Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-10
The culture of berries is very remunera'


planted before they come into bearing
Grapes, two years from cuttings, one
year from rooted vines; peaches and
apricots in third year oranges in fourth
year.
81. What income can farmer ex-
pect during the time from the planting
of treee until they come into bearing ?
Plant berries and vegetables between
the rows.
81. What profits is there in raising
poultry? Chickens sell at 81 to So per
dozen; turkeys, 10 cents per pound
gross. Eggs average rs cents per
dozen.
So. What diseases are there among
poultry? None. They run on the al
falfa fields, and requires no houses or
coops, Matching their young chicks dur
ing December as safely as in April or
May.
ga. What inducements are offered to
the dairy man? Dairy products find a
ready market at high prices, yearly con-
tracts being made at IS cents per pound
for butter. Milk retails at 20 to 80 cents
per gallon.
55. Is honey produced in CONNER
cial quantities? This young and grow
ing industry is attracting wide atten-
ton. A Beekeeper's Association was
organized in May of 1890, since which
time the product has been shipped to
eastern cities in carload lots. at remu.
nerative prices. The bloom OF the fruit
trees, the alfalfa, and tine outlaying
desert growth, furnish the bees with a
constant harvest.
So. How many acres of land, with
water, will support an average family
comfortably in the Salt River valley
From 10 to 20.
81. What minerals are shipped from
Phoenix? Gold, silver, onyx and build
ing stone.
IS. What was the largest bar of gold
bullion ever shipped from PhenIx ?
From the Bonanza mine, in the Harqua
Hala district, which weighed $50 pounds,
valued at sSl 900.
SO. Is onyx shipped in commercial
quantities, or simply as samples? In
commercial quantities and by the car
load only.
co. What is the character OF the
building stone? A beautiful red sand
stone,
81. Is there any government land yet
open to settlers in Maricopa county !?
Plenty OF it, but none under completed
canals furnishing water.
81. Why is the land not all taken up ?
Because the rainfall being insufficient
to raise a crop, the land is valueless
without water.
SO. What is the range of prices for
unimproved land with water? From
$4,000 to $50 90 per acre, except lands
in the immediate vicinity of Phoenix.
"a. What makes the difference in
price? Especial adaptability to raising
particular crops, and proximity to town
and railroad.
IS. What can improved property
be bought for? Farm property, with
water, ftom $50 to $3.50 per acre, accord
ing to amount OF improvement.
&c. What can good unimproved
orange land with water, be bought for :?
From $50 to $75 per acre.
81. Can any farms be rented? Yes /;
non-residents and owners OF large tracts
frequently rent out their lands at rea-
soDable rate.
SO. What are the average wages for
labor? Farm hands, $50 per month and
board common lsborers, 81 so to $1.75
per day; skilled labor, carpenters,
brick masons, etc., $25 to "a 80 per
day; clerks, s25 to 500 per month.
Skilled labor generally in fair demand.
Domestic, SIS to $40.
SO. What are the rates OF living :?
About the same ( as middle and western
states.
20. What fuel is used2 Wood only.
II. Is fuel expensive? Hard mes
quite wood for fuel 10 delibered in Phe.
nix at from $3.50 to IS per cord. The
farmers generally raise their own fuel
by planting cottonwood cuttings, which
form a fair sized tree in two years.
~. What are the inducements mate
rally for immigration to southern Ari-
zonaP The moderate price OF land and
improved property considering its ca
pacity,) and the certainty OF good
returns under proper care and cultiva-
ton.
70. Why lie this the poor mans coun-
try? Because $50 sunny days make it
possible for laborers to workout OF
doors the greater part of the year.
"a. What does comfortable four to
six room house, in a good neigh borhood
in Phoenix, convenient to car line and
mile or two from the business center,
rent for a month? For $25 per month.
70. What is the price OF lumber for
building purposes? Present prices
rough lumber, 100000 to $50, 200 per
thousand.
70. What building material is used
besides lumber? Sandstone and kiln
burned brick.
II. What is the rate OF taxation
Territorial, county and school tax COM
bined is S2.50 per 500 of valuation.
rs. Is this on the full cash value of
the property? No; only about one
third.
70. Will it pay to ship household
goods and farming implements to Ari-
IONA? As rule, no. They are reason.
ably cheap here.
80. What is the capital OF Arizona
territory? The city of Phoenix.
81. What is the county seat OF
Maricopa county? The city of Phoenix.
80. What is the principal town of
the Salt River valley? The city of
Phoenix.
SO. What other towns are there in
Salt River valley? Tempe, Mesa City,
Peoria, Glendale, Lehi, Ingleside, Al.
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