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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-06
the Vashon girls again soon.

the Vashon girls again soon.
Tea will be served by the girls
club at the next meeting Of the
Parent Teachers Association. Pre-
ceeding the tea a short program
will be given by the girls Proceeds
from the tea will be used to pay
for the girls club representation
in the Annual.
Mayrcld Ramquist is chairman
Of the tea committee assisted by
Viola Guthrie, Noami Tjomsland,
Stella Ceilings and Emily Cutler.
Virginia Beall is chairman Of
the program committee assisted
by Polly Weiss, Betty Corbin and
Helen McClinton.
Pamphlets, collected by the Sc
attic Public Library from the Sc
attic high schools, of different
Girls Clubs constitutions and
methods Of earning money were
passed among the girls at the
meeting
Ways and means Of furnishing
the first aid room We're brought
up at the meeting. 1t was decid-
ed that the first aid committee
should meet before and make a
report at the next Girls Club
meeting.
The Sophomore class pennant
which arrived Thursday night was
put up in the assembly, Friday
noon by several of the boys.
The pennant is blue and pearl
grey bearing the number u. 1t is
smaller than most of the class pen
nants being ID by &c inches,
The six weeks tests were given
Thursday and Friday of last week.
The report cards will be given out
some time this week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Lund of the
city were out in their car Sunday
spending the day with the old
folks, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Eden.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-06

The six weeks tests were given
Thursday and Friday of last week.
The report cards will be given out
some time this week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-06

Alfred Roen, since he quit
ranching, is working in Seattle,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
COMPANY
OFFICES AT PL ANT

The Mel Stones Of Texas, manu-
facturers Of the Nel-Stone steel re-
inforced permanent building material
being used in many San Antonio con-
struction jobs, announced Saturday
removal of its offices from 215
Gunter building to its new plant at
Colorado and Rivas streets.
Hannibal Pianta, president Of the
company, said this was done to
facilitate business, Attic Gerodetti,
for many years associated with Mr..
Pianta's enterprises viii be in charge
at the new plant, Mr.. Pianta said.
I'VE are making Milestone as rap
idly as We can turn them out. said
Mr.. Pianta, "but we are still behind
with our orders. We expect TO make
further extensions to this first unit
Of our plant TO bring it TO full produc-
ton and / have instructed Joe Walsh
to place a limited amount Of unsold
stock on the market for the purpose
Of financing these additions. While
the total authorized acpital is $780,
600, we now believe we will not find
it necessary TO issue that amount Of
stock and we probably shall be able
to complete our plant to capacity with
not to exceed $4,000. This new in
dustry is prospering and we are in
PRODUCING this material in all classes
Of permanent construction here"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
VICTORIA HOTELS OVERFLOW
In FALL COTTON SCRAMBLE

ton crop a failure farther west and
the well known superior staple OF
Victoria county cotton buyers from
all over the country are engaging in
a lively scramble for every bale pro-
duced here. Buyers of cotton raised
in adjoining counties are also max
ing their headquarters in Victoria.
MORE AUTOISTS.
The improvement of the highways
leading through Victoria from all
directions is causing an ever increas-
ing number of tourists to make stops
here and the restaurants and garages
especially are profiting from this traf-
fic. One restaurantkeeper reports
that his business has increased two
fold within year because OF 1t.
Victoria is also enjoying consider
able building progress and practically
every carpenter, mechanic and com
mon laborer is employed. With the
Victoria Electric and Ice company
planning to build 100000 plant
and a cotton mill and other large
enterprises projected, Victoria is Ger.
tain of continued good times and
unusual growth.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
CRYSTAL CITY DAM
CONTRACT AWARDED

