Real Estate Exchange Eyes Farm Prosperity Drive
San Antonio leaders push agricultural development as a path to urban growth. Texas Industrial Congress findings cited by A C Parker highlight debt relief and cash farming gains. Exchange pledges support through business allies to lift Bexar County farmers and expand markets.
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San Antonio Res Fistate Exchange
Alverted
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Etvic
Eugene Hays
Sbuilding
San Antonio
Merante
Berar County
SS Anthony Hotel
A. C. Parker
Texas Industrial Congree
Parker
Bexar
Bezas
Texas
Jaimsel
Lee
Fiy
Antonio
Eodevelo
Térr- Tiny
Thia
San N Te
Beal
Texas Industrial Congress
San Antone
Tex Industriat
A. Macthie
Theat Estate
Finelt
Business Advance Smashes All Records In War Boom
In a brisk weekly trade report, R G Dus & Company notes continued expansion amid wartime prosperity. Despite some fear of a market reaction, production, employment, and consumer purchasing power rise as overseas credit and abundant supplies support sustained growth. Weekly line clearings reach 4.04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dus & Tompany
Moriuy
Spain Offers Trade Opportunity for American Firms
Washington Nov. 14 The Department of Commerce reports a fertile field for American commerce in Spain via Consul Wymar T. Grady Fevitln. Personal contact and direct shipments key. Potential exports include electrical machinery, pumps, hardware, paper, steel, tools, chemicals, drugs, office supplies, lubricants, and more. A commercial agent could cover Spain and Portugal in 5% to 6 months with a trip costing about 620 dollars, suggesting better results with a traveling salesman and samples.
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Waghlington
D.C
Spain
Wymar T. Grady
Fevitln
Department of Commerce
Meirugeris
Solich
Europe
United States
Breville
Russia
Switzerland
Italy
France
Conaul Qracay
Ind
Consol
Portugal
Pull Valley
Wylie
Fire losses and insurance affects San Antonio rate
Fire losses across Texas and the United States run materially below last year, with San Antonio reporting October damage of 16 000 and aiming for the lowest city insurance rate. The piece notes national fire losses for ten months ending November, compares 1914 and 1915 figures, and lists city-by-city rate standings and notable October fires.
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San Antonio
Texas
United States
Aize
Antonians
Cole
Thleetty
Austin
Conta
Meaurent
Ri Pass
Fort Worth
Galveston
Mounton
Texarkana
Waco
Tullas
Amarilla
Venta
Marshall
Raitroad
Drauranes
Ttns
Tne
Staten
Ubereoy
Tanissine
United
Reading Nature's Book in Winter Weather Weathery Advice
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Cherokees forecast severe winter from nature’s signs and animal behavior. It urges readers to study meteorological clues, read nature’s book, and cultivate patience to better survive a harsh season.
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Lhoma
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Root knot disease hits Southern crops hard
A Department of Agriculture bulletin warns that root-knot nematodes inflict heavy losses on cotton and other crops across the South, with drought and poor soil conditions worsening impact. It recommends field rotations, fall sowing of winter rye, and planting resistant cowpeas to reduce nematode populations and prevent carryover.
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Youson
Department of Articultura
Lear
Lulur
Harley
Department of Agrculture
Real Estate Deals Across Cities and Years in Historic Transfers
A compilation of property transfers and deeds from 1913 to 1926 lists W A Batty to Thomas Crosbie, J Smith to Mrs Beckel, Michiel Herwecs to MN Goforth, Kate Caldwell to Guy of San Antonio, and multiple other conveyances. Entries detail lots, blocks, street names, and nominal or cash considerations, noting quitclaims, notes, and installment terms in various city blocks and neighborhoods.
