Diversification Advocated to Save Cotton Land
W W B Yeary of Farmersville, former Texas Cotton Growers' Association leader, urged diversification at the Retail Merchants' Association convention. He argued over production harms soil, called for resting one fourth of land each year, and pressed merchants to promote crop diversification to preserve long term productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. B. Yeary
Farmersville
Texas Cotton Growers’ Association
Retail Merchants’ Association
Yeary
San Antonio
Texas
Forest service telephone wire program faces curtailment
Bids for furnishing wire to the forest service rose 45 percent and prices for equipment climbed, signaling possible curtailment of the summer national forest telephone line program. Over twenty thousand miles of lines exist with about 2000 miles planned for construction, plus upkeep to prevent outages during fire season. Roving lines on swinging insulators aid access and fire protection, but many areas still lack communication and public benefit from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Forest Service
National Forests
Fires Waste in Texas Costs Billions, Says Fort Worth Bulletin
The Texas Economic League of Fort Worth warns Texas loses 12 to 15 million dollars yearly in unprevented fires, totaling about 20 million since 1915. It says 75 percent of fire waste is preventable and urges citizens and municipalities to adopt stronger fire prevention practices and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Economic League of
Fort Worth
Cuero Moves to Widen Sidewalks and Clean Ditches
City council plans widening of sidewalks along the White Way to align poles hydrants and curb lines while removing obstructions. An ordinance limits front displays and blocks Saturday fruit wagons from main street, as Cuero advances Federal building work and a new garage project nearby.
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Cuero
Tex
Federal Building
Presbyterian Church
Cuero Volunteer Fire Department
Cotton Hold Plans Stated by New Orleans Expert
W W Morrison representing Hermann & Wolf said in San Angelo Texas the cotton crop is two weeks late and has poor early stand. Acreage will rise 7 to 10 percent over last year, with plans to hold the world surplus in the United States rather than Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
W. W. Morrison
New Orleans
Hermann & Wolf
United States
Liverpool
Brighten Up and Sell: Weeds Hurt City Lot Values
Real estate experts say weeds rubbish and untidy lots reduce sale value by at least 10 percent. Clear encumbrances trim and maintain sites to boost offers, especially on Tobin Hill Laurel Heights Beacon Hill Highland Park areas. A bright clean lot attracts buyers and speeds sales.
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Tobin Hill
Laurel Heights
Beacon Hill
Highland Park
Outbreak of Charbon Reported in Texas Cattle
An outbreak of charbon or anthrax among cattle in Fayette and Robertson counties is reported to the Texas Health Department. Investigators will assess the situation, but limited funds hinder detailed action. The prior legislature provided a small, inadequate appropriation to fight carbon. (Note: break in text about a trolley conductor appears unrelated.)
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Austin
Tex
Fayette
Robertson Counties
State Health Department
Pine Ridge Inn Ad Sparks Mosquito Debate
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote shows a guest condemning an inn ad claiming no mosquitoes. The proprietor defends honesty, noting the insects swarm around the inn, with the exchange recalling a winter publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Rige Inn
Birmingham Age-Herald
Foreign trade report shows record high US exports
Department of Commerce data indicate April exports reached 399,861,157, a record surpassing all nations. Ten month totals show exports at 3,395,382,107, up 1,169,658,425 from 1915, with broad gains across Europe Asia Africa and the Americas amid war tensions and tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
United States
England
Department
Belgium
Germany
Europe
Asia
Africa
North
South America
Oceania
Mexico
Texas Railroads Endure Net Loss Despite Revenue Gain
Statistician General H G Askew reports 28 Texas railroad firms produced 98 009 041 02 in operating revenue for ten months to April 30 1916 up from 94 114 805 68 a gain of 3 894 238 44 However after including taxes rents and other deductions they posted a net corporate deficit of 1 119 681 17 for the period Tax and other charges total 28 024 555 01 leaving little to cover fixed charges and dividends Despite revenue gains the group shows a worsening financial strain with a 1 981 468 66 improvement over the prior year but a sustained loss overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
