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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
BANKER SEES
PROSPERITY /
AHEAD J. /
BY z. D. BONNER
Vice President Commercial National
Bank.

We conclude another year and soma
observations may be permissible both
as to the past years operations and OF
the prospects for the future.
Despite the unfavorable conditions
under which our people have labored.
general values and general business
conditions have held up remarkably
well.
For the country as whole, the year
1925 will be remembered for many
years as being year of unprecedented
prosperity. Never, in all the history
of the country, have such figures been
shown in general business transactions,
as during the past year.
Carloads Of freight have been record
breaking, exceeding more than 1.OO0.-
600 cars OF freight loaded weekly for
many weeks, rejecting a volume ot
goods moved such as has never moved
into consumption in the history OF this
country.
Bank clearings. showing the volume
of business transactions in dollars,
have likewise shown a great increase.
and the building permits for the coun-
try over have mounted TO the most as
founding totals, surprising anything
that this nation has ever seen by hun
dreds Of millions Of dollars.
The banking situation and the credit
situation, while not as easy in point
of rates as twelve months ago, still re-
main in very satisfactory condition.
The volume of deposits in The banks
of the country, as well as the volume
Of loans. is greater ct this period than
they have ever been in the history OF
the country, and this is true despite
the fact that very little use has been
made Of the facilities Of the Federal
Reserve banks for the purpose of Dor
rowing money. -
Looking into the future can ses
nothing that will prevent continual
ton of the present prosperous condi-
ton for many months to come. 1t il
true that possibly the stock marker
may settle little, but probably this
will not be sufficient TO effect the gem
eral run Of business. and can see
no reason why. with proper seasons
for crops, that San Antonio should not
continue TO grow and expand, increase
in Importance and in population and
in wealth, at a more accelerated rate
than it has done in the past, because
truly there is more undeveloped conn
try in the trade territory of San An
tonic than any other large city that ].
know of.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01

Here are San AntoniO's foremost
home builders whose huge campaigns
in every section of the city have in
volved millions Of dollars and thou
sands of dwellings Of various classes
Of construction during 1925. They
are closing the greatest BODYBUILDING
year in this city's history and are
already laying plans for an even
greater record in 1925. From left to
right beginning top row: III. j.
Shearer, Wallace Rogers, l.. s. Busby,
b. G. Irish, j. II. Kirkpatrick, Charles
Rush, executive secretary of the San
Antonio Real Estate Board, w. S.
CONFESS, George Hagelstein, w. A.
Baity, L. w. Benton, II. G. Thorman,
president Of the real estate board,
Russell Hill, William Eifler, Michel
MaIos, Henry Hagelstein, p. +. Gragg,
w. j. Tarrence. II. f. Dickinson.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
IRRIGATION DAMS
IN USE 200 YEARS

The early travellers in South Texas
found beautiful valley in the foot
hills with abundance of water and
land suitable for cultivation under ir-
rigation. 1t is quite remarkable that
some of their old irrigation structures
consisting of dams and fumes built
of rock are still standing near San
Antonio and in use today, having
been used steadily for over 200 years.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
FRIENDSHIP First HERE.

Friendship will ever have n place
above business in the dealings between
San Antonio and her South Texas
patrons because the interests of every
community in this area are identical
and no section or community can pros
per at the expense of another.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
8. A. FINANCIAL
GIANT BANKERS
REPORT r.

San Antonio's bank clearings have
tripled since 1912, leading bankers re-
port, and San Antonio is one Of the
financial giants Of the Southwest.
There has not been a bank failure
in many years, a record not touched
by any other big Texas city.
A big future for San Antonio bank
ing institutions is ahead with rapid de-
velopment of the richest trade terri
tory in the wopld under way. 1t is
expected that 1926 will be the great
est year in. history for local banks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
S. A. NOW BOASTS
OF $1,000 HOMES

There are approximately $4,000
homes in SO square miles here. The
Alamo City has approximately $4,000
families.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
FOR
EVERY BEXARFAMILY
AVERAGES INDICATE

There is an automobile for every
five persons living in this county,
which, accepting the standard of five
as family, makes one automobile for
each family. Estimated population Of
Bexar is 225,0O0 and approximately
5000 motor vehicles have been regis
tered
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
REDUCES LOSSES

