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Newspaper

Houston Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1916

Page

16

Ohir Company Promises Big Wells in Humble District

A local oil prospectus claims an area near Humble will yield major “gusher” wells similar to the Stevenson field. The firm asserts initial production of 5000 to 20000 barrels daily and notes stock sales are closed to fund drilling across 300 acres. Investors urged to act quickly as profits are implied once development proceeds.

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Large Profits Seen From Local Land Holdings

A fragment notes strong profit potential from a company controlling extensive acreage in the Hamble district. It mentions a possible venture with a “unusual” capital structure and warns profits depend on development and careful planning. The text hints at future wells and significant returns but is unclear on specifics.

Coitendal AO Hamble

Untitled Fragmentary Report On State Stranglehold Industry

A garbled OCR piece appears to discuss a severe crisis impacting a state industry and legal actions. It references people, firms, and authorities, mentioning terms like attorneys and public concerns, though exact names, places, dates, and outcomes are unclear due to text corruption. The passage hints at investigation and debate over policy responses.

Real oil shortage in United States during last January

The document reports a United States oil shortage, noting consumption exceeding production in January at about 87,587 barrels daily. It references antiproduction sentiments, wartime disruptions, and concerns about future supply, with mentions of states and regions affected and a call for measures to indomitable production.

United States

Local Courts Fling Yet Date Set in County Trade

Fragmentary local court notes list cases and officials with unclear names and dates. The readable items mention Guinty Cavers, Tyra, Willan, and Fines, with scattered references to county, FP, and mer 10. The text is garbled but implies ongoing county legal actions and scheduled events.

Unclear historical note on threatened stores and work scene

Fragmentary text hints at threats to stores and a work scene involving Aryar Had Work. Mentions Takay Seyar Aataite Snow and a year perhaps, but readable details are limited and names are unclear.

Prominent Methodist Leaders At Chowley Meeting

A Chowley gathering drew many Methodist figures, including notable pastors and lay leaders. The event showcased regional church concerns, with discussions on community outreach, education, and mission work affecting several local congregations and attendees.

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Calomel warnings and liver tonic claims in old ad copy

An old advertisement warns aloud against calomel as mercury and its dangerous side effects. It touts Doan's Liver Tone and similar products as safe liver tonics, claiming relief from nausea, cramps, headaches, and sluggish bowels, with promised morning vitality and regularity.

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