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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
BOYCE WELL
REEVES OLD
GUSHER HOPE

Whether the north slope of
Kevin-Sunburst field is going to give
gushers is a subject that is due
for early revival, with the start of
well on a nose mapped by the
u. S. G. S. short distance
south OF this fields first "gusher''
the Boyce water well.
Before the days when operators
dreamed of the possibility of flow
ing wells, Sunburst Oil & Gas Co.
drilled a well on the Boyce farm,
in the southwest corner of Section
23-36N-2W. On the night of
August 21, 1922, the bit hit the
Ellis-Madison contact and it began
flowing, with heavy gas pressure.
There was no control head within
miles and the well blew wide open
until it turned to water and it con-
tinued to flow water at the rate
of 1000 barrels per day. Not until
years later when it was realized
that there 'is no such thing" as a
2,0O0-barrel water we'll in Kelvin
Sunburst field was the well regard
ed as anything except proof of the
hydrostatic table for the field.
However, the Madison lime water
comes up only an average of 800
feet, showing that the Boyce re-
vealed an unusual condition.
This week we'll was started in
the center of the NEH NEH Sec
tion 27-36N-2W, south and west
of the Boyce "gusher," by the
Lemac Oil company. This company
drilled one previous we'll in the
field, but is a new entrant, backed
by several Seattle capitalists. A
turnkey contract has been awarded
to Bob Engleking who has rig on
location and he intends to complete
before winter sets in.
whether the Lemac we'll will en-
counter any such pressure, with
either gas, oil or water, can be de-
termined only by the drill. The
realization that it was heavy gas
pressure that caused the water to
flow, leads many to the belief that
some large wells are possible In
this district which has been COM
pletely abandoned, save for wells in
the Sunburst discovery pool a
mile away, for these past IL years. (
There were but five wells in the |
field when the Boyce was drilled |
and the outlook was discouraging. |
The Boyce gave the field a further
setback as the first reports caused |
of the country to an
nounce a 15,0O0-barrel well. When
it was learned that it was water
we'll, most of the big oil men shook
their heads and declared Kelvin
Sunburst a ''bloomer." Few people
knew that the well produced any
oil and gas, more significant than
the water.
One of the notables who did not
take a negative view was Dorsey
Hager, according to the Journal OF
August rs, 1922. Hager expressed
at the pressure manifest
and prophesied that this field would
Confined on Page Fiye)
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
DISCOVERY OIL
Pool. YIELDS
ANOTHER WELL

How acid might have changed
the history Of the Kelvin field, had
the science of acIdization been
known in 1922 when the Campbell
discovery well was drilled, will be
demonstrated shorty when acid is
applied to the newly completed
Goeddertz & Agen-Aronow No. 3
we'll a short distance southwest Of
the Campbell discovery well. 1t Is
about the same kind of a producer
az the Campbell discovery well
which was abandoned without COM
mercial operation. The No had
the Madison contact at 1853 feet
and is a 10 or 15-barrel well in
natural production With acidi-
cation II may become large pro-
ducer South OF It is the Black
Magic well. on the same farm
which flowed when completed in
1928. The Black Magic, like the
campbell discovery well. was never
produced commercially as both we're
deepened into water.
The advantage of re-acidizing
IN this field was demonstrated this
week when the Huso Brothers-El-
Iingson No. we'll. c NEH SWA
14-35-3W. began making 30 bar
rels per day. 1t was treated two
times before. making only eight
barrels. A third treatment broke
through into new channels to make
a commercial we'll.
Beardslee-Swears No 10,
sWH NWH 9-35-2W. the well
which was drilled below the Madi-
eon water to find its production,
Ia still making 20 barrels OF oil
bnt with Il so barrels of water
which apparently broke in from
above. No plan to shut OH the
water has yet been devised although
a squeeze Job" has been suggest
Big West-DahIquist No. II. sW
Sc HSEA 21-35-3W. is drilling at
C q & sons-Fryberger No.
IL. NE sEH SWA 24-S5-3W, has
! show Of oil at the Madison lime
contact at 1871 but is drilling on
down TO the Crumley break" AT
last reports It was at 1890 feet.
-POrfer-EstensOn No. 2,
cNT, Ell SWA 19-33-1W. failed
IN find gas. having neither Sun
hurst nor stray sands. and has been
plugged and abandoned at 1914
feet.
Nepstad Montgomery Faghrer
Haugen No. "a, Sc sEHSWA 2
Raw. is drilling at 1910.
gcotIand-sfcNameF No. 3, NV
SEH sWK 29-35-3W, is drilling
(continued on Page Fivel
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
WELL
ON NORTH CUT
BANK TREND

