Arizona republican., 1912-02-02
PROGRESS
AND PROSPERITY
A Months Activities in Ari-
IONA, as Reflected by the
February Bulletins of the
Board of Trade and Ariz.
Development Board.

Herewith are presented the Febru-
airy issues Of the bulletins sent out
monthly by the Phoenix Board of
Trade and the Development Board of
Arizona, rejecting the progress of
events:
Board of Trade.
The business at Phoenix post office
during December shows an increase
of % per cent over business of De-
cember 1910
During the year 1911 the business
OF Phoenix land office increased over
% per cent over that of 1910
A direct telephone line between
Phoenix and Winkelman. Ray, KEEL
vim, Globe. Hayden and the country
between Florence and Globe is now
being built.
Phoenix dealers have organized
Merchants and Manufacturing asso-
citation for mutual cooperation. or
ganization starting out in splendid
shape
City council considering ordinance
providing for public market Market
will be under direction of officials
and inspectors appointed by city.
Phoenix to be placed on Racing
circuit. Splendid fast track is very
popular with lovers of horseflesh.
Phoenix offers ideal winter training
quarters.
First Annual Automobile show held
in Phoenix January I3-2o Exhibit
pronounced great success and prom
Uses for still larger show next season.
Power lire from South Side plant
t. Mesa is being built by Water
Users association. Many improve
ments and engagements of power
system are being worked out
Maricopa County Farmers Institute
mas been organized with headquarters
at Phoenix. Delegates from all parts
OF Maricopa county are in line and
supporting the organization.
Plans for ceremony of inauguration
OF first governor. state of Arizona.
are being made at Phoenix. The new
states executives will take the oath
OF office in the sunshine.
Federation of Womens Clubs held
important meetings in Phoenix Jan
uary 24-26. Representatives from all
over Arizona We're i'm attendance and
many matters of state Importance
were under discussion
Building records were smashed in
Phoenix in 1911 Approximately 81
600. 900 was expended in building OPP
crations during the year. Present
indications are that 1912 will exceed
this amount considerably.
Water Users association has award
cd contract for power plant at Ari-
IONA Falls. Power house a:one will
cost $l1.S0O. Excavation begun. Ma
chinery ordered and some already on
the ground.
Local brick ana tile company has
manufactured $4,000 feet Of sewer tile
for local sewer system. Quality of
tile is excellent. Plant also turning
out fine line Of pressed bricks. etc.
Continued interest being shown in
lands at Chandler and Mesa Large
number Of settlers are being located.
Glendale board Of trade advises fur
ther subdivisions in that part Of Salt
River valley.
Location of colonies in Salt River
valley continues. Latest colony Just
arrived from Nebraska and promises
are for more from same state. Ideal
irrigation system under Roosevelt
dam is great inducement to settlers.
Push. Progress and Prosperity per-
tain to Phoenix.
AIArizons Bulletin.
AT an early date the E T.. :.
w. railway will build at Tucson a
freight and passenger depot costing
$4,000
over $500 men are at work on
smelter at Hayden. April 1912 will
see completion of plant and all ready
TO receive ore.
Florence district to have new
$4,000 school building Bonds for
this amount will be offered for sale
at once
Annual luncheon OF Tucson cham
Der OF commerce. held January Sth
was great success. Great enthusiasm
evidenced for work of 1912
First annual state reunion of Ari-
iona "Elks" will be held at Tucson.
March 21-22. 1912. Great gathering
of 'Elks" assured.
NogaieS board OF trade taking up
important matters affecting Santa
Cruz county. Organization reports
much development in city and county.
Prescott chamber of commerce re-
ports development of artesian water
in Verde valley. Three flowing wells