Mile of palms planted on Denver Boulevard boosts yards contest
San Antonio property owners along Denver Boulevard completed a mile long palm and ligustrum planting donated by Ray Lambert city park commissioner. The Denver Boulevard Improvement Club led by J A Bessler and with Woman's Club support plans neighborhood contests feeding into a large 1916 sweepstakes judged by the Real Estate board. Col lins Gardens will distribute hundreds of palms to entrants as interest in beautifying the city grows.
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Denver Boulevard
San Antonio
Ray Lambert
Brackenridge Park
Realty Board
Lukenbach
Real Estate Board
Civic Committee
City Federation of Woman's Clubs
Public Improvement Committee
A. H. Cadwallader
Woman's Club
John L. Strehm
Collins
Harvey L. Stiles
War Does Not Diminish Chewing Gum Supply From Mexico
Despite upheaval in parts of Mexico in 1915 the United States received 6.5 million pounds of chicle that year, with Mexico supplying 2.197 million pounds. Canada, British Honduras, Venezuela and Central America followed, as the era’s record imports totalled 13.759 million pounds in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Republic
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Tropics
Canada
Dominion
Consumer Marketing Committee Member Probes Meat Prices
A member of the National Live Stock Association’s marketing committee pursues inquiry into meat price trends. The effort focuses on pricing structures, supply dynamics, and potential consumer impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Association
Surging Business Across Sectors As Growth Accelerates
The piece notes rapid activity across trade mining rail and shipping with ice free harbors and improving roads expected to boost already strong momentum. It cites weekly bank clearings at 4.84 billion dollars and 65 bonded warehouses in operation Texas meetings on financing cotton crops, and dramatic revenue gains for express companies with a 1400 percent rise in six months through December 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreets
Granger
Capital Stock
Woodboro
Interstate Commerce Commission
Meats Price Probe Aims to Help Consumers and Producers
Ed C. Lasater of Falfurrias joins a nation wide marketing committee of the American National Live Stock Association created in El Paso. The probe seeks causes of price spreads from ranch to retail and calls for reforms to reduce consumer costs and boost producer living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Live Stock Association
Ed C. Lasater
Falfurrias
el Paso
Texas
Lasater
National Live Stock Association
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Houston
Packer
United States
Texas Paid Lowest Prices for Cotton Seed in 1915
Texas farmers received record money for cotton seed last season yet Texas mills paid lower prices than ten Southern states. Washington figures show 1915 and early 1916 prices below regional peers despite high seed demand and rising consumption of cottonseed products.
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Texas
Washington
Dabney White
Tyler
Christian Science Church Ready by May First in San Antonio
The First Church of Christ Scientist in San Antonio plans to move into a new pressed brick and steel fireproof building at Avenue D and Fifth Street by May 1. Wright & Saunders built it from plans by Adams & Adams. interior work includes stained glass, painted auditorium ceiling, and an Estey organ awaiting installation. Services have been at the Gunter Hotel while construction continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Germany
New York
Berlin
America
First Church of Christ, Scientist
San Antonio
Avenue D
Fifth Street
Ing
Wright & Saunders
Adams & Adams
Estey
Gunter Hotel
South Texas Could Grow Muscadine Grapes Profitably
An Agricultural Bulletin reports Muscadine grapes thrive from the James River to Texas and along the Mississippi with suitable soils and climate. It notes self sterile varieties require male cross pollination, pruning benefits, training methods, and breeding goals to improve yield and fruit quality in the grape belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin No
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Leden
James
Memory
Thomas
Atlantic
James River
Florida
Aill
Texas
Mississippi River
Missouri
Tennessee River
Department of Agriculture
Survey of Texas Water Supply Highlights Groundwater Potential
The U S Geological Survey reports groundwater in Lasalle and McMullen counties Texas may yield irrigation and domestic water in many locations. Despite 22 inch average rainfall some years below 10 inches, pockets flow wells provide good water while saltwater intrusion limits others. Driller should select sands at appropriate depths as water quality varies. Water Supply Paper 875-G available free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Lasalle
McMullen
Texas
Rhode Island
Alexander Deussen
Deussen
Washington, D. C
Peanut Day to Boost Cuero Peanut Industry
Cuero plans an annual Peanut Day with a seven day itinerary to recruit farmers for peanut planting. The Commercial Club will provide seed at cost and the oil mill will buy all peanuts offered, with cash prizes and help for a community thrasher. A&M College extension will assist with expert talks across sandy land areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Commercial Club
Sandy Land
Texas
A. & M. College
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Across San Antonio Area
A long list of 1912 1916 real estate transactions from San Antonio involving diverse buyers and sellers. Deeds cover lots and blocks in various additions, including Vera Cruz street, Missionfield, Los Angeles Heights, Crestholm, and Florida Heights, with prices ranging from $30 to $6,145.32.
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San Juan Flores
Enrique Fernando
Alfonso Flores
New City
Vera Cruz Street
Denio B. Hayner
William C. Church
F. W. Church
Missionfield
San Jose Artesian Hot Well Company
Bexar County
M. E. Bryan
Los Angeles Heights
Evaristo
Maria A. de Guarjardo
A. L. Elizondo
Jose Delgado
Charlies P
Gertrude Smith
Charles C. Smith
Justo Esqueda
Lina Ortega
Oscar Myer
P. Ortega
Texas hides boost leather supply questions
The leather market strengthens as Texas hides fetch higher prices in eastern markets. Experts led by Dr. T. C. Dowell examine barriers to Texas tanning, noting high capital costs and limited knowledge hinder leather production despite vast raw material.
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Sn Artepio
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
T. C., Dowell
University of Texas
van Zandt
Smith
Italy
Europe
Australia
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Weinert
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John 8. Scott
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Paige
C. Lasater
N. Caro
Sweer
Christian Scientist Church
South
Gouber
Gobbler
C. R. Johnson
Mary L. Lowry
Ellen G. Boone
Lewis Street
Carl H
Adele
Elsie Maurer
R. Johnson
G. A
Bettie Mayer
Eugene A
Adelaide Moore
Alex Juraschek
Florida Heights
W. H. Wallace
Denver County
Colorado
A. G. Castanoa
Grant and
Mulberry Avenue
Beacon Hill
Southwestern Land Corporation
Lakeview Gardens
Charlotte L. Kaffer
Charles F. Kaffer
West End Lumber Company
A. H. Brient
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