February Building Permits Show Six Percent Gain
February building permits reported to Sw Straus and Company Burtey from 481 places totaled $287,258,193, up 6 percent from January. San Antonio logged $660.19 for February. Chicago and Secrett excluded, 497 areas showed a 25 percent gain year over year. Construction activity, though unsettled in materials, continued with most craftsmen at work under existing agreements. disputes among bricklayers plasterers and elevator workers were settled.
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SW. Straus and Company Burtey
San Antonio
New Y
Chicago
Ais
Directors sales chief for Spanish Acres project noted
Director F W Assey, sales director for James K McCos Spanish Acres and Woodlawn District residence area, is linked to regional development. The report cites a trend in fallow area actions and permits across many cities including Cleveland Buffalo Kansas City Los Angeles St Louis Cincinnati Newark N Y Indianapolis Denver Dallas Houston Minneapolis Saint Paul Milwaukee Louisville Seattle Birmingham and others. New York saw no hotel construction permits though plans for three terrace apartments in Manhattan exceed 400000 each. Martin city offices show 9 102 000 for five office buildings with 5000000 for the New York General office project.
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Canary
Cleveland
Buffaly
Kansas City
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Cimnati
Newark
N. Y
Matin
New York
Income exemption extended for building and loan associations
Congress long granted a temporary personal income tax exemption for income derived from building and loan associations. The 1930 revenue act permanentized the exemption, recognizing the sector’s role in housing. The change, effective Jan 1 1977, aims to spur investment and increase home construction and wealth.
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Congress
7 Percent Investment Plan Teased to Salaried Men
Advertising pitch targets salaried workers urging careful investment of surplus funds to boost tomorrow’s capital. Promises a 7 percent plan and asks readers to compare with other financial men.
New French Village attracts buyers at wholesale prices
The French Village housing project at Mistletoe and Jones avenues draws thousands of visitors as buyers seek wholesale prices. The Villa de Paris is open for inspection, with 30 homes contracted and prices rising rapidly per developer Henry A. Roberts. The Villa de France nears completion and will be fully furnished and on display next Sunday.
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Mistletoe and
Jones Avenues
Aspen
Villa de Paree
Villa de
le France
Henry A. RoBards
Deve- Uder
Home Owners Handbook offers practical building guidance
The handbook by Ansoa Lesearbourg, published by Scientific American, helps both novice and seasoned builders. It covers topics from securing land to maintaining a finished home, with clear, readable advice suitable for practical use in real construction projects.
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Ans-oa
Lesearbourg
Scientificd
New Hair Waving Machine Demonstration Here
Mrs. T H Lewender of Milady's Beauty Shop in the City National Bank Building returns from New York with an extometer hair waving machine to install locally. She will demonstrate the device in the tapestry room of the St. Anthony hotel Tuesday from two to tew o'clock. The demonstration targets women who have had unsuccessful permanent waves. Lewender holds a cosmetician license from a state early to adopt the law, and urges licensed operators with shop experience to pursue the state exam.
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Levander
San Antonio
Sound Legal Details for Home Purchases
Legal details of home purchasing must be sound and well documented. The text notes that cases arise when the buyer takes occupancy late and the seller holds the file for months, with cash payments reaching 20 or 30 percent of the total value. It stresses ensuring seller integrity and advises consulting a lawyer for thorough review.
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Aareeniente
Children’s welfare tied to parks and good schools nearby
The piece emphasizes that proximity to parks, playgrounds, and reputable schools near a family home sustains children’s welfare and peace of mind. It argues outdoor play is a birthright and warns against depriving children of such access.
Paper Plant Project At Rio Grande City Market
The Bownsville Herald reports plans for a new one story newspaper plant in the Rio Grande Valley. Kelwood company Antowis architects prepare the design with a foundation for two stories. Construction uses hollow tile stud concrete and brick with an estimated cost near 20000 dollars. Bids for general contract plumbing wiring and heating are due by April 4 at 4 p.m.
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Bownsville Herald
Rio Grande Valley
Kelwood Company
Ban, Antowis Architects
Plans for ten story hotel announced for March completion
Architects and associates in San Antonio disclosed plans for a ten story hotel to cost about 500000 and begin construction soon. The brick stone tile reinforced concrete building is slated for August Richter and HG Wood and reliable collaborators. Plans expected to be finished by March 23 and submitted for bids upon receipt.
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C. Richter
HG. Wood
Phe
Kelwood ‘Commans
San Antonio
Hida
H.G. 3 Wood
Roofing Importance for Heating Homes in Cold Weather
A fragmented note emphasizes roofing as vital for heating efficiency. It links roof condition to comfort, air leaks, and ventilation issues, arguing insulated roofs protect heating systems and maintain steady indoor temperatures year round.
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Vebrasky
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Spanish Acres
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Ares
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San Antonio Building & Loan
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SAN Antonio Building & Loan Assn
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Atta
Towil
Ashby Pinca
Teder
Nathaniel Fawthorne
Brackenridge Park
Alamo Development CO
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San’ Antonio
Lamar
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