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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11

age IS as his name would indicate.
&c holds there's no failure save in
giving up The money was secured,
at his sacrifice? Yes, but the build
ing was completed and stands today
without a peer in the South as an
office building for the Medical fra.
ternity. Already it is almost a hun
dred per cent occupied. due to the
qnexcslled service Of Ruben Nix, the
building manager and il has every
modern convenience and the ornate
beauty that few office buildings can
boast.
The building is completed and is
being opered-dedicate 10 humanity
via the medical fraternity. Were il
4 battleship il might Be christenei.
Sentiment and praise and good wishes
for its captain and builder would
flow freely. But this buildings cap
tain and builder is a wounded sailor.
He has brought his ship safely into
the port Of completion but at q
great sacrifice to himself.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11

ator. 1t is operated with a low pres
sure air system, only 80 TO so pounds
Of air being required to work it. By
means of its simple valve mechanism,
the die strikes one sharp blow on the
lever is depressed by gripping with
the operators hand. The dies are
quickly interchangeable, but are held
firmly in place with dove-tail slots.
The die holder is so balanced that il
will move from either side making
possible as accurate an imprint on
the end of the board that is not
squarely trimmed as on the board
which is squareiy trimmed.
BRANDING IRON.
The whited device is an electrical
branding iron which can be turned
on and off like a flash, heating in a
few minutes. The novelty of Mi.
Whited's idea consisted Of a reduction
of the voltage to 40, making possible a
longer life for the small heating ele-
ments than would be the case If ITO
voltage were used. The grade-marking
committee recognized that some form
of guard should be designed and n
method worked out in the use Of this
branding iron which would minimize
the fire hazard.
The Cassibry grade marking ma
chine has been c>Seratei by the Fink.
bine company for some time behind
their flooring machines, the lumber
being stamped by the men who ara
doing the racking. The dies for the
different grades are fastened 10 an up
right in the back of the machine. Aft
er the lumber is graded, the raeker
shoves the board into the proper slot
in the machine and the impact Of tho
board against the steel die makes the
proper indentation. There is an auto
matte mixing arrangement attached to
the machine.
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.S.k REALTORS WILL
ATTEND TULSA MEET
CONTINUED From Page H.

Gent inued From Page H.
man entertained the realtors with an
old time buck and wing dance. G. A.
Wiegand and John T. Wilson Jr.
were speakers.
Mr. Rush announces that the San
Antonio Real Estate Board will give
a banquet for members Of the boards
real estate class at the J. VI. c. A.
next Tuesday evening at 8 80. At
the banquet certificates Of proficiency
will be presented graduates Of the
school.
Mr.. Rush also announces that plans
we're discussed at the meeting last
week for a general membership meet
ing Of the board probably On April
%, when realtors will entertain non
members Of the board and arrange a
program which will show the sdvart-
ages OF being a member Of the board.
The San Antonio Abstract and Title
company presented realtors with maps
Of San Antonio subdivisions and the
Alamo Blue Print company gave away
midget maps Of the city.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
VICTORIA GETTING
BUSINESS BUILDING

VICTORIA. To- April 1u.-Plan.
orc being made f,r the erection Of IwV
large business buildings 10 Victoria.
one % occupy site q block east gf
Main street and % house a gents
furnishing store.
The $4,000 tbeater deal. a..
noulced few weeks ago, after some
hitch. has practically been definitely
closed. However. detailed ANNOUNCE
lentg are withheld for the present.
i large number Of other residence
aud business Buildings are planned
One contractor alone il said 70 Dr.
figuring on the erection Of eight
houses, one % cost fuLIy E2O,OOO.
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CONTRACTS ARE LET
ON GILLIAN HOME

Work will begin Immediately On
he new two-story English type brick
lone 10 be built on Oakmout Place,
Oakmont addition, for A. 7. Gillian.
W. c, Thrailkill has been awarded
the general contract for the structure
sc S33,740, with 4 guarantee 70. com
.ete the structure within 80 days.
JUd and Ormond hsve been awarde
the plumbing contract at 5000, Will
2 W. Barnes has been Eawrded the
lrating contract AZ 500. The cleo
rric c0rtrocr was Ew0rded 10 Martin
wright 81 sIGT3. Adams and Adams
are architects
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
NEW APARTMENTS
BEING PLANNED

