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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
15
A report by the committee on industrial and agricultural outlook details widespread activity across Texas and neighboring regions. It highlights robust factory work, strong crop prospects for wheat corn oats and cotton, and growing livestock and poultry sectors, noting some regional weather and shipping challenges.
Boerne announces a major fair with 10 manufacturers exhibiting and San Antonio Day planned to attract thousands. The event highlights agricultural and crafts displays from Kendall and adjoining counties, with plans for special buildings, exhibits on livestock, crops, and home industries, plus boxing, concerts, riding events, and a San Antonio to Boerne excursion train program.
Guenther Milling Company plans a new flour mill on North Comal and Mordiea streets with capacity near 16 09 barrels daily. The plant, built by Lohrack Construction, will feature modern machinery and 200 horsepower power, hiring local crews and aiming to double output from the current facility.
The report notes cotton yields in multiple regions including Fannin County Texas and Hamiton County South Carolina with figures such as 4000 pounds per acre from four weeks, 4900 pounds per acre from twelve acres, and 4500 pounds per sere in Marlboro County. Additional mention of Waller County Texas reporting 4590 pounds per acre from selected acreage.
The Federal Farm Loan Board opens hearings starting in Augusta on August 24 to study farm conditions. It will travel through Wisconsin, California, and Southern states to gather firsthand data for a nationwide twelve district bank system.
Real estate interests in South Dakota rally to support a proposed state Immigration Department. The plan aims to promote agriculture, advertise land, attract workers, and boost state land values by encouraging settlement from out of state. Officials cite economic gains, higher land prices, and public revenue as key outcomes.
A garbled report notes smugglers earning large payments for pepper shipments. The text mentions illicit routes and figures though details are unclear, with references to international actors and border crossings.
A 14 year old, Tony Lattenls of Altons, was struck by lightning while he wrestled on his grandfather’s porch near a summer cottage. The bolt tore off his shoe and caused burns to his leg and back. A New England attorney and a nearby crowd witnessed the incident as the boy was treated at the scene.
A report from the Serenitical and Mechanical College at Cobleske Station Texas details visits by a cholera expert to numerous farms. He reports progress in crop trials, school garden programs, and farm demonstrations, with plans for better book-keeping, terracing, and pig and bee clubs to sustain gains.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin analyzes mortgage lending in Texas noting wide local rate differences and intercity commissions. The report compares Texas with Oklahoma New Mexico Wyoming and New England states, detailing district rates and total farm mortgage volumes and the share paid as commission.
Record shows national trend of lower returns for crops with cotton prices notably down from the prior year. Detailed figures list corn, beans, potatoes and hay among commodities with reduced per bushel or per ton values, while poultry and livestock earnings vary by product.
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