. 1t is the best form of expression of
a true business friendship and the
highest type of credit mems ethics,
which in turn. has reacted to the ben
eft Of our business institutions in
minimizing losses as well as maintain
ing sales volume.
Looking back. we recall serious
situation that has confronted us on
account of the unusual drouth con-
ditions that prevailed during a period
that ordinarily produce the wealth OF
this territory. However in spite OF
consequent disbursements credits
and collections have been maintained
to a high standard due to the con-
ditions before mentioned. and in adj
dition to the "Pay Bills Promptly"
campaign which was inaugurated, and
is still being maintained by this as
gociation
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
REALTY VALUES
DUEF0RR|SE
SHORTLY
Market Indicates This
Belief Clearly, Says
Frank Scott.
By FRANK B. SCOTT

foroa,.4 A. c. A..
.oa1 .state ass IN cue , Sa Antpnio
no res s'' en-, MA me- ior ~ t eum pess
Ioof rh h . .Ee eaies nis.orS m, VI
49, ne reauins Is pin,n. me
Us aro uiinils'ahapie' my yen
nf s ;,, Hi q SloMlhs eonn,uen T.
'ep'uy sa.heilng n1pe.us , one
III, "nshs upMare anu Low
ron i ns panner yea. ,n oan "a An.on s
in trrno,.or nnd ~. III o;u.r .a';II
be reached in values 81 points wan
A study Of the sales made BY
Richey, Casey and Gragg in 1925 re.
veals one outstanding feature. This
is the unusually strong demand shown
for investment properties.
MANY INVESTORS.
A,.. .h,.a 90 49,, 80. A.
~ ~. .ns
pas' year nas .I. pIeL eh.eeu inuo ny
s sne uuy:as VII - y -. IT, eh ~
b ~ ,,;.a nh 90 a.. ~. - o.t &c
pS .ho. -. ~ -,
pop an. lie Ill ostatn ~. H..
ri. kn,,as - io, sho,'M nnrmaiIy
60 o,,tnnn,hor tba ;nyestors IT, could
NV no safely said tbot tho homes
poo"D o;,u ~ n .e s al I" o,hor tnnos
NJ rronertv nj least ron 70 ono Same.
tb;na liz tba sa,ro nronort;on of huv-
ers of homes IN huvars of ;nvestment
nronart;na wonld ord;nar;,v1 he ex-
pcStod 20 foiiow For this reason there
Is something very Significant in a
market where such n high percentage
Of purcbares are NOT OF homes but
are MAINLY made solely for purposes
! Of nrofit
M.uUrr,c rU>nEN-Cv
=.
Such tendency OF the Market IN
dicates one thing clearly. inat IS
that there Is widespread peilet IN
? an early rise IN san ANTONIO reaIty
values. When an increasingly large
NUMBER OIL buyers enter tne maInet
whose sole OBJECT is 10 MAKE prvIi.s,
IL Is the strongest possible prophecy
OF increased prices. Ihere are rev
men at an tiihtS' as enere hu'e a'"a
been In San Antonio, VINO .hI
increased futures OF TINS wy Ia
estate. But wnen the RANKS on me-.
few suddenly begih 10 DC sWeneu ~
great numbers, the signs peconic un
mistakable. " II, :,
If this trend was Iraceao, na V Trsn ~
the sales OF hichey, Casey anu "lass,
( or Of any other one oiiice, II niis t
be looked upon as an aceluels Vi ane
market. But such Is not lnc eaI .Ii
Every agent and every 9PefatDr WIN
testify to the Same uhuehia ~,
dency. This quickening interest," On
the part OF the spectators Is 'ne
gossip OF real estate. row. All.
Even the most cohsel Nat'O
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
SAN ANT0N|ANS
PAYING BILLS
PR0MPT[ &
By AUGUST MENGER
President San Antonio Retail Credit
Mems Association.

