Holbrook argus., 1912-08-13
Arizona State News

Banks in Arizona, 38 State Banks, and 13 National Banks have total re- sources June IA. 1912, $29. 1912, ,624.36. An increase of $2, 100, ,623.68 since September 9th, 1911.
 Arizona will have total state valua- tion approxiln ating $160, GOO. .0O0. Last year the total was $1000Oo,0OO. h. crease one year $60,0OO,0OO.
 Arizona State Board of Equalization gives value of Arizona Railways at $58, ,512.l34 20. Railroad building will increase considerably in the near future.
 Artesian water is being developed in many sections of Arizona. Sulphur Springs Valley, Verde Valley, Rillito Valley and Maricopa Valley showing some good wells.
 Arizona's Forest reserves reduced by l06,540 acres This land has been transferred to grazing ranges. Cattle men report ranges in fine shape and stock in excellent condition.
 Arizona attracting attention with success in dry-farming. Chamber of Commerce at Prescott. Tucson and Douglas report splendid results. Ari- zona will be represented at Interna- tional Dry Farming Congress. Arizona is leader of Nation in matters pertaining to education. Uni versity of Arizona offers splendid opportunity for complete Agricultural course. Well equipped schools and colleges are established throughout the New State.
 Arizona's roads soon to be finest in the country. Governor of Arizona di- rected employmet of convicts in road building. Splendid concrete bridge now being constructed and roads at five different points in the State being built by convict labor. Arizona's mining situation improving Price of copper bringing many pro pertfes agaln into operation. Arizona: leads in copper production. Total yield in 1909 was 3O5,5O7.seO pounds. The yield in 1910 was 297, ,491 l 5l pounds, valued at $37,781.576.
 Arizona's shipments of cattle and livestock are very important. Gila | CouD<,,a sor;1o sb;orooot. Loto1;.d 1800O. Williamson Valley, Yavapai County, shipped 5000 head in two weeks. Lower rates on livestock to California points are expected at early date.
 Arizona Fair to be held at Phoenix, October 28 to November will be bigg- CT than ever. World famous drivers in auto races; harness races will include world famous horses; Fourth Cavalry with mounted band will be ID attend ance; entries and exhibits will make splendid show.
 Arizona reports increase in assessed valuation of all counties. Apache County increases 100 in one year ln- cluded in this worth 144,000 sheep; 10000 cattle. Greenlee County reports total assessed valuation at $11,315,784. p. Pima County has assessed valua- tion of $s,e54, 211.OO.
 Good yield of canta1oupas in Salt River Valley, Arizona Last big ship ments have been made. Prices ruled high, approximating $4.00 crate. Cars shipped totalled over 400.
 Excellent quality of products, Salt River Valley, Arizona, attracting great attention. Cantaloupes, melons, alfalfa hay, cattle, fruits, honey and grains have been shipped in quantities. Over 2O00 cars Salt River Valley products shipped in July
 Maricopa County, Arizona, has total assessed valuation of $2s OO7. 800, gain of $7, 100000. over last year. This figure does not include county or state pro- tperty, or school lands or school build ings. Land under cultivation covers 164,1e1 acres with assessed valuation of $7,e6S,5 ,572
 Phoenix citizens pledged to raise } $7, 300 for Arizona Fair to be held al Phoenix, Arizona, October 2Sth tc November 2nd. Important entries for Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race | DlaDo for Into Daroda a aDd I3l0.x-ar h., v have been added to Fair features
 Home State Day also being arranged, Four banks in Phoenix, Arizona have !, June IA, 1912, total resources of $7.094, ! 793.29. Phoenix banks in April 1911 hac . 4o+aI raaouroos of &E o66 66Q 22 Tn,