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, 1921-09-08
RED DESERT OIL AND
EXPLORATION SYNDICATE
(By Ralph W. JohnsOn.)

That the pessimistic view which
has obtained for some time on the
oil industry Is rapidly changing to
one of optimism. Is we'll proven by
the number of companies that are
drilling, and the comparatively large
number which. have started during
the last few months.
Nor Is the coming winter diSCOur-
aging the operators to any extent. as
Is shown by the fact that the Rod
Desert Oil and Exploration Syndi-
cate, which has large holdings in the
Red Desert Basin. will begin drilling
within a very short time in an effort
to reach, and if possible pass the
fifteen hundred foot depth before
next spring.
The reports concerning the field
wherein the above mentioned opera
tons are to start. have been of the
best. and the fact that five independ-
ent companies are now drilling in the
great Red Desert Anticline will show
that much faith is held for that To-
cality.
The Red Desert Oil and Explora-
ton Syndicat" is largely composed
of Pacific Coast capitalists with one
or two Wyoming men Of means and
ability. and the operations will be in
the direct charge of one Of the best
known oil men in the Rawlins fields.
Mr.. U. s. Waugh.
Mr.. Waugh has recently visited the
scene of operations. and has passed
the camp and equipment as being
very complete and of the best and
with the exception Of a few minor de-
tails. it is only a question of getting
up steam to start drilling.
There is lot a question of doubt
in the minds of many biologists and
oil mel who have visited the various
now going ON in the Red
Desert Anticline. that If oil is pro-
duced in commercial quantities by
any of the companies. that field will
be the largest in the state, as it in
all the vast territory living
west of the Rawlins fields south of
Crook and Green Mountains to a
point far below the Union Pacific
railroad.
Rawlins is being directly benefited
by the operations now going on in
field. as the center Of distribu-
ton is the town of WHmsutter and
branch stores OF the Cullen Com
Company and the Ferguson
Company furnish the en-
tire amount Of supplies used by the
e'hich obtains also in the
OF banking and sundry accounts.
The fact that the ratio OF the num-
Der Of independent concerns to those
u established corporations now
working In the Rawlins and Red
Desert fields. is three to one, Is a
TACT not to be ignored by the City OF
and the surrounding coun-
ny. and any effort in assisting of the
low operating companies. and the in
lucfng Of others to establish them
in what is practically proven
ield. can only bring to this city and
is population, additional wealth
therefore, happiness.
, 1921-09-08
POLICE U NEWS

r. G. Pedroni was tried in Police
Court the first of the week on a
charge of carrying concealed weap-
ons. He plead guilty and was fined
800 and costs. which were paid.
When arrested by the officers
Pedroni a found to be carrying a
revolver with the sights filed off and
in other ways made convenient for
carrying and also for drawing. In
fact, the weapon was Identical with
those used by professional hold-up
men The man claims hat he came
to Rawlins from Kansas City and the
officers made an effort to find out
whether he was wanted there on any
serious charge but without result.
Frank Alexander was fined $40
and costs after pleading guilty. to
gambling in the Star Pool Hall.
l Yamagado, proprietor of the Star
Pool Hall was fined $25 for permit
ting gambling in his place of bust
ness.
John Grady was fined $40 on the
charge Of drunkenness.
, 1921-09-08
The Fidelity.

Just a mile west of the center of
Bair Camp the Fidelity Operating
Association of Salt Lake have erected
a standard derrick and started a deep
test well. 1t started with a fifteen
inch hole and had only drilled $50
feet when good indications of oil
were found. At a depth of $50 feet
a stronger showing was encountered
and at a depth Of about four hundred
feet water and oil was cascd Off. Mr..
Lester Seawall, president OF the COM
pany, arrived In Rawlins early in the
week with a party of Salt Lake bus
mess men to inspect the works. The
following day they drove out to the
camp just in time to witness the col
lapse Of the boiler shed which had
caught fire shortly before. The der
rick housing was ablaze at times but
finally extinguished and the derrick
saved. Mr.. Seawall is in Rawlins
tor a new boiler and lumber enough
to replace the damage. He reports
the we'll a little over 500 feet deep
at this time. Among his visitors was
Mr.. Canon. who had recently re-
turned from Columbia, South Amer
lea. where he resided five years
while securing title to a large land
grant. With Salt Lake associates he
plans on engaging in stock raising
on a big scale. He has announced
his intention of becoming interested
In the Fidelity.
, 1921-09-08
History Of Our on Fields.

