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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1921
Page
21
The industrial department of the Chamber of Commerce presents facts on local industry viability and growth prospects. It notes past gains and urges attracting branch plants, asserting that investment and clearer planning could accelerate development as light is shed on opportunities here.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce reports strong gains in manufacturing from 1910 to 1914 with 23 plants up 25.2 percent, 5059 workers up 204 percent, capital $11.45 million, and product value at $17.55 million. Estimated local labor rises to about 17,000, reflecting diverse outputs across 155 general industries.
Brown reports Leon County test in the Mexia field seven miles from Jowett has ceased awaiting three inciden stem and six inch casing. Drilling will resume after setting casing to reach Hagieiard clays and oil below.
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