H. G. Askew
Texas
Subst
Fetfit
Mexico Rebounds Exports Rise Through the Ten Months
The report shows Mexico’s exports to the United States in April totalled $9,275,585, nearly double 1915’s $5,678,619. Across the ten months, exports reached $79,023,437 versus $61,038,769 the previous year, signaling broad recovery in business activity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Republic
Rio Grande
United States
Geologic Mapping to Cover Texas Counties by UT Bureau
Under the UT Bureau of Economic Geology a plan to map every Texas county is announced. Dr. J. A. Udden says the work will record formations, resources, water, and minerals of value while guiding oil and gas prospects. Francis L. Whitney James P. Nash and T. D. Trask begin with Hays county this summer, camping and surveying sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bureau of Economic Geology
The
University of Texas
Texas
J. A. Udden
Bureau
Francis L. Whitney
James P. Nash
T. D. Trask
Hays County
Udden
Mr. Whitney
Emil Beese
Runnels
Real Estate Deals Include Several 1916 Texas Transfers
Real estate transfers dated 1916 show Alamo Home Builders selling to Manuel Gonzalez in Colonia Vera Cruz for 495 dollars and to Isaac Sanchez in Colonia Guadalupe for 202 dollars. Other deeds record sales to Otto Wahrmund and Emma Koehler for 22 241.70 cash plus notes, and to Tillie and Raymond Oberstone with multiple notes totaling 50 dollars cash plus 2 5000? notes, with vendor release from B Solomon and wife.
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Alamo
Manuel Gonzalez
New City Block
Colonia Vera Cruz
Paul Meerscheidt
Otto Wahrmund
Emma Koehler
Plaza
Alamo Plaza
Isaac Sanchez
Colonia Guadalupe
H. C. Delagers
J. B. Callahan
W. C. Farmer
New City
Sarah
Max Budoff
Sullivan County
New York
Tillie
Raymond Oberstone
B. Solomon
Sarah Budoff
Valuations of Bexar County Seen To Rise By Million
County Assessor Albert V. Huth reports the complete tax rolls show an estimated 1 million dollar increase in Bexar county’s assessed valuations. The final total will be released mid July and sent to the state tax board to help fix next year’s state rate.
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Bexar
Albert V. Huth
Huth
State Tax Board
Mr. Huth
Traction Company
Water Supply Company
Elberta Peach Crop Shorter Than Usual
East Texas Elberta peach growers report a 30 percent to higher shortfall due to erratic spring weather. Secretary John Gaffney of the Palestine Retail Merchants' Association, who attended a San Antonio convention, cites warm spells followed by frosts as the cause and notes farmers may fetch higher prices by contracting now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberta
East Texas
John Gaffney
Palestine Retail Merchants’ Association
San Antonio
Gaffney
Texas
Entry date extended for beautiful yards contest totals near 400
The contest will keep entries open to July 3 with about 400 entrants including suburban homes. District No 5 leads by two to one with Palm Heights and surrounding areas. Merchants in San Antonio urged to adopt window box displays. factories will beautify yards. West city bonds of 10 000 approved for street paving in McLennan County bearing 5 percent maturing in 40 years with a 10 year option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Exchange
Palm Heights
San Fernando
Collins’ Gardens
San Antonio
West
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
McLennan County
Comptroller's Department
Power Plant at Gonzales 8 Completes Transmission Plans
The Gonzales Water Power Company completes a reinforced concrete dam on the Guadalupe river near Gonzales, 80 miles from San Antonio. An auxiliary 500 horsepower steam plant will operate during low river flow while contracts call for 2000 horsepower to serve Gonzales and surrounding farms and towns. The project promises cheaper lights and new factories, with expansion to power lines reaching farmers and smaller communities.
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Gonzales
San Antonio
Gonzales Water Power Company
Guadalupe River
Texas
Frank 8. Taylor
Austin
Ork
Taylor
Guadalupe
Colorado River
Gonzales Tan
Guadelupe
Medina Austin
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White Way
U. S
Fayette and
Kelly
Steenth Street
Cibolo
Cibolo Independent School
Guadalupe County
Reuter & Har
Rington
Hays and Runnels Counties
Italy
Louisville Courier-Journal
Palestine
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