CRYSTAL CITY, Tex, Aug. l.
The irrigation bonds issued by the
water improvement company for the
purpose of building a dam on the
Nueces river, five miles north of
Crystal City, have been sold to the
]. E. Jarratt Company Of San An
tonic, at a price slightly below par.
The contract for building the dam has
been let to Henry Bates Of Houstoa'
who is arranging to begin work with
in a few days.
The bond issue amounted to $780,
900.
The main dam will be 80 feet long,
40 feet high and 80 feet wide. Two
other smaller dams will also be con
structed in connection with the prof.
ect. When completed, the dam will
impound sufficient water to irrigate
10000 additional acres. Development
work along the Nueces river in the
vicinity Of Crystal City is being great
" enhanced now that the project has
become a certainty. The completion
Of the dam will relieve the probability
! of a future, water shortage for the
irrigated farms along the Nucces
river.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02

work during the summer mornings?
Sunlight is needed in happy homes,
but to give the best effect it should
not be misplaced, either as to location
or time. And with the question Of
sunlight comes the companion question
of ventilation and cross ventilation. Is
there an enticing outlook from the
dining room or the breakfast nook-it
is strange how such vistas add to the
zest of the appetite?
Arrangement of the rooms is most
important-not only that the house
work be most easily accomplished, but.
also, that each member Of the family
shall have the privacy to which it is
entitled. Does the arrangement per-
nit of getting to the bathroom with
out going through other rooms? Are
there plenty Of closets and storage
space-a six-room house should have at
least four large closets, with one OF
them large enough TO hold trunk or
chest, or maybe q small dresser.
Is the house one in which every
member Of the family will delight to
live-one all will be glad to return to
one where each will be happy to
bring his or her friends place OF
comfort and the abode Of pride? These
are paramount questions in the selec-
ton Of house which is to be a home.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
FORMER u" STUDENTS
TEST HEADLIGHTS

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 1.-Employed
in the headlight division Of the Texas
Highway Department are twelve stu
dents and former students Of the Uni
Versity Of Texas. Headquarters Of this
division are located at the univer-
sity, where the laboratory facilities
Of the college Of engineering may be
used in testing the headlights, accord
ing 10 Read Cranberry, engineer IN
charge Of the division.
Those employed in the division are
Mr.. Cranberry, Dick NOrmand, Har'
old Brelsford, Howard Martin, in
spcctors, all ex-students Of the uni.
yersity. J. A. Correll, professor Of
electrical engineering in the uniyer-
sity, is in charge of the photometrie
laboratory. Jack KnudsoD Of Nc
Allen, i his assistant.
The work Of stamping the certifi-
Gates 10 be issued TO approximately
10000 motorists is being done By Je'
rome Schwab Of Austin; Morris Han
kins Of Robstown, Miss Bernice
StraWn Of Grand Prairie, Fred Magic
Of Austin, all university students, and
Miss Hazel BergstrOm, n. A. White
and V. j. Quinlan.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
SPENDS
$4,000 FOR
REMODEL|NC
Canadian Far Company
Moves Into New Home
on Alamo Plaza.

Following a $4,000 remodeling and
renovating Job. the Canadian Fur
company has opened one of the finest
fur establishments in the South at
PIT Alamo Plaza. The company
formerly occupied the lower floor Of
the adjoining building.
The lower floor of the building was
completely remodeled and new and
attractive front put in. There arc
three, well-lighted show windows in
the front of the new store. The in
terror of the store has been remodeled
and refinished and new fixtures in
stalled. The furs are, enclosed in
large cabinets to protect them from
the dust and air. The show room is
almost entirely surrounded by look,
ing glasses. Fine glass electric fix
lures add to the appearance of the
show room. The furniture is finished
in green.
On the second floor, there is a
large refrigeration plant to keep furs
cool during the summer months. This
plant keeps the oil in the furs from
drying during the warmer months of
the year, according to George Siegel,
president. 1t is expected that many
people viii use this plant to protect
their furs.
There is q large remodeling and
refining plant on the second floor Of
the building. All kinds of furs are
repaired in this department, he says.
The new store is more than twice
as large as the former one.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
BUILDING ACTIVITY
KEEPS PACE WITH
OIL AT LOCKHART