MALLEN, Tex, April 10.-This
city is TO get a four-story brick aud
concrete apartment house in the near
future, according TO announcement
here that the Young estate, which
owns a good site here, will erect a
building Of this kind in the near fu-
ture.
The Young family live in Browns.
vile, but have holdings in all parts
Of the Valley. A San Antonio archi.
tect has been employed to make plans
for the building.
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M'KENZIE RECEIVES
APARTMENT CONTRACT

The Mckenzie Construction con-
pany has been awarded the contract
10 build on apartment aud store build
ing for George l.. Smith on Euovs
street At Dwyer. The building Will
hove tao stories If concrete, hollow
tile and stucoo. Contract was awarded
on cost uIUs basis. Alice Z. and Rob
'rL =. Ayres arc architects. Wiring,
plumbing md heating ven, % 4. y.
Shsfcr, West and Gutzrit and Jud
and Ornond, respectively.
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FINER HOMES
HAVE GREAT
DEMAND
Busby Reports Many Sales
of Permanent Structures
on North Side.

L. s. Busby. of the Busby Building
Corporation, builder of Finer Homes
in San Antonio, announces that he
has been selling houses as fast and,
faster than he can complete them. The
Bushy Building Corporation is CEN
tering most of its activities in Wood
lawn Place at present and is building
fine stucco and frame and concrete
houses. Among recent sales reported
by Mr.. BuSby are the following:
4 combination rock and brick
veneer home at ITO West Summit
avenue was occupied during the past
week by Mr.. and Mrs. n. X. Dupree.
The consideration was approximately
$500. Mr.. Dupree is with the Junior
College of this city.
NEW BUNGALOWS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Burke are
the proud owners of five-room frame
bungalow at 1926 West Mulberry
avenue. The consideration was $645O.
Mr.. Burke is special agent for the
Aetna Insurance company.
Foundation work has been COM
pleted for a six-room Spanish stucc0
home for Mr.. and Mrs. Leo A. Callsu
at 1928 West Huisache avenue. The
consideration was $4,000. Mr.. Callan iS
chairman of the Live Stock Commits
sion for the State of Texas.
The S9250 English type brick
veneer home at 1705 West Summit
avenue was sold and is occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Byrd and
daughter.
A very unusual bungalow is being
constructed for Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
VI. Nessly at 1717 West Mulberry
avenue to cost approximately $500.
Mr.. Nessly is a geologist.
Excavation work has begun on
very novel type Spanish stucco home
at 1906 West Mistletoe avenue for Mr.,
and Mrs. R. 81. Knipping, to cost
approximately $1,000.
CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS.
All these homes are on reinforced
concrete foundations and all with the
exception Of the two frame bungalows
mentioned have the new plaster finish
throughout, with interior wood trims
finished in stpples of various Tiff
fanny blend colors.
All Of the above mentioned sales
we're made during the past ten days,
and according to Mr.. Busby, president
OF the corporation, are a direct result
OF the demand for finer homes on the
part of the home buying public.
This corporation also reports that
a siG-room stucco home is nearing
completion at 1916 West Magnolia
avenue and another at 100 West
summit avenue and a modern duplex
at Sl7 and SO West Summit avenue
They have completed Spanish typt
stucco home open for public inspec-
ton at l706 West Summit avenue.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
CITY TO OPEN BIDS !.
MONDAY ON $4,000
COMMUNITY CENTER

Bids are being received for a one
story stone and concrete community
center to be erected in Breckenridge
Park for the city of San Antonio.
The bids will be opened at 4 O'Clock
Monday, April IL at the meeting of
the city commission. Emmett T. Jack
son is architect for the $4,000 struc-
ture. 3
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MOD { | ACR T
IS NEAR|N c
COMPLETION
Produced Under Direction
Of Fred Mall Of {. Of C..
and Opens April Is.

