Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1914-10-01
CFrom the Yuma Southwest)

N-A C,|ss&&t that one may always U.S3@~N choose his favorite oecu- ,JIN patton and make good.
 AS business centre, Yuma town is a flourishing little place and the average business man feels that the broad fields which his en- ergies enjoy here are unexcelled.
 System has made the methods of each business man coincident with the needs of his fellow "conspirators" as well as those of his patrons, and the well regulated cooperation which eX- ists is 8 decided benefit to all. The most beautiful part of this sentiment of cooperation is the gentle spirit of honest competition which is ever prev alent. Business men who are direct rivals in a trade are always ready and willing to help one another III some great misfortune or when in need of some small favor. It is a commendable fact that a sentiment of good fellowship prevails to such an extent here that visitors continu- ally remark upon the unusual amount of such good spirit.
 The business field in Yuma em- baces a wide variety of occupations that mean so much to the towns people: Honorable and legitimate businesses, that are such an important factor in the development of the com munity.
 Yuma has for the homeseeker or foT the seasons visitor an unlimited mum Der of attractions that are compelling in their might, and that never fai' to please. Among the first of these comes the ever present pleasure oi shopping in a town where alert and jealous competition has brought the prices to the low-water mark, and the ''price cutting" races, which take place every few weeks, have become an event much looked for in the econo mic world and are an item of muct importance to the patrons of the varl ous stores.
 Pastimes there are here a-plenty Three theatres running full swing with matinees and frills; dances given by the clubs, as well as by individuals occur three times a week; and auto mobiling must not be disremembereC as another of the favorite pleasures.
 Fishing, hunting and picnics have their place in the yearly calendar, a' we'll as swimming and boating at the nearby beach. This beach, known as Hermosa Beach, upon investigation + found to the concrete drop in the gov ernment canal-one of the big river like Reclamation Service canals-Jus about eight blocks from Main street and the water is as much enjoyed b! the ladies as by the opposite species.
 Tannis has found a definite place among Yumaites, and the beautlfu grounds of the Yuma Racquet CluI on Orange avenue are a pleasure l' the eve of the multitude as well as t' tho tennis shark, who realizes tha they are ideal for straight, good play ing Tournaments are held regularE and more interest is found here Il such sports than is usually found Il the colleges. School spirit" has beel
 
 Club as Yuma spirit Yum' spirit it is, because it always wins There are, also, immediate plans 10 a country club, of which this tennl club will doubtless be the foundation
 Sunset Park offers the usual recTt alton and is a delight and wonder t all. It is situated upon the Yum mesa. and the view is gorgeous-thr the trees, over the grass, concret curbings, and flowers and giant palm: into the shaded green valleys below Band concerts held in this vicinity ar a pleasure to all, and have becom a regular feature Sunday evenings an holidays.
 For the club women interested community welfare, as well as literar development, Yuma holds many poss bilities. The Ocotillo and Yuma Won ans clubs have a recognized standin in the state that is a benefit to al whether members or not. Their wor is not by any means confined to on feature, but embraces beneficiarie literature and social affairs, and a receive an equal amount of attention The Imperial Whist, Auction Bridg Neighborhood, Semi-Monthly Dancin "5O0," Ladies Tennis clubs, and tf Ladies Guild of the St. Paurs churc and the Baptist and Methodist Ladie Aid societies, as well as a well o ganized W.C.T.U., offer unlimite and varied fields of endeavor to a interested.
 Among the younger set one fine