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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
4
The notice invites skeptics to attend a fan auction sale to see fairness and businesslike conduct, describing wide participation and a large audience from various regions. It promises clear explanations and open discussion, asserting auctions offer better opportunities than other sales and urging attendance at Alan to witness the event.
The Kent Reilty Development Company brings William J. Brewer of New York City as the day’s orator for Algoa townsite opening on November 5. Brewer, famed East Coast speaker, will present Algae It a Future and address varied topics with thorough study of the Algoa proposition.
Fragmentary note describes a land tributary to Algon in Texas and mentions a townsite and for ning at Algon silt. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear dates or entities beyond Algon appear.
The notice outlines an early address program at Welcome-it in Burbank Texas with talks by landing citizens and notable speakers. Col J Warrick of Savannah Georgia is billed as a leading auctioneer of the South.
Terms of sale state that for all purchases under 1000, one quarter is cash and the balance due in 3, 6, or 9 months. For amounts over 1000, one fifth is cash with the balance due in 3, 6, 9, or 12 months, or on terms to suit as agreed.
Visitors urged to see Algos and Algos Orchards offering a Gulf Coast investment at an opening sale led by Colonel R. J. ducting. Advertising a morning Santa Fe train trip from Houston Grand Central, the pitch touts profits, small investments, and a risk free trip with guaranteed satisfaction for a day excursion.
A fragmented OCR line mentions Warrick and prices in a fortuity context. Readable text is limited, but the fragment hints at price information tied to Warrick. No clear event, date, or organization present.
A promotional notice invites investors to buy multiple blocks in a developing townsite. Bowman Bannister Realty of Pittsburg and Huntington runs the sale with a special train from Houston at 9 30 am. Fare 50c round trip. Tickets and information at Santa Fe offices.
A public sale at the Algon lot on November 5 and 6 draws a large crowd as promoters urge buyers to act now. They warn that prices will rise after development and that delaying purchase robs investors of potential gains, urging attendees to start with Algon lots.
An advertising plea urges Houstonians to visit a development zone linking orchards and new areas. It promotes Algos as a city adjunct and positions the auction as a chance to buy at your own price, encouraging personal participation and self-directed purchases in the growing metropolis.
Public Roads Algoa in Galveston County will gain from a bond issue of £500,000 to finance a new shell road from Galveston to Algoa and to Houston. The bond measure passed the voters and work is set to start soon on the main thoroughfare through Algoa.
Col R J Warrick of Savannah Ga impresses as a gifted auctioneer with Southern courtesy and wit. He has worked for Bowman Realty Co of Huntington WV, specializing in town lot sales, and now serves as auctioneer for the Algos townsite opening on the sth and th of the month.
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