Announcement is made that on April
Is, Paradise Acre" a veritable Gar
den Of Eden, located in City View
Gardens will be opened for public
inspection.
The Alamo Development company
is the exclusive sales agents for this
suburban domestic. subdivision and
for the past month has been engaged
acre suburban home. Intensively Gull
tivated and Systematically developed
this acre has been produced under the
direct supervision of Fred Mally of
the San Antonio Chamber of Com
mcrce and Mr.. Mally has accomplish
ed wonders on a small piece of ground.
The public of San Antonio and
vicinity will have the opportunity next
Sunday Of viewing an acre which has
literally been transplanted from Cali
fornia and Of seeing what can be sc-
complished on Bexar county's soil,
at very moderate cost.
NEW SALES HEAD.
With the addition of Frank Car
rico to its organization in the capacity
of sales manager of its real estate
department. the Alamo Development
company, Travis building, announces
its entry into an active participation
in the general real estate business.
Mr.. Carrico is a native of San An
tonic, rode on the mule cars here. He
has been actively engaged in the real
estate business connected with the
well known firm of Ricbey, Casey and
Gragg for the past three years and
comes to this company well equipped
to direct the activities of large force.
His knowledge Of values in this city
together with his experience in the
sale Of real estate will be of great
assistance to those having property
to sell as well as TO those seeking
to make investments, either in homes
or business property.
GARDEN OF DREAMS"
The Alamo Development company
began its operations by building homes
for sale, in addition to which a gen.
eral contracting bushes has been
an insurance department and now
with the addition of a general real
estate sales department, Messrs.
Biggs and Stein, owners Of the COM
pany, feel they are in a position to
offer a complete service and one which
will satisfy both buyers and sellers.
The company is member Of the San
Antonio Real Estate Board, as well
as the chamber Of commerce.
Development in the Garden Of
Dreams" is going along rapidly and
Mr.. Biggs announces that six more
Dream" homes will be offered the
public, in this popular subdivision on
May 1.
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PLANS OUT SOON 81
ON NEW DUERLER
FACTORY BUILDING

Plans are nearing completion for a
six-story and basement factory build.
ing to be erected at the corner Of
Camp street and the Southern Pacific
tracks for the G. A. Duerler Manufsc-
turing company. The structure will
be Of brick, concrete and tile con-
struction and will cost approximately
S25O,OoO. Herff and Jones are archi-
tects.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11

home which will grow more beautiful
with the years. With plans drawn, we
will gladly help you finance the building
Of such home, and then furnish the de-
pendable materials which will insure an
enduring beauty and satisfaction.
This service is YOURS! use it! Phone
or write for further information. II will
put you under no obligations.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
SAN MARCOS GETS
FILLING STATION

A one-story, brick. tile and rein
forced concrete filling station and
store building will be erected in San
Marcos in the near future for the
San Marcos Mercantile company.
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+ is worth all your ef-
fortsl And now, at the
nesting" time OF
spring, begin this home!
Come to Ed. Stoves
& Sons. Accept our as
sigtance in planning
your home-a home
which shall utilize every
inch Of space for the
comfort of the family
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11

HIS is my own"-what
JOY lies in the thought
as you fling wide the
door and step into your
Home!
Men and women
backed by Homes are
unafraid. They step
confidently out Of the
shelter of home TO bat
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ct a home of your own
be your next invest
ment! Plan it nova
place with trees, where
children can play out
doors, building strong
bodies and alert minds.
A place when you can
paint and hammer and
saW-a place where YOU
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
GRADE MARKING.
AWARDS ARE
MADE
Builder Of New Lumber
Stamping Device
Gets $500.

NEW ORLEANS, April 1o.-Ar
electrical grade-msrking hammer, in,
vented by z. r, Iidwell and L. A.
Durocher, Of the Edward Hines Vel,
low Pine Company, Lumberton, Miss,
was awarded the first pride of $500
in the contest conducted by the South
ern Pine Association for the best sug-
gestion Of practical methods and de-
vices for the grade-marking of lum-
Der. The decision of the grade-ma rk-
ing committee and awards of prizes in
this contest, were announced by the
association here today.
A total Of $1,000 was Offered by
the association as prizes in this con
test. The second prize, $3.50, was
awarded to ]. j. Rettmer of the
Long-Bell Lumber Company, Lufkin,
Tex; third prize, 500, to J. d.
Wilkinson of the Helen White Lum.
Der Company, of Clyde, Miss, aad
c. l.. Rico of Laurel, Miss. and
three prizes of $50 each to ii. W.
Whited, vice president Frost Lumber
Industries, Inc, Nacosdoches, Tex.
R. z. Cassibry, resident manager
Einkbine Lumber Company. D'Lo
Miss, and E. ". Morton of New Or.
leans.
MANY SUGGESTIONS,
This contest began in June, 1925,
and was to end October 1, last, but
an extension of time until January ]
was granted TO all who entered the
contest prior to October 1, so that
those who had submitted models
might have further opportunity to i'm
prove them, and also toVnake it pos
sible for those who merely submitted
drawings to send in models. Hun
dreds of suggestions were submitted
in this contest, the ideas ranging from
a curling-iron adaptation for grade
marking TO complicated systems Of
mechanical rollers and chains. As q
result of the contest. three effective
means for grade-marking have been
found available to the lumber manu-.
facturer, one requiring electricity for
power, another using air, and the
third, hand-operated. The six best
ideas and devices were awarded
prizes.
The Tidwell and Durocher device,
which was awarded first prize, is
grade-marking hammer operated by
electricity, weighing but four or five
pounds. 1t can be operated with eth
er 40 or go voltage. By merely press.
ing the operators thumb on the push
button, the piston, having a steel die
swivel connected TO the end, slides
from the magazine and strikes the
end of the lumber.
EASY TO OPERATE.
Provision is made for fastening the
die to the end of the piston in a dove.
tailed slot, permitting quick removal
Of the die when it is necessary to
change the grade name. There is a
self-inking arrangement so that the
brand on the lumber is both indented
and linked.
The Rottmer srade-marking device
does not require electricity or air for
power, but it is operated entirely By
hand. Pressure on the handle causes
the die to shoot out with sufficient
force 10 indent the lumber. There Is
an automatic linking device which
flips out Of the way when it comes in
contact with the lumber.
The Wilkinson and Rice machine
weighs only a few pounds and fits
conveniently in the hand Of the oper-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
BUILDING costs
MORE THAN
s1,20Q,0Q0
Beautiful Structure Is Re-
suit Of Untiring Efforts
of Locals.
Genius, that power that dazzIes
mortal eyes,
Is oft but Perseverance in dis.
guise."

