San Antonio Real Estate Group Plans Comprehensive Resources Report
The statistics committee of the Real Estate exchange in San Antonio will compile a broad report on local resources and industry status. It will cover freight rates, fuel supply, raw materials, manufactured goods, cultivation, soil, and related data with assistance from the Retail Merchants Association, Jobbers and Manufacturers, clearing house, and truck growers group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Exchange
San Antonio
Retail Merchants’ Association
Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ Association
The
Clearing House of
South Texas Truck Growers’ Association
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Kenneth Wimner
Statistics Committee
Freight Bureau
Texas
Sam Spindle
Informaton
Etail Merchants’ Association of
South Truck Growers’ Association
Optimism cited as real estate trade gains in San Antonio
B F Nicholson says the city will hear citizens at city hall for the first time in a decade and predicts a prosperous year for real estate. Lush spring rains boost farm outlook, with brisk summer trade expected as city and farm land transactions rise. Building remains steady with many cottages under construction in suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Nicholson
Real Estate Exchange
Citizenship of
San Antonio
Oklahoma City Sets Page for Other Towns
Hall P Street of the Texas State Realty association praises Oklahoma City's civic improvements. He notes green lawns, well kept residences, cement sidewalks, and bermuda grass along streetcar tracks as models others could emulate to boost beauty and dust control. He says San Antonio could profit if its administration and citizens cooperate.
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San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Hall P. Street
Texas State Realty Association
Real Estate Exchange Drives City Boosts in San Antonio
Since its July 1910 founding the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange has acted as a community booster, promoting immigration policy, bonding of abstract companies, licensing agents, Torrens land registration, civic beautification, and real estate education. It has hosted a major banquet, supported state realty interests, aided in rate protests, and helped organize local groups while maintaining offices, an auditorium, and a 100-seat information secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Exchange
Torrens
Bexar County
San Antonio
George E. Kessler
State Realty Association
Farmers’ Institute
City group pledges long term data drive to inform government
In a statement the organization said members will provide requested information now and in the future. They warned that compiling and updating these reports will take months as figures evolve, but aim to create a robust data line that could impress the government.
Rathskellar Opens in San Antonio With Quick Service
The Rathskellar in San Antonio offers noon to 1 PM hours with good service and a choice delicatessen and short orders at Hlite Cafe.
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San Antonio
Hlite Cafe
Lignite deposits and fuel potential in Texas and beyond
Joseph A. Holmes reports on lignite reserves and uses in the United States. He notes Texas has extensive lignite deposits and discusses how lignite can be applied as fuel, including gas producers and construction uses, with regional variations in moisture and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Joseph A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia
United States
Lignite Briquetting Prospects Across States
The United States Reclamation Service reports lignite from California North Dakota and Texas can be made into satisfactory briquettes at Pittsburg station using a German press at 20000 to 25000 psi without binding agents. Warm crushed dried lignite with tar residues forms briquettes and may replace domestic fuel in Texas the Dakotas and Montana.
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Liston
North Dakota
United States Reclamation Service
California
Texas
Government
Pittsburg
Dakotas
Montana
San Marcos land sale to fund hog pastures on alfalfa farm
B F Walker of Jackson Walker bought a 100 acre alfalfa and ribbon cane farm near San Marcos for 32000 dollars. He plans pasturing over 2000 hogs as soon as possible with irrigation from a river pumping plant. The property includes a residence and summer home, and the land borders the San Marcos River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
B F. Walker
Jackson & Walker
Walker
Heavy Oat Crop Report From Texas Experts
Reports from the Texas Commercial Secretaries association headquarters indicate an unusually heavy oat crop this year with yields possibly rising above ten year levels. Forecasts suggest 50 to 75 bushels per acre as the minimum, and last year Texas produced 24,325,000 bushels valued at $11,433,000, reaffirming Texas as a leading oat producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Texas
New Sugar Mill Underway At Harlingen Texas
Eighteen carloads of machinery arrived for the new Harlingen sugar mill expected to be completed in time for the fat cane crop. The facility will process sugar and other cane products in the heart of Texas sugar cane country, filling a long felt need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Texas
Real Estate Men Set Temple Convention Plans
San Antonio real estate firms plan a strong showing at the Texas State Realty Association convention in Temple on July 10. A roll of honor encourages members to commit, with Dallas and Fort Worth vying for the next meeting. Hall P Street, of San Antonio, leads talks on civic improvement including a proposed constitutional amendment to let cities fund street and sidewalk projects through property taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Texas State Realty Association
Temple
Exchange
San Antonio
Dallas
Fort Worth
H. E.dickinson
State Association
Hall P. Street
Street
Mr. Street
Beautiful Yard Contest Attracts Citywide Entries
More than 700 prizes will be awarded by the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange in a “beautiful yard” contest. Many residents, including Mrs. Minnie A. Harris and R. O. McDonald, have entered yards and begun improvements ahead of June 30 judging.
