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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

2

Cannon Ball Motor Company Unique Dealer Plan Endorsed

Farmers State Bank of Texico prints endorsements from officers and directors of the Cannon Ball Motor Company of Mexico New Mexico praising its unique plan for placing cars tractors and trucks with dealers. Local booster statements note the company's solid business methods and widespread stockholding among Texico Farwell citizens.

Cannon Bail Motor Company Cannon Ball Motor Company Mexico New Mexico Texico-Farwell Geo. Eads Cannonball Motor Company

Cannon Ball Motor Company plans huge Amarillo plant

A detailed prospectus outlines an automobile factory in Amarillo Texas by Cannon Ball Motor Company. The complex would cover about 25 acres with two railroad tracks, overhead cranes, and reinforced concrete brick and steel construction. Estimated 200000 annual output and 3500 skilled workers. Stock sales network already active in ten states with 600 stockholders. Endorsing letters from local officials and industry figures praise management and investment potential highlighting Ford and other strong performers.

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Cannon Ball Motor Company Founder Endorsed by Randall

D A Randall president of Cannon Ball Motor Company sent a favorable letter praising founder C A Roberson of Pueblo Colorado He describes Roberson as capable enthusiastic and confident in turning the venture into a big success Randall notes his own substantial investment as testament to faith in the company.

C. A. Roberson Cannon Ball Motor Company D. A. Randall

Your Opportunity to Buy Stock In This Company

Investors rushed to subscribe for more than 1,500,000 shares in six weeks amid strong demand. Company officials note the window to participate may close soon as subscriptions surge.

$100 In Cannon Ball Motor Co. Starts Big Factory

A bold investment pitch proclaims Cannon Ball Motor Co with 10 million capitalization and a million on hand. Plans a factory to produce 200 thousand cars annually and promises at least 100 percent annual dividends. Backers are described as big men, urging public support.

Sheriff Commends Local Bail Company

Sheriff R C Hopping of Palmer County Texas praises the Cannon Bail Motor Company personnel as men of unquestionable integrity who have succeeded in their respective lines.

Palmer County Texas Cannon Bail Motor Company R. C. Hopping Sherif Monroe, Mo Cannon Ball Motor Company

Palmer County Texas Treasurer Eustace Allen Named

In Palmer County Texas the treasurer is highlighted, noting the community’s widespread stock in C T Eustace Allen who serves as treasurer. The item stresses local reliance on his role.

Palmer County Texas Cannon Ball Motor Company T. Eustace Allen

Cannon Ball Motor Company Backed by Local Stockholders

A 1918 letter from Monroe Missouri endorses the Cannon Ball Motor Company and promoter C A Roberson. It praises the directors as men of integrity, notes stock ownership by over seven hundred locals, and states investment of $5000 plus dealership rights in Jackson County and Kansas City. Eugene Maston and C V Maston sign from the Hotel Quincy.

Quincy, TH Cannonball Motor Company Knox County Galesburg Ilinois Texico Cannon Ball Motor Company J. M. McGrue Mayer C. A. Roberson Western Tire Manufacturing Company Mississippi River Jackson County Kinsas City

The Wonderful Plan For Automobile Dealers Opportunity

An exclusive county dealer system lets one dealer per county own a territory and stock cars on consignment with a trust department collecting payments. Dealers can sell 100 cars yearly at $200 profit plus dividends, with no cash upfront beyond showroom upkeep. Immediate expansion in Missouri and Illinois. Cannon Ball Motor Co representatives at Hotel Quincy, Quincy, IL.

America Missouri Illinois Asia Africa South America

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Farmers State Bank of Texico Co. W. Harrison The Texas State Bank of Farwell Amarillo, Texas Smith & Townes, Architects Ford Motor Company Ford Chandler Federal Ford of Canada Franklin Hupp Paige Reo West Southwest Vernon Thioney Hotel Quincy C. G. Bratton J. E. Rea Palmer Co J.D. Reese Bank of Pueblo Pueblo, Colo Cannon Ball Motor Co Eugene Maston C. V. Maston Hotel Quincey Iil
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