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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1898
Page
1
An article on beet farming outlines yields of nearly 199 pounds of sugar per ton and a $4 per ton price, noting profit hinges on sugar content. It argues for balanced fertilization, prefers corn preceding beets with clover rotation, and prescribes. per-acre chemical fertilizer use of 1000 pounds for beets and specific nutrient mixes to maximize sugar content and yield.
A Wall Street Journal report on the Hutchinson Plantation Company predicts a May year end surplus of at least 415000 in cash. For 1908 the crop is seen at 10000 tons valued around 700000 with expenses near 250000, yielding a net profit about 450000 and a per share return around 9. European mail notes the company plans steady acreage gains of about 2000 to 6000 acres annually.
The Sugar Co requests Lehi farmers with sugar beet contracts to call at The Comping ye office on Monday and Tuesday March 28 and 29 to obtain seed for the coming season.
The Illinois experiment station Bulletin 4 reports investigations in 1807 showing Illinois can grow high quality sugar beets on various soils. The state benefits from ample fuel lime rock and clean water, plus good markets and easy transport. Under current conditions beet production yields large profits for growers and manufacturers.
Judge Cook of San Francisco fines Attorney McIntosh 600 and five days imprisonment for attempting to sell an admitted confession in the murder case of Mrs. Clute. The rest is miscellaneous misprints and unrelated notices about hair care and farming.
Secretary Wilkon argues in the March Forum that sugar beets offer a domestically grown sugar source, aiding farmer prosperity and national independence. He cites beet yields, soil nutrients, animal fodder value, and easier planting, urging research at public stations and private support to boost home production.
An ethical authority notes experiments by a researcher living nearby on the source of muscular exertion. He administered a liquid containing 40 grains to subjects to study endurance effects.
The Beet Growers Association met and received a message from Mr. Oxnard saying no contract modification is possible. The Hawaiian clause may be withdrawn around April 15 after a congressional vote on annexation. Members unanimously resolved not to raise beets under any contract other than four straight payments, signaling no beet industry this year. Delegates Marr and Voss were appointed to organize farmers in Norfolk to foster unified action.
Nancy Ellen Goodwin Evans, born September 18 1641 in New Haven Connecticut, died Wednesday in Leli. Funeral Saturday at her brother E A Goodwins home. Speakers praised her as a loving mother and friend. She and William Evans lived in Payson and Lehi Utah before settling in Ophir Tooele County. She left 11 children and 6 daughters.
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