Arizona republican., 1920-01-01

Imperial valley. It is the belief that
 there are sufficient desirable citizens ! available to amply take up all of the farming opportunities in the vicinity
 without having to resort to Hindoos. The action of the chamber has been endorsed by the Realty board and the
 other important organizations in the county.
 The exhibit committee took the ini- tiative in planning a county exhibit at the International iiProducts exposi- ton at Kansas City and due to the
 work of the chamber, the county suc- ceeded in carrying away four first prizes. making a record which no other exhibit in the show equalled- The ex- hibit was afterward shown at the Mesa cotton carnival, which was success in every way, in spite of the very unfortunate weather conditions which occurred when the Mesa cotton carnival was held.
 Tn taking care of the visitors during fair week the chamber accomplished a task which a great many citizens were fearful could not be handled The open from in the morning until two in the morning.
 Caring For Visitors
 From 50 to 150 people a day were handled in houses and apartments and in other ways. Seven hundred cots were bought by the chamber to help out in this work. A large number of these cots have already been disposed of, but the chamber still has about 300 on hand and will be glad to dispose of these to anyone interested.
 A strong committee from this or ganization visited Florence on the oc- casion of the San Carlos dam celebra- ton. permanent committee of the l chamber to follow up this particular 1 work has been appointed which we are sure will result in much benefit.
 The chamber of commerce commit 1 tee on soldier settlement has also con- | tinued it's activities during the past | Inittee organized for the same purpose. l
 The need of an auto camp ground is 1 realized and overtures have already | been made to the city to secure part of Christy Acres for this purpose. l. Is expected that within a very short time plans for putting this park in shape will be announced officially.
 Traffic Bureau
 Another movement of great value to all of the citizens in the community, md especially to the shippers, is the of the chamber Of com Johnston, former traffic manager for he Pacific Creamery, in charge. This t bureau will open officially on the first if January, 1920. Some quiet work is ,eing done at this time by this com nittee and active operations will begin January 1st.
 A committee from the chamber 'isited the road conference at Mineral Wells, Texas, and brought back a lot ] f encouraging information on road l matters generally. Through the ef- 1 orts of the chamber the road bond ssue was carried by a splendid ma ority, and the s4,000.000 bond issue I dopted by the people. Early action I the large amount of neces- t ary investigation will no doubt follow { cry quickly. d The chamber lent its efforts to the for a new water supply for | r he city of Phoenix. A very splendid l i ote in favor of the project was se- | egin about the middle of January. ll
 For Aviation Field Y The chamber has expended its funds r I amply taking care of visiting avia- i DTS. This is very difficult matter t } handle, and while efforts to secure V flying field near town have been un- nccessful so far, it is hoped that some O ay soon something in this direction s an be accomplished. At the sugges- t on of the chamber, part of the fair b rounds was put in shape and the v resent landing field seems to be d dequate for temporary use. For per- il lanent use some field will be abso- n ltely necessary. The high price of a md near the city makes 1t very diff o llt to secure a location. It is hoped nat sometime the plans for a city O ark, covering 160 acres. can be worked Il 1t. the park to include a suitable D nding field available on every occa- on and in every kind ae weather