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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1916

Page

13

San Antonio Merchants Eye Big Mexico Trade Revival

San Antonio merchants report renewed sales to the Mexican republic with about $60,000 in goods shipped and bonds distributed. Stores anticipate large orders as rail service resumes, boosting the city as a key buying center for Mexican markets and government supply needs.

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South San Antonio Industrial Company to Build Roundhouse

A large South San Antonio development begins with a $360,060 contract to American Construction Company for a roundhouse and ancillary works at a new industrial suburb south of the city. The South San Antonio Industrial Company, capitalized at 120,000, plans auto, foundry and factory ventures, with utilities, water supply, and housing for workers.

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Good Roads Men Boost Agriculture in Bexar County

The Bexar County Midway Teague reports progress in agriculture over the last four years. An agricultural department, led by W. G Hand and D. Molp, aims to expand canning, crop cultivation, and farmer education under the Texas Industrial Congress. A campaign spurred surplus crops and better markets, but waste persists without storage and canning facilities. The canning movement, farm demonstrations, and home canning clubs show promise for increased farm prosperity and reduced dependence on imports.

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Cotton Warehouse reports show cotton samples accepted

In Austin on February 19 reports from the State Warehouse show compliance with the Permanent Warehouse Law requiring three samples from each bale. Cotton buyers are to accept these samples without opening bales. In Titus County a warehouse sale occurred with buyers not cutting bales and accepting samples.

Austin Tex Mount Pleasant Tits County Giunere

Economic signals and cotton market pressures in early 1900s

The article reviews nationwide business trends with emphasis on cotton shortages, freight delays, and rising material costs. It notes improving general earnings, strong U S Steel performance, increasing foreign credit, and mining stock gains. It mentions constrained cotton exports, bear market in cotton prices, and large freight car reductions, signaling mixed yet hopeful industrial outlook. The piece also reports a $2,000,000 Southern Pacific order for Pacific System expansion.

Conference on cotton insurance held in Houston

Austin Tenn Feb 19 P Co WetnerL and Pater Taefern state Warehouse Managers and Heads of the State Wireless Department accepted the invitation to attend the conference invited by the State Fire Insurance Commission. The meeting on February 24 will review the general design schedule of insurance for cotton. The amount of screening cotton may not prove entirely satisfactory.

Farrer Plans Cotton Sales to Spinners in Major Saving

Representative Janes P Buchanan of Texas argues a new bill would cut costs for Southern cotton farmers by allowing direct sales to foreign spinners via the Department of Commerce. The plan seeks to publish statistics on production and consumption of cotton goods abroad and authorize funding for agency activity.

Buchanan Department of Commerce Janes P. Buchianan Texas Dolima Tonel Lurengh Washington Rodflely Tis Fearley Home Appropriations Committee Roddold Tokdlow Boehunin Medfield South Cross Congresa Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress Bureau of Foreign and Amostic Commerce Colicet United States Secretary At Commerce District of Colombia

Dairy Expert T. C. Patterson Heads West to Inspect Herds

T. C. Patterson, newly appointed dairy expert for the State Agriculture Department, departs Austin for Blutdale in Erith County to inspect herds. He will address farmers and stockmen at Vint Place and will join TW Nell in leading a series of institutes on dairy matters, guiding the committee and estate trustees.

Austin Tex T. C. Patterson Liepatkcent Ac Agriculture Blutdale Erith County Vint Place Fittners! Estates

Texas to Cut Cotton Acreage Again This Year

Commissioner Davis forecasts a 20 percent reduction in Texas cotton acreage this spring versus last year, citing state reports and strong market prices. He warns that failure to diversify and replant grain could harm prices and farmers’ incomes, urging prompt action to avoid a surplus and ensure a better price.

Fred W. Davis Texan Suntan Venus Jatt Eckson Voltoh Mien San Antonio Com- Tixaloner Davis Texas Pariy Trent Astra Istate Camere Wichita Wilkinger Hardoff Mw Ateher Clay Haakelicour Grayson Fannin Lamer Callahan Sones Taylor Tom Green Prein Truulirs Abveno Tony Pat

Real estate deals and 1816 land transfers listed

A long list of 1816 and later real estate conveyances, deeds and liens across numerous parcels. Names include J. F. Shepherd survey, Dunchy, Bryzal ta BR, M. F., Killian, Fetrwarsth, Los Angeles Improvement Company, Genrze dinverstein, Louise E. Ret wan, Minne Hyman, Morano, A. Volngeers, Mattle T. and others. Transactions note blocks, lots, and streets in City Work 3395, Angeles Terrace, Lake Views, and Mission Cemetery properties, with prices and consideration such as cash, notes, and assumed debts. some dates range February to November 1916 and earlier entries.

George Daser Halliday Los Angeles Louise E. Retwan Angeles Syeth Minne Hyman Morano Wilon New City Central Trust Gempany John J. Stevens Barry Wyman Relerse Brourtty Mattie TI WO. Maddox Ardmore Outa Whitlam Marvey Scott Lexar County Patrunt Newefty Hole A. Volngeers Nate Felsia M. Taghttant Mattle Medrugry Consilerafon Mercy Mitchell L.A. Hall Tony W Mya Takeview Townsity Company Tom Murdach Ned A. Zoeller Elty Lake Binck Mary Street Carazon Park Mies Clera Boehaune JT. L Poor Dee Af Trust Mission Cemetery Company Nichollson We J. Masbon Mission Burial Sark Lenn Agnes Kosub Joseph i Minkler Wilson County Tan Antonio Monchaca Sur la Bexar Wilton D. R. Fant W. B. Pierce Eastennual Street Homer Jones East Tauril Street

Advance in lamb prices amid a Western shortage

The lamb market shows rising quotations as shortages loom, with Wool prices high due to foreign competition. Western markets report declines in sheep and lamb arrivals, signaling a tightening supply while analysts debate causes from quarantine to long term liquidation trends, noting conservation and misperceptions in stock levels.

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Realty Ethics for Agents and Exclusive Agency Practices

Real estate ethics emphasize exclusive agency to prevent price cutting and dual agency issues. Brokers should fairly handle buyer offers against competitors, report fraud to the board, and maintain respectful rival relations to protect the public and the profession.

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Insurance Firms Authorized to Do Business in Texas

A fragmented report lists insurers authorized in Texas including Mutual Life and Mortuary Company of Fort Worth, American Waste Fire Insurance Company of New York, and The Continental Fire Insurance Company of New York. It records premiums received and losses incurred, noting figures such as $20.45, $4160, $124,680, and $195,680 across noted policies and years, reflecting Texas operations and payments.

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Land For Experiments On Neutral Agricultural Plot

The State Department of Agriculture has acquired a fully developed near natural tract two miles south of Avery, on the Colorado River, for demonstrations led by Commissioner Dred Mavis and Prof ER. Schoil. Experiments will test what is valuable for fruit, vegetables, and pest control, with initial work by Prof Seno and experts. The land was donated by the Watkyns Properties Association, with WF Gallien as general manager and W O. Calteralia involved in a formal ceremony.

State Department of Agriculture Nghly Avestin Colorado River ER. Schoil Watkyns Pronerties Association WF. Gallien Manazer Calteralia Missines Davis Amt Sehel

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