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Newspaper

Houston Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1918

Page

15

Oil stock pulpits promise rich fivefold gains in days

An oil prospect広告 pitches six drilling ventures near a lease with claims of soon rising stock value from cents to dollars. The filer touts a $50,000 capitalization and $10,000 to finance a producer, forecasting a million-dollar potential and a dividend windfall for early holders as wells come online within thirty days.

Thin Lense Marth Gore Feasem Guisher Uiis Okinulgee, Broddage and Refinery Company

Do It Now Buy Today Rejoice Tomorrow Ad Claim

An urgent advert promises quick profits from a drilling venture. It urges readers to invest as many shares as possible while noting limited opportunity and a planned soon removal from the market. The message appeals to small investors seeking rapid gains from a purported big company with low capitalization.

Promised Fortune Warns of Risky Oil Pitch

A promotional pitch touts a “sure winning” oil venture urging readers to invest heavily. It paints vivid scenes of massive oil flow and fortunes while urging immediate action, sounding like an aggressive sales appeal from a company seeking funds.

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