San Benito country boasts prime irrigation and growth
San Benito in Cameron county shows vast irrigation canals, drainage, and gravity systems feeding a 50 000 acre tract on the Rio Grande. The climate, soil, water, and cheap Mexican labor attract thousands of farmers, with rapid rail and canal access fueling high yields in onions, cabbage, cotton, and more.
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San Benito
United States
Union
Cameron County
Rio Grande
Brownsville
San Benito Land & Water Company
San Benito Livery Stable Builds Splendid Business
The San Benito Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, founded 1.5 years ago by A H Roover, reports strong growth offering buggies surreys single drivers and teams for valley transport. It specializes in buying and selling horses and mules and ships many to other points.
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San Benito
A. H.roever
Rio Grande Valley land company expandes with 30,000 acres
The firm, two years old, has located numerous farmers and now plans to place 30,000 acres on the market for settlement. Offices in San Benito plus branches in Mercedes, Donna, Harlingen, Brownsville, and San Antonio serve a nationwide market. The incorporated company has 260,000 dollars in capital. F. Hufendieck is president and manager, F. Grosshauer secretary, A. Hackler vice president and treasurer, J. M. Mothershead attorney and legal manager.
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San Benito
Rio Grande Valley
Mercedes
Donna
Harlingen
Brownsville
San Antonio
United States
Great Winter Garden
F. H. Hufendieck
F. Grosshauer
A. Hackler
J. M. Mothershead
San Benito’s Live Wire J A Graham Tops Valley Vitals
J A Graham, secretary of the San Benito Commercial Club, is praised as one of the Rio Grande valley’s best. He speaks truths about his city to engage people, while local business leaders fund his office with a strong, collective effort. His city thrives on such support and attention.
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San Benito
J. A. Graham
Commercial Club
Valley
Rio Grande Valley
Graham
United States
Credit Owed to San Benito Land and Water Co for Water Asset
The San Benito Land and Water company earned much credit for placing land on the market by building canals and laterals that provide water. The company continues to aid farmers by supplying water each year and is seen as a major factor in the country’s development.
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San Benito Land and Water Company
Valley Land Co to Place 30000 Acres on Market
Valley Land Company of San Benito plans to place 30 000 acres on the market. The firm has been operating in the San Benito area and expanding its land holdings.
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Whittlesey Garage and Machine Co Best Repair Plant
Whittlesey Garage and Machine Co earns recognition as the best repair plant in the Valley as San Benito and nearby regions open facilities and expand operations. Local industry observers note improved efficiency and service after recent upgrades.
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Whittlesey Garage and Machine Co
Valley
Whittlesey Garage & Machine Company expands in San Benito
Three years after introducing a local medium of exchange the Whit tlesey Garage & Machine Company grew from a basic repair shop to a full service auto center. The firm now handles complete repair work in the district and services Ford autos, Michelin tires, ignition equipment, gas engines, marine and stationery engines, and auto accessories.
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San Benito
United States
Whittlesey Garage & Machine Company
Texas
Ford
San Benito Hotel Popular Hostelry Under New Extension
F. W. Colegrove, proprietor of the San Benito Hotel, is praised as a popular boniface. The hotel, now with a two story brick extension, offers accommodations as good as any in the state, with cuisine serving as its best advertisement to travelers.
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F. W. Colegrove
San Benito
San Benito Bank Boosts Capital and Growth in Texas
The San Benito Bank & Trust Co, a San Benito institution, increased capital from 10000 to 50000 and moved into a new mission style building on Main Street. Alba Heywood, a major local landholder, has guided its growth with officers including Alba Heywood as president J H Landrum as vice president and W B Hinkley as cashier.
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San Benito Bank & Trust Company
San Benito
Texas
Alba Heywood
Mr. Heywood
Albn Heywood
J. H. Landrum
W. B. Hinkley
How to Get That Complexion in Old South Style
A humorous survey of beauty lore from Solomon to grandmothers, contrasting old time complexion recipes with modern drugstore temptations. It catalogs famous remedies such as French Bleach for Freckles and Milk of Roses while poking fun at cucumber juice myths and salon quacks. It ends with practical advice: healthy living, exercise, and cautious use of true bleachers.
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Beer-Sheba
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Mikmik
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Marie Antoinette
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Atmogrigrmieal
Ns Veese
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