davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Imperial Oil Corporation
Acquires Stock in the
COttOnbelt Company

The Imperial Oil Corporation,
Haskell holding, has acquired
through purchase the stock of >
4. Apple and Errett Dunlap, IN IN
Cuttonbelt Petroleum Company, OPP
Grating in the Hewitt and Gra'
ham fields. The stock involved TO-
tails thirty percent OF the entire
stock Of the company. The deal
was consumated Thursday, with
Scott Ferris, former United states
congressman and now vice'presl
dent of the Imperial company
here TO complete the purchase.
Mr.. Apple Is chairman OF the
board Of directors of the Cotton
belt company. and Mr. Dunlap Is
vice-president. Both men will con-
tinue in their official capacities
until January, 1922, at which time
Officers for the ensuing year will
he elected al the annual meeting
held at New York City.
The Imperial Oil Corporation
which is Haskell holding. may be
absorbed by the Middle States OIL
Corporation. according TO 4 state
ment made by Nr. Ferris last
Wednesday. Definite decirion as
regards the matter is TO be made
at a meeting ~ New York, on
January E. 1922. The Imperial
company is 4 2o.OOc,oOo corpora
ton with $500. 900 stock issued
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
TIME HAS ARRIVED
TO WORRY ABOUT.
1921 INCOME TAXES.
Internal Revenue Collector
Advises Starting Work in
Advance of Report.

With the aprroach Of the period for
tlling income tax returns January
TO March 10, 1922. taxpayers are ad.
yiSed to lose no time in the compila-
ton OF their accounts for the year
1921. new and important provision
OF the revenue act of. 1921 is that
every person. whose gross income for
1921 was $1,000 or over shah file a
return regardless of the amount of
net income upon which the tax is
assessed. Returns are required of ev-
cry single person whose net income
was $1,000 or over and every married
person living with husband or wife
whose net income was $1,000 or over.
Widows and widowers and persons
separated or divorced from husband
or wife are regarded as single per.
sons.
Net income is gross income, less
certain deductions for business expens.
es, losses, taxes, etc. Gross income
includes practically all income re-
ceived by the taxpayer during the
year; in the case of the wage Garner
salaries, wages bonuses and commits
sions, in the case Of professional men
all amounts received for professional
services in the cases of farmers all
profits from the sale of farm products
ana rental or sale of land
! In the making Of an income tax re-
turn for the year 1921. every taxpayer
should present TO himself the follow
ing questions:
What were your profits from your
business, trade, profession or voca
ton?
Did you receive any interest or
bank deposits?
Have you any properly from which
you received rents?
Did you receive any income in The
form Of dividend or interest from
stocks or bonds?
Did you receive any bonuses during
the year?
Did you make any profit ON tn,
sale Of stocks, bonds or other pro
perty, real or personal?
Did you act as a broker in any
transaction from which you recelvec
commissions?
Are you interested in any partner
ship or other firm from which yol
received any income?
Have you any income from royalties
or patents?
Have you any minor children wht
are working?
DO you appropriate. have the righ
to appropriate the earnings Of suci
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

they were not to acquire any acreage
for themselves until the block Of $4,000
acres had been secured. They succeed
ed in their work. following out in
structons to the letter. and after the
acreage had been blocked turned it
over TO the Hudson-AIiller interests
for a well. Hudson-Miller turned a
portion of The block over TO j. T..
George. operator.contractor. who is
now drilling the test. An interesting
feature Of the test is that a big
American flag waves from the top Of
the derrick. Mr. George makes it q
practice TO always adorn the top of
the derrick of wells which he drills
with the national emblem.
The manner in which the Antlers
chamber of commerce blocked the
acreage and succeeded in having a
test put down, is believed TO be some.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

children II so. that amount must be
included in the return Of income.
Has your wife any income from
any source whatsoever? If so, it must
be included in your return or re-
ported in a separate return OF income.
Did you receive any directors fees
or trustees fees in the course Of the
year?
Do you hold any office in benefit
society from which you receive in.
come?
Answers to all of these questions
are necessary to determine whether a
person has an income sufficiently large
to require that return be filed. and
may be the means Of avoiding the
heavy penalties imposed for failure
TO do so within the time prescribed.
Copies Of the new law may be had
by applying to the collector Of in
ternal revenue at Oklahoma CITY
Oklahoma
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Two More Extension
Tests Top Pay Sands

