This increased acreage means that if we strike a well-flowing gas or oil, or both, our lands will be in enormous demand for lease by other companies for a cash and royalty consideration which justifies us in the belief that in such an event the present holdings of this corporation would be worth over two million dollars, which, with the present low capitalization, would mean enormous profits for the stockholders. This last important deal makes the Tidewater Company the strongest company in the field.

All future ads will be bulletins noting progress of drilling operations. Watch for Bulletin No. 1. Tidewater Oil and Gas Corporation "The Oil Company That Does Things." AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $2,000,000.00 (All Common Stock). Home Offices 14 North Eighth Street, Richmond, Va. Sledge Hammer Facts for Thinkers 1. Our holdings at Perdue Island are considered one of the best in the district, and the pass seepage in James River near our holdings is positively a NATURAL GAS WITH PETROLEUM BASE. 2. Our enormous holdings in Cumberland, Buckingham and Prince Edward Counties have every favorable indication, and as for us we know we have more acreage than ALL THE OIL GAS COMPANIES IN VIRGINIA COMBINED. 3. That we are actually going to drill, and the contract has been made, and the machinery will shortly be on the ground. 4. That this is a clean-cut proposition, the money is used for actual development, work, and all stockholders are welcome to examine our records, contracts, holdings, etc., at any time. 5. That we will be glad at any time to show holdings.  That all questions are well welcomed and honestly and frankly answered. Our references are our belief of this proposition. 