Arizona republican., 1910-05-14

I 3. How much of this land Is; now in cultivation? About 125.0O0 acres.
 4 How much will be irrigated when the Roosevelt dam or Salt river project ! IS completed? About 250.000 acres.
 ,. When will the Roosevelt dam be ! finished? It ought to be finished by the last of this year. 1910. 6. How is the climate of the Salt river valley? The climate is mild. From l September to June the climate is de- lightful. From June to September the weather is warm.
 :. What is the lowest temperature in winter? The lowest usually experi- 1 enced is about 32 degrees above zero. ! 8. What is the highest summer tenn perature? On one occasion within 1 twenty years. by United states weather bureau record, the thermometer has gone as high as IF degrees. g. What is the average summer heat? About S7.7 degrees. 10. What is the average rainfall per year? Six to seven inches.
 II. How about storms. snow and icec We have little frost, no snow. very lit tie ice. No violent storms or cy- clones.
 l2 How does the heat affect one? A temperature of 90 to ga degrees in the eastern and northern states is far more prostrating and dangerous than the highest temperature experienced in the Salt river valley.
 13. What is the cause of the differ ence? The absence of humidity in the atmosphere.
 is. nar year for water? From s1 to $l.60 per acre.
 15. How is the water obtained for domestic purposes? From wells from IS to 100 feet deep.
 What Markets Are Supplied.
 16. How about the market? This valley supplies the Arizona towns and mining camps, also California and east ern cities.
 r. Is it profitable to keep bees? Yes. this is very profitable business, and carloads of honey are shipped out of the valley every year.
 IS. How are the roads? Excellent the year roand. and kept well graded.
 19. How many acres of land are necessary to support a family: From ten to twenty.
 20. Is there any government land in the Salt river valley open for entry where water can be obtained? No. but relinquishments can be obtained on land that will have water as soon as the project is completed.
 21. How would new settler procure a home? By purchasing from some one who owns more than he needs.
 22. Where can one purchase small tract for a home, large tract for in-. vestment or Phoenix property? There are many reliable real estate firms in Phoenix, among them being the Dick Erdmans Real Estate & Investment Co, 42-44 North First street. Phoenix They are always glad to answer in- quiries or show Salt river valley prop erty
 24 What fuel is used? Wood. coal and oil.
 25. What advantages does this valley offer to the farmer over other sections? With g. per cent of sunny days, it is possible for laborers to work cut doors nearly every day in the year; the great yield for the labor bestowed, and good prices for crops. In addition to this we have good roads to market. good schools for the children. free rural delivery and telephone connection all over the valley.
 26. What will be the cost of the Salt river project. including the Roosevelt dam and reservoir. diversion, dam, etc? About $30 to s35 per acre for the 200,- 900 to 1000 acres to receive the bene fit. Payments will be made in ten l equal installments without interest. but will not commence until the reser- voir is completed although the water ! from the reservoir is being distributed l at the present time.
 Valley Needs Families.
 9. What is r'he prenfaSf need Of the 1