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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Genesis of Petroleum
What Biologists Know
Conditions Necessary

Anything pertaining to the produc-
ton of petroleum, the conditions un-
der which 1t is found and the methods
by which 1t is discovered, If all who
speculate in oil stock or prospect for
Oil are of inquiring minds, ought to
be of wide interest. The finding of
seepage of oil within the city limits
Of Spokane when the state of Wash
ington had not been considered, leads
H. w. Power to write for Northwest
Mining Truth an instructive article
on the Genesis of Petroleum"
Best authorities disagree in some
respects. "Even anything like q
general agreement among the most
learned specialists as to the origin Of
of petroleum and natural gas has on
ly been reached In the last few
years" Mr.. Power says:
ut might at first be thought that
these substances have always existed
where they are now found, and since
the formation of the earth itself.
But the best biologists are now con-
WINGED that none Of the rocks near
the earths surface, from which oil,
coal. and metals are mined, were
part of the original surface rocks Of
the earth when it was first formed.
It is generally accepted that they
have been formed in the later stages
OF terrene existence. Surface rocks
have resulted either from the rising
Of molten material up to or near the
surface and cooling or solidifying
there, or from the deposition of
fragments of waste rock worn off the
land by the rivers, ice and winds and
deposited in the sea, or in the lakes
and valleys as sedimehtary strata.
The oil and gas. which is practically
always found in sedimentary beds,
must also have originated during the
formation OF the beds or at an even
later date, 80 that we are thus con-
fronted by the problem of the mode
of origin
"Studies made largely during the
last twenty years have shown that
Oil and gas are practically always
found in sedimentary rocks that il,
rocks made from sand, clay. mud or
gravel which were carried into and
deposited in the sea or In lakes or
swamps. to be later com pressed and
hardened into sandstone, shale or
conglomerate. In most fields the oil
Is found in rocks which were depos-
tied in the sea, or In marine
strata lying in contact with the ma
rine rocks so that the oil could mi-
grste from The latter; though frssh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
OAKLAND

q Miss Phebe Brown has returned
from Portland, where she attended
the supervisors conference of the
New England Telephone Co.
Sumner Leech of Dexter passed the
weekend at his home in town.
Mrs. Frederick Guptill has gone to
Portland where she will be guest OF
relatives for few days.
The dance held Friday evening in
Memorial hall under the auspices OF
the Harry G. Decker Post, American
Legion was we'll attended. Music
was furnished by a local orchestra
4 and a social time was enjoyed.
The regular meeting and annual
election Of officers of Sergeant wy
man Post G. A. r. will be held this
evening in the Post rooms.
Mrs Charles Bartlett has returned
from Dexter, where she has been Wis
ning her cousin, Mrs. Charles Hus-
fsey for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vigue OF Wat
Asrvllle entertained party OF friends
~'SiiiiiSS dl tIlSI Nottd6O va
Lake Messalonskee.
Nllliam Blake will leaXe this morn
ing for Hamilton Ohio, where he has
secured position as overseer OF
)cafdlng in a wooden mill.
I Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vintimer and
son. Ralph, Jr., who have been visit
,ns Mrs. Vintimer's mother. Mrs.
Myrtle McCausland for the past two
weeks. returned Saturday to their
nome in Portsmouth. N. II.
one OF the most delightful social
events OF Oakland High school was
S"ne Masquerade social given Friday
evening in Hessalonskee hall. Cos
'umes OF all sorts were worn. The
principal and sub master OF the
SCHOOL were dressed as Mutt and Jeff.
MT Garland, representing Mutt and
n Peacock, JEFF. both impersonating
.ae parts to perfection. Dancing was
,.'oFed and games and contests were
l",ayed. A prize was awarded to Miss
~nce Tapley for the best costume.
MSS Tapley's gown, which was made
fnom red crepe paper. was most at
~active and was cut to represent a
krnsetta. Ice cream was served dur
I:.s the evening. Music for the occa-
s,on was furnished by Miss Gladys
lfIutto. piano. Miss Gladys Manson
I raa Alfred Stevens. violin and Miss
'nsz Stevens cello.
: tne committee in charge Of the fan
work table for the sale to be given
|EIu,ecember by the Ladies' Social
2Te OF the Universalist church re-
ss.s that all persons having articles
1st table win Leave them h. Nom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
water beds are always to be consid-

