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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1917

Page

31

Land Banks Aid Texas Farmers With Federal Loan Plan

In San Antonio the Texan Farm Loan Bank system is explained by M. H. Gossett of Dallas. The act creates land banks to lend to actual farmers, with stockholder liability limited to stock value. Bonds issued by banks are non taxable and guaranteed by all banks. The program lowers interest rates and offers long terms, aiding hopeful homeowners and boosting farm credit across Texas.

Bankers’ Association San Antonio M. H. Gossett Dallas Gossett Federal Farm Loan Bank South Mr. Gossett National Farm Loan Associations National Bank Land Bank Federal Land Bank Federal Land Banks Texas

Consistency and Johnson in Christmas address

The dialogue ponders a vestryman delivering a peace on earth message and notes a Thompson figure profiting from munitions. It contains banter about a banquet and mismatched metaphors, reflecting social commentary in Louisville Courier-Journal style.

Johnson Thompson Waldo

Warnings on Land Bank Promoters Target Texas Farmers

Texas land owners are urged to beware of promoters posing as land bank experts seeking fees to form farm loan associations. A Federal Farm Loan Board bulletin warns these promoters push for easy profits, overstate benefits, and threaten delays and inflated costs for farmers. Expect scrutiny of associations run for private gain, with guidance to form small, cooperative units and use one attorney or abstracter to keep costs down.

Texas San Antonio Federal Land Banks Federal Farm Loan Board Washington Farm Loan Act Farm Loan Association Farm Loan Board

Denver Heights Methodist Church Moves to New Corner Site

A new brick home is being built for the Denver Heights Methodist church at the corner of Denver Boulevard and New Braunfels Avenue under architect Bever ly W Spillman. The church traces to 1894 with Rev. J D Scott and Rev F H C Elliott as early leaders as membership grows to 250 with a Sunday school of 250.

Denver Heights Denver Boulevard New Braunfels Avenue Beverly W. Spillman J. D. Scott F. H. C. Elliott W. J. Spillman J. W. Fish Mr. Mathews R. H. Rowland J. W. Gosgroves Rev J. W. Rowland E. C. Jolly J. A. Brockman Fred Felber Gus. Mathis R. A. Roberts C. F. Brown M. W. Tyson J. E. Cook L. Fair

Imposing Alamo Heights Two Story Home For Sale

Classy Homes offers an all hardwood two story residence on Alamo Heights. First floor features immense living and dining rooms, butler’s pantry and kitchen with built in fixtures. Second floor has four bedrooms with mirrored doors and two servant rooms. Lot 100 by 150 feet, near paved boulevard. Price and terms available this week.

San Antonio Alamo Heights

New State Bank Formed in Seguin

Seguin Texas February 17 The Citizens State Bank with a capital of 35000 is the latest financial organization in the city. A charter has been secured and a new Bastrop street building is under construction to house the bank. Officers include W J Blumberg president George Hagn active vice president H E Draeger cashier and others. Forty one Guadalupe county farmers and business people are stockholders with total liabilities over 750000.

The Wife and Husband Quip in Puck Cartoon

A witty exchange features the wife lamenting her marriage with the line I wish I hadn't married you. The husband retorts skeptically reminding her that he grants wishes. This quip reflects humorous marital banter from the period.

Puck

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