A third well along the "trend"
of the Cut Bank sand series as
they swing northeastward from the
main cot Bank oil field was spot
ted this week by A. B. Cobb in
North Cut Bank. on Texas com
pany unit block of leases.
The first well completed in the
Cobb-Texaco tests was completed
as a small gasser The second is
uncompleted but has oil in the Cut
Bank sand, promising another Cut
Bank sand pool on the north slope.
The second well was spotted with
the idea of getting low enough to
pick up a Sunburst sand pool. as
in the Darling pool farther north
The newest well is miles from
either oil or gas production and no
other well has ever been drilled in
the district. Location is the center
of the NEA Section IS, Twp.
36N. Rg. 5W. on a tract Of land
belonging to the Columbian Co.,
mortgage company North OF the
tract is the VIM. H. Cross farm
and south of 1t the D. F. Stuff
farm The acreage block is known
az Unit ID" and the we'll is known
as Cobb-Texaco Unit d No. Lo-
cation is 1880 feet south of the
north line and 1880 feet west of
the east line of the section. 1t
will be drilled with rotary rig.
now on location.
Meantime, Cobb has moved
spudder onto the Bilstad No. !
Joint well, in c NV ASEH 4-36:
5W, where oil was encountered in
the Cut Bank sand. The rotary
core showed good saturation in a
hard sand 1t was drilled in with |
rotary mud and while the mud was
circulated out with water, the oil /,
came back but slowly. II may be
shot with nitro glycerin in orded
10 properly clean the rotary mud
rom the walls of the hole
The next few days will see the
of the next important |
north Cut Bank test, the Texaco-
zimmerman No /, three miles
southwest from the new Unit d |
No. / The zimmerman. the Unit
D and the Bilstad wells are To-
.ated along a straight line. drawn
rom southwest to northeast, point
ng toward the Darling pool. and
paced about three miles apart.
The zimmerman is a north offset
n Glacier arson No
which is producing from the Sun
urst sand The zimmerman was
rilling at 1894 at last reports
nd is expected to pick up the
unburst sand at around 1920 feet.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
May Use Hydrochloric
Acid For Drilling Fluid

Use Of hydrochlorc acid drilling in the Madison
lime is be tried in the well of Itao Petroleum corporation
in its wildcat northwest of Kevn-Sunburst field and south
of the Border oil field Hydrochloric acid used the
of lime wells but has before been used
drilling NJ f. Toes contractor the Italo-C ornett No ],
SW4NWH 30373W, believes that the acid viii soften the
lime to make rapid progress possible This well Is
drilling ahead with ''wet hole unable to shut off
Madison lime 2716 where finch pipe cemented
times The hole bottoms at 26z3 feet and viii
continue into the lime the break There
small showing of oil the contact with flow of water that
up within $50 feet of the top At 1900 feet this well
has small commercial flow of gas
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
CUT BANK OPERATORS LIKE
oIL-WATER WELLS

Water with the oil Is no prob
lem In Cut hank field but i'm
stead Is something to be de-
sired. according 10 leading Oper-
atOrs. a few wells in the south
end Of the field make little
water. The owners have far less
paraffin trouble than with wells
which produce no water. As a
result, some operators are study
ing a plan TO Introduce water
into their wells I'm the hope OF
cutting down cIean-0ut jobs
made necessary by forming of
paraffin i'm the tubing.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
NOT ENOUGH OIL, SAYS NAVY
MAN TO CONGRESS