There is no time more appropriate
than New Years Day for n retrospect
of what has been accomplished by the
credit men during the past year and
contemplation of what the new year
has in store for them to look forward
20.
It is gratifying indeed, as well as
n source Of inspiration. to note the
spirit Of true cooperation, the unity
OF purpose, and the unselfish devotion
of time and energy that all members
have contributed to the ideals of bet
ter accomplishment. The ready inter-
change of credit information and
ledger experience that we enjoy
through our credit bureau, is the re-
suit Of true desire to help one an
other.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
BRIGHT FUTURE

Looking forward, being now blessed
with good agricultural prospects, and
with every assurance Of continued CO.
operation on the part Of our member
ship, we will face the future. after
the crisis of the spring months, with
vision of greater optimism than
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
New Britain Y. Vi. (. \. Team En- trrci In Competition In Tor11ng- ton March 27.

I,ouis Burdick, I. M, C. A. wreSt- ling coach and instructor, is groom ing his team for tho state cham pionship wrestling meet which will be held in Torrington on Saturday, March 27th, at 3 p. m. The rules of the Amateur Athletic Union ot the United States will govern the tournament. Championships in the following weights will be promot"d; ll2 h., llS h.. l26 lb., 135 lb., l4l h.. 160 h.. 175 h.. or over.
 The wrestling class which meets weekly at the Y. M c. A. Is made up mostly of beginners who haVo been perfecting themselves in the art of catch as catch can" for the 1 past six weeks and are now in the i pink of condition. Under the able coaching of MT. Burdick the class has been developing and several of 1 the wrcstlers should give good ac- 1 count ot themselves in the meet
 Hartford. Torrington, Bridgeport and New Britain will send its teams for first honors. Several associa. tions not having sent in their en
 tries as yet are expected to enter.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Professionals
Commercials vs. Bremen

What looked like q walk away for the Commercials turned ont to ho one of the hardest fought matches this season. After gettnE q poor start. losing the first game hy the overwhelming score Ia to {, the Bremen huckled down 10 husl- ness in the second game and cap :urol 1t by the score Of Is to 10.
 Not satisfied with winning tho second they went out for the last camc which proved the rubber and got well under way leading by a wide margin. r 10 5, until too con- fdcnt that they had the game cinched they let down in their at tack. The Commercials up to this point were experiencing all kinds of trouble handling the Firemon's swift returns. Their team work was shot and things looked bad But they got a good break and taking advantage or this good toI l juno they hraced up and shot back ball after ball. The scoring speedily | mounted in their favor when tho Bremen ncttcd and walloped f outside and missed many shots
 With inc scorc standing 12 all tn
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
CHECKER TOURNAMENT
First Round To Be Played Next Friday Evening In The Lobby Of The Y. NJ. (. \.

The first round Of the City Check rr tournament will be played on Friday evening in the Y, NJ. c. A.. lobby. TWcnty-siX have already signed up. Anyone wishing to enter the tournament should hand his name in hy Saturday night.
 The matches for the first round of the tournament are as follows:
 Harry Stromquist Vs. Samuel Marshall; F. NJ Northrop vs John Lindahl; Charles Miller vs. Edward I-ntcrspan; B. F. Tryon vs George A. Cardcll; Henry SemnowsM vs. Demng Hewitt Martin stephen son vs. Earl Burdick; V. J. Squilla- ciote vS Harold Gittleman: David Rosenberg vs J, Conlcy; E. J, Hcn- nesscy, Jr., vs. Joseph Callcndo; ! F. k. Andrews vs. Abort Fenglor; | Albert DorbuCk ys Edward Urban; J. M. HalIinan vs. Vincent Riz2o; J. Hergstrom vs. Ebcn Strong.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
lILDIN MEETS BOROTRA
King of Outdoor Tennis Court, Plays Indoor Champion At Sc,, rnth Regiment &rmory Today

New York. Feb. 19 Pt-WillialH r. Tudcn, king of American outdoor tnnuiS courts, today meets the pres ,Nt indoor champion. Jean Borotra of France in tn" feature match Of the national indoor tile play at the seventh regiment armory,
 Rorotra, the Rounding Basque v son his title q year ago but 1ild"n lid not play in the tournament. Dur ing the summer inc two met in thu l)alis Cup matches at Philadelphia nd H3rotra carried Big Kill" to i've sets. at times threatening de- Irdt Tor the playcr-Wrltcr-aCtor.
 Tillcn and Borotra progressed to fh" round before the semi-t'naiS Wrdnosday, only doubles contests being played yesterday, and in this department as wei Tildon will be called upon to defend American Nonors when, paired with the giant Fred Anderson. ho meets Rorotra and Rene Lacost", another member of inc French Davis cur team.
 Lacostc faces Vincent Richards, No. 8 in American ranking today .unI Jacques Bruanon, third French invader clashes with Francis T Hunter, former indoor ti'lehold"r,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
TIME SIGNAL IS
 GIVEN APPROVAL
Weather Bureau Chief Wants It
 Given Preference

