Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-21
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Arlington, Feb 20.-In these days of
get-rich quick schemes. and for the
past few weeks numerous sudden coll
lapses of some of them, it is interesting
to study the ingenious plans some of
these promoters offer to the public. y
merchant in Ackiey handed the writer
thu apparently typewriter letter
which he had just received and kindly
gave 1t to the Looker-Or, so that the
newspaper man could set rich while
others are doing the Same. Not to be
outdone in generosity the writer pub
fishes it. giving others chance, for 1t
send check or currency by express"
will have a chance to gat in at bottom
figures. In case any one writes this
firm be sure and send 1t sealed by ex-
press, for thsy ARE too busy to answer
postals or ordinary letters"
New York, Feb. II. 1903 --- --- -----
Esq, Ackley. Iowa--Dear Sir: We are
going to purchase the controlling inter-
est of large railroad company's stock,
row quoted below its real value on thu
New York stock exchange. and propose
to force Its price upwards at least $50
to SIS per share, and for this purpose
we are forming a very lcrge combina-
ton of intelligent, practical and dis
Greet investors, composed of bankers.
merchants and farmers. to invest with
us on half profit sharing equitable
basis, and offer you and your CUSTOM
ers the opportunity to Join with us in
realizing the large profits which are
sure to BIZ made and very likely inside
OF sixty to ninety days.
BY special deposit of a national
bank stock and other securities (Which
we are buying to secure controD with
the Fifth Avenue Really Trust, thus
securing them the re- transfer of all lots
Gas per plats enclosed), which they are
deciding to us. and which we will deed
to you as security against loss, by exc
cutting a warranty deed to 500 worth
OF this gilt edge real estate for each $50
invested, in sums from $50 to $4,000. as
follows: For a $50 investment one
$3.50 lot, for SIS investment one $50
lot, for $4,000 investment 100 5000
lots.
Investors are to re-tranSfer the lots
to us when they receive our certified
checks or currency for amounts in
vested with their so per cent of the
profits.
New York City National Bank stocks
which we own and do not wish to sisll.
will be deposited in any safe deposit
company as collateral security to
guarantee investors against loss on in
vestments of $4,000 and upwards
To act quickly is an essential factor
in making large Wall street profits, so
send us your check or currency imme-
diately, In enclosed envelope, by ex-
PRESS only, or wire us on enclosed
blanks how much you desire to invest
and we will have a deed executed and
sent to you c. o. D. by express.
Our cashiers checks or currency for
per cent quarterly interest will be
sent investors should the deal not be
closed inside of ninety days, and should
investors need to withdraw any money
teforg that time for any other purposes
they can easily on their note obtain go
per cent at legal rates from money
loaners in this city by transferring to
them their account as security for the
loan.
Will only answer letthrs which in
vestors think important enough to send
sealed by express or telegram, as We
are too busy to answer rostals or ordi-
nary letters. Yours very truly,
p. Son all your customers in
vestments we will allow you an addi-
tional 10 per cent of our so per cent Of
the profits.
Now the peculiar part OF this offer is
that such a proposition is MAIDS to
wellposted business
men, for undoubtedly these circulars
are sent out by the thousand. And
these real estate dealers are SO sure of
securing investors "by express" among
business men that they probably put
hundreds of dollars into the expense, Of
these circulars and necessary postage.
Again, these men are working a strict
ly lawful scheme. ANY one sending
cash or checks will surely get war
ranty deed with clear title. And it is
equally true If some Of our merchants
induce their customers" In to invest In
this grand scheme they will "get 10 per
cent of the profits" After reading It
over carefully there is the puzzEs'-" find
the nigger in the woodpile.'
A conservative banker. in conversing
with the writer on this and kindred
said he thinks million
dollars q year Is low estimate of what