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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

well is drilled in with standard tools.
The drilling is done with what is
known as a string of tools, which
consists of a sinker, bit, and a cable.
The cable is fastened to a rope socket
in the end of the stem, and the bit
is screwed on the end of the sinker.
The power is furnished by a 40 or
so horsepower boiler. The cable
passes over the crown pulley at the
top of the derrick and is wound up
on the bull wheels. The sinker is
let down and the cable is fastened
to the walking beam. a large piece
of timber that moves up and down on
its axis, having a stroke of three or
four feet. The drilling is done by
pounding or churning motion, i'm
parted by the movement OF the walk
ing beam.
At first the rotary system was
used in connection with the standard
in the Hewitt field but now the
standard has almost entirely replaced
the rotary,
Most wells are gushers in the new
er fields when they come in, but as
they grow older the production stops
and they become bumpers.
When we'll is drilled in and the
production is not what it was thought
II would be, the well is shot. That
is, nitro-glycerine is lowered into
the well and fired off. The great
shock loosens the strata of oil sands
within a few hundred yards or some
times a half mile Of the well and the
oil flows into a great pool and gushes
to the top of the derrick.
If well is a pumper, n gasoline
engine is installed, ana a pump is
put into the well to pump the oil
out. If there are three or four wells
close together, shackle rods are ex-
tended and the power for pumping is
furnished by one engine. The oil is
pumped into tanks where it is allowed
to settle and all water is run off.
The oil is then run into pipes, and
sent on its way to the refineries by
pump stations along the way.
Since the discovery Of oil in the
Healdton field, Ardmore has grown
from q small town to a city Of great
wealth and good homes. The popula-
ton has increased more than SO per
cent and the bank deposits show a
financial growth which can hardly
be estimated. The hotels OF the city
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
SMALL BLAZE AT
OHIO CITIES REFINERY

Oil in a catch basin at the Ohio
Cities refinery Friday afternoon raised
quite lot of black smoke but re-
suited in but little damage.
Some poles and wires belonging to
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany were damaged which necessitated
quick repair to keep the traffic over
the wires moving. The basin was a
small wooden affair and will be re-
placed by q concrete tank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
CONGRESS- FAILED TO PROVIDE
FUNDS FOR SPECIAL ATTORNEYS

Washington, June 1s.-Because OF
the failure of congress to provide the
necessary funds the department Of
justice will not be able to supply spe-
clal attorneys to handle the prosecu-
ton of cases growing out of viola
tions of the prohibition enforcement
law after June 30, 1t was said to-
day, at the department.
District attorneys have notified the
department that they cannot enforce
the Volstead act without assistance
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
DO YOU WANT YOURS?

The very last chance you will
ever have: There is no more
land being created. There is no
more oil being deposited. But
Texas has bountiful supply
for all who have the nerve to
try. / am determined that my
friends and hackers shall have
the greatest chance for real
wealth that ever came to so
many people through the efforts
of one man.
There is no other way on earth
by which this opportunity to
distribute 100000 acres of Texas
oil and gas lease-permits on
school lands could have ever
come into my hands xcept be-
cause my friends have enabled
me to climb TO a strong position
as an oil developer and refiner.
This confidence is due to the
tangible results of my efforts
along constructive development
lines in a few short years.
SO if / can turn 40 acres of
Texas oil and mineral rights
over to each of 10000 people, /
will have given to my friends
the very thing their backing
brought me.
do not believe there is another
opportunity like this or that
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
You Are Thin,
Pale and Weak
PEPSINOL Makes You Plump, Ruddy
and Strong.