Washington, Feb. 1a R,-Broad- casting Of weather forecasts from the powerful navy radio station at Arlington, about which many com plaints have recently been made, is defended by Chief c. F, Marvin. of the weather bureau, in letter to the navy department,
 Mir. Marvin asserted that these forecasts wero eagerly awaited by farmers and sailors and suggested hat they be given the right of way from 10;05 to 1o;15 o'clock at night, Replying 10 suggestion made by Secretary Hoover that the forecast he broadcast either at 6 or II o'clock, he said the earlier hour would prevent consideration or the weather observations taken at o'clock. while the later hour would be after the bedtime Of many farmers.
 ! While saying that the weather bureau had no desire To interfere with anyone's entertainment, Mir. Marvin pointed out that the fore casts had been broadcast at 1o:0b o'clock for several years and that no complaint had been made until recently It did not appear reasoh- able 10 him, he said, that the bu- rcau should be the one compelled 10 make change Of schedule.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
ABERDEEN HANDBALL TEAMS PLAY HERE
Silver City Squads Have Edge Over New Britain in Games

Two of Meriden's best hand ball teams invade New Britains terri tory tonight to play local Y. M. C. A. teams, So far the Meriden Y. M. c. A. teams have had the edge on the local teams in doubles matches played
 Meriden's first team consisting of the Warner brothers who last year won the state championship, will meet the Dressel-Unterspan team in match games the best three out of five to determine the winners. The Mag brothers will oppose the Moriden second team, the Lawson Dhikle combination, In the pre- | lminary match. The match Is open to those who arc interested in the famous old Irish game,
 Bert" Loomis, chairman of the "Y" hand ball committee, is ar ranging to hold the annual (singles) hand ball championship on March 1st. Henry Drcssel who won the title last year will again be forced to defend the first honors In the Glass "A" tournament.
 Class "B' tournament for men who may not be so proficient will be conducted at the same time. En- tries for this tournament close on Saturday, February 27th.
 Tomorrow, Saturday. Feb. @0th, the State Single Wall hand ball Tournament will be conducted at the Hartford Y. NJ. C. A., at p. m. Stanford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Norwich, Meriden Waterbury and
 New Britain will be represented. As only one representative from each association will be allowed, Eddie
 I'ntcrspan on the local "Y" will en' Il"avor 10 lift the title this year Henry Dressel has already won tho state Four Walled (singIcs) cham tpionsh,p.
 Next week, Feb. 27, the Stat , (doubles) Four Walled hand bal , championship will be held in NcV E Haven, with Bridgeport, Mcriden Stamford and New Britain entered lThe Drpsscl-Untnrspan team iron
 this association will make the jour nry to compete,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Isabelle Council soullington,
BRISTOL DRAWS FIRST
 BLOOD IN N. D. SERIES
Bell City Team Flashes Wonderful Form to Beat silver City
 Brothers in Fierce Game.

The Bristol Endees camo out Nctors in the first of tho series 0. games with their Moriden brothers in the Bristol hailiwick last night by the score of 30 to 17. The battle WIS luriously wagcd for three quarters of the distance when Joe Corroll's tossors pulled away for a long lead.
 "Dick" Dillon was the 11th man on the floor and ho was kept busy checking up on the foul play oi both teams, Moridcu was high scorer in this department. but the Bristol team chalkcd off more points from the floor, The first hai' was closely played and at inter- mission tho Bell Towners were leading. 13 10 II,
 Then in the second half, after several minutes Of intense play Malcolm and F'eldman cam, through with several baskets tha' catapultcd Bristol into tho lead ant l there the team stayed. Cook anC Iingncr wrro the stars of th' . Meridcn troupe Tho Bristol tear plays the National Guards in thi city on Wcdnc sday. March 8. Tn 1 summary:
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
JAZZ ESSENTIAL
 COMPOSER FINDS
SaXOphoneS, Banjo and TOm-
 tom Used in SkySCraperS

