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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1915

Page

12

Real estate exchange to be free and independent now

The San Antonio Real Estate Exchange moves to sever from the Chamber of Commerce and operate as a free independent entity. Under Hays leadership discussions focus on subscriptions and funding for 1915 operations while the group seeks broader support from local firms and the Highway League.

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Wealth of community hinges on posters and civic effort

The piece argues that real estate minds are the posters and wives of every community, guiding civic improvement, roads, and public goods. It cites concrete examples of what the Retata Mechange of Suu Antanto is doing to aid civic projects and public services.

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Hats Off to Bexar Farmer

The campaign for terms to feed herself and keep income at $000,000,000 in Lome, carried on nationwide, concluded in Houston last week. A letter from San Antonio Real Estate Exchange expert Layes says Bexar County organized the strongest and thriftiest group of farmers, with real estate and trade bodies praising the crop demonstration.

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Greek Officers In Texas After Horses

Greek army officials plan to buy horses in Texas and Fort Worth markets to supply France. Col. G Kars omalikis and Capt Zouroulas seek draught horses as tensions rise in Europe. Fort Worth dealer W C Remington routes large cargos to New York as prices surge.

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Greater Corn and Canning Clubs in Bexar County

In Bexar County, Corn and Canning Clubs grow under W. G. Hand with Aguinaltus- Al Expert supervision. More than 306 girls pledge to can goods by March as boys and girls compete for prizes. Lectures at schoolhouses feature colored growth pictures and farm methods, with exhibitions planned in San Antonio.

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Texas Open Doors to Immigrant Farmers From War-Torn Europe

Long argues Southwest Texas offers affordable land near San Antonio to settle war-homeless farmers. He cites 20,090,000 acres available, low prices, and flexible terms including contracts with deferred payments. Immigration push aims to attract German Belgian and other farmers, easing population and farm start-up despite wartime upheaval.

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Oil Boom Records Texas as Production Surges

Texas oil activity reaches historic heights as prices soar and field work expands across 632 lands. John D. Northrop of the U.S. Geological Survey notes a 56,000,009 barrel gain in state output for the year, helping push U.S. production to about 292,000,000 barrels in twelve months.

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Interests Aroused In Cotton Gins Reuse Study

Cotton industry figures and farmers in San Antonio seek information from the city Chamber of Commerce on converting idle cotton gins into cotton mills. The move follows a Lagat article and notes from Watt WF. Long, secretary of the Chamber, backs the plan and supports equipping gins with machines for spinning operations.

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Real Estate Exchange Debate On Advertising Rules

Real Estate Exchange members debated regulating advertising methods for property listings. Secretary Strohm urged that advertising controls could protect local real estate professionals, noting high priced listings mask the true market. No official action was taken as the discussion continues.

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Exchange meeting looms over board censures and members

Fragment reflects board of exchange deliberations on membership and control of conduct. The item hints at forthcoming deliberations and a possible decision at the next exchange meeting, with issues touching the authority and footing of a member's position and the impact on other members.

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Farmer boys show dads crop methods in Texas county

Farm demonstrations reveal conflict between traditional farming and government aided methods. Ferdinand Herman, son of Chet Herman, adopted new techniques and yielded 45 bushels per acre on three acres, outpacing his father's crop. Local agriculturists cite growing acceptance of modern cultivation through US Department of Agriculture guidance and Texas Agricultural College programs.

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English walnut tree proves hardy in San Antonio

Colin, owner of Collins Gardens, has spent 25 years trying to grow an English walnut in Texas. A single sprig planted in 1890s finally bore true English walnuts today, with trees now thriving across North and South Texas. He notes a black walnut graft and an imported English twig show the experiment's success, and asserts English walnuts can grow widely in the state.

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Giant city elm’s water bounty puzzles researchers

Professor Pierce notes a Washington elm said to yield 7,000,004 leaves and surface area of five acres with roots supplying over 6000 quarts of water daily in summer. The query asks where so much water originates. urban pavements limit water uptake, yet subterranean springs exist. The piece calls for greater understanding of root growth and tree physiology.

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Sweet Clover Crop Trials Stir Farmer Interest

Experts weigh sweet clover as a profitable forage. Texas observers note it can outyield alfalfa, improve soil, and serve hay and pasture needs. San Antonio experiment station reports show widespread use in Texas and other states with strong seed production and resilience in varied soils.

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Real Estate Transfers Listing Various Property Conveyances

A historical real estate transfer notice covers multiple parcels and parties. Transfers include properties on West Flores Street, Fear Washington Place, and Block 321, with various considerations from $115,004 to $42,869. The list names buyers and sellers such as Elizabeth Neel, S. Venshle, and J. etc., with dates in 1915 to 1925 and mentions notes or cancellations tied to the transfers.

Ana Haith Rene Pershing Jasmary Revanere Billeabeth Neel CS. Venshle Flores Street

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