The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-10-20

September was marked by i'm provement in most lines of business. While much of it was due to seasonal changes the ending of the vaca- tion period. the opening of school.
 etc.,-there was an upward trend
 during the latter part of the month
 which gave promise of continued
 progress in the following months
 There were few developments in
 agriculture. Cotton picking is un- der way in the Yuma and Salt River Valleys. Hay has advanced in price, and indications are that the Coconi- no county potato crop will be market ed entirely within the state, whole
 salers and growers cooperating. Cattle sales fell below expectations, due to the late movement of grass fed cattle from the northwest, but there are prospects of large sales and a small upward tendency in prices this fall. Sheep men are hopeful as the result of a successful season.
 The one important development in mining was the announcement of a general 10 per cent wage increase to take effect October 1. There has been little change in production, and the market remains firm at fl cents.
 Retail trade showed some improve ment. Some dealers believe the re- covery of business is slower ttan warranted by general betterment of conditions, but it must be remeln- bered that many people are not buy ing now because they are paying off obligations incurred during periods of unemployment. Manufacturing in- dustries either held their own or made gains.
 Agriculture
 The states production of hay this year is estimated at 630,000 tons, the bulk of the crop having been cut. Prices have advanced recently. Grain sOrghums are in good condition. Pre- liminary estimates indicate a heavy production of potatoes in Coconino county, with harvesting to begin early in October. There was some loss from blight.
 Cattle feeders are reported active in the irrigated valleys, and it is estimated there are 12 per cent more hogs on farms for fattening this year than last.
 
 "ith SldSS lSu CdIIlS lTOID INS northwest states coming to market, sales of Arizona cattle were cur tailed materially during September This was due in part to the late sea- sons ill Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah, causing cattle from these states to be shipped at later date than last year. Prices for fat cattle from Arizona hung at 61h cents a pound during September, most of the shipments going to Los Angeles ! and the Salt River Valley. Feeder prices strengthened during the latter i part of the month, due to a scarcity | Of stock available for southern Calif- | ornla feed lots. While , cents took i most of the feeder sales, 5H was paid in few cases for choice aged steers. Cows moved very slowly, | and heavy shipments of calves for 1 veal to coast markets depressed the ] price, the bulk bringing around S cents delivered. Prices ranged from to cents at Arizona points. !,
 Northeastern Arizona ranges are re- ported in poor shape for winter feed . and some cattle are expected to be moved to other districts Otherwise ranges and cattle are in relatively good condition over the state, with many sections reporting fat cattle available for October and November delivery. With the supply of north western fat cattle exhausted during