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W. A. Batty
Thomas
Crosbie
Rdw
Smith
Mra
Goforth
New City Dock
Asaumy
Kate M. Caldwell
Guy
San Antonio
Flores
C. B
Kate ‘Thompann
Jennie TG
Lavaca County
B. G. Trish
Wimner-Richardson Co
Pboyellen
Tatitia G
Tiamilton
Letitia
Hamilton
New Sity
South Heights
Lows End
Joseph Paltson Bowman
Mary
Agnes Bowman
New City
Ninth Street
Los Angeles
Ayrant. Co
Fe L. Hillyer
E. N. Hequa
City
City Brock
North Jaide
Schley Ave
Alamosa Addition
Southwestern Land Corporation
Searcy
Bexar Varinty
J. G. McMurray
DeWitt County
Lakeview Addi
B. G. Burestela
Haelstein
Mack
HM. Mirkpatrick
Paul Burestuller
Tate
Kck
Kirk Place
Ferbane
RF. Neholeon
Mamie EB. Bmuench
Cotton Bagging Likely Adopted in Texas Cotton Trade
A report from Texas indicates a shift from jute to cotton bagging for cotton bales due to jute scarcity from wartime activity. O. M. Cameron, warehouse expert, notes thin jute crops and high prices favor cotton bagging. officials consider formal adoption under the new warehouse law. Importantly, India’s crop shortfall and European war disruptions drive the potential wholesale switch to cotton wrap.
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San Antonio
State Department of Agriculture
O. M. Cameron
Texas
D. A Cameron
Wareheuds
Enat
Cameron
India
Texas Industrial Congress Eyes Big 1916 Plans
San Antonio officials and business leaders pledge support as the Texas Industrial Congress outlines goals for greater state impact. The group lists farmer education, cash prizes, and agricultural improvements as core programs, with emphasis on trained leaders and business backing to boost Texas prosperity.
Kansas Banker Seeks Ranches Amid Cattle Boom
Nelson, president of Citizens' National Bank of Fort Scott, Kansas, discusses Texas cattle investments and Kansas real estate demand. He notes rising farm values, stronger money reserves, and a general agricultural upswing fueling interest in large Texas ranch purchases despite uncertain near-term deals.
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Nelson
Kansas
San Antonio
Biat
Nesehich
Texas
Citizens’ National Bank of
Fort Beott
Koa
Tie
Kanews
Denkers
Mr. Nethony
Benking
Tittsbure
Raut Sreilvng 9
Raliilans
Peanut oil industry born from war disruptions
Washington Nov 12 a new industry grows from war trade shifts as peanut oil replaces cottonseed oil in North Carolina and the South with several mills testing peanut crushings. Reported yields of 50 to 60 gallons per ton and rising peanut plant purchases mark the bold pivot, while cottonseed prices tumble to low levels.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
South
North Carolina
Meritoro
N.C
Rnlil
Montgomery
Ain
Industex
Tee
Lumber Exports Target Far East and Australia
Frank lin H. Smith of the Department of Commerce, after fourteen months studying lumber markets in the Far East, Australia and New Zealand, has not returned. He planned to visit Seattle Tortishdere, San Francisco Spokane and Chicago, then report findings to the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. The coast lumber sector awaits his observations and a later shipment program.
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Acific
Wade
Far East
Australia
New Realand
Franklin H. Smith
Department of Commerce
Seattle
Wash
Tortishdere
San Francisco
Cal
Spokane
Chicago
Smith
Campaign to teach better farming in Bexar county
Government and Texas A M College extension specialists launch a movable school campaign in Bexar county from November 12. They will cover hog cholera prevention dairy management sericulture home economics and crop systems with farm demonstrations and a goal to tie farmers to ongoing schoolhouse programs led by W G Bander and Curley.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
Extension Department
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Beaur County
Bexar County
A. and M. Collage Extension Service
Dewar County
Frank R. Jones
United Sixten Department of Agriculture
A and M
College
Gerren
Agronomial
L. Pou
Garry Husbandman
Q. McGarren
W. G. Band
Bake County
United States Department O
Tach Bie
Selec Ton
Curley
Extension Service
Mora
Fratt
W m
Kirby
Dp m
Seledna
Toesley
Chris Grove
Sayers
Denmark wheat crop tops five year average by far
Denmark produced about 3,000 bushels of wheat in the just closed season, near double the five year average. The rye crop reached 11,000,009 bushels with an average yield around 15,000,000. Barley output stood at 21,000,000 bushels, below the five year average of 44,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Department of Commerce
Beriey
American cotton trade opens as Brazil import bans ease
The Department of Commerce says Brazilian markets welcome American cotton amid drought hit native crop and rising factory demand. Reports from Rio de Janeiro indicate movement toward six month import limits with a duty set at 6 9,000 dollars per bale and payments in gold. The present rate converts to about 90 054 pounds per pound.
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Brazil
Department of Commerce
Republc
Bio
Janelyo
Trri
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