UtNius. tnaI power tHat 0aZZleS
mortal eyes,
Is Oft but Perseverance in dis
guise."
That handsome thirteen-story flat
iron building clothed in terra Gotta
thar stands in command at the hegl
OF Houston street and acts as q guild
ing sentinel TO the wayfarer or travel,
er about the city or the tourist speed.
ing towards the Alamo must be the
embodiment Of that genius.
Almost three years ago it is now
since a promoter came into San Az.
tonic and tried to put over a deal I,
build a Medical Arts building in Sal
Antonio. He called upon many do =
tors and they were willing and sal
they would move in it when il was
erected. but that wouldn't build the
building, and the promoter couldn't
find the fellows that would build il.
ORGANIZE COMPANY.
An architect had been intcreste
and conceived the idea Of cnIisting the
supper; and selling ability Of Clifton
George. This architect probably fig
Ured that Mr.. George had made dis
tinct success selling Ford automo-
biles and Alamo Heights bomesites
and had acquired some choice prop
erty alongside the Alamo and would
be willing 10 enhance the value Of
thar property by having a Medical
Arts building erected close by.
Mr.. George finally agreed and had
a company incorporated. plans drawn
by the architect. who was Ralph n.
cameron. and put one of his very best
automobile statesmen. Clarence Gar
rctt, selling stock in the company.
Transferable stock vas sold by him 70
Investors and some 20 ncighborirc
property owners. But enough stocS
could not be sold to pay for the loL
on which 70 erect the building and to
provide for other expenses.
GET LARGE LOAN.
Some OF those that bought became
dissatisfied and began trying t. sell.
Again Clifton George came into the
break and bought up such stock and
kept the proposition alive.
From the beginning, efforts were
made TO obtain loan 10 erect the
blilding and msny a lead was fol-
lowed and found q mirage. But
finally a loan of S95O,O00 was actu-
ally secured. Then a herculean 81
fort was made to raise the 100000
or more still needed before the loan
could be finally closed. Many were
called upon and few were interested
and finally Clifton George again
csnR % the rescue and, BY using
every resource be had, furnished the
necessary funds. The loan was clos
ed, the contract let for the erection
of the building which proceeded 10
20 up under the direction Of Mr..
Cameron. the architect. Mr.. George
said that possibly not a million, but
il seemed like that many, trials and
obstacles were met and overcome in
the erection Of the building and TO
cap the climax" IL was found il
would take $4,000 more 10 com
nlete the building and arrange the
offices just like the doctors order
ed"
BUILDING COMPLETE.
Then IL was that his sun Of hope
seemed 10 get and bis star Of destiny
seemed 10 sink behind the horizon
Of despair. Yulturcs were in the
air.
Just when the pearl was waiting
one more plungr.
How many a strugsler has thrown
up the sponge
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BUILDING COMPLETE.

