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June 30, 1887
Springfield Daily Republic
Springfield, Clark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Former Ohio congressman Henry A. Shepherd visited the city yesterday, promoting his Noblesville, Ind., firm by inviting investors to relocate with offers of free natural gas, land, and taxes for five years to exploit abundant resources.
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Hon. Henry A. Shepherd, late congressman from the Eleventh Ohio district, was in the city yesterday. He represents the real estate and brokerage firm of Shepherd, Colby & Belton, Noblesville, Ind., and is traveling in the interests of their company, with authority to invite capitalists and manufacturers to locate among them for the purpose of utilizing the enormous flow of natural gas and water going to waste in that city. To all interested in these natural facilities he offers free gas, free land and free taxes for five years.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Congressman
Real Estate
Natural Gas
Investment Invitation
Noblesville
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. Henry A. Shepherd
Shepherd, Colby & Belton
Where did it happen?
Noblesville, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Hon. Henry A. Shepherd
Shepherd, Colby & Belton
Location
Noblesville, Ind.
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Hon. Henry A. Shepherd, former congressman from Ohio, visited the city while traveling for his real estate firm to invite capitalists and manufacturers to Noblesville, offering free gas, land, and taxes for five years to utilize wasted natural gas and water.