The Republican hopes soon to be
able to publish a brief history of the
oil and gas development in the sur
rounding territory. Much will de-
pend upon the cooperation received
in getting correct statements OF
facts, which so far has been all that
could be. desired or expected. The
pioneers who developed the stock and
agricultural resources Of the state
should and will go down in history
as worthy heroes and the oil pioneers
are no less entitled to that distinc-
ton.
, 1921-09-08
WANTED

The Wyoming General Hospital
wishes q class OF Students for the
fall term beginning Sept. is. The
Wyoming General Hospital is an
accredited school giving a three year
course covering the curriculum of
State Nurses Association and of
which after passing all examinations
entitle the Graduates to the title of
from hospital. Those desiring to en-
ter this class will apply to supt.
IDA MAY STANLEY, r. N.
Wyo. Gen. Hosp. Rock Springs. Wyo.
81 9-8 C,'5i
, 1921-09-08
ATTENDING STATE MEETING

DR.. E. A. Kell. first vice-president
of the Wyoming Medical Association
left Tuesday for Casper in order to
attend the annual state meeting of
The Wyoming Association.
DR.. Kell expects to invite the asso-
citation to come to Rawlins for the
state meeting to be held next year.
The state association met Tuesday
and will be In session until tonight.
, 1921-09-08
BUCKS FOR SALE

l have $50 head of fine RambouiI-
cite bucks for sale. I also have four
fine Thoroughbred Shorthorn bulls,
n past two-year-old, and three
yearlings, also 80 head thoroughbred
ShorthOrn cows and several thor
oughbred calves with mothers for
sale. Also m -pedigreed belgian
stallion.
These animals ran be seen at my
ranch on the Slavery.
ANDY JOHNSON
o., 12-1. Rawlins, Wyo.--
, 1921-09-08

FOR SALE-A real Ford Bug.
New body. Mechanically perfect. In
anfre Buick Garage. 81 1t
Hadsen L s.. Co. have a few good
Rsmbeuffet, two year old rams.
dipped and ready for yea. Nh freight
or other expenses. Seotty Mckay
and VIII INLAND benght. Ask them.
8-21 tt
FOR Misunderstanding room at
seS sth st. Phone 14s-R. 81 1t
, 1921-09-08
Fort Steele Sector.

A rumor is current that one of the
three wells being drilled on the Fort
Steele structure has developed a
good showing Of oil owing to the alb
.sence Of managing officials no con
can be had.
A third fifty-five thousand barrel
tank has Just been completed at the
Illinois Pipe Line Co. tank farm near
Fort, Steele, and line connections
made.
Several Rawlins bux.ness and pro-
,eesslonal men are organizing a unit
syndicate for the purpose of drilling
o now structure recently worked out
BY geol0gists In the Fort 9teele-Gren-
Mia section. More details will be
9iva1a the public as s0On as The Or
, 1921-09-08
Washington OIL and Ref. Hopeful.

After a week OF FISHING The broken
bit has been recovered from the
Washington Oil & Refining Co. well
on the East half of 9-25-86 and drill
ing resumed. According to Manager
Graham the bit is now on top of the
productive sands and he hopes 10 un-
cover one OF the best showings vel.
made in the Ferris field. 1t will be
remembered that the Washington
had a splendid showing of oil a few
weeks ago, but 1t was cased off in
the belief that it came from stray
sand.
, 1921-09-08
GYPSY, THE WANDERER

Gypsy the Wanderer, known
throughout the world as the premier
traveller. arrived in Rawlins yester-
day and will remain here until to-
morrow morning. This evening this
man will give = free street e1hibi-
ton.
This man is one of the strongest
men in the world and 10 also noted A.
IN ~impersonator Of great ability.
, 1921-09-08
The Ideal Purgatixe.