WASHINGTON - Rear Admiral
H. A. Stuart contended today that
the navy department faced a serious
fuel shortage even for peacetime
operations.
Staurt, director of naval petro-
leum reserves, told the house oil
committee that the navy's supplies
not only were inadequate to keep
pace with fleet expansion but that
Increasing petroleum exports created
"an unhealthy condition" from a
national defense standpoint.
A survey of the naval reserves,
he said, showed that the amount
OF oil that could be recovered sis
far from sufficient for the navy's
future needs"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-11
LUBE ENGINEER IS VISITOR

c. o. Witt. engineer of the lubri-
eating oil department of Shell Oil
company. was a visitor in Great
Falls this week, on an inspection
trip over the western district which
includes the western half OF the
United States. His headquarters
are n California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-29

requirement which under present circumstances, rases serious problems for Germany
 As for raw materials, Greater Germany, even without Bohemia Moravia turns out 30 percent more eoal than twice much Ignite 30 percent more and double the amount of steel produced in i913 In coal she is sef-sufficient but even before ostities began she was importing 68 percent of the ron ore she used-a deficit that will doubtless be realty increased by wartime needs. In certain com
 odities such rubber textile materials and petro- um she has developed considerable synthetic in- ustry. but in none has anything approaching self ufficiency been attained while the costly processes tt present involved represent an undoubted drain on Ter resources.
 Agricultural production in Old Germany. accord ng to the Instut fur Konjunktnforschung, is about IS great as in 1913-l4 but that time she pro- ucing only about 80 percent of her needs Further nore neither Austria nor Czechoslovaka is nearly sef-suffcient in foodstuffs as Old Germany.
 Financial resources today are much inferior. The transportation system is in notorously poor condition The general economic organization is of course highly developed but against this be set the fact that the demands that were being made on it even before September far more nearly approached its limits than was the case before began in 1914. Prior to September there already labor shortage "a difficulty that did not appear until some time after the beginning of the last
 That all these lacks will be decisive in short war is improbable That they will be determining in a long one cannot be said with certainty But all the evidence available goes to suggest that Germany has entered the present struggle less well equipped for protracted contest than 25 years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-29
WHERE GERMANY IS WEAK

Twenty five years ago, when the great war was in it's early months opinion as to it's probable duration turned good deal the relative gold stocks of the two groups of combatants It was argued that gold could be used for the purchase abroad of essential materials It was also believed that nation with adequate gold resources would be able in time of sharply accelerated public expenditures better to preserve its credit structure particularly to avoid destructive imitation
 Gold plays no role of consequence in current dis cussons of the relative strength of Germany, the one hand and England and France the other This is true in part because of the diminished em- ployment of gold as a monetary material but in greater measure doubtless because of the ability of Germany to finance her huge rearmanent program with only negligible gold reserve.
 It has been apparent for several years that in the event protracted the nations with the capacity to produce foodstuffs and essential materials would occupy a highly favored position; that war in this day would be not by gold CT even money and credit but by the productive facilities of the nations involved.
 It was demonstrated many times between 1914 and 1918 that nations military strength no greater than it's source of supply Time and time again the German high command made the grievous error of pushing forward too far and too fast An army which cannot be fed supplied with ammlni- ton must choose between falling back and being destroyed
 Many who place such heavy emphasis the strength of the German forces fail apparently to realize that all their forces combined not only could not occupy square mile of enemy territory but that their effective fnctioning is dependent upon the smooth and uninterrupted operation of a wide range of industrial activities It is in this last respect that the German position is weak in relation to that of Great Britain and France Hitler has created great war machine without giving adequate consideration to the by which it will be kept in operation which is doubtless the principal why his game has appeared to be one of bluff rather than fight.
 The Germany of 1914 together with it's ally, Austria Hungary, had 1030000O0 inhabitants as against present 86o0oOoO for Greater Germany including Czeehosovaka) disparity offset of course by the current absence of active enemy on the Russia frontier Considerable supplies of ma terials that were then within the boundaries of the two empires are held by neighboring neutral nations Although still largely available they cannot now be paid for with German marks or Austrian crowns but require German exports or foreign money
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-29
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say, He went for him with both fists. " Say, He attacked him with both fists.
 Often Mispronounced: Genealoey Pronounce jen-e-al-o-Ji, first as in gentle, second as in me Cn- stressed, as in at, accent third Syll- able.
 Often Misspelled: Commission; two ms and two s's.
 Synonyms: Libel, islander, call umny
 Word Study: use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering che word each day. Today's word :: Excerpt (noun an extract; pas sage selected or copied from a book or record. These few excerpts will serve to show the character of the book"
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FIND ENCOURAGEMENT

