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Oil excitement in Boone county sparks speculation
Oil excitement has spread through Boone county as Jack Hunter, ex Rockefeller employee and seasoned oil man, believes there may be a commercial oil field in the Ledges area near the state park. He notes leaks, estimates a 12 to 14 mile extent, and a Texas company has shown interest.
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Boone County
G. Goldwaite
Boone
Jack Hunter
John D. Rockefeller
Ledges
Hunter
Lower Ledges
Hoone
Texas Oil Company