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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17
CHAPTER XVI
erlckbat Alley.

There are men so big. physically and
otherwise, that the world naturally ex-
poets big things Of them-who seem
10 find big things always cut out for
them. Jack Warhope was such a man
"A singular mixture Of romantic i'm
ouIslveness and calm. cogent reason ;
o dreamer; a thinker; man OF hard
deeds. whose heart sometimes ran
away with his head: q Sir Galahad
strayed out into the Nineteenth cen
tury a thousand years behind his day.
The afternoon was half spent, and
GrayIock was foul with dust and sweat.
when he rode across the long covered
bridge over the Wabash and into the
city.
Brickbat alley had a reputation all
ds own. He had heard that II was In
the south part OF town near the river.
though its exact location be did not
know. Riding down into that end OF
the city. he stopped to Inquire Of an
old woman who happened 10 be stand
ting in the narrow yard In front OF a
shabby ramshackle house with a fur
sisbed rooms sign In the window.
Al the name-DoIl Baker-the old
-ornan bent upon him a look out Of
Der bIeared eyes that was both deep
and searching
-sTher' amt many men runnin'
around Iooss. ike you pear { be. but
What knows whsr Doll Baker lives.
Ruf. CONF look al y'u clos't. you're
sornsway di1er'nt F'om the country.
haiu't y'uT
Yes. M am
4 lysel IN wus-y'u look . az
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17
Arkansas Farmer Raises "Wiid" Mallard Ducks

small stream nenr Lofnan's home. He
feeds them regularly and they show
20 disposition 10 migrate.
sporfsmen passing this way are
often greatly excited # seeing 10
many maiinrds. especially when II IL
out of season In this country. and
Loman Is obliged 70 keep watchful
eye cut lest some hunter pot a few
Of bis pets The ducks show little
fear of humans.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17
A Tale of the Flatwoods
By DAVID ANDERSON
Author Of The Blue Moon
Cspyrigh, By The Bobbs-Msrrin Ca
CHAPTER xvl-continued-

K
He crammed the letter into the en-
elope. thrust II into the pocket OF bis
blouse and turned back across the
yard; stopped. and glanced around at
the woman.
"She had Z 20 and look after some
business" he said II low I'll ride In
and hep 'er"-he pondered a moment;
went on-''and reckon you better
stay at Aunt Liza's. as she said. III
be back t'night-sometlme- II may
be late"
The woodsman probably never Gov
cred the distance 10 the barn as quick
ly as he covered IL that day. Inc
words: "if she's there" that had so
puzzled the pair in the old eabin-as
well as the man at the chink-nared
clear as the midday sun. Hopkins-n
vas his last desperate move-a move
totally unforeseen. His intentions 10
ward the girl had been foul from the
first. That he would make some at
tempt 10 rob the safe was 10 be expect
sd-had been expected. But this
He buckled on his spurs; bridled and
added Graylock with a feverish haste
hat walked the mettle OF the good
horse. When he led him out. Mrs Cur
ry VAS waddllng across the barnlot
In the tense moment he had forgot
ten that his haste must be causing her
40 small wonder.
Yes 1 low I'll ride In and find err
a al ri hack T.
Observation-Disclosures you better go on
Z Aunt Liza's anyhows fr fear TN be
late, and wen come and git y'u-"
He saw that the attempt at reassur-
Hnce-an attempt that cost him no 1T
tle-had failed. The good housekeep-
er's face twisted quite beyond her con-
troll; her apron went up to her eyes.
"Oh. Jack" she sobbed. I'm plum
nusterd. Las night Brother Hopkins
left without leavin' no word. and now
Texie's gone"
The man turned and feigned TO adj
pst the saddle girth. A woman's
tears-the big woodsman was utterly
helpless. He glanced back at the
heaving apron.
"Now. Mis- Curry. don't be fluster'd-
She's all right" He hesitated. Then
two facts ain't no ways-connected.'
he finally muttered. knowing only too
well that they were. THE parsou
more'n likely went In after some more
books. pears like he must "a gone
through all them e had. and Texie-
I'll hunt 'er up this afternoon and ride
II -.
ward the village 81 don't b'lieve. II
was you. I'd leave the house till after
lark. and ] wouldn't mention sne's
Sone-only Z Aunt Liza and Uncle
Sick."
The apron came down from the trou-
bied face and the housekeeper began
10 dry her eyes. The woodsman turned
away; stopped; turned back.
zone questionable she take 'er re-
folver with err"
IVY, no." was the wondering an
rger-"why7"
81 didn't low she would "a"
The words came over his shoulder
as he threw the bride rein into the
hollow OF his arm and strobe away
down the barn-lot He flung the gate
open. sprang TO the saddle and Gray
lock was on like a bird on the wing
twenty miles OF dust and flying sand
toward the dim spired gateway that
led out into another world.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17