water beds are always to be consid-
cred as possible oil producers.
ut has been found that In q large
number of cases the sedimentary
rocks in oil-bearing localities are
made up in part of the skeletons OF
residues of organisms, many of them
minute. which grew In the water. and
Of the partly carbonized fragments
of plants. All these sank to the bot
tom and were buried in the accumu-
lating sediments. At certain l0cali-
ties, notably In California, the
oil and gas appear to be
present In areas only where
the rocks contain an abundance OF
the remains OF an order Of micro
scopic plants called diatoms; oil in
considerable quantity has not been
found In other regions even where all
other geologic conditions are similar
1t is thus the conclusions of most ge-
ologists who have studied the Cali
fornia fields that these particular or
ganisms are. in this region at least.
the chief original source of petrole-
UNI and gas. Also, since most IL not
all of the great oil deposits are found
in beds laid down in salt water. It Is
the belief of most biologists that oil
originates only In beds formed In sea
water"
"Oil IL not found, barring a few ex-
eeptional cases. In igneous rocks
This is not surprising. considering
that igneous rocks have been molten
and therefore highly heated. The
exceptional cases are apparently due
to migration of the oil from nearby
rocks Of other types into the creyicei
Of the igneous rocks and there IL rea.
SON to believe that II originated In
the latter"
"The vast bulk OF oil and gas n
different parts Of the world Is found
in sedimentary rocks"
IAN oil geoIogist. from having noted
the geologic conditions accompany
inyfxHures in exploratory drilling or
the one hand and the conditions In
the regions Of successful drilling
on the other. ali having a. well beer
educated by the experiences Of othei
biologists as stated in their pub.
lished writings. is in a position e
prophesy with fair degree Of &C.
curacy what the chances Of finding
oil and gas will be. He can, moreover
indicate in a region Of presumed Email
mediocre or large possibilities. thu
most favorable areas. that II th<
districts in which the chances ar
best for bringing In wells. TO b
sure. his judgments are not infal'
lible. The reasons why certain con.
ditions should influence the presenel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
(roid In Eight skstches)
~ JOHN RAYMOND
No. v
COLOR

IN the dim ages Of history when man
FIRST felt the desire for beauty, traders
searched the world for dyestufs. jew
els, perfumes. spices and precious
woods. The risk Of these voyages was
great and only princes or mobiles could
afford the fruits Of ventures to the Tar
corners of the world. No man OF
humble origin could aspire to the rich
icrimsoned linen. the Royal Purple OF
ancient Tyre, retailing ut $500 . pound.
Royal purple is an .age-old insignia
by a small sheilhsh on the Eastern
coast OF the Mediterranean and here
1.-THE enterprising merchants OF Tyre
formed a dye monopoly eQuAled only
Iby the German Cartel.
A. bit Of tho whitish liquid seereted
lby this mollusk, II spread upon c!otn
and exposed to the air and sunlight
turns first green, next blue and then
purple. II washed with IN alkali soap
liz becomes the magnificent Crimson
worn by the Cardinals and Princes 81
the Catholic Church. Tyrian purple
vanished from the fnarts OF the world
with the fall OF Tyre.
Synthetic chemistry learned the Sc
cret Of making Royal Purple e, IN
deed, 1t learned 70 manufacture inoieo.
today in museums. the winding sheets
OF Egyptian mummies. II Was An
,Schieyement to snatch it, distinctive
color from royalty and to rival the
best vegetable indigo OF the an.
clients, but modern chemistry has
gone far beyond that. Today any Kind
OF dye found In nature can be made in
ithe laboratory. Indeed. among the 80
shades and colors being manufactures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

In fact. the mant1-
facture of coke. In
which process coal
tar Is obtained. Is
the only metaliur-
gicat operation
that America con-
tinues to conduct.
In . large meas
ure. after the
manner Of q cen
tury ago. In 1915
there were 41.60o.-
~ tons Of coke
produced In this
country for which
almost e1,0e0. zoo
tons OF coal were
used.
Because Of the
o n o r m o u 3 de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Rserpanixs Leather Company

The plan to reorgahize the financial
structure OF the National Leather
Company was approved at special
meeting Of stockholders at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
James Knowles

James Knowles died at his home on
High street Saturday morning after a
few days illness, aged SO years. Mr..
Knowles was born in st. John. N. B.,
but had resided in Oakland the past
IS years. He is survived by wife.
Mrs. Rosie Knowles: three sons.
James, Charles and Edward Knowles,
all Of Oakland. Funeral services will
be held Monday afternoon at tire home
on High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

Mrs. Edward Scott of North Arson
was guest Saturday Of her niece.
Mrs. Frank Trainer.
William McCoubrey OF Dresden. who
has been visiting his daughter, Mrs.
John Tapley. has gone to Skowhegan
to be a guest Of her son, Stewart Nc
Coubrey, over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Help-Male or Female

MAN AND WIFE-For farm. Neither
above so years. Man must be thor
ough. practical. all-round farmer. IA
miliar with both poultry and cattle.
of which we have 80 registered Hol-
stems. Will be required to superin-
tend and take entire charge of neces-
sary crew and produce results. Wom-
an must be good housekeeper of neat
appearance, and able to handle prop
New six-room house. with bath. fur
mace, electricity and every home con-
venience. Milk, vegetables and all
products Of the farm. including fuel,
furnished. Only high grade couple
considered. Write or telephone for
appointment. p. S. Dorsey, Halo
well. Tel. 73S-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
CLASSIFIED-DISPLAY

Gordon Girls, GIenwood Farm
Gardiner, Maine, r. II
CHRISTMAS WREATHs
Csc, 35c & Soc each
TRSES-and trimmings of all kinds.
Write or telephone 317-4. Please
send orders early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Painting-Papering

WALL PAPERS-I will save you 10 TO
$3.50. Let me estimate for you. Union
shop. q. H. Hodges. rs Grove st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats, Pets

COON KITTENS-Wanted. Let me
know how many you have. Will tell
You when to bring them in. c. L.
Wakefield. 9 Grove ST.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
INSTRUCTION
~
Correspondence Courses

CLERKS-For postal mail and gov
eminent field service. $125 month.
Experience unnecessary. For free
particulars CT examinations. write n.
Terry (former Civil Service examin-
err. u Continental Bldg. Washing
ton, d. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
How many people are reading classi-
fed ads now

You don't have to be an ad-writer to
get results from classified advertis-
ing. A Want-Ad Taker will help
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Apartments and Flats

SOUTH GARDINER-t'ive room ten
ement, near station, modern improve
mcnts. Address Box IS, South Cars
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Help Wanted-MaIe

Help Wdnte0-M1I0 .
GOVERNMENT POSITIONs-Men. IS,
over. Wanted for Railway Mail,
Postoffice other Government posi-
lions. Examination soon. Salary
S1400-s1S00 year. Experience UNI
necessary. Particulars free. Write
Columbia School OF Civil Service, 38S
Pope Bldg. Washington, D. c.
LEARN LESMANSHIP-Get into a
field where there is real demand,
and where the trained man can earn
a large salary. We need three hun
bred men to fill the excellent posi-
tions now open to our graduates.
Resident instruction now being given
in Augusta. For information write
The National College, Box 426. Port
land, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

HORSE-Reasonable for cash. or ono
for it's keeping through winter. J. L.
Pratt, Weeks Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

PIANO-New standard mahogany, for
half price. Must sacrifice. Tel. 99i-J.
THE NEW EDISON-Diamond Amber
ola monographs and records. Free
trial and convenient terms. T. B.
Roberts. 159-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

Everything for everybody. Father.
mother, and the children can use the
articles advertised in the merchandise
classincations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Wanted-Live Stock

ANGORA KITTENS-And cats, all
colors. Prices are higher: Geo: L.
Hanly. Damariscotta, Me. Tel. 26.1..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Specials at the Stores "a

EVERSHARP PENCII.S--And lead
ing makes Of fountain pens. The
best line in the city at attractive
prices. Merrilrs Augusta Flower
Shop, 221 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Situations Wanted-Female

EXPERIENCED NURSE-Wishes po-
sition. Terms reasonable. Tel
1044-R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
You'll have tuneful times at home
classification 81.
Every subscriber of this paper can
prOfitably read and use classified ads

Want Ads will tell you where to secure
bargains listed under Specials at the
Stores" on the classified page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Business Equipment

sized fiat top WITH
four drawers in each side. Suitable
for office work. In good condition.
Inquire at Journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
MERCHANDISE


Article for Sale 81
CASH REGIsTER--Nationai. new and
End hand. Box 17s. Augusta.
COLONIAL BABY SLEIGH-Good
condition. Tel. 229-M.
HIGH GRADE PAINTs-For every
purpose at wholesale to home owners.
Reliable agents wanted in every town
in the county. Box 221. Brunswick
HORSE BLANKETs-Made Of Paper
Mil Felts. S9c per pound. Heavy pa
loo per cent Australian wool, in any
width or length. BENJAMIN Isaacson
Co.. Lewiston. Maine.
KNITTING YARN-Direct from man
ufacturers at Use, $l25 and $3.50 per
ID. Postage paid on IS orders. Write
for samples. H. A. Bartlett Har-
mony. Maine.
KNITTING YARNS-For sweaters,
stockings and mittens. Pure WOOL
write today for samples. Home Knit
ting Co, Madison, Ne.
PAPER MILL FELTS-SSc per pound.
We have on hand 100000 pounds OF
heavy and light weight 100 per cent.
pure wool felts suitable for house
blankets. Can be made into warm
children's garments: sent any width
ana length; Benjamin Isaacson Co..
PORTABLE TYPEWRITER - Small.
nearly. new. Sold on easy terms
Gerrish & Smith. IL Silver Street,
Needful things for work or play may
be found listed on the classified pages.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
BUSINESS SERVICE
Insurance

McNAUGHTON AGENCY-An Forms.
Let us quote before you place your
insurance. McNaughton Agency,
Gardiner. Phone IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Musical Instruments

AEOLIAN PIANO PLAYER--Pcrfccl
condition. Cost S250.00. VIII sell fol-
$4,000 on easy terms. Gerrish &
Smith. Is Silver St., Waterville, Me
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Farm and Dairy Products

ABBAGES--Dcliyered in Randolph
and Gardiner in 100-pound lots, &c
ID. Turnips 81 bushel. c. ". Law
renee e. Son, Route 10. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

MERCHANDISE
Articles for Sale

RIDING SLEIGH--Also Douglas pump
both in good condition. w. T. Snow
! Spring ST, HallowelL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

SNOW SHOES-s5 per pair and up.
See the Tubbs Snow Shoe before you
buy. Skis $3.50 and up. Children.s
sieds S2.15 and up. We have a com.
plete line. Gerrish G. Smith, Is Sir
yer Street. Waterville. Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

PRAYER BEADS-Green mounted
Cudth gold. Lost In Opera house
Thanksgiving evening. Finder return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

GOOD HORSE-Wanted to buy, abou1
1900 lbs. Augusta Furniture Co
Tel 596-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Poultry and Supplies

BARRED ROCK PULLETS-Aud
White Leghorn cockerels. G. L. Ber-
ry. Highland Ave-, Gardiner. Tel.
1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

TYPEWRITER - Small,
nearly new. Sold on easy terms
Gerrish & Smith. Is Silver Street,
. WaterYille. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Household Goods
Machinery and Tools 81

very llttle) fully equipped with In
ternational Harvester Engine. At
bargain. Time if desired Gerrish
& Smith, Is Silver Street, Wa.erville.
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05

kSEWING CASE-Lost. Straw. Con-
tainS sowing material Tel. iS5-M.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-06
POLITICS VS. JUSTICE

l Az an example of unparalled effrontsFy and brazen disregard for anything except his own personal political desires. a recent incident in which James Wickersham, who Is in Washington playing politics" took the leading role. is unique and will cause the bona fide residents of Alaska to rejoice greatly that they escaped having such an interruptions professional politician foistsd upon them for governor. We quote the Junsan Capital:
 Tt appeara that Judge Wicker sham is attorney for the defense in the Furnival banking case that was instituted at Ketchikan and which was due to come before Judge Jennings this week. AS the Judge was in Washington ths fore part of the week he wired Judge Jennings asking that the case be continued until he could reach Ketchikan. This was denied by the court. Then she Judge took the matter up with the department of Justice with the result that the Attorney General wired the District Attorney to de- lay matters until the arrival of Judge Wickersham,
 It is a known fact that Judge Wiohersham is not an enthusiastic admires of Judge Jennings, and vice versa. And it is a further fact that Furnival was on opponent of the Organization at the primary election last year, And it is req. sonable to assume that there would l be a degree of satisfaction on the | part of the defehbe in the case re. ferred to if it could be tried before a new judge. And the Attorney General seems to be impressed with the idea that there would be no to the goddess of justice if there were a reasonable delay in the trial of the case, possibly until a new judge qualities.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-06
A WEDDING AUCTION

Once upon a.tlrne the makeup
 man on a newspaper was present,
 ed with bottle of moonshine and
 dranA 1t. Then he started to make
 Up the paper (which used a ,lino-
 type machine. casting each line of
 type in one piece.) He dropped a eaiiGy of type containing aa ~as, count of a wedding aad an auction
 sale notice, jumbling the type all into a mess. When he had it pick ed up be forgot about there being. two items, and threw them into one story, which read something as follows:
 MT. Henry DalIson, a soldier just recently returned from oveuseas; was disposed of at public auction last Sunday at 1 D. m. to Miss Plough Boy Separator oa my farm one mile east of Parkersburg in the presence of 75 guests includ- ing the following to-wit: TwoI mules, 12 head Of cows, six sQws. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Ed Perkins whose reputation has made him very pop. ulaT in euch deals. i
 The ring ceremony was used.
 The hone was tasts1ully decor. ated with a profusion of cut flowers and one spade. one sulkey blow, ! one fine set of double harness and Mendelssohn's wedding maVch by one Jersey COW with calf and one who carsted flowers to match the hose to attach to self dumping rake and complete new set of discs They were white kid and very low. Many articles not mentioned was continued during the prayer, Dhe sFindstone and the shovels, axes. hoes, scythe, piechforks, rakea were strewn oyer dainty muslin lingerie,
 The groom is we'll known here and has always stood well among Berkshire hogs, including four sows while the bride has been teacher of Poland China hogs with pedisrees o complete tho bill of presents which were nicely arranged upon III old Litohf1eld manure spreader The flower girls were dressed in even tons of sweet clover hay, five 'f stkaw.
 The bridal party left Monday or an extended trip and will be njoying a free lunch at noon,
 Don't fail to attend the saiH pon their return when everyone 1all go to the highest bidder.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-06

Street-car men are supposed to be extremely gruff and absolutely devoid of humos, but not SO. An old lady who was visiting in Seat tie recently asked a conductor: If l could stand with one foot on each car rail would get shocked?" Te which the con. made the courteous reply: No. madam, but if you could stand with one foot oh the rail and the other foot on the troll ley wire, the whole community would Get shocked"
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-06

General Cussedness is now in command in Russia.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-06

A headline in the Juneau En- pire announces: Maud Loses Both Propellers." We suppose now the unfortunate girl will have to walk on her hands.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-09-23
Local Girls Enter
Missouri College

Columbia. Alo. Sept - =MlsF
Nifslnia Thompson daughter Of WI
liam Hal Thompson. and Miss Mar
Ecp Mays. daughter of J. q Mays
of Chlckasha. Oklahoma. have en-
rolled at Christian college here this
Year. They expect 10 teach ~hen
they complete their college course.
Christian Il nos entering L. sop
cniy.iipi year and n one of the old
rst schools for younF women wcai
u tho Mississippi river. The sew
rniy.flrH birth year ls bCinE cole
hraicd BY the ofcnlnE u n"w ss"y
ooa Home Economics building aud
residence hall. which n housing ono
hundred aud ten more girls.
christian college has two hundred
aud fltiy younE women In ~ dor
mltorlcs Il has no social societies
apu all the Girls live on the campus.
Oklahoma ~ represented by thirty
as Girls At Christian college aud
ranks rccond among the eighteen
states which have young women At
the Institution.