In any event the news would ap- pear to be on the pro-Roosevelt side, and we had just as well let ycu know that certain Democratic sources have found even more en- couragement ill the recent local cleo ticns.
 The general results in Philadel- phia were discouraging to the Demo- crats but they saw shreds of better news fer them in other spots. Pitts burgh and the surrounding i-on towns went on the Democratic side They were especially pleased th.~ young Boies Penrose could not win ] House seat in Philadelphia in spite of bearing the name of the famous Republican party power-horse Of a generation ago.
 On the other hand, they were not so cheered by the recovery of Tammany in New York. To Dem ocrats outside of New York, Tam many is a bitter cross the party must bear Already they can hear Republicans grooming l940 melo- dies in which the terrible taint of Tammany" is the major theme
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eHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30
 Conflicting planetary aspects are active today and may confuse thc sensitive. Mars is in an aspect that may mean military engagements, but the stars encourge whatever is pro- gressive or constructive. Aviation comes under threatening portent; that later change to helpful prom ise.
 Heart and Home: This is an en- couraging sign for wise household administration, The young should be more cooperative and less in- clined to make demands While there is not much promise of TO- nance, there is good luck indicated for new friendships with persons oi the opposite sex Gossip and mention of world horrors should be avoided.
 Business Affairs: The building oi airplanes and warships will stimu- late business at the end of the year but 1940 will bring a reaction. Fin ancial wizards will be in demand as budgets are prepared for public ex penditures. Relief economies will not be successful and will be given up by the wise. Crime will increase greatly after the holidays.
 National Issues: Taxes will cause anxiety. Painless methods will be ad- vocated but the regular way of ob- taining funds for public expenditures will be maintained Performers will indulge in crack-brained schemes. Revolt against authority may be widespread as people of all ages be- come rebellious. Washington will supply a sensation as a midwinter diversion.
 International Affairs: Mussolini will come to the fore in the world news. He will be able to inspire loy- alty in Italy, but not in Germany where Hitler will engage in unsuc- cessful secret machinations. There will be disagreements and even treachery in the dictators' relations to one another.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year Of more than average good fortune. Women will be lucky in their dealings with strangers.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be extremely intuitive and able to guide themselves wisely through difficult periods. These. sub jects of Sagittarius have unusual personality and talents.
 Copyright, 1939)
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LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. Which language has the wid- est distribution?
 2. Who wrote "Gunga Din"? 3. Which continent is second in size to Asia?
 4. After Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware, in what battle was he immediately engaged?
 5. What South American city claims to have the most beautiful harbor in the world?
 ANSWERS l. English.
 ?. Rudyard Kipling. 3. Africa.
 4. Battle of Trenton, g. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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 pLl dent liberal, particularly if he rode to victory on the tail of the Roose- welt comet, sees no other comet he likes as well, and is just naturally short of cash anyway, as many. a congressman or former congressman is.
 Roosevelt supporters necessarily could look upon this poll of the de- feated as reflecting sentiment in their districts. With Roosevelt they could win, they reported in large numbers to Washington. Without him they were not so happily confi- dent. Correspondingly, Republicans could suggest that these former Rep resentatives are telling the world as clearly as anything that a heap of marginal districts which moved
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-29
M o D E R F. ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