The Texas company No. on the
Denny.B farm on the west line of the
south half of the northwest quarter
Of the northwest quarter of section
3G. 4s.2w, Hewitt southeast extension,
is cemented on top of an oil sand.
Same company No. on the Denny
r farm in the east line of the south
half OF the northeast quarter Of the
northeast quarter of section 80. 4s.2w
IS cemented on top of an oil sand.
Depths of the sands have not been
reported as yet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

2-s2w. on the Bennett farm, are en-
counterine water trouble after drill
ing into water sand at depth Of
1850 feet This we'll was an old gas
ser being drilled deeper, 1t is now
making 10000. .O00.l2, 900, 900 feet. The
top Of the gas sand from which the
we'll had been producing has been
found at a depth of l47j feet. and was
drilled into but 10 feet during the
three years which it had been pro
ducing. When deeper drilling was re-
Gently resumed. the gas sand was
found TO be 60 feet thick and the
production of gas was increased from
less than 1000, 900 feet to 10000, 900
feet. Initial production of the gas.
ser when originally brought in was
30 600, 900 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Baker.Strawn Drilling
Dillard S-B at 800 Feet

Baker.Strawn are drilling AZ 500 feet
In their No. S.B on the Cub Dillard
farm. in the northwest corner of the
northeast quarter OF the northwest
quarter Of The northwest quarter Of
section -. ls.9w triplet to Nos ) aud
s.A. This well will b. drilled 10 the
2,0OO foot sand. Operations In 1t are
being carried on In rapid manner
with the company's own tools.
Same operators are building the RIG
for their No. II which is located on
the same farm In the center OF the
southwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter OF the northwest quarter. Tbs
well will BE- drilled to the deep pay
with the standard tools
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Amster-Kalish 6 Flowing
300 Barrels; Deep Sand

y. L. Amster has completed No. s
on the Kalish farm in the northwest
corner OF the southeast quarter OF the
northeast quarter OF the southeast
quarter Of section l6. 4s.2w with
production Of 900 barrels from sand
encountered AT depth OF 2l40.99So
feet--l4O feet Of solid thickness.
Same operator has set the sH.
inch casing on top OF the sand in his
No. on the same farm ~ depth
OF 2llO feet The well Is now being
standardized preparatory 10 drilling
in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Newport Test Shuts
Down Until Monday

Magnolia Petroleum COMPANY No
] test Oh The McCarty farm, in the
southeast corner OF the northeast
quarter OF the northwest quarter ot
secuen &C. 3s.lw. north OF Newport
which set the ~ siuch casing at q
depth Of lice feet, i now smut down
ana according to reports viii not
resume operations until next Monday.
Total depth OF the hole Is 1909 feet In
blue shals formation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Table Mountain Test
Will Resume Monday

Howard ct al No. l test In the
southwest OF the northwest quarter
or the southwest quarter OF section l
2u.Sw, seven miles north and east OF
production in the Robertson field of
Garvin county, is shut down In a
water sand at 500 feet. and will not
sresume operations until next Monday
rThe i2N inch casing has been run
NO q depth Of $50 feet. and when op-
,~rations are continued, the casing will
he uuderreamed preparatory to carry
ang IL deeper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

This is your lucky day if your
grocer can still supply you one OF
those glad Jungleland Moving Pic
lures inside the Waxtite wrapper
on the package of KELLOGG'S
Corn Flakesl An enormous supply
all over the state has been prac-
tically exhausted! Jungleland Nov
ing Pictures would sell for SOC in
stores! They are a very wonderful
child Christmas giftl
Go to your grocer QUICK and
get KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes!
He knows they are not the leathery.
hard to chew kind; he knows that
little folks and big folks delight in
the wonderful KELLOGG flavor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Neustadt Test to Start
Operations Very SOor

Operations on the Walter NeuIadt
test to be drilled on the Bell farm
in the northwest u the southeast
quarter OF the northeast quarter ot
section /. 5s.9w are expected to start
within the next fsw days. Rotary
tools viii be moved from the Amster
No. 5 ON the Neustadt location by
the Noble Drilling company which has
the contract.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