Pepslnol has become a famous fam
lily medicine because OF its success in
overcoming stomach trouble. 1t works
with nature to help the stomach do
its work and strengthens the entire d.
gestive system so that the food which
makes pure, invigorating blood is thor
oughly assimilated. If you are under
weight, feeling the strain of overwork,
and seem all run down. Pepsinol will be
a revelation to you. Makes you
healthy-keeps you strong.-adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
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FRAME DRUG co
CITY DRUG STORE.
B0MAR DRUG co.
SAMPLEY DRUG co.

are full to overlooking and in spite
of the rapid building of homes the
crowded conditions still prevail.
1t has been prophesied that Ard
more will have a more rapid growth
in the next five years than any city
in Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

Observation-Disclosures Wilson has
signed the water-power development
bill, it was announced, Announcement
also was made that he had not signed
the measure repeating most OF the
war time legislation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

and officials declare that department
faced the alternative of drafting men
from other branches of work or ieaV-
ing the district attorney without au
in handling the mass of cases RAPID,
ly, accommodating in the various DIS
tricts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
Would You Win Back
Your Losses If You
Could?

You may have tried to win in
oil and lost. but / can promise
you these school land oil and gas
lease permits now to be had
practically free, will give you
the biggest chance to win big
with the least chance for loss
of any oil investment on earth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

there ever will be again. I do
not believe there is another man
in Texas who could get control
of this magnificent combination
of state and university holdings
at this time. on such easy terms.
Benefits of Cooperation
The development carried on by
the drilling branch of the trus-
teeship makes wealth for the
participating members direct.
This same development enhances
the values Of all individuals
without expense to them and
without expense or injustice to
the developing department..
To illustrate
If | so out and buy so acres or
a section of GAO acres for devel-
opment, l use the funds of the
drilling branch Of the trusteeship
and thereby create great values
for outsiders who own the ad.
joining and surrounding eighties.
or sections. If | do this devel-
opment upon an so or section
purchased from our own indi-
vidual members, I do them the
good turn and give the profit
to those who have co-operated
with me. Then | am doing all
others a further good turn, be-
cause incidentally | am devel-
oping and creating further val
ues for all the other individuals
who have adjoining or surround
ing prODertX
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
Title Perfect With State
Protection

An oil and gas permit on uni
versity or state school lands in
Texas is the ideal form Of spec
ulation in a large way with a
very little money under the
plans outlined whereby people
everywhere may become interest
ed in the vast petroleum deposits
on Texas state lands. regardless
Of where they live.
IL yOu are interested wire me
TO reserve 40 acres for you.
Give your address and full de-
tails will be sent you by special
delivery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
Would You Save $40 q
Month for Million in
Lump?

You are here given the real
chance to win quickly and in a
substantial way because big
holdings can be had with only a
few dollars cash and a few dol
lars for annual' rentals and ex-
tension. $,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

COLD BUDWEISER AT EARLS
CAFE 18-7.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

FOR SALE-sOOO YARDS OF DIRT
APPLY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GROUNDS OR PHONE R56. lSI
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
Last Chance for Big Oil
Lease Holdings From
the State

The Indian wards Of the gov.
ernment have become fabulously
rich from their oil lands in Ok
lahomR-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
Why Pay More

If you want a dollar TO do more
for you than a thousand times
that amount could do after one
Of the hundred big wells now
drilling comes in gusher fur
ther extending and proving the
trans-Pecos-Rio Grande oil trend.
you will have to get your appli-
cation in my hands for oil lease
permit allotment on Texas school
land. BY cooperating with me
you get the largest holdings for
the least expense-Why pay
more?
Forty acres at $l.25 per acre
can be secured through Abner
Davis, Trustee.
100000 acres Texas university
and school land oil and gas lease
permits, titles perfect easy
terms-state protection, blocked
up vering trans-Pecos-Rio
Grande trend where biologists
and state surveys give unani-
nous approval for oil develop
ment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
Strange But True

