Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE CITY OF TEMPE
The Athens of the Southwest--Her Val ley Acres Rich in Agricultural
 and Horticultural Products

Tempe, second in size among the
 cities Of MaricoDa county, lies nine
 miles to the east of Phoenix, upon the
 south bank of Salt River. Its site is
 plainly marked by q tall butte that
 nearby rears it's head from the level
 plain to a height of 343 feet above the
 level of Mill avenue, the main street of the town. Its population is about
 I.S00 scattered oyer a beautifully To- cated town site. The business build ings os the main street are well built of brick and sandstone: substantial and attractive homes appear in the residence district and suburbs and. schools and churches attest to the presence Of an intelligent and liberal people.
 To the homeseeker. Tempe offers especial Inducements. It's educational facilities are unsurpassed in the sOuth- west. IL IS the seat of the territorial Normal school of Tempe, similar but smaller institution being located at Flagstaff. IL also sustains a splendid public school. and in the sourrounding country districts are located district schools at convenient intervals. each in charge of a competent teacher. The normal and public schools. however. are given special mention in other ar ticles in this issue.
 The town looks with pride upon it's achievements in the matter of water works, good streets and sidewalks. What little rain- weather there is here has attached to it little disagree ableness, as it is possible to go any where in town in the wettest weather dryshod, thanks to an ordinance en- forcing the proper building of side walks b. all property owners. The streets are well graveled and are sprinl<led daily, always being free from dust. Ir wet weather they. too. are always sound and hard. It is Conced- ed that Tempe has within its limits better streets than any other town in the Vallev. Ii is 9 modern town in every respect. having its own water system, being supplied by the Tempe Light and Power company with light and power, which is developed near Mesa.
 Six churches look to the moral well fare O. the town. and the different fraternal organizations are well rep resented. The town is managed by d ., city council, composed of men who have at heart the best interests Of the place ard whose effort is bent on it's upbuildiBs. Tempe supports a band yet in it's infancy. but growing rapid Iy: dail" newspaper and a Tempe department Os the Arizona Republi- can. which by special arrangement is delivered to patrons in Tempe each morning before breakfast.
 Tempe is situated on the M. & P and = railroad and is 1OPicallN- the key to the valley, being the first town reached b- the visitor or home seeker coming ;n from the main line of the Southern Pacific. It is Tempe fields and orchards on both sides of the track that first greet the eye of the stranger and make a lasting i'm pression Daily service with the main line and trains at convenient hours during the da-- between. Phoenix and Mesa make frequent and inexpensive visits to the capital and the neighbOr- ing city matters of little moment
 A telephone system with continuous. service aids business, and with its ex- tended suburban service. is Of real ad- vantage to the farmer as well as to the business man in town.
 Surrounding the town on three sides are located profitable and productive alfalfa. grain and cattle ranches. The land is particularly adapted to the