"When you want to lose money, invest in oil." -Trowbridge, 1866

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"When you want to lose money, invest in oil." -Trowbridge, 1866

An illustration of an oil barrel.

Oil Barrel

An illustration of an oil barrel.

An illustration of an oil barrel.

Oil Barrel

An illustration of an oil barrel.

Oil is obtained by boring. The wells so produced are similar to artesian wells, except in the material discharged. In many instances the oil issues in powerful streams, which continue to flow for considerable periods of time. The crude oil is stored in huge tanks, from which it is transferred to barrels or iron tanks for transportation.

Oil Well and Tank

Oil is obtained by boring. The wells so produced are similar to artesian wells, except in the material…