Border Lands of Texas and Mexico Shielded by U S Forces
The article outlines a vast 1100 mile Texas frontier protected by U S troops, part of an 1800 mile U S Mexico border. It highlights rich irrigated areas, aims to attract settlers, and notes geography from the Rio Grande to El Paso, Bisbee, Tombstone, and the rugged desert terrains with monuments and historic treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rio Grande
el Paso
Uncle Sam
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
National Geographic Society
Montana
Alaska
Lower
United States
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Gadsden Purchase Farms
Tamalipans
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Big Hatchet Mountains
Nogales
Colorado River
Yuma
Gila River
Colorado
Pacific
Summair
San Luis Range
Continental Divide
Zeronimo
Bisbee
Ariz
Mule Mountains
Tombstone
Sandstorm in Sahara Described by Boundary Commission
The International Boundary Commission reports a violent sandstorm in a valley on July 3. A dark brown cloud darkened the sky, the sun disappeared, and respirations were hindered until the wind eased two hours later.
Convention data ready for use in San Antonio Chamber
The San Antonio convention department seeks complete data on conventions meeting in Texas and nationwide. Citizens who returned the convention questionnaire provided details on thirty organizations with annual meetings. The effort aims to build a usable index to attract more conventions and economic activity.
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Convention Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
San Antonio
Farm experts push silos and Rhodes grass in Bexar County
The Agricultural Department, Bexar county agent, and the S A P railroad agricultural division toured about 300 miles in one week urging immediate silo construction and Rhodes grass planting. They touted underground silos as self-built, drought resistant, and capable of storing entire feed crops. The effort aims to establish a recurring farmers’ chautauqua and expand agronomic practices across the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department of the
Chamber of Commerce
Bexar County
United States Department of Agriculture
S. A. & A. P. Railroad
San Antonio
S. A. & A. P. Department of Agriculture
Rhodes
Real Estate Boom Backs San Antonio Growth And Fortunes
The San Antonio real estate scene strengthens with over 1.5 million dollars in solid business loans at 6 percent in two months. Foreign capital, M K T railroad investments, new schools and Fort Sam Houston projects drive confidence and a likely 1915 revival in values and rentals.
Push Construction on New Maverick Clarke Building
Construction progresses on a 56000 square foot one story reinforced concrete building by DePuy and Ranney for Maverick Clarke Litho Company on Bowen's Island. The $56000 project on St Marys and Villita streets aims for 90 day completion with foundation and riverfront wall underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Ward
Maverick-Clarke Litho Company
Bowen's
DePuy & Ranney
Maverick-Clarke Company
St. Mary's Street
Villita Street
North is prosperous says Kirkpatrick on tour
J H Kirkpatrick and his son Oran are touring the North and East in an automobile writing from Rochester Minnesota to firm members about widespread prosperity. He notes ample cheap loan money for investment and says it is the strongest he has seen before. They will be away several weeks more before returning to San Antonio.
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J. H. Kirkpatrick
Oran Kirkpatrick
Rochester
Minn
Kirkpatrick
Chamber of Commerce Opens New Field in Aiding Army
San Antonio's Chamber of Commerce, now a key link to Fort Sam Houston, coordinated warehouse space, supply lines, and information for the army. It aided quartermasters, logistics, and secret service, promoted national preparedness, and helped recruit civilians for training camps and local National Guard units amid border tensions.
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Chamber OF Commerce
San Antonio
United States
Frederick Funston
Department of the South
Army of the Republic
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
Lig
National Guard
Quartermaster Department
United States Army
Secret Service
Secret Service Department
Army
United Education
National Security League
Navy League
Texas Aero Club
War Department
Texas
Texas National Guard
Texas Gold and Silver Output in 1915 Report
Washington July 8 reports 87 fine ounces of Texas gold valued at 1800 and 724 580 ounces of Texas silver worth 361 500 for 1915. National totals show gold 4 887 604 fine ounces worth 101 035 700 and silver 74 961 075 fine ounces worth 37 397 300. The year 1915 gains over 1914 include 6 503 900 more for gold and 2 505 975 more fine ounces of silver valued higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Texas
Bureau of the Mint
Texas Reaches Road Funding Milestones Across Decade
A national study shows road and bridge expenditures rising from 1904 to 1914. Texas leads in dollar gains, with a 139.7 percent increase, while Maryland posts a 586.9 percent rise. Delaware, Kentucky, and others show varied growth across the period.
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Washington, D. C
United States
United States Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
Delaware
Alabama
Mississippi
North Corona
Texas
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
South Carolina
Arkansas
United States Office of Public Roads
Schreiner Buys Building In San Antonio Trade
Kerrville Captain Charles Schreiner purchases the three story building at Commerce and Navarro from Lockwood National Bank for 61000. The transfer was recorded last week and the property now houses Central Trust Company where Schreiner serves as an officer. The structure had a second upgrade two years prior and remains an investment showing faith in local real estate.
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Charles Schreiner
Kerrville
Commerce and
Navarro Streets
Lockwood National Bank
Central Trust Company
Captain Schreiner
San Antonio
Tractor Demonstration in Dallas Targets Plowing Power
Teaag farmers and others in the San Antonio area will attend the First National Tractor Demonstration in Dallas July 18 to 21. Experts will lecture on tractor plowing, back furrows, dead furrows and trash covering to match horse drawn plows in field finish and depth, while showcasing tractor lifting, backing and practical handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Dallas
United States
la Monte Daniels
Agricultu
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United States-Mexico
Sahara Desert
International
Mexican) Boundary Commission
Duaine
L. J. Hart
Mr. Hart
John W. Warren
J. M. Nix
Travis
St. Mary'’s
Maverick- Clarke
Bowen's Island
O'Brien Brothers
Garden Street
W. S. Conness
South
Paul and
Peter O’brien
Henry T. Phelps
Bowen
Rochester, Minn
Texas Gold Report
Schreiner
Kerrville Financier
Central Trust Co
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