Kirk oil Company-Merrick. .Schermer.
well on the Bennett farm. in the
northwest corner Of the northwes.
quarter of the northeast quarter of
section 81, 2s.2w. in the Graham dis.
trict
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

The operators Of the well on the
Sparks farm. in the southwest corner
of the southwest quarter of the south
east quarter Of the southeast guar
ter Of section 80, 2s.2w, is re-running
the SIS inch casing, afte: pulling
the casing which had collapsed at a
depth OF 1875 feet. Drilling will be
resumed as soon Us the casing is run.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

Magnolia Petroleum Company is
fishing for a string of tools al dep.h
of Coz feet in its test on the Ben
nett farm. in the northwest corner Of
the southwest quarter cf the north
east quarter of section 81. 2s-2w.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

and he knows KELLOGG'S
reach you oven-freshl
Get KELLOGG'S and get happy
KELLOGG'S put sunshine into
breakfast; make it the gladdest
time Of the dayl All the family
will say their thanks for eds
covering" KELLOGG'S and the
Jungleland Moving Picturesl
There never was such happy COM
bination of fun and feasti
Get your Jungleland Movies
QUICK-your last chance! Call
your grocer on the phone-or send
overl But hurryl We want you
to have Jungleland for your own
kiddies or for some child you love!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

W. l.. Coleman. field man with the
Marion Machinery and Foundry sup
ply Company at Wilson, was an Ard
more business visitor Thursday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

AUCTION SALE AT LEWIS Ola.
M0ND SHOP. ADELPHOS THEATER
BLDG, l0:3O A. VI. 2:30 p. NJ. COME
AND SAVE MONEY. PRIZE GIVEN
FREE AT EACH SALE. LADIES
ESPECIALLY INVITED. 21.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
Water Troubles Delay
Deepening Graham Well

The operators Of the well In the
southwest Of the northwest quarter u
abe northeast quarter Of section j.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

G. G.. Cox, is again back in Ard
more and is actively engaged here
as district manager with the National
Supply Company. Mr.. Cox was form
ery stationed in this city in the in.
terests OF the same firm, but was
transferred TO the Lawton district
where he spent two and one.half
Years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

GIVE HEALTH; BUY CHRISTMAS
SEALS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

w. Il. Templeman. Of Tulsa, who
is associated with Mr.. Frantz, in the
drilling OF the test in section TO- 2s.
3w, north of production in the Fox
field, Is in Ardmore on a business
visit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23

|. W. Williams. formerly Of this
city but now a resident Of Purcell,
was here on a business visit yester-
day. Mr.. Williams is actively engaged
in the oil brokerage business, and is
we'll known among the members OF
the local fraternity.
Roy NJ Johnson has returned from
business trip to Oklahoma City and
Muskogee. where he had been during
the past few days.
Dan A. Corcoran, sales manager
with the Cameron Refining Company
has left for Kansas City where he
will spend the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Corcoran and Son. j. D., are
now in Kansas City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-23
WITH THE OIL MEN

Ralph II. Ramsey, has returned
from an extensive trip through Kan
sas where he conducted a geological
survey, and will spend the Christ
mas holidays in this city.
Lloyd Noble. secretary of the state
Republican committee, and also head
OF the Noble Drilling Company oper-
ating in the local fields, is here for
the holidays from Norman where he
is attending Oklahoma University.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Commercial Club Seeks Better Mail
 And Wire Service

An attempt to induce the Western Union Telegraph company to keep its local office open until 10 o'clocK ct night. as has always been the case here until recently. and to have the eastern mail close at o'clock at night instead of at , o'clock. as is the case al present. will be made by the board of directors of the Warren Dis trict Commercial Club. this decision being arrived at during a meeting held yesterday.
 Many complaints have been heard since the telegraph office started closing at o'clock instead of at 10 o'clock, and it was declared at the meeting that much inconvenience is caused by this action It was also pointed out at the telegraph company has secured recently an increase in rates, and that there is no reason why the service should be curtailed at the same time
 The eastern mail leaves BiSbee at , o'clock in the morning, and at pres ent mail that is deposited at the post office after 6:30 o'clock in the eve ming is not made up until the follow ing day, and does not go out until a later train. The board of directors of the commercial club will take this matter up with Postmaster Bailey, and for the accommodation of the public try to have eastern mail re- ceived until 9:30 o'clock at night.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
New County Attorney Hands Knockout Punch To Candy
 Punchboards In New Ruling