Evening shsde. Ark.--John Loman
q Bsford. Baxter county. has
unique method Of repienislsing his
lsrder and obtaining little pin
money. This Il for the rearing OF
tanned wild mallard ducks. He
caught two mailards during the NH
grating season In q homemade trap.
and with these started his fock-
There is now q large number Of the
fowls. They make their home on a
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Children Cry for "Castoria
A Harmless Substitute for Castor Oil. Paregoic, Drops
and Soothing Syups - No Narcotics

Food: giving natural sleep without
opiates. The genuine bears signature 81
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17
Like the Thrills

People who live IN glass houses
throw stones because they like the
excitement.
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Tribe Starving Owing
TO Drought and Locusts

nnesburz.-Owing 20 drought
and destruction % grass By locusts.
native tribe under Chief LiDcoe. In
nrr-huesfern TransvsaL Is starving.
re fribc-nen are eating iocusis.
~,prpIlars and ants to keep alive
ere tribe. numbering some thou
ir,iS. a~ns 1000 acres but these
80 IRE insufficient 10 maintain then
,a.s me- unable 70 buy more.
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Mother F7etcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 30 years to relieve
babies and children Of Constipation.
FIetuIency. Wind Collie and Diarrhea
allaying Feverishness arising there
from. and. by regulating the stomach
and Bowels. aids the assimilation OF
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17

sosne reiy doubtful propositions
have been opened With DfsrsE
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17

H'iH Chs,roi<f ddysses Prieor
Ten makes Of automobiles have
already advanced In price. In
SPITE % incrss-<d costs 81 ma
teri.is, the Chevrolet pfics 10
still the came. How ions-~s
cannot guarantee. To make
sure OF your Ch<vrolst at psss-
emit low prio<s
B Wy N OW!
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17

of a Chevrolet this Spring
Is 20 order IL NOW.
If you do not want to
pay for 1t In full at this
time, any Chevrolet
dealerwill arrangcterms
tosuityour convenience,
soyoucmn payasyouride.
You will be surprised to
learn how easy IL Is to
pay for a Chevrolet.
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WOMEN CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for is Cents.

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully. because perfect
home dyeing is guaranteed with 'Dia-
mond Dyes" even If you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colors,
Directions in each paekage.-Adver-
tlsement.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-04-17

Time effaces the utterances Of
opinion. and confirms the judgments
OF nature.
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Signs

Signs
"what makes you think they're en-
gneed1"
"She has n ring and he's broke"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
A Puzzle
a Day

The drawing shows four circles;
one within the other. The circles rep
resent the four silver United States
coins-dollar, half dollar, quarter and
and dime. Around them are the thir-
teen stars which appear on many
coins. Distribute the thirteen stars
among the circles so that each circle
contains an odd number of stars.
Answer to Previous Puzzle:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
FORESAW BIG
DEMOCRATIC WIN
Remained Firm Believer in League of Nations Up TO the


dicated how he kept abreast of the
times. He followed events of the
world by close perusal of the press
of the world and by personal confer
ence and by correspondence with men
in the midst of the work of the world.
His reading of newspapers occupied
nearly all of his time. He would con-
fer and correspond with men in pub
lie affairs and often with foreign lead.
ing statesmen.
Mr.. Wilson's mind was said to be
as keen as when he was In the White
House. Poigant and witty remarks
were always characteristic of him. His
friends said it was a treat" for those
who could sit and hear him talk or
current affairs. He had a decided atri
tude on all big questions of the day
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
TEOTH
OSIRIS

Take the first HI from Thoth and
insert it in Osiris, thus: T 9TH
OSIRHIS.
Put the o from Osiris into the blank
space of T 9TH, and your answer Isl
TOOTH, SIR, HIS-three words Of
the English language.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
Bank Tax System