When the American Indian was
pushed back by the white man,
Uncle sam allowed him to rest
on the then worthless plains
and jungles for his hunting
ground, that the Red Mans
white brother might till the fer
tile soil. Most Of the rich Oil
fields Of Oklahoma were on the
worthless scrub hills of the In
dian nation: The Texas ranch
owner and farmer left the sage
brush plains and arid hills un.
touched The state gave the
refuse to the university and
school system. And again ma
ture lavishes her wealth where
least expected and the oil, gas
and mineral resources of these
school lands ar building fortunes
for those who come and take
them for development, and now
the state, the university and the
public schools are reaping the
fabulous riches the early settlers
pushed aside. This is one of the
strange things whereby nature
takes care of her own and il is
all very well because it gives the
chance now we could never have
gotten otherwise,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
100 Wells Drilling

/ am absolutely certain that a
choice 40-acre lease will net the
lucky owner from 40 TO 400
times the present cost within a
few weeks or few months ac-
cording to when gushers come
in. More than 100 wells are
drilling to enhance values in
the trans-Pecos Rio Grande dis
trict, where most university and
school land is situated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20


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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
NOW OR NEVER FOR FORTY.ACRE TEXAS
Help Produce Gasoline

Help Produce Gasoline
My extensive operations in oil
leases, drilling wells, producing,
refining and direct distribution
of Pyramid Brand gasoline and
other petroleum products, gives
you the chance to share with
me and thousands Of others in
holding these vast Texas univer-
.sity and state school lands for
oil development.
Share on Ground Floor
1 could charge you $40 per acre
now. or could hold for 80 days
and charge $40 to $50 per acre,
but that is not my way of doing
business. man to mani want
these vast holdings to come into
the hands of my friends who
will cooperate with me for fu-
ture developments at nominal
expense with profits direct to
the individual from their acreage
and then from cooperation and
development under our system.
l am not selling leases but am
building great organization for
prOfit-sharing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20
What Forty Acres of Oil
Land Can Do
Forty Acre Tract Produced
S7,000,000 in Oil.

BY International ews Service.
RANGER, June 1.-THE 40
acre tract adjoining Merrinan
church property, four miles
south Of Ranger is the worlds
richest oil acreage.
It has produced in less than two
years nearly 2,500,000 barrels Of
oil worth over s7,000,000 at
present prices.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-20

TUITUIIFN NWdII fJtNCfVpFI5. >.
and Millions for the Early
Spectators.
Abner Davis, Texas Oil Devel-
oper, Refiner and Founder of
the famous Abner Davis System
of Profit-Sharing, Man to Man,
is now distributing to his back
ers 100000 acres of university
and school land oil lease-permits
from the state of Texas.
This is, without doubt, the larg-
est cooperative profit-sharing
plan for individuals i'm the his
tory of all efforts at construct
i've individual cooperation.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
CLAIM WOOD
 IS II

SEATTLE, March 12- A Times Special from Washington says Gene"- al Woods managers claim 300 Reput- lican convention votes on the first ballot for their presidential candidate and that their man will be nominated on the third ballot. It is difficult 70 get a line on the strength of many candidates as the state delegations are minstructed in many cases. John son and Lowden managers dispute the claims of the Woods managers.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
the Alaska Road Commission.
OIL MATTERS

Oil and gas indications in this To- cality were thoroughly discussed by Messrs. Romig, Dougherty and Whit temore.
 Gas indications around Seward arc too numerous to mention, and tests are being carried on in all directions. At present interest is being centered at Mile IS. Tomorrow tank will be sunk in the lake, at Mile Is by Col. Warren, Romig, Root, Whittemore, Dougherty and others. The gas will b. piped to Edw. Fredericks' cabin and used for demonstration purposes. The gas is one of the best oil indications in that section of the Peninsula ma experiments are to be made and tests secured.
 Efforts are going to be made C have the commission place a speeder at the disposial of the Chamber of Commerce, so that if oil men arrived in Seward on a steamer, they can be taken out the valley to different lands where there are oil indications.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
WOBBLY CASE GOES TO
 THE JURY THIS EVENING