LOCKHART, Tex, Aug. I. -
Building activities are keeping up
with the oil discoveries and LOckhart
has never before seen more substantial
buildings going up at one time.
W. 3. Swearengen, owner Of the
building occupied By the pOstoffice is
putting $1,000 worth Of improvements
in the office and with il a second
story annex to be used BY the rural
carriers and the mailing division.
The interior Is being overhauled and
when the job is completed Lockhart
will have one. Of the handiest post
offices in this section.
B. =. Sparks is erecting a sub
stantial home in the western part Of
town.
0. y. Robertson is having built a
brick residence in the western part Of
town.
J. Fl. Robertson and Judge 0. u.
Flowers have had their handsome
residences remodeled.
4. A. Smith will let the contract
in a few days for the erection Of a
modern home on Wichita street.
The duplex apartment Of Storey and
Mcdowell on South Main has been
completed.
A. BaubOf is erecting his fourth
Of a row Of modern five room cot
tages in the western section Of Lock
hart.
The Public Utilities are nearly ready
10 move into their uptown office I'm
the Masur building on North Main
street
Sam J.. Miller is having q six room
residence built on CibolO street.
Cement sidewalks are being laid IN
many sections Of L0ckhart and at no
early date a campaign will be put on
by the chamber Of commerce 20 have
all property owners IN certain dis
tricts lay cement sidewalks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
RANCHMAN BUYS
RESIDENCE IN CITY

DEL RIO, Tex. Aug. IA deal
was closed here this week in which
w. II. Baker purchased a house on
West Broadway opposite the Blaine
Apartments. from Frank w. Cochran,
at a consideration Of $500. Mr.. Baker
is a ranchman in Val Verde county
and lives with his family on his ranch
property, but purchased the Cochran
property in order 70 have a city resi-
dence In Del Rio also. II is stated that
improvements will be made az once on
the property BY Mr.. Baker
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
CRYSTAL CITY SCHOOL
BONDS, s27,500, SOLD

CRYSTAL CITY, Tex, Aug. II
The Crystal City school bonds which
were voted a short time ago were
sold this week 70 the state which
exercised its right in taking up the
bonds. The amount Of the bond issue
is $27,500 and the money is TO be
used in charging and remodeling the
Crystal City school building.
The contract has been let TO Lee
Peters of Cotulla, who will commence
the work Immediately and rush it TO
completion before the beginning Of
school this fall.
The bonds brought par value and
accrued interest.
When the building is completed
total Of eight new rooms will be added
which will be sufficient to take care
Of the school needs Of the town for
several years.
Several additional teachers will be
added for the coming session.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
IL MILES STREETS
AT SAN BENITO ARE
NEAR COMPLETION

SAN BENITO, Tex, Aug. 1.-The
present paving campaign that has
been going steadily forward in this
city is now rapidly drawing to a
close and if the present weather
holds up will be completed in the next
two or three weeks. There is no town
of the size Of this one, it is be.
lieved, in the entire state that can
boast of as much and as good paw
ing as can San Benito. The COM
pletion of the work will give this
city ten or twelve miles of perfectly
paved concrete streets, together with
spendidly paved highway from
Brownsville almost to the Alamo City.
A population of not less than 10000
to 5000 is the goal this city expects
to reach by August /. 1880.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
CONTRACT LET FOR
100000 School

LULING, Tex, Aug. 1.-The con
tract has been let by the Luling school
board to W. ]. Schroeder of this city
for the erection of a four-room brick
building for the negro patrons Of
Luling. The materials used will in
the main be taken from the old Luling
high school building. recently RACED TO
make way for a 100000 structure,
and will be valued at about $4,000
when completed. One thousand one
hundred was secured by the board
from the Rosenwald school fund TO ap-
ply on the building and the negro
patrons are doing all the work nf
hauling the materials free as their
part Of promoting the work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02

VICTORIA, Tex, Aug. 1.-Victoria
has the good fortune to enjoy unusual
prosperity with bad business condi-
tons prevailing in many sections
throughout the state on account of the
prolonged drouth.
For the first time in years, ex-
cept on special occasions, the hotels
of the city are crowded and guests
to be sure of accommodations have
to make reservations in advance. This
condition has prevailed for some
weeks. 1t is due to officials associated
with the construction of the Houston
Pipeline company's gas main from
Live Oak county to Houston making
their headquarters here, to an influx
of cotton buyers and an exceptionally
heavy tourist traffic.
LARGE PAYROLL.
The construction of the pipeline
has been Of great commercial advan-
tage TO this city with the large pay
roll it involves and hundreds Of the
men employed on the line in this
vicinity preferring TO spend their
snare time here. And with the cot.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
CRYSTAL CITY GETS
NEW BRICK YARD

