Sugar Factory in 1904 Becomes Assured for Local Beet Crop
The Lamar Beet Sugar Company organized yesterday naming A. E. Bent as president W Gould as first vice president D B Nowels as second vice president L W Markham as secretary and C C Huddleston as treasurer The firm may build a Lamar factory in 1904 with proposals already from three eastern capital firms and two more planning to submit.
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Lamar Beet Sugar Factory Favored by Propositions
Propositions for a beet sugar factory in Lamar flood in, with promises of unmatched inducements and a rapid build to serve the 1904 crop. Local effort already plans brick fabrication and contract talks proceed after the month’s evaluation of five offers. Farmers dissatisfied with Rocky Ford plant hope Lamar will provide fairer dealings and timely processing.
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Colorado sugar boom urged by Chicago expert
Arthur J. Robinson, a veteran sugar man, praises Colorado beet sugar prospects after touring fields in Brazil, India, Germany, and Hawaii. He predicts Colorado will lead U.S. sugar production within five years, notes high demand and low prices for refined sugar, and cites the state’s soil and climate as ideal for beets. He compares U S imports to local production and outlines beet sugar processing steps and rising global demand.
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