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San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Minnie A. Harris
West
Florida Street
Boys Corn Day expected to draw 15000 at San Antonio fair
Secretary J M Vance says about 15000 boys from across the state will attend the Boys Corn Day at the fair next fall. reports indicate over 4000 boys planted an acre of corn this year and will exhibit. a program with speeches is planned and Tama Jim Wilson may be invited. contract bids for amusements to be settled soon with F M Barnes and several companies under consideration.
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J. M. Vance
Tama Jim Wilson
Agricultural Department
Barriman
United States
Quicksall
Agriculture Department
San Antonio
F. M. Barnes
Chicago
United Booking Association
Pittsburg Amusement Company
United Fairs Booking Company
Car Line to San Jose Ready Soon in New Suburb
San Jose residents expect a street car line within three weeks as material and grading delays subside. The town sees rapid growth with a new hotel under construction, modern interior finishes, a post office, a telephone exchange, and a bank planned to open soon, signaling a citified future.
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San Jose
San Antonio
Reform pledge ties candidates to state office support
The association will require candidates for state offices to pledge support for reform measures before receiving backing. A board meeting on June 26 will finalize all convention details.
Crystal City Uvalde line extension aims to open Frio valley ranch land
An extension of the Crystal City and Uvalde railroad from Gardendale to Fowlerton, LaSalle County, is under construction. Two large gangs work as nearly finished grade promises fall traffic. The project spurs rival Nueces Valley growth with new artesian wells and diverse crops.
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Crystal City & Uvalde
Gerdendale
Fowlerton
Naylor
Nueces Valley
Crystal City
Uvalde
Cross
S Rangh
Carrizo Springs
Gardendale
Hust
Brundage
D. 3
Woodward
LaSalle County
Pagle Pass
Cotulla
Tidewater
Dimmit County
Laredo
Arkansas
Missouri
Ayres Designs Several City Buildings in Progress
Atlee B. Ayres oversees multiple projects under his plans. Laurel Heights church foundation excavations begin for an $81,000 structure. A $20,000 Woodlawn Avenue residence for W. E. Aston starts. Additional homes include Edward Heusinger’s $6,000 eight room Main avenue house and Co. P. Stafford’s $6,500 two story Laurel Heights dwelling. Roy W. Hearne nears completion on a $50,000 two story brick home at French and Belknap Places featuring oak first floor, white enamel second, a finished attic, private baths, and a fireproof rear garage.
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Atlee B. Ayres
Laurel Heights
W. E. Aston
Woodlawn Avenue
Main Avenue
Washington Place
Edward Heusinger
Co. P. Stafford
Roy W. Hearne
French and
Belknap Places
Texas Wax Factory Planned at Marathon in Brewster County
Continental Wax Company of the Rock proposes a Marathon Texas plant as the first of ten western factories. The capital is 3.5 million dollars and the wax will be produced from abundant Candelilla native to Brewster and surrounding counties. Demand is high with about 10 million dollars in orders already placed by northern firms.
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Marathon
Brewster County
Continental Wax Company of
the Rock
Bre
Texas
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Statistics Committee of Real Estate Exchange
San Aeonio
New State
Rathskellar
Oscar McDonald
Brooklyn Avenue
Holmes
Rocky Mountain
United States Geological Survey
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Semaie Ees
Wil
Louisiana
South Dakota
North
Colorado
Idaho
E. F. Walker
Association
Noad
la Salle County
Ayres
Continental Company
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