Holbrook argus., 1911-12-12
Territorial News

Arizona Fair very successful and credit to all Arizona. Exhibits are in- creasing each year and displays of re- and agricultural-are more attention each year. of splendid merican Beau ty roses are being sent from Phoenix to Eastern Points fo- important func- tions. Fame of these roses has now caused same to be named ''Valley Beau " Roses. "
 Citrus fruit season for Salt River Valley is now in full swing. Shipments of oranges are being made to New York and Eastern markets in time for Christmas. Several cars of oranges are being shipped to California Good prices for citrus fruits are being ob- tained.
 Glendale has organized strong Board of Trade and raised large fund to ad- vertIse section. There is marked activiy in the town and in surrounding coun- try. Beet sugar factory at Glendale.
 representatives of Water Users As sociation are ill Chicago at National Irrigation Congress and will visit Washington in interests of Salt River Project The refunding of construction charges to Government is expected to be extended over longer period.
 California visitors to Phoenix and Arizona during Fair Week, Nov.6-11 were received in true Arizona style Cordial relationship among Western States is big asset for up-building of country. Support of Propositions - San Francisco and San Drego l915,- will be very liberal
 President has authorized Secretary of Interior to allot $z00,OOO- to Salt River Project. Widening of the Arizona Canal to 72 feet is part of the work to be carried out with this fund.
 Commencing Decmber 9th, Mountain Time will be adopted by all railroads entering Phoenix. This will make uni form time in Phoenix.
 Geological Survey reports Arizona first in Copper production in 1910: Copper produced 297, 491,1 pounds valued at $37, ,7S1 ,376; Total mineral production for Arizona 1910 $42, ,5l9.
 Ru,aou OF rr;rae rol,,o Agricultural crops in Arizona 1910: Hay Forage $2, 553, 1000; Barley $715 900; Wheat $410OOO; Com $294, ,OOO; Al faIfa Seed $157, 1000; Oa' $l3O;OOO.
 Growing importance of cattle Indus try is attested by figures for one year ending June 30, 1911. I spected for shipment tooutside points 1S4, ,76O head; ; inspected for slaughter in Arizona 65. ''5573 head. Total 250,059 head.
 Surveyors are at work making esti- mates for Diversion Dam at Parker.
 Farmers in Sulphur Springs Valley had a prosperous year New settlers ar irving and many pumping plants are hsing installed.
 Three shipments totalling 40U cars with over 12,000 head of live stock ship ped from vicinity of Tucson early in November.
 Proposal to establish State Bureau of Immigration for Arizona is meeting with appoval from all parts. A Il candi- dates are in favor of movement.
 Douglas Chambers of Commerce and Mines estimates an expenditure of over $22,O00,O00 during present five years in mining and mill construction in Ari- zona
 Rapid progress now being made on Yuma Irrigation Project. Syphon ex pected to be completed Junr 1912; An area of 10000 acres will be supplied by this new work.
 Trans-Continental Auto Tourists re- port Arizona Roads in splendid con- dition throughout. A road from Ocean TO Ocean to be open all the year prac ticable only through Arizona.
 Articles of Incorporation have deen filed for new railroad to enter Verde Valley. This attractive section will now be more accessible A big new smelter for United Verde mine will be built along the line.
 University of Arizona extending work of cooperation with farmers of the new State. County Institutei are organized and very extensive lecture program is being carried out by the officials of University. Great activity at Hayden where has been erected the enormous concentra- ting plant of Ray Consolidated Mining Go. A shelter to cost over $l, ,OOO,0OU