AS a purgative, Chamberlsin's
Tablets are the exact thing required.
Strong enough for the most robust.
mild enough for children. They
cause ar agreeable movement of the
towels without any Of that terrible
gripping. They are easy and pleasant
to take aQd agreeable in effect.
, 1921-09-08

BAKE SALE-A sale of home
baked goods and home made candy
will be held at the City Market on
next Saturday afternoon, Sept. 10th.
Special orders will be taken for this
sale. Mrs. C. w. Morgan. 9-8 1t
, 1921-09-08
coon OLD DAYS RETURNING
Concluded from Page One.)

insisting on a | S. Grand Jury PROBE.
Those who are taking part in the
Casper conference are Colonel Rob
ert w. Stewart. chairman of the
board OF the Standard Oil Company
of Indiana. and its president, DR..
William NJ. Burton. Others of the
standard party will be the five vice
Fl. s. Morton. w. f. War
wick. Beaumont Parks, f. G. Seu-
bert and Allan Jackson. In the Mid
west party will be Henry NJ. Black
president; r. S. Ellison and
Myron X. Blackmer, vice presidents;
John d. Clark. general counsel; l..
A. Reed. superintendent OF REIN
cries: II. G. Naylor, traffic and sales
manager. and Horace II. Brooks, Sec
rotary and treasurer.
, 1921-09-08

Alabastine is a beautiful, sanitary,
durable and economical material for
use on all interior wall surfaces
H. LARSEN. s 90 tt
, 1921-09-08

LOST--Tail light and license
plate, No. 30694. Finder please re-
turn to Bennett Hdwr. Co. Reward.
9-8 .pd
, 1921-09-08

FOR SALE'Piano, electric washer,
electric sweeper. kitchen range and
other household furniture. after
Sept. 18th. Terms il necessary. Mrs.
E. J. Valentine, at Central Hotel. on
Sept. 18th. 9-S If
, 1921-09-08

Window and plate glass in all
sizes. We also do glazing on short
notice.-H. LARSEN. 9-8 If
, 1921-09-08

During the first six months of
1921 the state of Wyoming report
reports 1t has received royalty from
state owned lands such as school sec
lions and other selections a total sum
of 1887, sol 900. This huge sum
coming during'the lowest point of de-
pressed prices only ~intensifies the
wisdom OF state officials who in the
past provided legislation protecting
the natural Of the state.
There is true basis in the oft re-
'peated prediction that Wyoming
may some day become the only tax
less" state in the Union. The follow
ing is a summary of the official re-
port:
Production of crude oil from
leases owned by the state OF Wyo-
ming amounted to S72,1G6 barrels in
June a compared with $4,000 bar
rels in May. a decrease of 90.9O3 bar
rels. Production for the first half
of 1921 from state leases amounted
to 2,4O9.O 900 barrels. The states
royalty for June amounted to $12S.-
40, as compared with %s153,1O9 for
May. Royalty receipts Tor the first
half of the year aggregated $SS7.5O1.
The production Of gasoline from state
leases in June amounted to 1924
gallons. Gas production was 49,
906,92O feet.
, 1921-09-08

FOR SALE-Ford Roadster. 2 ex-
ira, new castings and rims, Hassler
Shock disorders and other extras.
and Dodge roadster, two extra, new
tires and rims. Both in good shape.
~918115-pd HOMER FRANCE
, 1921-09-08

LOST-In business section latter
part of last week, gold chain and
cross. Return this office. 9-S 1t
, 1921-09-08
NOTICE