Plans whereby taxes may be collected
by township and suburban banks are
announced by County Treasurer John
L. Duvall. Any taxpayer wishing to
pay at his bank, must first notify his
bank, under the plan. The tax re
ceipts will be gotten from the county
treasurer for him by the bank
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
Markum Seeks Senate Seat

Louis r. Marku1n, 4314 z. New
York ST.. ex-service man and man
ager of a chain of theaters in Indian
apolis, has announced his candidacy
for Republican State Senator from
Marion County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04

he was arrested Detectives Dugan
and Taylor say they have warrants
for Tucker on charges of selling fake
club plan magazine subscriptions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
Magazine Solicitor Held

Freeman Tucker, 43, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, is in the city prison today after
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-04
KIDNAPPED BABY Is FOUND
Stolen Child Was Sold to Passing
Tourists for $500.

By United Press
HOUSTON, Tex. Feb. A baby,
kidnapped from it's sick mother eight
months ago and sold to passing tour
lists for 500. was recovered today by
Prohibitions officer Gillian, Kansas
City.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17

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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
SYLVESTER WELL
DERRICK AND RIG
BURNED TO GROUND

The Observation-Disclosures
well, s-ne-sw, 29-35-1w, took fire We'd
nesday night and burned the derrick
and other buildings on the lease. The
crew were cleaning out preparatory
to setting casing, after a shot OF q
few days ago, when the fire occurred.
This well had about half million
feet wet gas in the Sunburst sand,
and as it's log was rather unusual,
showing considerable faulting. 1t
was predicted that a very good well
might result.
When the Ellis sand was struck it
was found quite tight, but 90 quarts
of nitro -glycerine discharged in the
hole by Dana Walters Of the lndepen-
dent Torpedo company made a very
good well of it, estimated at around
200 barrels. No one was hurt by the
fire, and the damage was partially
covered by insurance.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
viii Reoder Easter Program
Sunday Afternoon

The Kevin Sunday School will
render an Easter program at the
Goeddertz hall next Sunday
afternoon at 200. Mrs. M. C.
Green has charge of the program,
and nothing is being left undone
to make this program success.
Besides special features from the
little ones, Mrs. Green has ar
ranged for some beautiful quar-
tette,s to be rendered by some Of
Kevin s best talent Now try TO
plan your affairs so you can be
present, at the Goeddertz hall
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
This quartette 0 young men
have also been engaged to sing
at the song service in the even
ing.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
Kevin Civic Club
Entertain Officers
Retiring Workers Guest Of
Club Commute al Dance
and Supper.

The ladies of the Kevin Civic
Club held their annual election
of officers at the hall last Friday
night. I he following officers
were elected for the ensuing
term: Mrs. Rory Herd, president;
Mrs. Chas. Perrin, vice president;
and Mrs. l.. r. Pyke, secretary
treasurer. The ladies Of the Club.
on the following evening, enter
tained at dancing for the retiring
officers, Mrs. B. C. Herd. presi-
dent; Mrs. O. D. Crawford, vice
president. and Mrs. R. B. Thomp-
son, secretary treasurer. The
committee in charge of the en-
tertainment, Mrs. Clara Herd,
Mrs Ray Sorrell and Mrs Chas.
Perrin, had the hall most artisti-
cally decorated for the occasion,
and a delicious lunch was served
at midnight. The retiring officers
were presented with beautiful
sets Of candle holders and cam
dies, also boquet of cut flowers,
for faithfulness of their work
they have rendered during their
term of office.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
Relieved INTEREST I'M big OIL TEST