CRYSTAL CITY, Aug. 1. = Crys.
tai City's newest enterprise is brick
yard which is to be established by G.
V. Sal Ganio of Eagle Pass. A small
test factory is already in operation
and $4,000 sample bricks are being
nodded and will be burned in a small
kiln built for that purpose.
The tests made thus far are highly
satisfactory, the brick when finished
being of light color and have proven
to be extremely durable. As soon as
the $4,000 sample bricks are burned
the city will begin negotiations with
Mr.. Sal Ganio with regards to putting
in plant large enough to make brick
in large quantities. Several parties
who are planning to build are holding
up the work until the brick factory is
established.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
SAN MARCOS SCHOOL
NEARS COMPLETION

SAN MARCOS, Aug. IA new
three-room frame building to adequate
ly house the Mexican pupils of the
town will be completed in time for
the opening of the city schools,
September Is. Provision has been
made for the accommodation of $50
pupils.
Miss Martha Louise johnson, Of
San Marcos, has been elected as prin-
cipal; Mrs. Cora J.. Bartlett and
Miss Belle Suther, who have taught
in this school for the past five years
will hold their same positions.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
VISITOR SAYS S. A.
BUILDING LEADS SOUTH

N. @. Rotenberg, formerly manager
of the tailoring department Of large
local department store, but now pro
prietor of the largest tailoring estab-
lishment in, Hammond, La, is a Visi-
tor to San Antonio after an absence
of nearly seven years. ,
Mr.. Rotenberg has been guest Of
Harry Yanow, Morris RichbOok and
other well known San Antonio mer-
chants while in San Antonio. Mr..
Rotenberg says there is more build
ing. going on in San Antonio at the
present time than in any other South.
ern city he has visited, which includes
nearly all Of the principal ones.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
SOUTH TEXAS
GETS POWER
EXPANSION
7. P. & L. Company Ex-
tends Transmission Line
From Taylor.

AUSTIN, Aug. 1.-The Texas Power
and Light Company will begin large
amount of construction work in South
Texas within the very near future. This
will be material expansion of the
service of this company, according to
W. B. Head, president of the COM
pany, who was here today IN connec-
ton with the construction program.
1t had been rumored that the Texas
Power and Light Company would take
over the Austin properties and pur-
chase the dam on Lake Austin and
erect a large power plant. Mr.. Head
set at rest all such rumors explaining
that the dam is not sought and since
the city owns the power plant it APP
pears impossible to obtain it though
the successful economical method of
operation is to tie the plants together
and serve as many places as possible.
The Texas Power and Light Company
is now doing this in 200 towns and
communities in the state.
EXTEND LINE.
At the present time the southern
most point reached by this company is
Taylor. Brennan was recently taken
over and this will be the southernmost
point until the construction program
around San Marcos, Luling and New
Braunfels is completed. The electric
light plants at Bastrop, Lockhart and
San Marcos have bsen purchased and
will be connected with transmission
line from Taylor. This line will par
allel the Katy railroad from Taylor to
Bastrop.
Mr.. Head further said that the COM
pany will purchas, power from the
large plant of the San Antonio Public
Service Company which is to be erect
ed at New Braunfels, the contract hay
ing already been signed.
SERVE s. A.
This plant will perve San Antonio
with light and power as well as the
Texas Power and Light Company.
With the completion of this plant it
will mark the south2rnmost generation
plant Of the T. p. and l.. Company,
its nearest power being generated on
the Trinity river at Malakoff.
Because of the water power Offered
at Bastrop on the Colorado the Texas
Power and Light Company will some
time in the very hear future erect
plant at that place which will serve
the entire system. The further fact
that this place is close to the i'm
mense lighnite fields would mean cheap
fuel and low production cost.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
SANTA FE LAYING
BRENTWOOD TRACKS

