16 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
1
A Sugar Company official advocates extensive prep of sugar beet land, detailing spring and fall tillage, harrow use, mulch formation, and moisture retention to boost yields on heavy soils. He cites tests showing 2–3 ton gains per acre and beets valued at seven dollars per ton, urging early, thorough surface work and coordinated harrowing if needed.
Independence Oregon March 12 1917 Utah Idaho Sugar Company proposes to erect a sugar beet factory near Independence within five years. Farmers in a 26 mile radius must grow at least 1500 acres in 1917 and 3000 acres in 1918 with 35000 tons of beets yearly, under standard company contracts, price 50 cents per ton less until factory is built.
Southern Pacific plans electric service from Portland to Corvallis via Independence with trains starting around May. J H Dyer cites delays in motorized equipment from eastern manufacturers but says pole line, overhead construction, and substations are nearly complete. Terminal work at Corvallis and routing toward Eugene are projected with electrification extending within a year or two.
North Yakima farmers shift to sugar beets as the Utah Idaho Sugar Company expects a second factory next year if current tonnage fills the first's capacity. Agriculurist Mark Austin from Salt Lake notes the valley may support three factories of this size and urges expanding acreage to bury the first with 50 000 tons of beets.
Cory Chet Henkle shows improvement while Wilson of Fossil visits. Mrs. W S Kure seeks treatment in Salem Sanitarium. Grace Jones calls on friends in Corvallis. Mrs H Mattison and Mrs Eiveret Cook enjoy Salem sights. Thomas Hart and Ida Perciver visit Salem. Sam Cox and R Steate call on Portland friends. Zelpha Cross visits Portland. Fresh fruits and vegetables promoted by Calbreath and Jones. Will Mattison family moves to town for summer. Vistors D DeCoster and H Meyers visit Salem. Library ladies host Green Tea to benefit library. J R Collins recovers at home. Lenore Devie earns second tenor at Mt Angel College Quartet. Wm Collins and mother attend funeral in Ballston. A O Kreamer travels to Portland for lectures by Dr Needle at Oregon State Optometrists meeting.
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