John F. Ross, the new county at torney. was caught in the act yester- day-figuratively speaking-of punch ing punch boards; at any rate he gave them their knock out punch by instructing county peace officers that the morals of the community must be upheld by putting them out of bus mess.
 The enticing little purveyors of candy and cigars have been operated openly in the Warren district with the understanding that they were to be closed down after the holidays" !" In Bisbee they have been operated without molestation and with the un- derstanding that the city council does not care whether punch boards are punched or not The police depart ment has left it up to the discretion of the punchers, but Sheriff Hood said yesterday that he would act on the instructions of the county attor- ney's office and arrest those who op- crate them in the future.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Officers For New Year Are
 Installed By Tombstone Odd
 Fellows; Members Visit City

TOMBSTONE, Jan. G. The local l. O. O. F. met last night in regular session at their quarters in the city hall and officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows:
 John F. Bravin, N. G. Anton P. Ciochetti, V. C.; Franklyn 1vey, Rec & Fin. secy.; Dominick Giacoletti. Treas. A, ID. D. G. NJ, R. V. Saunders. was present and conducted the ceremon- ies
 Following the transaction Of busi- ness the meeting turned into a social affair during which time refresh ments of coffee, sandwiches and ci- gars were enjoyed.
 The local l. O. O. F. has just closed an active year in its work, having d large and enthusiastic membership.
 Tonight delegation from the To- cal order will motor to Bisbee where they will take part in a joint meet ing of the Bisbee lodge with the Re beccas of that city This is in return of a visit from members of the Bis bee order.
 Members from Douglas will also be in attendance at this meeting.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Woman Is Arrested And Four Gallons Mule" Confiscated In Philadelphia Hotel Raid

The Philadelphia Hotel On o. K street was raided yesterday afternoon and Mrs. Avery Shearer, who. accord ing to the police, was in the house on the High Road in which Clint and Freeman Crouch were arrested a few days ago on a charge of operating a still. was placed under arrest.
 The police had been seeking Mrs. Shearer since the raid on. the High Road, and she was caught By accident in the raid on the Philadelphia Hotel. Four gallons of white mule" that were found in the hotel were confis- cated. As the liquor was found in a vacant room, and the proprietor dis claimed all knowledge of it. no fur ther arrests were made. The raid was conducted by Chief Kempton, Constable Sheppard, Patrolman Sher- Till, and Deputy Sheriff Gibson.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Raid Valley Farm;
 Owner Is Charged
 With Having Still

Charged with operating d still on his ranch in the Sulphur Springs val ley. Ed Payne was arrested yesterday afternoon and brought to the Bisbee jail after raid. conducted by Deputy Sheriffs Kinney and Gibson, and two federal prohibition officers from Tue son. A stifl. several gallons of liquor, and some mash, were taken as eyi- dence, the officers said.
 According to the officers the still was in the cellar of the ranch home. and was in operation when they ap- preached, but they said that Mrs. Payne went into the cellar and kick ed the stove and still over before they could get there. Payne was in the yard chopping wood when the Of ficers came. and made no resistance to arrest. According to the officers Payne has given information several times in the past that has led to raids on other stills in the valley. He for merly lived in Bisbee and worked for the mining companies.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Shipyard Worker
 Praises VinOl

Tacoma Wash, July 3, 1920.-"I am an employee of the Toord Shipbuild- ing Plant here, in Tacoma, and take pleasure in stating the results ob- tained from the use of one bottle of Vinol
 'I was in a general debilitated con dition-I lost my appetite. was trou- bled with insomnia, weakness, back and headaches. couldn't hardly get out of bed of a morning to go 70 my work While relating my condi- ton to clerk in the Grown Drug Company one day he told me Of Ninoi and I decided to try a bottle. From the very first I felt great deal bet ter. Now I work every day, sleep fine. nervousness all gone and am in fine condition generally" Signed Edson c. Rouse, Bismark, 62nd St, Tacoma, Wash.
 Vinol is sold in this district by J. M. Ball druggist.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Keeper of Jewel House ln Tower Of London Says Plot
 To Blow It Up Impossible

