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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1915

Page

13

Shade and Trees Boost San Antonio Real Estate Appeal

Real estate experts in San Antonio stress abundant shade as a key value, arguing trees raise property values and curb summer heat. Observers note local homes have more mature shade than rivals, while planners warn overplanting can obscure houses and hurt markets. The piece cites opinions from real estate writers and emphasizes proper thinning and spacing to maintain curb appeal and property performance.

San Antonio State Bank &Priest Company Antanio Antejia Hoat Antonio Slade Crow Eugene Hays Heal Mary Rio Gmide Harwood Bayer

Trees and town planning in Cleveland suburb

A report discusses how a planned suburban development in Cleveland altered an estate’s tree cover. Developers mapped dense stands of second growth timber to influence future housing and street layouts, prioritizing tree placement near the town edge as new residences were built.

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Bexar County Leads In Better Crop Movement

Nearly 4000 Bexar County farmers joined a Texas Industries Congress modern farming campaign. The statewide effort includes 34,008 people from 24 counties studying new agriculture methods. County entries list numerous crops and livestock categories with regional totals.

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Texas Company 10 Plans 4 Million Stock Disbursement

The Texas Company 10 votes to spend 4 million dollars for development including buying Janda and other assets. Stockholders met in Houston last Saturday as capital stock increased from 39 million to 37 million. About 16 million paid at par to stockholders and 3.9 million offered to employees. Representatives say funds support quarterly plans and future growth in Corpus Christ and nearby areas amid numerous Texas firm investments.

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Move to Extend Trade Faces Strong Interest Nationally

Washington reports rising interest to extend U S commerce with South and Central America. Treasury release notes lack of regular American steamship service and scarce banking support, except for Venezuela and Colombia. Officials warn without action the United States cannot become a sending nation and risks losing influence.

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Land Deal In Texas Echoes Town Growth

The 32 500 dollar land transaction involves George Mobting Sella selling a 1160 acre farm near Alice to George Clexe Tay. The deal, finalized by a county clerk, centers on a San Antonio man’s restoration and plans for extensive improvements, with a contrasting valuation of 22 900 dollars noted.

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New Theater on Soledad Nears Opening in San Antonio

A one story fireproof theater building rises on the Soledad riverfront in San Antonio with seating for nearly 2000, a roof garden, and a daytime vaudeville and movie program planned to begin by mid July. The project, led by WJ Lytle, promises a riverfront view, a soda fountain, light lunches, and evening shows starting at 7 pm, using day and night curtain technology to allow night pictures in summer.

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Suburban residence additions drive brisk sales in city

Real estate activity in suburbs features J. Kirkpatrick Company listings with multiple sales in San Fernando and nearby areas. Properties include three to five room cottages on Baltimere, Knob, and Delaware streets, two acres in Edgewood, and 30 feet on Thompson Place, with prices ranging from 2100 to 412.50.

Sen Feeyindy J. Kirkpatrick J. &. Kirkpatrick Company San Fernando Mink Tessle Maney G. Shaw Knoh J.B .‘Gunderman Bi. Wilson J. H. Knodell Edgewood Mary J. Bolh Gud Rafehert Ti Iane Ban Pernande

flax grown in Texas touted as profitable crop

The article reports Texan farmers exploring flax as a profitable winter crop, with Tae Saq Antonio experiment farm confirming viability in South Texas. Secretary Strohm notes rising flax demand for linseed oil and paints, detailing yields of 22 to 15 bushels per acre, seed uses, and flax’s long history in industry.

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Business Situation Shows Improvement Across Regions

Bradstreet Mercantile Agency reports the San Antonio territory steady with strength and optimism. Real estate activity was quiet with no major deals, though several important transactions are pending. Nationwide, trade moves along slowly with some irregularity due to weather, politics, and tax effects, while industry gains, employment rises, and war orders boost production and rail traffic. Bank clearings reach $3.29 billion as activity ebbs and flows.

San Antonio Erritory Bradstreet Mercantile Agency United States Cameractax

Real Estate Deals and Deeds Across Counties 1915 1928

Parcel transfers and notes span multiple counties from 1915 to 1928. Deeds record lot and block changes in Berar, Lasalle, Bexar, Comal and other counties, with prices from 5 to 1059 dollars. Listings include widening roads, street plats near Pecos Morales, and sheriff transfers. Names include Rita, Keck, Cosme, Francisca Jimestes, Rust, Kahn, Braun, Leavy, Weight Bros, Grube, Kiel, Cayer, and Burneth.

Rita Dezay T. R. Keck LaSalle Rosa A. H Maud Rita Berar Keck Liday Cosme Francisca Jimestes Conex Rogue Garcis Dan B. Rust J. Kahn Kahn Alois Braun N. BI. Marshall G. A. Leavy Weight Bros G. Z Ferdinand Grube H. 3. Lemand Walter C. Kiel LT Cayer West Ens Ember Company Bf Blucky Kehn and Gray C. Fo H. B. Cook Bexar County Bessie Burneth Haye County J. M. Rivas Lilitan Holcom Troutman County Tieferd Tiedwig Pily Bromjonndt Street

Alamo Heights 10 Start a Civic Campaign

Property owners in Alamo Heights form a civic group to push for a fair adjustment of taxes for betterment of the district. John Htvin leads as president with Mrs Moura as vice president and a large volunteer committee handling sanitation, lighting, streets, water, and transportation matters.

Alamo Alamo Heights J. L. Stroam Mre. Moore Ciif BR. Cumbi Harey Miller B. M. Highe Goppini George H King A. J. Jones Hwy Houser FW. Moore Burton W. Hiine Blake Aberanaer Paris Ben B. Kelly Lane N.S. Hunsilon Ligen F. Bi. Coleman Ifre Finnerty A.johnson Meeger Emi Gnaigbaix Henry Miller Ales Seffarane W. Kemmerer Viterd Mia Hotel Harding Tam Reaty IR Egon

Norway Maple Described as Ornamental and Hardy

The article explains the Norway maple as a popular ornamental tree known for its broad, larger leaves, lower head, and compact, spreading form. It contrasts it with the sugar maple, noting the Norway does not yield sap for sugar and grows faster, making it suitable for street planting and lawn borders.

Strawberries Bring High Prices in San Antonio Market

San Antonio farmers report a bumper berry season with over 0,000 crates sold locally and estimates of about 50,000 dollars in value. Shippers note prices around 2.23 for a twenty four quart crate with strong demand from housewives and pantry stocks. Fresh vegetables also flowing from suburban farms as a mild spring boosts market activity across the region.

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New Glass System Aims to Stop Skylight Drops

A Pennsylvania wire glass firm unveils a new skylight protection design with an underframe and light-weight webs in channels. The invention creates capillary action that keeps glass drops from swinging below the sky plane, reducing under-sill damage in factories and mills. The device supposedly maintains the downward flow of moisture to prevent drips from causing harm.

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