough.

One day while. entering a street car
/ met boy friend OF mine, also get
ting on. Thinking he would be polite
enough to pay my fare, walked in
md took seat. A few moments later
the conductor tapped me on the shout
der and said, Miss, you are no ex-
ception.' ---E Exchange. dY ~