Mexican Cotton Import Creates San Antonio Market Interest
San Antonio receives 300 bales of Mexican cotton at the compress, the first installment of 5000 bales for this season. The import, landed at Del Rio and rail-shipped, remains unsold as market interest grows but owners keep the lot for study.
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San Antonio
Mexico
United States
del Rio
Rene J. Muller
James Tafolla
Renerette-Millette Cotton Company
Republic of Mexico
United
Growth of building and loan associations in the United States
The United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations reports assets rising by over 100 million dollars annually with 6279 associations totaling 1.137 billion dollars in assets. Membership reached 2.518 million, up about 8 percent, while average debt per member grew to 451.45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building and Loan Associations
United States
H. F. Cellarius
Cincinnati
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Milwaukee
Financing of Crops Taxes Rural Banks
Banks borrow heavily as crop-moving funds loom with $100 million from city lenders. Western and southern reserves near record lows raise concern, with August 9 reserves in the South at 16.69 percent and other regions approaching prior lows. The treasury aids are slow, and prior year comparisons show weak leeway for metropolitan banks if demand spikes.
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South
New York
Pacific
Middle
Far West
Middle West
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Treasury Department
Pacific Coast
South Middle West Pacific
PC FC
PC BC
Ea Er
Imports of Foreign Beef Show Sharp Increase in June to August
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports that imports of foreign beef rose to about three million pounds in June July and August. Most came from Australia and Argentina and the three month total nearly matches the U S fiscal year prior May. Prices range from 7 to 10 cents a pound before freight duties and other charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Australia
Argentina
United States
Canada
Demand for Rent Grows as San Antonio Sees Busy Week
Real estate notes from San Antonio show rental demand surging as cooler weather drives inquiries for houses and apartments. Land deals include Mary Black buying a Bushnell street lot for 7500 and major acquisitions in Ignec Tejada and Cable ranch areas. The San Antonio Real Estate Exchange re elected six directors and discussed Somers System taxation reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
L. A. Casey
Richey & Casey
Mr. Casey
Mary Black
W. E. Lum & Company
Bushnell Street
Shook Avenue
Commerce Street
Igniec Tejada
John Atanannuk
B. Rabitz
Henry Stroeck
Bexar County
Cable Ranch
A. G. Staatz
B. F. Nicholson
J. H. Compton
J. F. Lytle
C. M. Roberts
Lane Taylor
C. O. Austin
Ray M. Mackey
W. G. Hand
Exchange
Mackey
Secreta Mackey
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Austin
George F. Lupton
Aransas Pass
Rio Grande Valley
Houston
Week in the San Antonio Real Estate Transfers
A long list of 1913 1918 property transfers in San Antonio and environs details buyers sellers lots blocks streets districts and prices including Laurel Heights Lakeview Los Angeles Heights and Riverside Park additions with values from 10 to 8000 dollars and multiple parcels in new city blocks. The record shows numerous transactions involving individuals businesses and the City of San Antonio with dates from 1911 to 1918 and prices reflecting significant land development activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Blesse
Nona Lawley
West Laurel Heights
W. D. Love
First National Bank of
W. D. Syert
F. Swindler
New City
Laurel Heights
William R
Ruth Schultzsein
H. B
A. Blisworth
Macon Street
W. E. Lum & Co
Mary Black
Bushnell Street
Shook Avenue
J. R. Stence
West End Lumber Company
Stribling Street
W. A. Stewart
Clementine O’connor
Lady of the Lake Addition
Lakeview Townsite Company
C. Robinson
Lakeview Addition
Lady of
Frank Houston
George F. Wideman
A. C. Dauchy
Mrs. l. Jeiss
Guardian
H. H. Shelton
New City Block
Co. A. Stieren
Robert Martin
R. and
L. Moore
F. Smith
W. G. Mitchell
Anna A. Kanter
Alamo Home Builders
Celia Escobeda
Colonia Vera Cruz
John W. Yarbrough
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Heights
R. F. Lee
Anna A. Te
Lone Angeles Heights
John Lindlater
Anna Kanter
Los Re Heights Improvement Company
C. W. Duble Jr
J. W. and
M. H. Jones
J. G Dunihue
H. H. Knuwth
Dallas Street
H. Hodgkinson
P. K. Crow
Jones Avenue
H. H. Knuth
New Process Laundry
Ella D. Journey
C. M. Chambers
Dora Watson
Josefa de la Garza
Castro Street
W. W. Collier and
Realty Investment Company
Steve
Milton L
Sarah Frank
West End Saves Company
City Block
C. J. A. Appleby
Jose Garcia
G. and
M. Federolff
F. B. Wagenfehr
Thee
G. W
G. Yantis
M. H. Collier
Flora
Bartlett
Katherine Cunningham
R. M
T. H. Miller
Claude A. Newton
Rivas Street
Ira P. Hildebrand
City of San Antonio
West Commerce
Presa Streets
Commerce Street
Alexander Uhl
Highland Improvement Company
Ernest Harns
Highland Park Addition
S. M. Dunaway
G. A. Hoefling
Devine Street
Patton
R. C. Lynn
Sunny Slope
W. and
R. Legler
W.P. Hayden
Drexel Avenue
Otto Warnecke
Carl Wolfmueller
Lawndale
Givens Terrace
Riverside Park
Tom B. Johnson
Elena F. Stone
Hillcrest
Lee W. Poor
F. D. O’brien
Sunset Place
S. A. Bentley Et al
Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church
South Heights
Southwestern Land Corporation
A. Marshall
Rosedale Park
M. J. Price
Wesley Dunaway
Rosa
Nellie Shafer
Harry Hertzberg
A. P. Barrett
W. P. Shafer
H. Hertzberg
L. J.F. Shafer
Old City
Jacob Schurch
Minnie Wellbacher
Hood Street
Starr Street
Riebe Undertaking Company Moves to New Uptown Home
After twenty years at East Commerce street, the Riebe Undertaking Company will relocate tomorrow to 177 North street at Rusk, a two story building once owned by George Koerner. Remodeling cost $9,000, total facilities include chapel, display room, morgue, and electric lighting with steam heat. The second floor provides private family apartments while the ground floor houses offices, reception hall, and stock rooms.
