Sugar Beet Industry Ends Sixth Season With Low Prices
The plant closed January 24 after 145 days of operation producing about 4500 tons of sugar from 45200 tons of beets. Utah Montana Wyoming and Idaho received most of the output as imports and German bounty policies depress prices. Calls for relief include limiting duties and boosting protection to revive domestic sugar production ahead of Congress.
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Seave
Cutler
Tribune
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
America
Germany
New York
Eugar
Engara
Sugar beet cultivation tips from Provo Farmers Institute
James Boyden outlines sugar beet growing from ground prep to harvest. Deep fall plowing and well pulverized surface. allow manure to age. thin out and control weeds early. avoid excess late watering to prevent root spread. roots mature with proper timing. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder World's Fair highest medal and diploma.
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Farmers Institute
Provo
James Boyden
Dr. Price
Beet Sugar Items Light on Local Plant Developments
The article notes California farmers planting beet seed and the Pecos Valley sugar commission closing last week. It describes factory upgrades, new cutter knives from Kilby Metal, and germination testing led by Henry A. Valles. It highlights hay feeding at yards, fodder pulp use, and a push to produce beet seed locally, with Western Beet Sugar Co. testing twenty acres near Santa Clara and plans to keep beet seed production in state.
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Pecos Valley
N. OM
Henry A. Valles
Sugar Company
Western Beet. Sugar Co
Watcogville
Cal
Santa Clara
Western Sugar Co
Europe
Novel Beet Contract Attracts Berlin Farmers
Berlin reports a novelty in beet contracts where one factory offers 50 percent of campaign profits to beet growers who pledge to cultivate a specified area and deliver beets. Farmers receive 4 pfennig per ton for beets, but the fermier has no capital stake in the factory. Some farmers signed, but the plan lacks broad approval due to clauses and the lack of capital interest.
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Berlin
Louisiana
Beets and Honest Dealings Amid Mapleton Sugar Contract
Mapleton correspondents report farmers contracted with the Sugar company for all acreage. Scales were misread last fall, but agent W P Pallimer corrected them. The company later credited farmers with two carloads over weight and carefully estimated losses, prompting cautious approval despite price cuts.
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Mapleton
Deseret News
W. PF. Pallimer
Winn and Steele Complete Carpenter Workshop
The carpenter firm Winn and Steele have completed their workshop signaling steady growth. The venture emphasizes partnership strengths with Winn managing operations while Steele focuses on craftsmanship and design.
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Winn & Steele
Winn
Steele
Sugar Growers Association Gains Support for Beet Industry
Herbert Myrick of American Agriculturist backs the Sugar Growers Association before Congress and promotes a national body to unite beet farmers. Local groups already form in Springville and Lehi as the movement expands to influence policy, education, and farming methods.
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Herbert Myrick
American Agriculturist
Ways and Means Committee
American Sugar Growers Association
United Effort
Congress
California
Springville
Lehi
Beet Sugar Favored by Governor in Tax Exemption Bill
Governor Richards signed a bill passed by the Legislature exempting from taxation for ten years all properties used in the manufacture of beet sugar. Cheyenne, Wyo. February 27. Tribune report.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Richards
Tribune
Pecos Valley Sugar Beet Land Offered for Cultivation
Prospect to cultivate up to 24 acres of sugar beet land near Florence depot with minimal clearing. Water rental and taxes paid by owner. Mexican workers contracted at one acre per day. William Torrie, Central City, Cole World's Fair Highest Award.
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Florence Depot
William Torrie
Central City
Cole
Codlin Moth Warning From Theo D A Cockerell
Mesilla resident Professor Theo D A Cockerell writes to the Albuquerque Citizen urging farmers to inspect apple trees for codlin moth under loose bark. He recommends six weeks of bark removal to destroy worms, noting early destruction saves many later in the year after eggs are laid.
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Theo
D. A. Cockerell
Mesilla
Albuquerque
Inaugural Ball Preparations and Grand Parade
Great preparations are made for a fancy dress ball next Thursday evening. The committee met Monday night to complete arrangements. Attendees in costume will march on stage at 5 30, led by the Goddess of Liberty and the American Flag, followed by Uncle Sam and Guba, with prizes of two gold pens and holders for best lady and gentleman characters.
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Goddess of Liberty
Uncle Sam
Guba
Lehi Visit and cattle shipment by Utah Slaughtering Co
Mr and Mrs Will Chipman spent Sunday in Lehi. Messie Granger and Austin plan to ship 200 head of cattle to Chicago via Denver for the Utah Slaughtering Co. If prices at Chicago are favorable they will sell there, otherwise proceed to Chicago. Thousands greeted President Woodruff and his wife Euna at the tabernacle. the President is 00 years old and she 59, with lovely decorations and a massive handshaking crowd.
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Harrison
March Ladies* Home Journal
Westwastern-General
Messie
Granger
Austin
R.G.W
Utah Slaughtering Co
Chicago
Denver
Woodruff
Euna
Tabernacle
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Ohio
Sugar Grower's Association
Mra
Will Chipman
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