Arizona republican., 1912-08-01
WHAT'S DOING
 IN PHOENIX
Board of Trades Page of Phoenix Facts for the Month of July Shows Un- usual Activity for Heated Term of Midsummer

Here are a few Of the things doing in Phoenix. encouraging reports from the industries, boost news on various topics anu figures as gathered by the board of trade for the July bulletin
 Splendid weather conditions ore vailed in Phoenix during July. Tenn per1ture averaged degrees below nor nal daily throughout entire month.
 Rains in mountains have added to stored water in Roosevelt reservoir Water supply for Salt River project for next two years already on hand. Guaranteed farming in Salt River val ley
 Phoenix. Arizona. city water system being further enlarged. additional 800 foot well being sunk. Services in five years increased 125 percent showing splendid growth in population. Over 3,600 services now connected
 Good yield of cantaloupes in Salt River valley, Arizona. Last big ship ments have been made. Prices ruled high. approximateing s400 8 crate Cars shirped totalled over 400.
 Excellent quality of products. Salt River valley. Arizona. attracting great attention. Cantaloupes, melons. alfal- ia hay. cattle. fruits, honey md grains have been shipped in quantities. Over 200O cars Salt River valley products shjroed in July.
 MaricOpa county. Arizona. has total assessed valuation of s2S.007, 800. a gain of s7,0OO,OOo over last year This figure does not include county or state avft cah 1nn 1C Cnt buildings. Land under cultivation covers 164.191 acres with assessed val uation of s7.96S.572.
 Phoenix citizens pledged to raise s7,500 for Arizona fair to be held at Phoenix. Arizona, October 2Sth to No- vember 2d. Important entries for Los Angeles to Phoenix road race. Plans for auto parade and flower day have been added to fair features. Home state day also being arranged Four banks in Phoenix. Arizona have June 14. 1912. total resources of s7.094,- 79329 Phoenix banks in April 1911 had total resources of s5,965, ,569 g. The solidity of financial institutions in Phoenix is well established throughout the country Phoenix banks paid cash throughout period of panic 1907-S. MaricOpa county farmers institute held a splendid fair at Phoenix, Arizo ma. July goth. Wonderful display of products of all descriptions, including every variety of fruit and vegetable. Many farmers report big returns from i crops Big yield of potatoes, heavy crop of alfalfa. and large profits on cantaloupes. water-melons and fruit. Plans for further utilizing power possibilities of Salt River project are being considered by reclamation and water users association officials. Of | fer to take 10000 H. P have been re- | ceived from important mining com- | panies ana contract now under advise ment Salt River project will develop 1 total of 27.0OO H. P when all sites are utilized Big revenue will result from power features and be applied on cost ! of reclamation works.
 1 At present estimate. two houses 3 | day are Icing built in Phoenix. Arizo- ma year ago estimate was house and one half a day. Over 15O houses ] in course of construction at present | time More houses at moderate rental are in demand. Building continues on l the increase Federal building rapidly approaching completion and plans be- | ing laid for eight story office building. l Street paving continues over all inn portant streets, and erection of orna l mental lights being extended in several {! directions. City market making good l showing. inspector has been appointed | by city council Splendid buildings of Polytechnic high school costing s25O.
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