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valley is the nearest American counterpart to the famous valley of the Nile.

"Although agriculture is the industry being developed most rapidly in Arizona, it is not yet the largest in the state. Arizona's resources are numerous and its industries many; this fact alone is an added advantage to farmers, for it assures them largely state markets.

Mining

"In value of products and number of persons engaged, mining is Arizona's largest industry. The state produces approximately 46 per cent of all copper of the United States and 22 per cent of the world's supply; ranks third among the states in production of gold and silver; and far exceeds all other states in combined value of copper, gold silver, lead and zinc. The mines pay some 42 per cent of the state's taxes.

"Last year Arizona produced 693,000,000 pounds of copper, valued at $90,511,000; $4,185,000 in gold; $3,863,000 in silver; $1,342,000 in lead, and $124,000 in zinc. Value this year will be materially higher, owing to improved prices. The principal mining centers are Globe-Miami, Bisbee-Douglas, Jerome-Clarkdale, Clemenceau, Ray-Hayden, Clifton-Morenci, Ajo and Superior.

"Besides metals, Arizona contains the largest high-grade asbestos deposits, granite, marble, tufa and other building stone; several rich quicksilver properties, and a variety of other minerals, including gypsum, which is manufactured into plaster within the state, and thousands of acres of undeveloped coal lands.

Cattle

"Cattle raising is one of the oldest and largest industries of the state. A large part of Arizona is grazing land pure and simple, and its ranges support three-quarters of a million cattle, valued at $25,000,000. Each year approximately 300,000 cattle are shipped to outside markets, bringing around $15,000,000, including the number slaughtered within the state. Cattle grazing is carried on throughout Arizona, and the old-time range life continues as a picturesque contrast to modern farming and fast growing cities.

"Sheep raising is another large industry in Arizona, although it is confined mainly to the northern part of the state, with winter lambing grounds in the lower central parts. It is estimated there are a million and a quarter sheep on Arizona ranges, valued at $12,000,000. About one-third of this number, however, consists of sheep owned by the Navajo Indians, which do not enter into the commercialindustry to any great extent. Arizona ships approximately 300,000 lambs, valued at $2,400,000, to outside markets each year, while wool production exceeds 6,500,000 pounds annually, with about $2,000,000 more.

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"It is not generally known that Arizona contains the largest unbroken pine forest in this country not the greatest amount of timber, but the most extensive forest. This forest extends through the southeastern and north-central parts of the state, and aside from its vast recreational value, forms the basis for a large lumber industry. Some thirty lumber mills are in operation in the state but the bulk of the commercial production centers in the five large mills at McNary, Standard, Williams and Flagstaff, the latter city having two. Arizona's lumber production last year was 168,000,000 board feet, valued at $5,000,000.

"Arizona's development as a manufacturing state has only begun, but miscellaneous manufacturing industries, exclusive of copper smelting and lumber, already produce about $25,000,000 worth of products each year. Manufacturing is carried on mainly to supply the state and southwestern markets. Manufacturing industries include a large powder plant, several meat packing plants, flour mills, creameries and milk condensaries, broom factories, olive and fruit caneries, plaster and lime plants, and a variety of others.

Arizona for the Tourist

"The combination of climatic advantages and scenic beauties has made Arizona unusually popular as a tourist resort. Southern Arizona, particularly Phoenix and Tucson, have become nationally known as winter resort cities and have been built up with large colonies of winter homes owned by easterners. Northern Arizona, particularly Prescott, Flagstaff and the White mountains, are fast becoming equally popular as summer resorts. The fact is, Arizona is an all-year playground.

"Scenery, however, has been no less strong an attraction as tourist travel. To show how this travel is growing, it may be mentioned that more than 1,000,000 people visited Arizona last year by automobile alone and the number is growing annually. This rapid growth in tourist travel has been greatly hastened by Arizona's wonderful state highway system, which has opened to motor travelers scenic marvels in even the most isolated regions.

Home of Grand Canyon

"Arizona's most famous scenic attraction is the Grand canyon, one of theseven wonders of the world and one of the most popular national parks. This can be visited at any time of the year by either railroad or highway to the South Rim. The North Rim is accessible only in summer. A new bridge has been constructed across the Grand canyon, opening up a highway between Utah and Arizona. This bridge is the highest bridge in the world.

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seven wonders of the world and one of the most popular national parks. This can be visited at any time of the year by either railroad or highway to the South Rim. The North Rim is accessible only in summer. A new bridge has been constructed across the Grand canyon, opening up a highway between Utah and Arizona. This bridge is the highest bridge in the world.

"Arizona also contains a number of national monuments, of which the best known are the Petrified Forest near Holbrook, Montezuma Castle near Prescott, the "Wonderland of Rocks" or Chiricahua National monument near Douglas, the Casa Grande Ruins near Casa Grande, the Tonto cliff dwellings near Roosevelt dam, and ancient Tumacacori mission near Nogales.

"The bright colored mesas and Painted Desert of northern Arizona, the nine great national forests, the big irrigation dams, picturesque lakes, quaint mining camps, vast sweeps of mountain and desert, beautiful San Xavier mission near Tucson, which has been used continuously for over 200 years, are but a few of the manifold attractions Arizona offers the tourist. Every type of sport may be enjoyed; any kind of climate is available; accommodations equal those of any other state.

"The greatest deep sea fishing in the world, in the Gulf of California, is within an hour and 40 minutes of the capital by airplane.

Work of Indians

"Arizona has the largest Indian population in the United States, with the single exception of Oklahoma. Among its famous tribes are the Navajos, a seminomad nation of sheep owners and weavers who make the celebrated Navajo rugs; the Hopis, an ancient, intelligent race of artisans and silver smiths and farmers; the war-like Apaches; and the Pimas and Papagos, who are farmers. A number of government Indian schools are maintained in Arizona, and the numerous reservations are a source of neverfailing interest to visitors.

"Arizona's position on the Mexican border is of value in other ways than for the recreation of tourists. The Arizona customs district does the largest business of any on that boundary. Imports from Mexico through Arizona last year exceeded $17,000,000; exports to Mexico through Arizona exceeded $10,000,000. This international trade will grow steadily, owing to the development of the rich West Coast of Mexico.

"In addition to its excellent grade and high school systems, which rank among