Expansion in 1927 Expansion in 1927 OLL Manufacturing Giants Doll Industry
In 1927, U S doll manufacturing grows rapidly with Texas plants in San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and others producing decorative dolls and doll parts. Domestic doll output rises to about 12 million worth of dolls last year with parts like voices wigs and clothing increasingly specialized and hand made.
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Adimios
Flac
Pho Khair
San Antonio Flood Control Project Receives Final Approval
San Antonio officials report that the Olmos flood prevention scheme, completed after years of effort, will guard the city from a repeat of the 1921 disaster. Millions of dollars in bonds funded a detention dam on Olmos Creek and river channel works including bridges and widening projects. City engineers declare the system the most significant civic achievement to date.
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San Antonio Sees Record Prosperity Ahead for 1927
S A faces a booming year as 1926 investments top 22 million in buildings and 27 plans target 35 million in new structures in 1927. Real estate trades around 38 million, with major hotel and office additions under way and citywide flood prevention boosts.
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