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Commerce Street
Riebe Undertaking Company
North Street
Rusk Street
George Koerner
Flues Cause Big Loss Across the South
The Insurance Post says defective flues cause most fires in the region. 18 percent of annual fires are linked to faulty chimneys and flues, with average losses near 12 million dollars. total losses from heating and cooking gear exceed 40 million. A Laurel Mississippi fire of December 16 1910 caused over 300000 in damages due to a cracked flue. Renovation costs from bad flues could fund statewide removal and rebuilding.
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Insurance Post
Laurel
Miss
Mississippi
South
Architects Busy Over Texas School Expansion Surge
In Bexar county and beyond, the year’s school census signals an unprecedented rise in pupil numbers. Architects in San Antonio report a flood of rush orders for enlarging school houses as they receive plans for both public and private schools. Henry T. Phelps notes the unusual mid year renovations, a departure from the usual end of term upgrades.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Henry T. Phelps
Thiseriod
Economic Arguments Favoring Frame and Concrete Homes
A real estate dealer argues the wealthy can afford frame houses but the poor cannot absorb ongoing upkeep costs. He compares frame to brick, noting long term savings from durable structures. praises poured concrete homes using coal cinders to cut costs and speed construction in Virginia Highlands near Washington D C.
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Sam T. Howard
Virginia Highlands
Ashington
D. C
Lytle Named President of San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
J L Lytle is elected by acclamation as president and plans a new era focusing on agricultural development exclusive property lists and long term city leases. He will appoint 14 new standing committees and may oversee a revision of the exchange by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lytle
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Lytle
San Antonio
Exchange
C. Oo
Fireproofing Old San Antonio Buildings Urged by Real Estate Lead
San Antonio reports total fire losses of 550 200 for the year. Real estate broker T N Smith urges architects contractors and builders to use non combustible material and fireproof upgrades in renovations to cut fire waste and reduce insurance costs. He cites downtown ordinances pushing fireproof construction and terra cotta floors as practical steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Phil Wright
T. N. Smith
Smith
Cooperative listing ends slow sales in real estate
In San Antonio the exclusive listing system via the Real Estate Exchange eliminates rival dealer undercutting. One agent handles sale, with 200 copies of the memorandum sent to dealers. if the listing fails, owner shifts to self sale. Cooperative listing enforces fair pricing and broader effort, boosting sale prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Real Estate Exchange
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange
Flatonia to Host Large South Texas Fair October 9 to 11
Prize lists for the South Texas Industrial and Agricultural fair in Flatonia have been completed and distributed. The event, October 9 to 11, is expected to be one of the largest fairs ever held in this region.
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Tyler
Southwestern Traction Amends Charter to Raise Capital
Temple based Southwestern Traction company files charter amendment to increase capital stock to 3.5 million dollars. The firm owns the line from Temple to Belton and plans extension toward Waco and Austin after completing surveys and securing right of way.
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Temple
Southwestern Traction Company
Belton
Waco
Austin
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Merigo
Logal Press
Republic
Vera Cruz
Abilene
You Men's Booster Club
West Texas Iriction Association
Mark E. Ragse
Cod
Arsdale
Realty Exchange
Prospect Hill
Angeles Heights
Tobin Hill
G. B. Thomas
W. H. Smith
Medina
Bandera
Christian Rabitz
John Ata- Mannuk
Tejeda
Frio City Road
Sam Harrison
Anna M. Morris
G. W. Mudge
William Cassin
S. M. Gaines
D. R. Williams
H. Becker
Lena Becker
Medina County
Henry Stoveck
J. W. McCamley
H. Lesser
8. S. Haught
West End
R. C. Lyon
College Heights
W. H
C. J. Pearce
Ida Kunkel
Harrison Avenue
Taft Avenue
West Gartonnets
Grant
J. D. Petty
Highland Park
Harlandale
A. Haught
Flores Street
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Company
L. Harrington
L. B. Haines
H. Guenther
Gladstone Avenue
California Gardens
I. C. Shafer
E.S. Rieber
California
Garena
Washington Heights
W. Glaze
W. G. and
L. EB. Gillespie
Ll. B. Haines
W. S Stephens
East End
John Atamannuk
Cc. Gomez
Gadner
Government Hill
W. L. Carter
L. Carter King
South Flores
S. J. Scott Et al
May Turbiville
Pruitt
Co. F
A. Groos
Edward Hangen
J. T. A. Bowman
B. Niggil Bowman
Post Avenue
Englewood
T. M. Priest
B. F. Dittmar
F. A. Schaefer
San Fernando
Aean Mene Development Company
W. CC. Manlove
Palm Heights
Rafael Cantu
O. M. Delevan
Leo M. J. Diehlman
Texas
10 Move
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