Then IL was that his sun OF hope
seemed 10 get and bis star Of destiny
SEEMED 10 sink behind the horizon
Of despair. Yulturcs were in the
air.
Just when the pearl was waiting
one more plun2r.
How many a struggler has thrown
up the sponge
But not Cliff George. whose cour-
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can plant a garden, andgrow flowers.
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tie with Life for its choicest spoiIs.
The Washington times., 1926-03-17
MRS. WILKINS WILL
PRESIDE AT BANQUET

Mrs. Frank G.. wilkins, presi.
dent of the American Association
of University Women. win preside
as toast mistress at the first an
nuaI banquet of that organization
to be given at Rauschers on Sat
urday evening March 81. The prin.
cipal speaker of the evening VIII
be Mrs. Ida Clyde Clark, of New
York, Mrs. Clark is well known
as a writer and speaker. In ad-
dition to having been for number
of years editorial writer for the
Pictorial Review, she is the author
of many books, the best known OF
which are "Uncle Sam Needs
Wife," Record No. SO" 1.-THE Little
Democracy" and american Wom'
en- in the World War" She also
publishes the Annual Woman's Year
Book which is a Who's Who" ana
whats What about Women.
The Washington times., 1926-03-17
MEMBER NIGHT
AT COUNTRY
Ct UB
Mr.. and Mrs. Mondell 70
Give Dinner Before
Reception

st. PakricIs's Day win BE- cele-
bratea ii the Congressional Country
Club with membership night r.
ception, only club members being
present. The clubhouse win -.
decorated to suggest old Ireland
There will be dancing and q buffet
supper win be served.
Many dinner parties have been
planned to precede the reception to-
night, the most important being
the party which Mr. and Mrs.
Frank w. Mondell are giving for
the members Of the board Of gov
erYlors and their wives There viii
Be so guests. Mr.. Monden is pres.
dent OF the club.
Mrs. Zachary L.Ansdowne and her
daughter, Peggy, have returned
from the South, and are ct encir
apartment ct 1T40 NJ st.
-
The marriage of Miss Ruth MaEy
HUDSON. daughter of Represent tive
Grant m. Hudson, 20 Roger Bir0s
Sci. Of Racine, Wis, viii take place
81, saturday evening. April !. -
the chevy Chase Baptist Church
The Washington times., 1926-03-17
BENEFIT CARD
PARTY TONIGHT

IA card party will be given this
evening ii the auditorium Of the
Church Of the Nativity IN Bright
wood under the auspices of the
Parent Teachers Association, for the
purpose Of raising funds with which
to equip the school Fairgrounds.
The ladies In charge, Mrs. w. =.
Tiecer. Mrs. Il. ". Parker, Mrs.
Reel, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. q. Kramm.
Mrs. Williams and Mrs Brtnkmau,
have arranged for nlaaly beautiful
prizes.
The patroneases are Mrs. Ray
mond B. Murray, Mrs. Adam WesGh-
Ter, Mrs. John Hunter, Mrs. r.
J. Collins, Mrs. Gregory Kramrn.
Mrs. Orespes Garcia. Mrs. William
#. O'DonneIl. ST., Mrs. y e. Con-
nelly, Miss DAILY, Mrs. James Qrme,
Mrs. Don Gaheen, and Mrs. GTatten
Kerans.
Mr.. and Mrs DeIos Blodgett, jr.,
ana their small daughter. Marion,
will arrive tomorrow from New
York to visit Mrs. Deios Bl0dgett at
her home in Sixteenth Street. Mrs.
Eugene Berkely Jones. niece of Mrs.
Blodgett and Mrs. Charles G. Mat.
thews, and her daughter, who have
been staying with them, have re-
turned to Grand Rapids, Mich, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Butler. also
visitors here. to Buffalo, their home.
The daughter born recently to
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Parsons
Erwin, son-in.Iaw and daughter of
Mrs. B1odgett, win be named Hope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin are now
established in their new home over
looking Rock Creek Park.
Mrs. Harry Rutledge Howser h
entertaining a company of twenty.
four at bridge this afternoon In
her home on. Nineteenth Street
Additional guests have. been invited
for tea when Mrs. Charles w. Lee
OF Remington, n T., and Mrs.
David Moore. sister Of the hostess,
will preside.
Miss Elizabeth Gardner Howser,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rutiedge Howser, is the guest OF
Lieut.. and Mrs. Lee Schumacher
at the Boston Navy Yard,
A "Wearir' o. the. Green dance
will be given In theA ball room OF
the City Club on G Street tomor
row evening. st. Patrick's Day, for
the members Of the club only
There will be dancing from 9:3(
to 1890 o'clock and special novelty
features.