The Winslow mail., 1912-08-10
Arizona State News

Arizona will have total state valua-
tion approximating 500, 100000. Last
year the total was $1O000O,O00. In
crease one year $60,O0O,0O0.
Arizona State Board of Equalization
gives value of Arizona Railways at
$50, 512, ,134 20. Railroad building will
increase considerably in the mar
future,
Artesisn water is being developed
in many sections of Arizona. Sulphur
Springs Valley, Verde Valley, Rillito
Valley and Msricopa Valley showing
some good wells.
Arizona's Forest reserves reduced
by 1O6, $40 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 Tnterna-
tional Dry Farming Congress. ~
| Arizona is a 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 iu the State being
built by convict labor
Arizona's mining situation improving
Price of copper bringing many pro-
perties again into operation. Arizona
leads in copper production. Total
yield in 1909 was 3O5,5O7.39O pounds.
The yield in 1910 was 297, 491, ! 81 pounds,
valued at $37,781, ,376.
Arizons's shipments of cattle and
livestock are very important. Gila
County's spring shipments totalized
$4,000. Williamson Valley, Yavapai
county, shipped 5000 head in two
weeks. Lower rates on livestock to
California points are expected st early
date.
Arizona Fair to be held at Phoenix,
'ctober % to November 2 will be bigg-
er than ever. World famous drivers in
auto races; harness races will include
world famous horses; Fourth Cavalry
With mounted band will be IN 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 IN
:luded in this worth 144,OO0 sheep;
20, ZOO cattle. Greenlee County reports
otal assessed valuation at $11,3l5,784..
%. Pima County has assessed valua-
ton of $s,e54, 211.OO.
Good yield of cantaloupas in Salt
River Valley, Arizona Last big ship
ments have been made. Prices ruled
nigh, approximating $500 crate. Cars
shipped totalled over 400.
Excellent quality of products, Salt
River Valley, Arizona, attracting great
attention. Canta1oupes, melons, alfalfa
nay, cattle, fruits, honey and grains
nave been shipped in quantities. Over
1000 cars Salt River Valley products
shipped in July.
Maricopa County, Arizona. has total
assessed valuation of SIS, ,OO7 ,8O0, gain
of $7,OOO,00O over last year. This figure
| ioes not include county or state pro-
perty, or school lands or school build
ings. Land under cultivation covers
l84,1o1 acres with assessed valuation
of $7,e68, ,572
Phoenix citizens pledged to raise
81, 800 for Ari4 ona Fair TO be held al
Phoenix, Arizona. October 28th to
November End. Important entries for
Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race.
Plans for Auto Parade and Flower Day
nave 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,-
1929. Phoenix banks in April 1911 had
total resources of $5,965 569.33, The
solidity of financial institution in
Phoenix is we'll esta blished through
out the country. Phoenix banks paid
cash throughout period of panic 1907-8
Maricopa County Farme g Institute
held splendid Fair at Phoenix, Arizona,