20 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1897
Page
1
The sugar company warns growers to thin beets to 5 to 9 inches per row, avoid spacing beyond eight to nine inches, and target 10 to 15 tons per acre. Wider spacing delays ripening and lowers quality, with a price cut for beets ripening after November 1. The notice applies broadly to all districts supplying the Lehi factory.
An excerpt discusses sugar beet production as a response to tariff changes. It notes Germany’s beet sugar efficiency, potential profits, and the need for cheap or skilled labor. Proposals include land cultivation, refinery-backed investment, and inviting foreigners to join farming colonies to boost beet sugar in the United States.
Fragmentary remarks criticize imported farmers and suggest they should learn more, while discussing the viability of beet production in an irrigated district. The tone hints at doubts about success and calls for awareness among outsiders.
News from Ogden Utah reports a snowslide at the Consolidated Mining and Smelting property killing Fred J. Wolhaupier and W. J. Turner of Ogden and Ed Maul of Plain City. David Russell and John Dalton, present in the tunnel, were dug out uninjured. The fate of others remains uncertain.
John Hi Hamilton of Troy laundry Salt Lake was killed last evening. Whether murder or self harm caused his death remains uncertain. Police resources are stretched as they investigate the case amid conflicting theories. James True, linked to Uintah train robbery, faced Salt Lake County jail at 10 pm. Also noted are upheavals along frontier fronts with bombardments near Preseva and Greek forces poised for further action.
The board has purchased about 200 shade trees, mainly elm and boxelder, to be planted at various school lots. Central ground must be leveled, a few trees fit at the south site, while northeast and Junction schools receive larger plantings. A keeper will tend them as they establish.
Readers reflect on how language blocks hinder expression. The author argues the challenge is not vocabulary but forming coherent thoughts before selecting words. The piece urges clearer thinking to improve speech and communication.
Last week beet drills were active at Lehi with at least 9 percent of the crop planted district wide. Field Supt. Austin notes readiness for mid May planting in Lehi land and 920 acres by Lehi farmers, remaining by the sugar company. About 2,200 contracted acres plus 2,500 to 2,800 total beets expected. preparations praised, new seeders sent to Payson, and broader western expansion discussed.
A well attended Arbor Day program at the Meeting House featured child renditions of songs and readings. The crowd chose the apple tree as the favorite, with the robin as the top bird and the seagull second. Some stores closed and clerks enjoyed a holiday as locals planted trees. The annual celebration is expected to increase the state’s tree count.
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