The undersigned is Lessee Of
Sewer lake and t~respassers will be
prosecuted. License to hunt on lake
may be secured IN duplication.
j. w. THOMAS
, 1921-09-08
SANE HILLS CLOSE
TO DAKOTA SN\ES

The Sand Hills Oil Co. drilling in
its well No. | on section . is down
$50 feet. This company expects to
drill TO the Dakota sands which
should be hii within the next hun
bred feet or 20.
In this well the Sand Hills have
already gone through producing oil
sands, but in order that the Dakotas
could be penetrated this oil has been
cascd off. In putting in so feet of
casing last week oil came into the
casing in large quantities. running
up over 1000 feet in the hole in a
little over one days time.
In we'll No. = being drilled on this
same section the Sand Hills expect 10
go only to the Wall Greek sands.
where good production should be Sc
cured.
Prospects are excellent that the
Sand Hills will be into the paying
sands again in well No. l within the
next few weeks.
, 1921-09-08

WANTED-Capable woman for
cooking and general housework.
Apply Mrs. J. X. HART. Corner of
First and Maple st. "a tt
, 1921-09-08

People who respect themselves are
never without the respect of others.
, 1921-09-08

ganization is completed and ready for
operation.
, 1921-09-08

Bazaar, Bake sale, Apron sale for
benefit OF Woodcraft Circle, Sept.
zetn. 81 1t
, 1921-09-08

LOST - Between Rawlins and
Laramie on Lincoln Highway. slide
trombone in black case. about August
l4thNor 18th. Suitable reward. Notify
his office. SO 1t
, 1921-09-08

FOR SALE-Four piece mahog-
any bed room suite. 9O6 sth St.
.. T#= "..lr. q o ~
, 1921-09-08

FOR RENT-Two room house.
partly furnished. Inquire OF Mrs.
Espy, 136.W. Pine. Phone 157-M.
SO pd
, 1921-09-08

FOR SALE 13-model Buisk en-
CINE. 34x3h tires with rims. large
Windshield. For information
call this office. 81 pd.
, 1921-09-08

Alabastine, in white and tints,
comes prepared for use in dry pow
der form, requiring only the mixing
with either cold or warm water
H. LARSEN. 9-S tt
, 1921-09-08

FOX RENI-FufnlSfCa S.reping
room. close in. Inquire 3l3 +th st.
n-S 1t
A meeting OF the Ladies Of the
Maccabees will be held Tuesday eve
ming Sept. 10 at the North Star Hall.
All members are urged to be present.
Lunch will be served. 9-S 1t
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Phone 1S4-J.
9-S tt
Balm Wagons and all kinds of
wagon material, double trees. single
trees, reaches and tongues. We also
do wagon repairing on short notice.
H. LARSEN. 9-S II
LOST - In or about Masonic
Temple. black sealskin neck scarf.
Finder return to this office. Re-
ward. 9-S 1t
, 1921-09-08

I will sun my piano class on
Sept. 18th. Casia Martinez. 9-S-1t
, 1921-09-08
Announcement by the drillers o,

Announcement by the dr'llers on
the No. l Sand Hills Oil Go. we'll is
to the effect that over 1000 feet of
oil is standing in the well having
risen $50 feet In a very short time.
The Wyanna well on Sec. c5-2G-
IS has been cleaned out and drilling
is again proceeding. The ;ocaticn is
thought to be about right on the
north flank of the Mahoney to bring
in a good oil we'll, gas at least be-
ing assured,
, 1921-09-08

FOR RENT-Three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. $40
w. 9th. SO 1t
, 1921-09-08

WANTED-Three or four room
house, furnished or unfinished.
Modern. Phone 76-M. SO 1t
, 1921-09-08

FOR RENT-Reasonable, a beau
furnished room, two single
beds, private bath for gentlemen.
goa W. Maple. 9-S 1t
, 1921-09-08

