Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-22

CTS throughout the county were held under the auspices of this organiza- ton, when matters pertaining to the betterment of these industries were discussed by experts from Washing ton and the University of Arizona. Assistance was given the Home Demonstrator" and also to the pro- | jcctors of the Prescott Farms Com pany with ther work.
 The Housing Problem.
 The crying need in Prescott today is for accommodations Through this organization, the Yavapai Con struction Company was organized. Over $25,0OO was raised and as re- suit we have opened in West Pres cottt, one of the most beautiful res idential sites in the West, with five modern bungalows now ready for sale. At the present time, we must have small houses and apartments for renting. With the increase of summer visitors, not including the general increase along tourist trav- el, we are going to find ourselves | further severely criticized if we do not provide adequate accommoda- tions for those who desire to come here, either for business or pleasure. That we could obtain the cream Of the tourist travel both from the Grand Canyon and Castle Hot Springs, had we the propor accom- modations and good roads, is a fore gone conclusion. With this class of tourists coming to the Mile High City, it would not be long before they would be interesting themselves in the mines, ranches, farms and other enterprises throughout Yava- pal county The golden opportunl- ty for this section came when the United States government placed its official stamp upon its climate, con sidering this the best year-round climate to be found in America.
 During 1918, a rough estimate shows that s houses were built in Prescott, at an approximate cost of %5,OO0. Few, if any desirable houses for renting are to be had in Prescott today l believe the one big problem before the citizens of this community will be in realizing the advantage which has been given them for increased business. Either accommodations must be increased, or we will have to advertise to the outside world that We cannot take care of further trade.
 Pine Crest addition has made re- narkable strides during the year; at the present time there is not an available building lot in the tract. Twenty-nine houses are in this ad- dition, to which sewerage has re- gently been installed. One nome alone in this tract was built at a cost of S7,5OO.
 Membership Gains.
 The membership of this body is represented by 2S8, the new mem bers for 1918 having been 85. This organization has the honor of having '25 of its members serving under the colors. It is the duty of every mem Der of the Chamber of Commerce not only to take a direct personal in terest in its affairs, keeping in touch with all its activities and making suggestions whenever they seem necessary, but also in bringing into the organization any friends or busi- ness acquaintances who are not all ready members. This organization today boasts the finest quarters of any Chamber of Commerce in the Southwest; your exhibits are excel lent, but improvement can be made along these lines during the coming year, when there will be more time available for such work
 By subscription, $1,1625O was rais- cd with which to equip the office with adequate furniture and fixtures. The work of this committee nas been especially good. Members should make it a point to ask stran- gers to witt the Chamber of Com merce. Within a few weeks, suit able placards will be sent through out the county to be hung ill offices, stores and general places of busi- ness, asking those within the con fines of the county to pay a visit to the Chamber of Commerce. The as sessed valuation of the county shows aow Yavapai has forged to the front during the year 1918:
 The assessment for
 1917 was ........$ 98,228, ,4O5.38 The assessment for
 1918 was .......... l3N796 37OOO An increase for the
 year of ...........$ 32,576,96462
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