Arizona republican., 1922-03-29
THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN, PHOENIX WEDNESDAY

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of inquiries which now reach nearly
one thousand per month. In this
way the story OF Phoenix. Maricopa
county, and Arizona is carried on
throughout the country to people who
are interested in the opportunities in
all lines in this section.
The office detail required to an
swer properly these personal letters
asking specific questions is a big
job and it requires large amount
OF printed matter TO supply these
people with all the particulars they
wish to have. Postage amounts to
$50 a month, not a small item in these
days of thrift and economy.
A very important work was done by
one of your committees cooperating
with the railroads in the securing of
the location for the site of the new
union depot. work on which is ex-
pected to begin very soon.
Deaconess Hospital
Considerable effort has been ex-
tended in an attempt 10 have the
government take over the Deaconess
hospital and complete same for ex-
service men. So far no results have
been secured. but it is believed that
the government viii realize what a
splendid opportunity it is overlook
ing and before long will undertake
the completion of this structure.
The chamber assisted in a very
thorough way in handling the un-
employment situation which was so
serious a year ago. This condition
was carried over and we have a feel
ing of confidence that a similar sit
uation is not likely 10 arise again
soon.
A clean up campaign was inaug-
urated in April last and accomplished
much for the improvement of condi-
tions so far as they relate to fire
hazards and other risks.
Taxation
A committee on taxation has been
doing considerable work during the
past year and should be continued as
a permanent committee for much in
formation of value has been accumu-
lated and will be helpful in handling
what is a very important problem in
the near future.
The chamber sent a delegation TO
the tax conference at Nogales and
made very good showing at that
meeting.
In CO. operation with the park board
day is acceptable and pleasing to the
majority of people who use it. Fifty
cars daily is the average number
taking advantage of the facilities af
forded.
Industrial Week
The members generally know the
success which attended Industrial
week, which was one Of the most
successful events ever staged in Pnoe-
nix. Due TO the decision that no
state fair would be held in 1921. the
directors believed that some conyen-
ton might be arranged which would
get the people together and as a re-
suit the committee appointed to make
recommendations advised in favor of
the Industrial show. which was held
on the Central school lot.
The parade held on Armistice day
was notable for its interesting now
city features, the great number of
those taking part, and the spirit of
enthusiasm which made the affair
the biggest and most successful OF
its kind ever held in the city.
Industrial Congress
Another undertaking of vital inn
portance to the future Of Arizona
was the calling, through special
committee appointed for that pur-
pose. of the Arizona Industrial con-
ference. This conference was held
in December and has resulted in the
formation Of the Arizona State In
dustrial congress, which is doing so
much in the partisan way for the
upbuilding and benefit of all the peo-
pie of the state.
The directors have met with rep
resentatives of other important insti-
tutions at the regular weekly meet
ing held every Thursday at noon at
the Arizona club. 1t is gratifying to
report that out OF the 81 directors the
average attendance throughout the
year has been over 16 directors pres
ent. Directors were favored with vis-
its from Honorable Carl Hayden, Ar
thur p. Davis, Edward n. Hurley sew
eral governments and many presi-
dents of chambers Of commerce in
other communities.
Junior Chamber
Within the past few months the
junior chamber of commerce has been
organized and already has over 100
members. This institution promises
to be of great benefit to the cham
Der of commerce and to the COM
munity. Already the junior organ
ization has made a name for itself.
The first matter taken UP by this
live body was the issuing OF A town
booster nameplate. This plate was
made of Arizona copper ard is now
to be seen on hundreds of autouio-
biles in the streets of the city. One
thousand sets were quickly dis
posed Of
City Flag
During the past year women mem
bers of the chamber have met on
many occasions and at one of their
meetings arranged for competition
for the selection of flag Of the city.
The funds for the prizes were pro-
vided by some of the women mem
bors and as a result the city has Sc
cured a very attractive flag which is
now at the city hall. A committee
also offered prizes which were fur
nished by the chamber OF commerce
for a design and slogan. The junior
chamber of commerce which has re-
Gently been organized. has adopted
both design and slogan and will use
them to advantage in advertising and
other purposes.
Cotton Tariff
The matter of a tariff on long
staple cotton has probably called for
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