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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1907

Page

5

Pipeline to San Antonio Oil Field Gains Urgent Focus

The San Antonio oil field progresses toward full production with emphasis on building adequate piping and tankage to operate resulting wells. Reported drilling near the Columbus Live Oak camp fuels expectations of rapid development, with new leases, royalty debates, and a potential seven mile pipeline route shaping the field’s growth and marketing prospects.

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Realty Showing: Remarkable San Antonio Property Surge

The article notes a dramatic rise in San Antonio real estate values over the past year, forecasting continued growth as emigration trends toward the southwest persist. It cites Houston Street properties, including a 26 by 102 foot lot sold for $19,000, then $29,000, then $41,000, yielding large gains for owners like George Maverick. A 27 foot frontage on House Street was also bought for $20,000 and sold recently for $30,000. Total realty value shifts exceed $1.5 million on Houston Street in twenty months.

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Bedless Bedroom Pecan Street House Project

A San Antonio report describes a constructed “bedless” bedroom unit planned by Mr. Richardson on the corner of Avenue Firth Street. The design features a bed folded into a closet, a windowed space, and a sanitary rearrangement with the bed securely fastened footward. The plan involves a large mirror mantel and a single large room, with anticipated auctioning of the building once completed.

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Make the House Suit Its Surroundings

Fragmented note argues houses should harmonize with surroundings. Describes yellow homes, green contrasts, and architectural monstrosities with angles and pinnacles. Mentions native shingles, vague locations, and urban design debates amid noisy crowd observations.

Wamean Quan Amma Nilaston Eal Sloumliet

Trust Funds Redirect to San Francisco Real Estate

Trust funds from Stanford University, the largest holder of high grade securities on the Pacific coast, are authorized by Judge H Helud of San Clu County to invest the endowment in San Francisco real estate. About $15 million will move into local property as trustees aim for safe, high class investments over Eastern securities, with the process to be conducted promptly yet cautiously.

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Laying Tile Drains a Good Investment

A long discussion argues that tile drainage boosts farm productivity despite upfront costs. Cites Ohio State University figure of 22.50 per acre with 20 bushels extra yield and wheat price of 1.26 per bushel. Includes farmer anecdotes about 37 bushels gain per acre and a German farmer who delayed planting until drainage finished, asserting long term gains justify expense.

Townserl State University of Ohio Dratinga T. TB Wighberg Farren

Resolutions Toward a Brighter San Antonio for 1908

The article urges citizens to make personal resolutions for the new year, noting that effort and perseverance improve the individual and collective future. It expresses optimism that financial pressures are easing, and describes 1908 as a forward, larger, brighter year for San Antonio.

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Age of concrete declared here with bold claims

The article discusses Thomas Willson proclaiming a revolution in iron and concrete using new moulds and reinforced concrete. It forecasts cheaper construction, lighter beams, telegraph poles, and stadiums of cement while weighing proofs and practical barriers.

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Fragmented torn article on diet and health beliefs in old Boston text

A garbled excerpt discusses diets and health myths, mentioning onions and temerity of physicians, with vague references to years and sums. It cites Charlestown or Boston sources and a mix of archaic terms, blending diet advice with skeptical tone about medical claims.

Real Estate News The Livest Kind

Real estate news discusses the value of timely reporting and the role of cooperation between brokers and reporters. It emphasizes how sales rumors and impending deals shape public interest, advertising value, and the need for prompt, accurate coverage to guide buyers and sellers.

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Real Estate Transfers Roughly Parsed From 1907 Listings

A garbled set of 1907 real estate transfers lists multiple deeds between various parties including Mois G and Pew A Withee to Jos Poelstin and others. Notable items mention lots, tracts, and street locations in cities likely Texas San Antonio area, with prices around 100 to 2000 dollars and dates in December 1907.

Mois G Pew A. Withee Jos Poelstin Alain IV Henry Gobherdt Py Stendenach Dinely J. Cantit Luyde Roslin Plocs Privenine Mavertele Labbaw Win Thomson Monterey Frodnviak Colegate C G. Drew Varas City Plupy Street Joseph Bledington Baler Street Adela Coors San Antonin Heare Schoenich Sr Charley Schoenfeld Brials Hunatoele Agg Shah Stevens Gayle Necombos Thurrison Aublivicton Milter Lo Win Walker Derender G& Ton Weal Pant Intra Winek Wyds Ath Seidel’y Reanh Christian Paya Eskun Ganvad Rida W. Pano Bacembey Aarelolila San Antonio

San Antonio Seen As South Texas Metropolis Of Wealth

Excerpt praises San Antonio as the state’s leading educational and tourist center with a growing southwest Texas realty boom. It notes a population jump toward 90,000 and projected growth to 250,000, driven by fertile agriculture and investor activity in lands, housing, and commerce. The piece credits local business leaders for spurting development across the region.

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German expert visits Mel's club to test clay suitability

A German pottery expert from the University of Württemberg visits Mel's club to assess kaolin and flint sand deposits in the area for high grade chinaware. He conducts experiments on local materials, notes strong potential, and praises Edwards County mine prospects while discussing expected industrial interest and chemical reactions.

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