Granite men visit San Antonio for business in 1928 outlook
Vince Wallace of Western Granite Works toured San Antonio for granite industry business and said building activity was good this year with prospects for more in 1928. T. S. Slaughter of Santa Anna visited the Granite City to confer with Llano Granite and purchase stock, reporting strong current business and expected growth next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Wallace
Western Granite Works
San Antonio
T. S. Slaughter
Santa Anna
Granite City
Llano
Wanted at Ongh for granite cutter position
Classified brief seeks a versatile granite cutter for Sherman area. Ad mentions need for reliable worker with finishing skills and ability to handle varied stone projects. Apply locally in Sherman with references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONGH
Sherman Steant Markto Sud Granite Whrics
Sherman, Teva
Smith Brothers Granite Works Proprietor Visits Lockhart
Newell Smith of Smith Brothers Granite Works toured Lockhart on business early in the week. He said the firm enjoys fine patronage in the region and is working to keep it growing each year.
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Newell Smith
Lockhart
Smith Brothers Granite Works
Smith
Local Austin Dealer Visits Llano For Talks With Merchants
H W. C. Griffin a leading Austin dealer joined Llano merchants in the past week for discussions with local dealers during the out of town visitors’ gathering in Llano.
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H W. C. Griffin
Austin
Llano
Stone shipments and trucking boost Llano stone popularity
The item notes that granite shipments rise with the new year and local demand grows as trucking becomes a quicker option. It urges dealers to keep ample stock to meet orders for memorials and avoid delays, stressing that prompt availability secures business.
Local Quarry Upgrades Push Expansion by Deal ers Granite
L H Baldwin manager of Deal ers Granite Incorporation announced early this week that a southern advance in the quarry has yielded quality granite and easier quarrying. He plans to install large tracks to move grout distance from operation, replacing derrick method in big scale work. He aims to begin soon with further improvements anticipated yearly across county quarries.
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L. H. Baldwin
Dealers Granite Incorporation
Baldwin
Old Engine Moved for Future Irrigation Use in San Saba
A 24 horsepower gas engine once powering Western Granite Works is moved to San Saba for irrigation pumping. The town and quarry industry face rising electric power concerns as plants shift to electric motors and haul power lines to remote quarries. The piece also notes Texas dealer conventions, pricing practices, hunting opportunities, and seasonal business outlook.
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Tye Orks
San Saba
Growth in Southwest Stone Demand Spurs Llano Granite Push
The article notes rising demand for building stone across the southwest with Llano Texas stone as a key material. It urges dealers and Llano operators to unite to boost native granite, predicting doubled output and widespread benefit as construction expands into 1928.
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Llano
Keep Texas money to Texas granite demand
A brief note urges customers to direct purchases within Texas and to demand Texas Granite, emphasizing local sourcing and regional pride. It underscores keeping money in the state and supporting Texas businesses.
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Granite
Southwes
SI Llanos
Superior Stone of America
Assaday
Cassaday Grey Granite Co., Inc
Texas
Llano Chamber OF Commerce
Lone Star Granite
Universal Granite Co. Gray, Bownds and Templeton
Teich
Llano Chambe
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Dealers
F. M. Cassaday
Linden Foster
W.D. Montgomery
Sec. & Treas
P. Grey Granit
Chas. Hinman Granite Works
Chas. Hinman
H. M. Nichols
Smith Bros. Granite Works
Llano, Texas
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