0. When friend has purchased a new coat or gown, shows it to you, and you do not like it at all, what should you say?
 A. Perha's you can say, T think the color is beautiful In no event should you express disapproval.
 @. Should a person take soup from the side or the tip of the spoon?
 A. Unless the soup is very thick it should be taken from the side of the spoon.
 @. Is it necessary to answer an invitation to a large reception?
 A. No.
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OO YEARS AGO
 LO From THE EMPIRE
NOVEMBER 2a. 1919

Probably few prospects had start ed out with so many natural advan- ages for economic mining and quick results for finding out minimum of expense whether larger opera tions would be justified, than a new property on Windham Bay, located by old time Alaskans, under the name of the Independent Gold Mining Company. Work had already started on a tunnel which was being driven under contract by James Bell and a crew of men.
 The power boat Nokomis returned with party after an extensive trip along the west coast. The party con- sisted of Dr. Robert Simpson, Julius Weinstein. George Anderson, Capt William Geddes and Capt Clarence Geddes of the Nokomis and other members of the crew The party made combined business and pleasure trip.
 The sorting system was being per- fected at the Alaska Juneau mill and at this time an average of 800 tons of waste was being thrown out on the dump every 24 hours.
 J. L. Fuller, logger, who made ais headquarters here, was in town and was registered at the Alaskan Hotel
 Mrs. J. H. Kline, wife of the agent for the Pacific Steamship Company, left on the City of Seat tie She was to spend the holidays with friends and relatives in the south.
 A. H. ziegler, an attorney of Ket- chikan, returned to that town on the City of Seattle. He had been at tending to matters before the Dis trict Court
 Weather: highest 32, lowest 32, cloudy.
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SALVATION ARMY BIBLE GLASS IS TO
 MEET TOMORROW

A meeting of the weekly. Bible Class of the Salvation Army will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 O. clock at the home of Capt. and Mrs. Stanley Jackson. Mrs. R. B. Lesher will lead the discussion and anyone interested is invited to attend.
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Answer on Page 6,
 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE District Land Office

District Land Office
 Anchorage, Alaska.
 September 12, 1889. Notice is hereby given that Toni Tarro, of Juneau, Alaska, has made application for a homesite, Anchor age serial 08556, for land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 2337, tracts, A, B, containing 463 acres situated about IA miles northerly from Ju- neau, Alaska, between the east and west forks of Montana Creek, and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska. Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. Date of first publication Oct. 4 1899. Date of last publication Nov. 29, 1889.
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eHapty
 Birthday

The Empire extends eongrafuIa- lions and Jest tcishes t>day, fheiI birthday anoiOers-- 10 th' ros. ioping:
 NOVEMBER 29
 William HixSon
 George Baggen Jr.
 Evelyn Stephenson
 Bessie Anderson Mrs. Robert Bonner Jr.
 Mrs. w. O. Witte
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Is Better Business Coming?
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Now that the arms embargo has been repealed, there will be war orders to stimulate American industry How many? How large? That, nobody can answer. One wishful thinker has mustered a list of commodities the British and French are ex- peced to buy and comes out with the estimate that S 000000000 is going to be spent here, and quickly Other observers, more cautious in temperament, doubt there will be boom of any dimensions.
 It needs to be remembered that the embargo did not hold back any shipments of importance ex- cept alpanes This country is not likely to be mak- ing shells and in quantity unless the war turns out to be a long one, fought intensively on the Western Front. There are virtually no private manufacturers in America equipped to turn out precision weapons, with few small exceptions.
 Besides these bearsh considerations there is the fact so often overlooked-that the neutrality measure imposes a cash-and-carrX system on all commodities Thus the net effect of the measure to discourage slightly the trade in general com modities which until has not been hampered.
 If there is to be long fought on land, we shall doubtless have war boom in the course of time This country insllate itself from the world well enough to escape either world depressons or temporary fits of prosperity. And it will not take very much of a stimulus to induce a boom" because industrial activity already has risen above the 1887 peak and is 1929 levels This has come about without any orders of consequence Even a modest spurt of business on top of such a prospering condition create the semblance of a boom.