25 May 1917
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
1
The piece predicts a growing Independence with settlers, sugar beet farming expanding as a staple, and plentiful money. It envisions a new sugar refinery, the Valley and Selitz Railroad opening nearby, stimulating business and a richer community this spring.
A detailed guide on bed preparation and deep plowing to improve sugar beet yields. It describes wetting and loosening soil, discing or spring-toothing, multiple plowings to ten inches, and mixing vegetable mould with soil to boost moisture and humus. The article argues deep beds unlock higher future yields and notes costs may be recouped by increased beet production.
Editorial argues for universal military training through public schools to create efficient officers and deter war. It cites Switzerland and Australia as models, urges a peacetime standing force for national security, and warns that untrained troops risk disaster in war.
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