Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-20
TOWN OF NEEDLES
IS IN LIMELIGHT
PUBLIC UTILITY AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS
Edna Park Addition of 1860 Lots Is
Subdivided by Strong Syndicate.
Needles in Cotton Crow
ing Region

With the permanent subjucation of
the heretofore destructive attributes
of the Colorado river, the opening up
of cotton and other fertile acres ad-
jacent to the course of this tremen-
dOus source of water supply for irri-
cation and other purposes, great inn
petus has been given to investment
propositions both on the California
and Arizona sides Of the generous
stream, whose course taps some Of the
richest land in the west, most of which
is virgin soil waiting for the magic
touch of water to produce anything in
greatest abundance grown anywhere
in the world.
Quite a number of Los Angeles syn
dicates have acquired vast acreage
within the past few months i'm Ari-
zona for development purposes, and
hundreds of thousands of dollars will
be expended in putting the land in
shape, principally for the growing of
cotton. The acreage in the vicinity of
Needles, which is one Of the principal
railroad and commercial Centcrs in Ari-
zona, with rapidly growing population,
is especially adapted for the produc-
ton Of all kinds of crops, particularly
cotton.
The city of Needles, in consequence
of the liberal use of outside capital in
land developments. and the eXpendl-
ture Of large sums of money by the
Santa Fe company in substantial i'm
prOVements, is experiencing an aWak-
ening such as has never before been
witnessed in the history of this -four
ishing center of business ACTIVITY.
The United States smelter corporation
is increasing the size of it's plant 100
per cent, with assurance of greater
activity in the development of the
rich mines of Arizona the large cleo
trio plant of the city has more than
doubled its capacity, and many new
business blocks and homes are being
erected to provide for the convenience
and comfort of the people who are
flocking to Needles.
Lots and acreage in the vicinity of
Needles are rapidly increasing in value
in consequence of the business and
other activities apparent to the most
casual observer.
Evidence of Growth
One of the striking evidences Of con-
fidence in the future greatness of Nee
dies as a mining, railroad and com
mercial center is demonstrated by the
fact that recently one of the largest
syndicates of the country has acquired
100 acres of slightly land, adjoining
Needles. which has just been subdi-
vided into 1860 lots, each 25XlO0 feet.
The subdivision is named "Edna Park
addition" and it is less than two
blocks from the Santa Fe railway
depot, practically across the street
from one of the finest hotels in the
territory. The Edna Park tract is on
a gentle rise. about twenty feet above
the city of Needles, providing ideal
locations for homes.
The Edna Park company has estab-
lished fine offices in suite 22S in the
Merchants Trust building, Los An
geles, and Is offering lots in its Nee
dies tract at 500 and 800 each on the
easy payment system, which may be
learned by applying at the offices OF
the company. The general manager
in charge is Paul w. Custer, who Is
one of the most successful realty op-
orators in the west. He is the presi-
dent of the famous Brighton Beach
Realty company of Portland Ore,
whose properties there are recognized
to be among the best and most highly
improved on the Pacific slope. IN
yestors and home seekers will find it
to their interest to confer with Mr..
Custer in reference to the Edna Park
proposition.