Montesano, March 12- New infor- nation charging the Wobblies with the murder of Arthur McElfresh, an- other armistice day victim was today filed in Chehalis by Herman Allen, prosecuting attorney of Lewis county. Allen signed the information and the warrants will be issued and served up on the wobbly defendants here, before the jury returns with the Grimm ver- dict. McElfresh fell 75 feet from the Wobbly hall and died immediately. The defendants are the same as 'n the present trial, with two others yet uncaptured.
 The court room is damned this af- ternoon to hear the courts instruc~ tions to the jury. The attorneys are arguing this afternoon and these may continue into the night session. IT c jury will get the case tonight.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
DEBATE: 2 B: { ! F:
 TREATY

WASHINGTON, March l2- The Senate's action on Article ten has been deferred while the leaders seek to reorganize their forces after the Senator's jumped the traces yester- day. The Republican leaders indicated that they might accept substitute for Article 10. A mild reservation $ favored by many it is said. Hitchcock is lighting to hold the administration forces in line against any substitute. This afternoon Lodge introduced substitute which generally follows the form of the substitute the bipartisan conference agreed upon.
 Tn presenting the substitute reser- vation, Lodge said he did so in the in tcrestS of a compromise and not be- cause of new draft.
 There is slight modification in the Lodge substitute giving Congress the right to make war.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
FLIRTING FOR CITY
 OFFICES

Although candidates for city offic es have until Thursday afternoon, April lst, at , o'clock, to file, so far little political activity has been arous- ed.
 C, A. Estes has announced his 'an- didacy to succeed himself as city clerk.
 Erich Lucas, who has served two years as councilman, announces he will not be candidate. !. s. Badge. C. D. Mathison, C. E. Oriander and H. F.. Ellsworth are being discussed 70" Councilmen. It is not known whethH" friends will be able to induce s. N. Graft to be a candidate again a,- though he has been written and cabI- ed.
 II. s. Balderston, who has bean treasurer of the School board Ter years, and who understands the duties of that office, will be candidate io succeed himself.
 The mavcralty position is flirt- atious one. Many believe that '. ''. Chamberlin, present mayor, should be a candidate again but Mir. Chamber. lin has made no announcement devo@- ing his political time to his candidacy for Territorial Senator on the RepuD- lican ticket. Others have been men toned, but they are only flirting with the candidacy until Mayor Chamber lin makes his statement whether he. will be candidate or not.
 Miss Jane McNally will probab'" be a candidate for city treasurer, friends in all walks of life asking her to accept the nomination.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
TALK UP
 SHUT UP

MearS."
 The above statement of H. E. Els. worth, secretary, was made at the Seward Chamber of commerce meet ing last night and then started ShoI: session of fireworks.
 President Romig appointed Els worth, Root and Noon as the grieven- co committee and they are to mccS Col. Mears when he arrives from Washington.
 John Noon, member of the cOmmiI- tee. following his appointment, said: "If there is anybody in Seward, who has grievence, present it in writing to the committee. or forever hold your yap. There aye those who kick, who raiSe the devil if the Chamber of Com merce does not do this or that. and If this or that is done, they yell th"% were not present when certain steps were taken. Now is q chance to find out just where we are at and make good or shut up"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12

"I believe that we should take t'e bull by the horns, go to the mat a"d see what is wrong with the present system of the McarS-gONctnment rail- road. MearS has taken about every thing he ,Cd,G %w,.y t.oiA Sc"&-G @"d moved it to Anchorage; promised to run trains on schedule, and then when few government men who were paS. sengerS on steamers, held the trains to their convenience and diScommodGt scores of real men, those building up the country. employees have been ".- dered to do this and that, showing tS- vor to Anchorage and many other things, including a higher freight rate from ou. the fine, a few miles than prevails from Seward to Tacoma oy steamer. These are only a few things reported as grievances against the present A. E. C., and believe that grievence committee should be ap-
 pointed to take matters up direct with
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
LIQUOR LAUNCH RAIDED