There is a quickening of interest il
possible oil developments in the coun
ty this month as the time approache:
when prospecting work can be resum
ed. The California company have ac
quired an interest in the Bowes struc
ture south of Chinook and are prepar-
ing according to reports received here
to make test here this year and will
put standard rig on the structure
for that purpose. The California com.
pany have filed some leases on lane
on that structure and there is an op-
timistic feeling among those interest
ed out there that an adequate test is
to be given that section.
j. H. Voorhees,, who is working or
plans for the development of the
north side structures, has prepared
the following summary of the gener-
al situation in Blaine county from a
geologist's standpoint, that we fee
may be Of interest to our readers who
are interested in the local field.
Says Mr.. Voorhees,:
''It is a very difficult task to even
try to describe the vast possibilities
of Blaine county as an il-producing
center, without being considered Wis
ionary or being pointed out as an oil
promotion crook or as an escaped
lunatic from Warm Springs. The
writer is none of these, but just a
geologist who realizes that the cold
facts from a geological viewpoint
are more than enough to convince the
most skeptical that northern Blaine
county is an oil field with magnifi-
cent and unlimited possibilities. Some
geologists have argued that these
structures around Chinook were mon
oclines, and of very limited possibili-
ties as oil producers, but the writer
can say, in all truthfulness, after 1s
years spent in the oil fields of Kan
sas, Oklahoma, Texas, Old Mexico,
California, and Canada, that northern
Blaine county beats them all fol
large, well-defined oil domes and an
ticlinal folds. / hope it will be un-
de.stooa that the writer is not say
ing this from mercenary viewpoint
nor with selfish motive. Facts a
lone will verify the above statements.
for instance, the writer will take the
most skeptical geologist in the land
1ut to the Fer Paw mountains and
show him.
"First-Abundance of the elements
for the compounding and
iistillation of crude petroleum;
Second Positive proof that the
Bear Paws contain well defined stra-
as of oil-bearing formations;
"Third-That these oil bearing for
nations underly all of Blaine county
md were thrown up and exposed dur
ng the period of upheaval when the
Bear Paws were formed
"Fourth-That northern Blaine
ounty embraces and contains a sup
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
WESTERN PET EX OIL
TO HAVE NEW OUTLET
Additions Made to Regina Canada Re-
finery VIII Help Take Care of
Montana Crude

In view of the fact that the lmper-
ial Oil Company of Canada, has com
pleted additions to it's Regina refin-
cry at Regina, Canada, that has in
creased the capacity if the plant sew
eral thousand barrels, Western Pet
Ex and other producers in the Kevln
field will be able to find market for
their production which in turn will
warrant further drilling operations in
this fitld. The Ohio Oil company has
announced that commencing April 1,
the leases Of that company and its at
filiated firms in the Kelvin field
would go to full productiin as there
was market for all the ell that could
be produced. At the same time it was
stated that all other firms in the Ke-
vim field would find the same market
available for them and as result
small leases are preparing to start
work in the near future.
The Oil and Gas Journal of March
Sth, states:
'sThe large oil companies operating
in the Kevin field in Toole county,
Montana, have announced that com
rencing April 1, all wells in that field
will be placed on full productiin bas-
IS and that pipe line facilities ana
markets have been arranged so it will
be possible to take care Of all the oil.
This is going to give the oil busl-
ness in northern Montana g great I'M
petus for the coming. season for this
field, being the only one in the north
ern part Of the State, controls by its
work the wildcatting in the surround
Ing territory. All during the winter,
the crude from this field has been tax
EN- only from proportion Of the wells
and many Of the producers rave been
shut down.
From the announcement that the oil
companies were preparing to start
full production there on the first OF
next month, it would appear contracts
have been made to take care of all the
fields production as fast as it is pro-
duced anl this will take a big load oil
the producers shoulders there.
This statement will also lead to ma
nv new wells in that field IS there is
much proven area not yet touched.
The Wtstern Petroleum Exploration
has announced that one well will be
started as soon as weather conditions
hermit. The Ohio Oil company is
ready with several strings of tools and
rnany locations and the same can be
said Of the Sunburst Oil & Refining
company, and the Homestake Oil COM
pany. The Bitter Greek Oil company
il rig building on a tract that was
recently taken over by the firm thru
an operating contract with the Sun
burst. This contract is so acres COM
rrising the east half Of the southwest
quarter, Section 29-35-1 west.
At present Kevin field has 40 pro- |
ducers that could be making oil II
there was an outlet; there are Ia gas
sers and 78 dry holes, including some
wells far out from the field and not on
the real structure. There are about |
21 strings of tools rigged up and ready
to drill with the holes at various
depths and five wells definitely locat-
ed that should be drilling within
week or o."-Trico (West Virgil
nia) News.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17

Elsewhere in this issue of the
Review will be found the fnan-
cial statement of the Sunburst
State Bank. 1t is shown by these
figures, that the man at the
wheel, Mr.. Taylor, is on the job,
and always looking after the in
terests of his customers.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17

