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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1928
Page
40
Arthur E Biard reports on Los Angeles area poultry and rabbit farming ventures including Fontana Granada Norco and Hillcrest Rabbitry. He notes cooperative marketing as key to success and compares regional development to a proposed area near San Antonio with water, climate, and access advantages.
Wide interest surrounds the Alamo Building and Loan association plan to encourage saving at Mon es. DMM savings accounts bearing 6 percent annually have been opened with a $1 minimum deposit. Depositors receive small barrel banks for saved funds, which are dropped in and later brought to the association offices. The firm reports rapid growth, with about $30,000 increase in investment funds over four months. The organization is run by a post of directors in San Antonio, led by a president with 15 years in building and mortgage renewal finance.
Alamo Building and Loan Association celebrates its 2500th savings account with wide interest. Miss Ann Davis makes the first deposit in the 2500th account, as FL B. Horton vice president stands nearby for the event.
George Commins has been awarded the contract for the construction of a frame residence in Barmondville for W H H Biles at a cost of £1060.
Alihe eccent eEnnual meeog of the Swiss Time Piece Chamber of Commerce in La Cheur de Fonds announced 18,454,185 clocks and watches exported in 1927, totaling £44,000,000, or £3,800 more than the prior year. The market saw vast numbers of watches offered at unusually low prices, deemed highly satisfactory.
A loan office proclaims fast real estate financing in San Antonio with personal attention to borrowers. It advertises low interest rates and flexible terms including monthly payment loans and possible discounts for tenants or property improvements. The tone emphasizes prompt closing and minimal delays.
The Missouri State Life Insurance Co reports 19 percent growth and 185,022,032 dollars paid for business in the first six months. Matthew Brown San Antonio branch official notes the year ends with 4 percent higher insurance in force at 15 million plus, surpassing prior records and marking 1987 as the company’s greatest year.
W. F. Tritt, a veteran land expert, joins the Exchange Realty company in South Texas. He has long been active in food development, taught in the Maniingen region, and influenced land and farm development around Bishop and Corgus Chelsti Moro. He recently expressed interest in Los Angeles projects in LaSalle county and has resided in San Antonio for six years, well known in real estate circles.
Strable of Mr. has purchased an option on two Jets in Mission located at the southwest corner of Eleventh and Lomita streets. It is believed he intends to use the property for building purposes.
J H Compton company sold 2300 acres to 3 DePuy of San Antonio for over 70000 dollars. The land lies near Melos station on the Missouri Pacific line, 42 miles from San Antonio toward the Lower Rio Grande valley, with flowing wells, power lines, and oil mains. Compton plans further dairy and diversified farming investments in South Texas and Southern California.
Mr A from Woodlawn District records a 13 mile route to the Bexar County courthouse clocking thirteen minutes from Parkmoor Community Center Fredericksburg Road and Donaldson Avenue. Narrative touts Woodlawn as a residential area near downtown San Antonio with direct routes and no undesirable traversal.
Alamo Realty begins a large campaign to develop three residences in southeast San Antonio with Alamo Health and Investment Company. brick and stucco structures cost 4000 dollars each, located in the 100 block of Prondbant street. the sale includes an irrigated farm near Eytine owned by Mrs. Dr. B. Derigan valued at 1400, and several transfers of local properties with prices from 12000 to 400 dollars.
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