21 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1897
Page
1
The Philadelphia Manufacturer notes beets yield 14 to 20 percent sugar for white beets and 8 to 12 percent for red. Rowe factory plans 6000 acres and 20 000 tons, with seed sold at fair price next year. Critics cite possible overestimates and caution readers about home beet sugar feasibility.
Seventy five to one hundred beet growers from Springville and Mapleton met at City Hall at 2 p m Monday March 8 to form a countywide union. Boyer chaired and John H Lee was secretary. A committee including Mendenhall Matson Boyer Falmer Mason Johnson and Archie was named to confer with other regions. The plan aims to unite growers to secure higher sugar beet prices and revise beet contracts.
An Eastern man suggests a gathering of all people formerly deemed incurable by doctors as a morale boosting reunion yet notes railways could not supply enough transportation for such a large turnout.
Mr. Austin urges Pecos Valley farmers to plow fall and winter for next year’s sugar beet crop. He supports deep plowing but warns against twelve inches where four to five have been used. He favors gradual soil turnover to allow proper ripening and mellowing.
In an Orange Judd Farmer excerpt, advocates argue against annexing Hawaii, warning it would distort U.S. politics and hurt domestic sugar beet and sugar cane industries by exposing them to cheap labor from the islands. They appeal to patriotism and economic self interest, noting potential loss of a $100,000,000 sugar market.
Durant shows gritty resilience as he pulls off a late rally, denying a decisive loss and underscoring his knack for reversing fortunes despite ongoing pressure from rivals. The narrative emphasizes perseverance and narrowly avoided catastrophe.
At a Saturday base meeting citizens reported effort to secure a $30,000 subsidy shortfall. About $20,000 had been raised, with nearly $6,500 added on the spot. J M Church announced arrangements to cover the balance, sending a telegram to Utah capitalists’ representative David Focus to finalize contracts.
Utah beet seed may fuel proposed growing experiments for the Denver chamber of commerce. During a western visit last summer the secretary of agriculture arranged for about three tons of seed to be supplied to the department and he proposed half a ton to the Denver chamber this afternoon.
Farmers grow and supply sugar beets while capitalists finance a sugar factory. Large acreages must be secured around a central processing point to provide raw materials. Mutual understanding is essential to justify the half million dollar investment and to guarantee fair prices and a market for the beets. Both sides must commit to their roles.
A grand bicycle sculpture planned for the Paris Exposition will be taller than surrounding buildings and resemble two Ferris wheels. Its tires will be punctured by doors for visitors to ascend winding staircases, with a hollow handle-bar, commanding windows, and a roof garden atop the saddle.
A Pecos Valley Sugar Company superintendent, Mr Vallez, is praised for high work quality at an old rebuilt plant. He is devoted, spending his days and nights at the factory and extracting nearly all the beets' sweetness despite limited improvements.
On Thursday Mrs. Haywood and her mother hit a ditch hole while driving near Elisha Peck's. The front wheel passed over Mrs. Haywood who was thrown to the ground. the team was stopped and she was moved to Mr Peck's. She suffered pain, then recovered and was taken home.
Prof Seibert, a Heidelberg University graduate and Berne printer, has moved to Lehi. He works with Becks Hot Springs waters yielding medicinal salts, tests Becks Saratoga Springs water for remedies, and develops molasses distillation for alcohol and stock feed. He also created a wood preserving paint and hopes to aid local industry.
Prof Beesly and family performed to a small yet appreciative Lehi crowd. The concert started late but maintained interest as the Beeslys delivered strong vocal and instrumental numbers, with new xylophone solos pleasing attendees. Overall, it was the best Lehi concert in years and could gain more financial success next time.
About 11 o clock Thursday night the articles of incorporation of the Ogden beet sugar factory were filed in the County Clerk’s office. 60,000 was paid in as 10 percent of the capital. Dee, Kolapp and Pingree were sworn as the three stockholders required by law. Filing is expected to enrich the State treasury by several hundred dollars.
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