Texas Manufactures Rise to Seventeenth in Nation
A May 1909 bulletin shows Texas manufacturing value reaching 272.9 million dollars, up from 70.4 million in 1899, with 4588 establishments employing 84,575 people and paying 48.8 million in salaries. Leading industries include slaughtering and meat packing, flour and grain milling, lumber, cotton seed oil, and printing.
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Work Begins on Two New San Antonio Factories
Evidence of future growth came this week as contracts were signed and construction started on two factories in San Antonio. One is the Jentfér Manufacturing candy plant at South Flores and Johnson streets, signaling expansion in local industry.
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Jentfér Manufacturing Company
South Flores
Johnson Streets
Box Factory Planned Along Sunset Tracks in San Antonio
Judge H H Radley and associates of Kansas City outline a plan to build a corrugated iron one story box factory in San Antonio with potential for expansion. The project aims to supply crates for onion growers and merchants, and to attract additional factories via the San Antonio Belt and Terminal railroad expansion. A campaign to recruit factories emphasizes unlocking local resources and growth opportunities.
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Judge H. H. Radley and Associates
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Judge Radley
San Antonio
Railroads Hunt Cars to Move Potatoes Crop
Southern Pacific plans to handle 3700 carloads of potatoes on the Wharton branch within two days as East Texas yields a record potato crop. Other lines seek cars for 2500 more on the Nagle Lake branch. railroads warn of car shortages while corn and cotton also show strong prospects.
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Texas State Realty convention set for Houston June
Real estate leaders plan the second annual Texas State Realty association convention in Houston June 3 to 5 with about 1000 delegates expected. Houston hosts a parade and boat excursion to the battlegrounds, while efforts push for a real estate brokers licensing law and stronger statewide standards.
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San Antonio
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Real Estate Men Prepare for 1913 Convention Campaign
In Houston discussions among state association leaders focus on securing large delegations for the 1913 convention. Major cities plan vigorous campaigns as Houston is expected to host a heated ten day gathering with real estate interests prominent.
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Cliffe A. Hill
Houston
Two Acquire Fine Homes in the City
Col G B formerly of Hearne now of San Antonio buys the Hearne home for 80000 dollars after touring Texas cities. R J Collins retires from ranching and buys a Laurel Heights residence, moving to San Antonio at 2122 San Pedro Avenue to make it his future home. The arrivals show San Antonio’s appeal as a place to settle.
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Crusier Ship Design Fails Under Rough Seas
A historical piece notes that proper bilge keels stabilize large warships and prevent dangerous rolling. The Orion suffered extreme rolling due to undersized keels and was returned to Devonport for replacements. The Lion, though fast, had a dangerous fire control setup and flames during speed tests. Costly fixes loom for taxpayers.
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