SEATTLE, March 12- Federal officers have raided the speed launch June G, and arrested Hart Ande"son, suspected of operating the boat carry ing liquor between Canada and the United States. The officers found on ly an empty liquor case aboard tae launch. Federal agents at Port Will jams recently reported the launch was running liquor when it grounded.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
INVESTIGATION ORDERED

WASHINGTON, March 12- The Senate has ordered an investigation into the United States Grain Go o.op- eration Association.
 Senator Reeds resolution ordered the grain investigation as a result of the Spokane grand jury's report Of wheat pools. Max Houser, of Portland, who was named in the grand jury re- port, wrote to Senator Chamberlain asking for the investigation.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
10 TAP GAS
 AT MILE IS

At the meeting of the Chamber ot Commerce last night, at which PreSi- dent Romig presided, oil and gas meF- ters, publicity and development were discussed. There were 27 Seward Cit izens at the meeting which is the besF attendance at Chamber of Commer- ce session for months.
 President Romig named H. F.. ELS worth, Hugh Dougherty and Elmer A. Friend a committee to confer With Col. Mears relative to the Alaskan Engineering Commission issuing folder advertising the country througn which the railroad is to traverse, s"- cure an exhibit place in Seward, and the stationing of an agent here or the land and industrial Department of the commission to give information to those coming to this section for the purpose of locating.
 According to President Romig. Col. Warren. in charge of the Supply pH- partment of the railroad, had express ed the. oninion that the commission world nlace large space in the R. N building at the disposal of the Cham her of Commerce, for exhibit purpoS- es and also place man here whH wonld be sort of a publicity depHrt- mont in himself. Scores are coming to Alaska this summer seeking loca- tons for oil. coal. gold and farnS. Tho nuh,;c;tv aOent is hooded to start tho nrnsnactive settlers off ri0ht.
 Immiorant rates on the steamship lines. to encourage settlers coming north. special rates on the government railroad not only for settlers but fo' their stock and implements, was thor ourh,v discussed and President RomiT named F. L. Whittemore, Wayne B'He and John Noon to take this matter m with the steamship companies and the commission.
 Extending the wagon road to Kenal lake. to open the scenic wonders of Kenai peninsula and start tourist paradise was advocated by Wayne Blue. President Romig appointed |, Urbach as committee of one to take this matter up with Antone Eide and
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
ALASKA ON
 WAY NORTH

SEATTLE, March 12- Steamer Alaska sailed Thursday morning for the north with the following passenS- CTS fer Seward: I. w. Pitcher, Mir. J. c. Seeley, R. w. Baughman and wife, Claude York, Lew Meyers, P. B Coe and wife, R. E. Gibson, P. Fl. Crowley, NJ. L. Gerberg, J. A. Mag'lI and wife, V. M. Harlow, Lester John son, R. G. Neimetz, H. U. Higgins S.. w. Donnelly and 12 steerage.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
ROBBERY

LOS ANGELES, March 12- James Mrldcon and wife, formerly residents of Okron, quit unpaclling furniture and went to prayer meeting last night. On their return they discovered burglars had stolen stocks, bonds, cash and jawolry worth $2O 900. They took the loss calmly until they found three British coins, the only memento of a son killed in France, had a'so been stolen. Mrs. Muldoon then faint. ed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12- The majority report of President Wilson's coal commission recommends a 25 per cent increase for the bituminous min CTS but no changes in working hou's. John P. White, representing the min CTS on the commission, wanted high
 CT wage increase and he will submit a minority report. It is said that an in-
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-03-12
WASHINGTON, March

WASHINGTON, March 12-- Frank Keech, of New York, a former lieutenant, testified today before the house ways and means committee that he believes the folmer soldiers do not need nor do they desire bonus. He said Congressmen would support the soldiers bonus legislation in order to secure votes in the coming campaign. Chairman Fordney declared that 1t was an insult for anyone to say he would spend two billion dollars of the public money to be elected.