26 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
1
The Sugar campaign concludes as the plant shuts down after a long season. About 0,000,000 pounds of sugar produced for local demand, with workers limited to cleanup and rest. Favorable weather and efficient American machinery underscored the factory's success and strength.
Lincoln Neb Jan 15 the sugar beet factory bill introduces a state plant with capacity of at least 400 tons per day to be built within ninety days of passage. A $250000 appropriation funds the project. Governor appoints manager, employer and directors with salaries capped. beet price set at 4.50 per ton and product sold publicly.
An article reports alfalfa leaves used as a substitute for fine tea. Major DuBois touts the flavor and health merits, noting tender first growth leaves dried sun or in pans, then stored, cooked and served like tea as a tonic and corrective.
The Deseret News reports Senator Jones introduces resolutions urging protection for sugar interests in the federal tariff bill. It highlights rising beet sugar output from McKinley era boosts and cites Lehi factory beets payments, local tax revenue, and statewide economic benefits to farmers and workers.
To The Beet Growers of Lehi, we shall be prepared to contract with the Lehi farmers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 27th, 28th, and 29th instead our office in the Bank Building.
The Argus reports three hundred tons of beets at Pecos Valley Factory Thursday with more on the way. Superintendent Pierce estimates 210 cars remain to arrive from the lower valley south of Eddy and Hagerman Roswell districts. The beets are high in saccharine matter and the current run is the best since operations began. Macy notes fittings changes are cleared and full capacity is expected.
The Wayne Nebraska Republican notes Mr. Connor’s arrival in a few days. It says a beet engar factory location will take shape and residents may be asked to invest substantially. It urges decisive action if the proposal proves favorable, predicting a boom for Wayne similar to 1807.
The Herald argues that a $30,000 legislature grant could spur sugar factory construction in Lehi and that private funding would follow. It notes tariff law of 1802 allowing duty free import of foreign machinery for beet sugar, while asserting Lehi’s Les saga factory uses only American machinery.
Fortune making among working people is uneasy as profits shrink in many trades. Yet this year sugar beet raisers have received fair recompense for their labors under current conditions, as shown in the accompanying report on proceeds.
The article outlines errors in harvest timing and handling that reduce fruit quality. It praises picking starting around September 20 to align with maturity, warns against delaying due to winds, and stresses two pickings for uneven maturity. It stresses careful sorting, avoiding rough handling, and recommends baskets and barrels stored under cover with labeling. It endorses orchard-specific sorting setups to minimize labor and damage.
A report outlines adulteration in grass seeds where inferior grasses are mixed with high priced varieties. Tall fescue often blended with English rye grass to disguise cost, with English rye grass used to adulterate Newcastle or Nolan rye grass.
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