Locals already were “big-eyed” by massive oil discoveries in the Wichita Falls area about a century ago. Money flowed, and for many folks, life was good, might near the land-of-milk-and-honey status. For the oil people, it was even better. If they wanted milk and honey, they could yawn while signing checks to buy cows from a thousand hills. And, it mattered not how much cash might be required to buy as many bees as might be needed to produce enough honey for the masses, including the most gluttonous diners. Investors were ripe for ‘pert near anything being sold, so when invited to ...