Real Estate Boom in San Antonio Attracts Investors
Real estate activity in San Antonio last week surpassed 200000 dollars with over 103 deals in five days totaling 183848 dollars. Analysts say favorable fundamentals, rising prices, abundant capital, and nationwide urban growth signal a profitable era for small investors as banks report ample deposits and buyers flock to spring markets.
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Mercantile Agency
New M. K. and T. Depot Set to Open June 1
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas depot on South Flores street in San Antonio nears completion with a June 1 finish target. Supervising architects Adams & Adams note a 17th century Spanish mission style using brick, concrete, hollow tile and stucco with carved stone doors and arches.
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Adams & Adams
Katy
San Antonio
San Jose
Flores Street
January building boom lifts city permits to record
City Building Inspector Richter reports January permits totaled 160 315 dollars, up 25 355 from last year thanks to high demand for dwellings and a short supply of rent houses. The Fourth Ward led in spending while the Second Ward saw the most new improvements.
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Did They Make Up Between Browns And Robinsons
A six year feud between neighboring Browns and Robinsons over a cat ends when Brown’s servant delivers a note stating the old cat died. Robinson replies that he is sorry to hear of the trouble but questions Mrs Brown’s illness.
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Mr. Robinson
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Mr. Brown
Australian women push nationwide reform movement
The text notes a national push by Australian women for social parliamentarian and related reforms. It mentions steel hooks on a revolving drum and a low gasoline driven plow vented in France, suggesting a mix of reform talk and industrial hardware references in the era.
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Australia
France
New Cafe Adds Wide Windowed Dining Car on Rails
A cafe with an observation car features large windows at tables for diners to enjoy expansive views of the passing landscape. Meanwhile Peru plans to place all mineral springs under government control and conserve them under the public health department.
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Peru
Public Health Department
Trade warns Texas merchants on postwar relations
San Antonio chamber head Groos will carry a warning to local business men after reading Leo Rowe of the International High Commission. Rowe cautions that Latin American hopes for permanent U S trade gains may fade after the European war ends as Latin merchants favor European and German suppliers over American firms.
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Franz C. Groos
San Antonio
Rowe
Groos
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South America
United States
Latin America
Europe
Promise of emancipation in Pan American trade plans
A speaker argues that lasting South American market leadership requires deeper, broader reforms. He urges uniform commercial methods, harmonized commercial law, secure finance, and fewer obstructive regulations, with the International High Commission advancing these aims as a permanent post Pan American conference body.
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International High Commission
Real Estate Deals Show Gain in January
San Antonio real estate transfers in January 1917 totaled 1 778 407 dollars with permits at 147 935 dollars. The data from County Clerk Frank Newton shows a $900 064 rise from December and a strong year over year increase, despite monthly permit declines.
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Op Paenservis
Pennsylvania mill rolls world's widest plates at 192 inches
A Pennsylvania steel mill now operates to roll plates up to 192 inches wide, enabling transport of the large steel slabs on American railroads. The achievement underscores advances in rolling capacity and logistics for heavy industry.
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Pennsylvania Steel
Pulp Stock Plant Planned Near Waco With 200000 Capital
Quietly organized company with 200000 capital stock aims to manufacture pulp stock from cotton stalks and build a demonstration plant in Central Texas near Waco. Location announcement has cooled early supporters who hoped the plant would stay in their locality, causing smaller subscriptions than expected.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Waco
Texas seeks license and bonding for livestock and real estate dealers
A Texas bill introduced by the Dallas immigration information bureau seeks to license and bond livestock and real estate commission dealers, prohibiting operations without a state license and bond. The measure, backed by the San Antonio Real Estate Board, details application requirements and penalties for noncompliance.
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Texas Immigration Information Bureau of
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T. J. Clark
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San Antonio Real Estate Board
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License to Sell on Commission in Texas Requires Bond
The applicant must file with the secretary of state a bond and a five dollar fee to obtain a license to operate as livestock or real estate commission dealer until December 31 of the issuing year. A ten thousand dollar bond to the secretary of state, with a licensed surety, is required to assure payment to owners of livestock or real estate after adjusting commissions and charges. The bond is approved by the secretary of state or by the court, with possible penalties including fine or imprisonment.
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