BROWNWOOD, Tex, Aug. 1. =
The Santa Fe railroad has completed
the extension of Vine street subway
in this city and is preparing TO lay
new tracks over this crossing in order
to increase their yards and at the
same time give additional trackage in
front of the passenger station. Several
years ago the Santa Fe built concrete
subways at Vine and Vincent streets,
then two of the most important thor
oughfares of the city. Growth of
South Brownwood, however, has been
so rapid that much traffic is now
going over dangerous grade crossing
on Fisk street. Steps are now being
taken to have the Santa Fe build an
other to replace the grade crossing.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
80 DIVIDENDS
Compounded Semi Annually

In you should wish withdraw your
time before date Of maturity have that privilege AL
you have 10 do is 70 give short notice.
There other features about the i. & J..
Monthly Saving Plan in which you will be interested. Use
coupon below detailed information, call by
office in the Builders Exchange and talk matters
There is obligation.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
HOU Sc NJ j 8 I
FIT" TOBE
HOME
Simplicity, Attraciveness
Compose Dwelling
Which Never Tires.

This Is the twelfth of series OF
articles by Elwood Lloyd well known
financial expert, on the successful
financing of the home.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
By ELWoOD LLOYD

A house may be place in which
20 live-or IL may be a home. Whether
the place be house or home depends
entirely upon whether it fits the
family occupying II. Many persons
either buy or build houses without
giving the proper considerable TO the
things that are really necessary or
desirable for the individual and com
hihed needs Of the family. Houses
purchased without such consideration
breed painful regrets, ard soon one
scss a ''for sale" sign adjoining the
front lawn.
The spirit OF contentment. so neces-
sag TO the successful home life. comes
only when the home suits the family.
TO determine the stiffness" of the
house for the family which purposes
20 occupy it is not at all a difficult
matter. There are few simple tests,
easily remembered, which, If applied
before the house is purchased or the
plsns adopted, will do much TO offset
the possible disappointment expert
eneed BY those who leap before they
look.
SIMPLICITY A. FEATURE.
IN this day, when the construction,
building and selling of houses has be-
come such a highly specialized bust
ness, II is possible for the majority
of homeseekers to find a place already
built and ready for occupancy. While
the buying Of a completed house does
not hold all the joys which come from
designing and building one for one.
self yet the fact that one can immed-
atoiy take possession offsets many Of
them.
So, when we devise plans for that
home we are to own, or make the
rounds of places already completed
which may be purchased, let us apply
q few simple tests.
First of al, let us look for sim
plirity and attractiveness. Simplicity
never tires, and simplicity never be-
comes out OF style. The freaky, or
bizarre may be attractive for while
but as the years roll by they get to
xratinc on the nerves Of the occupants
or become "passc." Let us remember
that house is not a good house for
us unless we shall be happy living in
1t 1855 days of the year.
GOOD NEIGHBORS
Neghbors are a most important con.
sideration. Let us give a little careful
thought to the conditions of the neigh
borhood. Are the people who live there
about the sort of people we would like
TO know and TO associate with. Let
MS give little special attention to the
property and the people Immediately
conjacent TO the place we are consid-
ering. A home surrounded by the right
sort Of neighborS Is twice the home
it is when isolated from people of our
own kind.
Are the grounds and the surround
sngs of the house delightful, or do
they hold possibilities for improvement
.-considering the lawns and yards, and
shrubbery and trees and flowers?
These are all a trSe part OF the true
home.
What about the sun? viii the sun
light be in the living room or in the
bedrooms? VIII mother find the kiteh-
en- an uncomfortable hot place TO
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
You will like the
B. & L.
Monthly Saving Plan

1t is practical method Of saving your money-and
The time putting this 10 work making more
money for you.
No matter whether your income is large small, the
Antonio Building and Loan Association assist
In transforming regular monthly payments into handsome
msturity value.
little $500 a month under the 3 & i.
Plan much $4,000 monthly. In either
period of 127 months your deposits will be increased by