New York, Feb, l9 Ry-Thc racophones of three saXophones, the twangs of q banjo and the booms of inc tom-'om will augment the sonorous notes Of an oporatic or choslra a thc Metropolitan Opera House tonight when "Skyscr0pcrs,' d jazz ballet, is presented for it's premiere.
 "Skysorapcrs" represents an at tempt hy the MrroroIi'an Opera company to introduce d departure In American stnEccraft "lo bring into being a purely American chur. ography as an art form"
 The rhythmic character of Amcri- can life, described by John Alden Carpenter composer of the ballot as Essentially q violent alienation of .vork and play," forms the theme of "Sltyscrapors,
 , Without plot Of any sor', it will combine musical and scenic repre- son'ations Of the work and play Of the city dWcllcr, It will bring 10 the stage scores of workers. a Clod- der upon tho Broadway vaudeville boards white wine, negro spiritual singers from Harlem and Coney ls- land barkrrs and hallvhoocrs.
 The scenic efforts will throw to- rcther mclangc of painted eirders. smoking factories, tall buildings, ferris wheels and side shows.
 "Skyscrarors," ifs composer OK plains, lis ballet which seeks to reflect some of the many rhythmic movements and sounds of modern American life. The action of the ballet is merely series of moving decorations rejecting the obvious eX- tcrnal features Of this life of work and play. The music represents ar effort 70 capture the spirit Of jazz , and fix in it the ordinary orches' tral sorority. rather than an attempt 10 write jazz itself"
 Mr. Carpenter is q Chicago busi . ness man. member of concerr , dealing in mill railway and vess" supplies. Musical composition is hi
 vocation, and the Chicago Operi
 company during the season of t9l2 t 20 produced his balIrt-pantomim = production, "The Birthday of th f lnfanta." The scenery and costume
 are the creation of Robert Ednun'
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
AGAINST SMOKING BAN
New York Doctor states That it's Hcaltby For Man to Puir Away at Boxing Show,

New York, Feb. 19 PD-Dr. W. C. lralicf of this city, well rrpaIr"r of puEiHsts. sasy it's healthy for spec tator at q boxing bout 10 puff an after dinner cigar,
 Ilo tal,s this attitude after an in- yos'igation or conditions at Madison Souaro Garden where smoking is prohibited by order of tho Now York .iatc athletic commission, a ruling that has drawn some fire from tn" ucwspnp,rs. Tex Eirknrd, in plan- ming construction of the new sport arena, allowed tor q modern N"nn- lating system which is reported 10 have cost about $l5oooo, ! But tho boxing commission insists that the Garden shall Eavo no priNi- |laSos not enjoyed by inc smaller clubs and tho uSh"rs there have boon ordered 70 prevent smoking.
 Dr. Fralich says that the system installed by Rickard provides q bet fer and sarn atmospheric condition than is 10 be found in 'h" open air
 outside.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
To Re-enact Scenes of
 Continental Congress

Philadelphia, Feb. 19 H1 - The colorful and dramatic scenes of the deliberations Of the first Continen- tai congress in Carpenters hall will be re-enacted on Monday, Washington birthday, in that his toric building before an assemblage of women representing the thir- teen original colonies.
 A pilgrimage to Independence hall and a luncheon to the visitors will procede the exercises in Car penters' hall.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
THINKS FOR RESCTERS

Washington. Feb. 19 P-The shipping board in a resolution adopt ed yesterday expressed it's appre- ciation to Captain Harold Bill and the officers and crew of the shipping hoard steamer Casper for the rescue at sea on February of the crew of the Norwegian motorship Pinto, dis ablcd during q gale 150 miles south west of Norway.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Bremen took a do or die stand but 1t prooved too late, for tho Com mercials on the next service put the game on Ice, i5 to l3.
 Porter. Luke and scarett starred for the Bremen. Sidcrowf. Horn kohl, Barnes, Burke and Freeman played in championship form fol the Commercials.
 Summary: Commercials. l5.G, l0-l5, 1b-l3.