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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1921

Page

5

San Antonio Aims to Expand Export Trade to Mexico

San Antonio's export potential cited at 16.6 million in 1921 with 75 percent going to Mexico. Local dealers, led by Purcell and Akeroyd, urge broader foreign markets and stronger distribution in Mexico, noting Germany’s rising 1920 Mexico trade and the need for industrial growth locally to supply Mexican raw materials.

Purcell San Antonio Purcalltates Uambae Mexico United States San. Anio Bons Antonio Industries Aatonio Advertising Club A. G. Akeroyd Foreign Trade Bureau The Chamber of Commerce the. T. A._ Purcell foreign Soine Placer Akeroy Akeroyd Germany Akerayd

TRACE STOLEN CARS AND SAFETY INVESTIGATION SCHEME

The Federal Investigating and Stafing Service forms a new auto theft protection venture with $90,000 capital led by bh. Mc Moore of North Texas Diamt Refining Company. Headquarters are in the Canary building as they prepare to install identification cards for owners and car parts for theft deterrence.

Federal Bh. Mc Moore North Texas Diamt Refining Company Canary Building Separing

Quarries Show Decline in 1919 Texas Mines

A preliminary statement from the Manufacturers Association of San Antonio summarizes 1920 census results for Texas. It notes a small decrease in mines and quarries in 1919, a large rise in mining and oil and gas wells, and substantial gains in employment and capital across the industries.

Desa San _Antonio Texas

Improvements Planned by San Antonio Utilities

Public utilities in San Antonio announce major improvements. The telephone company under manager Harry Martyn plans additions to Mission telephone service to enhance local patronage. Erie Crockett and Stavs exchanges will receive added equipment. The water company will build a new pumping station on Mitchell Street named the Mission pumping station to serve the south part of the city, with two 20 million gallon reservoirs on north city property and a way to Market Street station. The San Antonio Public Service Company has secured a building permit for an auxiliary machine show and is expected to pursue further improvements.

San Antonio Harry Martyn Mission Telephone Erie, Crockett and Stavs Exchange Alto Charltyn Water Company Mitchell Street Sas Market Street San Antonio Public Service Company Thes Company

Alamo Refining to Erect Lubricating Oil Plant in San Antonio

San Antonio will gain a new refinery on South Presa near Hot Wells with a daily capacity of 200 barrels of lubricating oil. The Alamo Refining Company will also produce market gasoline and oil and is led by local businessmen including Joe Obriotti as president and general manager, A A Ash as chairman, P G Lucas as agent, Jacob Arabiola as treasurer, and N J A Meier as secretary.

San Antonio Alamo Refining Company South Presa Street Barket Joe Obriotti National Grocery Company

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