Thousands of people rush to Talco to make profits from the discovery of petroleum deposits.

The Texas oil rush. Thousands of people rush to Talco to make profits from the discovery of petroleum deposits. People enter the town in cars. A sign reads 'Talco – New Oil Capitol of Texas Welcomes You'. Men and young boys wait outside the Talco Lease and Royalty Co. An oil well in the village. Men work on an oil drill. Workers atop the drilling rig. People arrive by plane. A crowd and parked cars outside the Lacey Building. A crowd at the oil well.