LONDON, Jan 6-Major General Sir George J. Younghusband. keeper of the jewel house of the Tower of London in which the crown jewels are stored, speaking today concern- ing the recent discovery of plot to blow up the jewel house. said:
 Well, they would get it in the neck if they ever made such an at tempt"
 He expressed the belief that it was virtually impossible for any such at tempt to succeed as the jewel house had been made secure in recent years and was constastly guarded.
 It is said documents recently found containing instructions to Sim Feiners in London to blow up the jewel house with bombs ordered that they take as little life as possible" !"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
BUSINESS MEN PLAN VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN FOR NEW YEAR: WILL
 WORK TO CUT DOWN COUNTY COST

w. Allen have been appointed as a committee to consult with the new board of supervisors for the purpose of assisting the county officials in promoting program ol economy and efficiency in Cochise county affairs.
 This committee was authorized at the meeting of the Cochise County Tax Payers Association held n Tombstone December 29 The com mittee will work in conjunction with the business mems association in sug- gestion plans for an economical and business like expenditure Of the tax payers money.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
$10 Wise Charge On Short
 Period Passports Is Put
 Into Effect By Mexicans

DOUGLAS. Jan. 6.-The 10 day identification cards issued by Amer ican authorities heretofore vised free by the Mexican consulate, will have a charge of $2 henceforth. Official announcement to this effect was made today by Mexican Consul Alfon- so Pesqueira. The order is effective in compliance with instructions re- ceiyed from the bureau of foreign re- lations at Mexico City.
 The identity cards referred to are those issued by the United States i'm migration officials to tourists. They are good for from one to ten days provided the tourist doesn't abuse the authority designated thereon. The American government makes no charge for identity cards.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
Whats Gone? Lumbago
You Won't Stay in Bed Long if You Rub
 on Quick-Acting Begy's Mustarine

It does the work and cannot. blister the tendereSt skin.
 Keep box handy, for lumbago comes quickly and you can bet you'll want it to go quickly when it comes.
 And it will go quicker than you ever hoped for and so will sore throat. chest colds. tonsilitis. pleurisy and bronchitis.
 Beey's Mustarine often ends the misery and subdues the inflammation before most remedies you have heard about get started.
 So why suffer for days while using slow acting remedies when rheumatic pains are eaSed, neuralgia banished and soreness and stiffness ended in double quick time.
 For every ache and pain and to get ln- fluenza before it gets you, get Begy's Mus tarine. in the yellow box-30 and 60 cents -" the Quickest Pain Killer on Earth" Bisbee Drug Co. can supply you.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07

Plans for a vigorous campaign of cooperation and helpfulness for it's membership were drawn up last night at a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Warren District Busi- ness Mems Association. These plans will be submitted to the association at it's first 1921 meeting which will be held January IT,
 Walter Thomas. former chief deputy county assessor, has been elected sec retary of the association to succeed c. w. Ruth, who resigned in order 10 devote all his time to other business. Three of the associations members: M. Newman, C. s. Thompson and C.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
ELKS' CONVENTION

The 1921 convention of the grand lodge of Elks will be held in Los An geles in July. and plans for the re- ception that will be accorded the thousands of Elks who will gather there. are already well under way, according to information received at the local lodge It is expected that the sessions of the grand lodge will be held in Clune's auditorium. A number of local Elks have signified their intention of attending.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
STOLE FOR BRIDE

CHlCAGo. Jan. o.-James J. Tier ney. former paying teller in the Fort Dearborn National Bank. who coa- fessed to embedding SI0.5O0 to show his bride Q good time" on their California honeymoon. today was sen fenced to serve three years in Leay- enworth penitentiary.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-07
TICKETS ON SALE

Tickets for the governors inaugur- al ball may be obtained at Sealey's ci- gar stand at Lowell. at price of Si0 for one couple. and S5 for each extra lady. Sealey received the tickets yes terday from the inaugural ball com. mittee. He said there has been no rush for them yet.