At a depth of 314O feet about .
900 feet of oil is standing in the well
known as the Rotary l6 Of the Cen
eral Petroleum. 1t is thought that
this will be one of the hest wells tina:
company has brought in.
, 1921-09-08
Woodcraft dance Sept. Goth. Good
time. good music. 81 1t

Woodcraft dance Sept. Goth. Good
Tune. good music. 81 1t
There will be a Bazaar and Bake
sale by Women OF Woodcraft Circle
Sept. goth. Slit
The Women of Woodcraft Circle
will have lots Of nice aprons and
fancy work for sale, North Star Hall.
Sept. goth. 81 1t
, MALE HELP WANTED-45OO
Watkins men are making money SELL
ing IT'S standard nationally adver-
'tised products direct from manufac-
turer to farmers. Why be idle?
Here's your life chance. II you own
a team or auto, are under so and can
give bond, we start you with big
stock of goods all farmers need.
Nearby territory pen ]. H: Watkins
Co. Dept. 112, Winona, MINI.
= ... 1929 pd
, 1921-09-08

FOR RENT room furnished
house. Call 23O-M. 9-8-15 pd
, 1921-09-08

FOR RENT-Furnishcd sleeping
close in. Inquire 3l3 An st.
%
, 1921-09-08

Mr.. John McFaydcn. manager of
the Ohio Oil Co. spent several days
here visiting drilling operations in
the O'Brien field and the his gassers
on Mahoney Dome. His intarest was
indicated by the extended visit.
, 1921-09-08

Wilcox & Baroch have completed
a 500 foot contract for the Utah Re-
filming Co.. on Sec. 6-25-SS and moved
to Sec. 10-25-SS where they will
drill for the Rawlins Oil < Utility
Co. The representatives of The
Utah company in town this week an
nounce that a standard derrick Will
be erected over the 15-inch well Just
completed on Sec. 6 and driven to the
producing sands as quickly as nos
sible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-24
TELLS OF GRACE CATHEDRAL

When a person visits most any inn
portant church or cathedral in the
United States today, it is almost al
ways possible for him to obtain for a
small sum of money. booklet giving
the history of the building and de-
scribing its various points of interest.
Such a book concerning Grace cathe-
dral edited by Dean Kaye and pub
lished by the Girls Friendly society of
the cathedral parish, is Just off the
press.
The book is bound in heavy dark
brown paper with the title. Grace
Cathedral, Topeka" and the cathedral
coat Of arms printed in gold thereon.
There are siXty-two pages of text
and cuts printed on a heavy. smooth
surfaced paper of a yellowish brown
tint. A sepia ink is used for printing
the cuts and the body of the text while
important initial letters and the mar
ginal notes to guide the reader arc
printed in red and reddish brown.
There are handsome full page and
half page cuts showing exterior and
interior views of the church building.
the pulpit and other pieces of church
furniture and large size details Of the
most beautiful and important pieces Of
wood carving. There are also por-
traits of Bishop Wise, the late Bishop
Millspaugh and Dean Kaye, and
large cut showing Alois Lang. the mas
ter carver Of the American Seating
company. who executed most OF the
finest carving in the cathedral, at
work in his studio.
The book contains a. poem by O-ville
z. Watson. forewords by = shop Wise
and Dean KAYE. 2. short tribute to the
memory of Bishop Mil'spaueh. and
chan1ers entitled The Ca.hed rsl and
It's Purpose. Historical Notes on the
Cathedral Parish - Architectural De
scription Of Grace Cathedral THE
Art OF Wood Carving" "Alois Lang"
1.-THE Chapel The Cathedral and It's
Contents" and "Memorfa 8 Planned
and Yet to Be Placed"
The last two chapters describe in de-
tail al Of the ma ny memo ial works Of
art to be found IN the building. giving
the names Of the donors; also, tells Of
the mem oriais projected. and. in some
instances. planned and provided for.
This attractive little book makes an
excel ent souvenir for any visitor to
Topeka to carry away with him Il
Will also. no doubt. be of much inter
est to most residents Of the city, and
should especially commend itself to all
members Of the Protestant Episcopal
church in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-24
in MAIL SERVICE ARE FOR new ROAD
Highway Engineers Approve
Victory Route, Says Blow.
State Funds Are Available in
Every Section.