Cashier Nat Taylor, of the
Sunburst State Bank, Of Sunburst,
was in Keviu Tuesday, accom-
panied by his wife. Mr.. Taylor
was looking after some very I'M
portant business matters while
here.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17

wells in Montcne can be attributed
to tt. fact that they were starte win
holes to small to allow for 'tapering'
when heavy gas or wafer pressure
was encountered. Drilling eli wells is
a mans size JOB and is ':nly fer the
experienced, ii same is to reach oil
production.
"This is not deep field here pro-
viding the well is drilled or or near
the axis or apex Of the structure; for
instance, l might mention that a 3D.,
600 barrel gusher was brought in On
Signal Hill at Long Beach, California,
at depth of 1880 feet, yet on the lev
ell land near the the base of Signal
Hill they had to go 1900 to 1890 feet
before striking oil production, so that
is enough to illustrate what l mean by
drilling on the apex or axis of struc-
ture for shallow production. Chi
nook Opinion.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
Keviln Fields 6 onder
Oil Comes From Davonian
Says DR.. T. w. SariIesou

Kevin is a wonder field of the
oil world, a n d has only beer
touched on the surface, while be-
low in the Devonian lies lakes OF
oil which is being forced up tc
the Sunburst sand, is the state
ment Of Professor Fredrick w
Sardeson, one of the best known
geologists Of the country, who
has been g visito. IN Great Falls
for several days returning from
the north field.
"The theory advanced by GER
tain prominent geologists that
the Kevin is anticline field is un-
tamable, said Professor Sarde-
son, "and there is nothing to sus-
tain such theory. This field is
made up of hundreds Of cone
domes" Of varying size and pro-
portions. Therefore the fault,
theory is an exploded one, not
only from the present perfor-
nance of the field, but from logs
0 f wells, surface indications,
glacial drift, cts. The so-called
Gordon Campbell theory is rela-
lively the correct theory. We
will see dry holes continue to be
drilled, but their proportion will
be insignifcantas compared with
the producers. With the ability
to drill to shallow depths such as
400 to 1000 feet at a cost as
low in range as $1,000 to SIS, 900,
proves conclusiveIy that even
small wells Of 10 barrel capacity
will pay out and prove Of a most
profitable investment.
when the Kevin field cover
ing half dozen townships, is
compared with the Texas oil
fields Of 5000 acres, one can
wonder in amazement at the
worlds wonder field. 1t is the
bononza for the small driller, it
is too large to be controlled by
the so-called larger companies.
Its resources in oil recovery are
tremendous, it's life a long one,
certainly SO years, for full re-
covery. The field is not mystery
to the trained expert. The gas
and water pressure are terrific.
The oil is being forced from low
er depths (DeYonian) to the
present shallow depths.
Wells should be drilled to the
shallow levels to premit further
drilling to lower depths later.
Large and high pressure wells
will be brought in from the low
CT depths and in abundance. The |
sulphur water theory"
is likewise an old exploded one.
The fact that sulphur water is
picked up at shallow depths is an !
indication that oil does not lie in |
lower sands. We often find fresh |
water under the sulphur water,
and then oil at further depths.
This field will again prove out |
his theory.
1T is an economical waste to
freight Salt Creek oil through |
Montana, thru Keyin field t o
Canada. This will be corrected |
when the interests are ready for
It, but not sooner. montana is
full 0 { oil domes. Other and |
great fields will be opened up.
The stage is set for long and
aggressive drilling campaign by
operators, who have
oeen successful in other fields"
DIR. Sardeson is one OF the fam
us oil experts of the country,
md was summoned before the
senate committee f or expert
testimony on the Teapot Dome
March 3, his testimony being ex-
1a1sted and quoted extensively \
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17
BURKS SPUDS WELL
FOR DEEP TEST ON
THE POTLATCH ACREAGE

w. E. Burks, drilling contractor,
has spudded in the new deep test well
in neA 21-34-1 W, for the Potlatch Oil
and Refining company. Reports from
T. P. Jones of Shelby, president of
the company, are to the effect that
the hole will be drilled to a depth of
1000 feet in the quest for oil.
The officials of the company be-
lieve that this depth will take the bit
through the Devonian, and it is the in
tention to drill as far as the granite.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-17

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