Arizona republican., 1913-09-14
BULLETIN IF
 TRADE BOARD
Tells Phoenix's Amazing Progress i'll Past Month and Predicts Better for Rest of Summer-Pleas- ing Achievements

T.aconic but punchful is the Septem- her bulletin of the Phoenix board of trade. It advertises some of the well known achievements in business lines, and predicts an extremely satisfactory state fair for the first week in NoVem- Der.
 The Buleltin in full
 Building permits for Phoenix, for eight months in 1913, January to Aug ust inclusive. total $1,01S,146. The per mits for whole year 1912, totalled $662,- 223
 The postal business at Phoenix for August, 1913 totalled $7,5OS.l2 as against $5,4S869 for August. 1912. The total business for first eight months or 1912 was $55,647.19. while the total for same period in 1913 reached $66,25.S66- Egyptian long staple cotton crop Tn Salt River valley is in excellent shape Picking has commenced and will con tinue for 100 days.
 Masons visited Grand Canyon Sept. 78 9. Delegation of 200 went in larg est special train, biggest number of visitors ever going down the Canyon.
 Knights of Pythias will erect Castle to cost s6OO0O and Moose will con- struct $25,OOO home, both at Phoenix
 City council of Phoenix ordered election for $25O,0OO worth of bonds and for approval of city charter. Elec- tion will take place October II. The valuation of property in Marico- pa county has been raised by tax con- mission to $66,932, ,O17.8O. Total for state of Arizona $375,S31, ,662.66.
 Work is progressing rapidly on Ar;z club plans to take an active part in business life of Capitol city. Attractive quarters and good fellowship. Progress is being made on double tracking of electric line Phoenix to In dian School. Development of inter ur- ban lines in Salt River valley offers l splendid opportunity.
 1 Demand for electricity in summer /, months larger than previous winter. Use Of electric appliances very general Modern homes in Phoenix well l equipped with electrical devices. l Beautiful concrete bridge across Salt 1 River at Tempe soon to be opened for l traffic Approaches about ready. 1 Structure cost SIP. 900 and is one of 1 the most attractive bridges in the
 country.
 Twenty thousand shade trees adorn | the streets Of Phoenix. Beautiful palms spread their broad leaves. Great ash ! and Japanese umbrella trees in abun- l dance Rose gardens are everywhere The most delightful array of lawns, gardens and flowers.
 Local industries are quick to receive
 encouragement. all parties co-Operat- ing to insure success of new manufac-
 turing enterprises. Every assistant | given to legitimate effort and to new capital seeking investment
 Elaborate plans being made for Ari- Zona State Fair. Phoenix, November 3d to Sth Splendid attractions. liar ness races. auto races, live stock show and first class entertainment Road race from Los Angeles and San Diego
 to Phoenix and from Fl Paso to Phoe- nix Special trains from all points. Re
 duced rates on all railroads.
 The best opportunity in the country
 today is in home building in and around
 Phoenix There is continued demand
 for houses and steady arrival of winter visitors. The ideal place for rest also for watching the dollars grow. Splen- did climate throughout the winter months makes d paradise of growinf things, palms and roses, oranges anc | olives, green lawns and flower gar | dens.
 l Colonists rates will be in effect iron 1 September 9 to October 10th Fron | Chicago $3S0O St Louis $355O. Kans | as City and Missouri River points s30.OO. all to Phoenix, and all points il
 Ealt River valley Arizona.