Every foot of the Victory highway
from the western border of Kansas to
the California line. is on routes which
have been approved by state highway
engineers and submitted to the United
State bureau of public roads for fed
eral aid.
Ben Blow, manager Of the Victory
Highway association, has returned
from a trip to California, during
which he visited the state engineers of
Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Each
engineer assured Blow that the Vic
tory highway thru his state has been
approved as a primary highway, and
is in line for federal aid under the
PhippsDowell bill. State funds in
each state are available so that the
state may contribute its quota, and as
sure the reception of the federal
money.
Blov is confident that the federal
bureau of public roads will look ia
vorably upon the recommendations of
the state highway engineers.
To Raise Fund of S15O,OOO.
With federal aid assured for the
highway west of Kansas, one of the
aims of the association-road improve
ment-is coming into the grasp of the
organization There is now being
raised in northern California fund
of $3.50 600 for the improvement of
the road across Nevada. Nevada
! stands in a peculiar position among
| the states. Owing to her small popu-
| lation, and the fact that much of the
I land in the state is still owned by the
government, state and local taxes for
road purposes are small. Special ar
rangements for the Improvement OF
the state highways by federal aid have
| been made
OF the $4,000 which is being
| raised in northern California for the
benefit of the Nevada roads, 10 per
! cent-$15. 000-is to be turned over
to the Victory Highway association,
which will Immediately put a mainte-
nance truck into service on the Ne
vada road.
! Tourists from Kansas and states east
! of Kansas. who aspire to visit Cali
| fornia by way of the Victory Highway
| during the next season, will find road
| Improvement work in projects of con-
! siderable magnitude, accomplished
| turnout the trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-24
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.


chamber maid, out town.
Jan list; white woman cook for club.
500 month; two helpers at So and SIS
week; private family help; dining room
and lunch counter girls in Topeka and
out; aged housekeeper; kitchen help: col
ored girl for family; women for ranch
house; man and wife on farm; cooks Fur
mans Employment office. 1O6 West Eighth.
IMMEDIATE employment for a few young
women who can qualify The work is in
terestlng; pleasant associates; good rest
room and wholesome cafeteria service
previous experience not required Apply
to Chief Operator. SD Jackson st
WANTED-$90 to Sl95 month girls-women
over IL L. S. government positions !:
steady; sure pay; common education. In
fluence unnecessary. List positions sent
free. Write immediately franklin Instf-
tute, Dept. 626-C. Rochester, n. y.
OPPORTUNITY for employment for a few
experienced telephone operators. Apply
to Chief Operator, So Jackson Street.
WANTED-White woman or girl for diet
kitchen. Christ hospital
WANTED-Colored girl for general house
work. 1245 Boswell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-24
MAKE TAX SURVEY
EmpOria Interested in Rates
Kansas Cities Are Paying.
Mcpherson Is LOWest-TOpeka
Twelfth on List.

Emporia. kan. Dec. 24.-McPher-
son Holton and Emporia. in the order
named, have the lowest tax rates this
year of any cities in Kansas above
1000 population. This is disclosed by
a survey just completed by Mayor ).
H Brogan and A. H. Cutler, former
president of the Emporia Chamber OF
Commerce. Information was received
direct from city and county clerks an
the report is complete with exception
of Rosedale-
The tax rate ranges from S2.19 per
500 valuation in Mcpherson to 1913
in Oswego. The state levy of $.2225
is the same, of course, for all cities.
Among first class cities. Wichita
has the lowest rate of taxation, $2-S SO,
followed in order by Topeka, Hutchin-
son. SaIina, Kansas City, Coffeyville,
Arkansas CITY. Parsons. Leavenworth,
Atchison and Pittsburg.
The tabulation follows: