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PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.

In submitting this volume to the public, we desire to express our pur-
pose fully and clearly, viz: To publish such portions of the city's history
as will be most useful in tracing its growth and development, and to so
identify the manufacturers and merchants here located with its present
condition, that the outside world may form a proper estimate of its im-

portance as a point of manufacture and distribution. In detailing so fully
the extent and operation of each establishment here noted, our design is
that they may serve as illustrations of all that is claimed for the city.
That the industries operate d here to-day, whether large or small, attest
fully the advantages held out by this favored section, none can gainsay,
and that many of the most prominent ones owe a fair measure of their
success to the excellent facilities afforded them of all kinds, is beyond
question. As a market for all descriptions of manufactured goods, her
position is assured, and our readers, both at home and abroad, will realize
the above facts by a careful perusal of this volume, containing sketches of
the most important, prosperous and honorable business houses located
here.
In our labors to make this publication a commendable one, we have
had the hearty co-operation of the business men generally, and appreciating
the substantial encouragement received, we desire to return thanks to them
and to Hon. Bryan Callahan and the City Council of San Antonio, who so
worthily represent the future greatness of the Alamo City .
LAND & THOMPSON, PUBLISHERS.