Sugar Beet Industry Report Flags Idaho’s Lead in Quality
A U S Dept of Agriculture special report highlights Idaho as leading in sugar beet quality with Boise as a central growing area. Climate zones in southern Idaho near the Snake River valley enable earlier seasons, yielding sugar percentages around 15 to 19 and purity near 80 to 93 across multiple samples from central and northern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Boise City
Snake River Valley
United States
Beet Sugar Yields Invigorate Western States Tests
Reports from multiple states and Idaho areas including University of Idaho Coeur d Alene Sandpoint Moscow Kendrick Leadville Frinceton Cornwall Grangeville Idaho Falls and Nampa substations indicate an average beet yield of 20 tons per acre. Prices scale with sugar content 12 percent beets at 4 plus 25 cents per extra percentage point. 16 percent beets value about 5 at factory. Irrigated lands favored to control growth and avoid overripe beets, with factories seeking beets weighing over two pounds.
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University of Idaho
Coeur d’Alene Sandpoint
Moscow
Kendrick
Leadville
Frinceton
Cornwall
Grangeville
Idaho Falls
Nampa
King of the Corn Pit rises from simple life to market fame
George H. Phillips, 34, of Chicago, known as the big little man of the corn pit, rose from home work at 6:30 to a legendary speculator on the board of trade. Once dreaming of a $15 weekly salary, he credits mentor George A. Seaverns for his start, claiming corn can stay at 40 cents to ensure farmer profits while he pursues daring, unpredictable trades amid a bear movement.
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George H. Phillips
Chicago Record- Herald
Board of Trade
George A. Seaverns
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Syndicate of Farmers Breaks Traditions Against Board Traders
The group led by Phillips challenges the board by using real trading methods. They denounce the manipulation of grain shortages and surpluses by rich and poor traders. The syndicate reportedly has access to substantial capital from middle Town and central Illinois farmers who favor legitimate buying and selling.
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Middle Town
Central Illinois
Phillips
United States court session opens in Moscow Idaho May 11
The northern division of the U S court for Idaho meets in Moscow with Judge Beatty presiding. Dozens of criminal and about sixty civil cases are on the docket. Trial and grand jurors list local towns and counties including Moscow Grangeville Lewiston and Nez Perce with many names attached.
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Moscow
United States Court For the State of
Reed Stuckey
Lapwai
Lafayette Rowley
Lewiston
F. M. Rothrock
Steinard Fuller
John R. Glass
Hugh McFadden
L. L. Sweet
Wallace
Richard King
Bear Creek
F. W. Hathway
Viola
Vera Wood
Kootenai County
George Geiger
Harvey Mathher
Genesee
D. E. Spencer
Troy
L. H. Bickford
Mount Idaho
Patrick Kinnear
Little Potlatch
F. C. Taylor
Whitebird
Fred Owens
Clark's Fork
Frank Carpenter
Palouse
Mathew Pedon
Agatha
William W. Morrison
Nez Perce
W. H. Davis
Pine Creek
Warren P. Hunt
J. H. Grant
Frank
J.barton
George Briscoe
Grangeville
John
About Women and a Dentists RooM FOR RENT notice
A compilation of antique adage and a rental notice appear together. The page quotes witty reflections on women and a dentist listing a room for rent with heat and a box number. The Northern Pacific railroad is noted for acquiring 4 000 more acres of government land.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Pullman Ordinary Sleeper questions and school election notice
Pullman introduces the Ordinary Sleeper car with in cabin comforts and services for long trips, promising close to first class rates and amenities. A separate note details an upcoming school election for Geo. A. Smith with polls open May 20 1901 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the public school building. Judge L Rowley serves as clerk with Hed Martinson.
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Pullman
Pullman Compan
Oebutnant
Kansas City
Chicago
Oem
Portland
Oeegoa
Geo. A. Smith
L. Rowley
Hed Martinson
H. K. Bannerr
Lewiston
Notice of Sale of School Bonds in Idaho District 51
The school trustees of district No. 51 Nez Perce County Idaho announce sale on May 18 1901 at Magnolia Idaho of five hundred dollars in coupon bonds payable in ten years with seven percent interest annual. Trustees reserve right to reject any bids. Dated April 6 1901. W L Simmons Clerk Magnolia Idaho.
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Nez Perce County
State of
Idaho
Magnolia
Order of Trustees
W. L. Simmons
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Royal Baking Powder
Mikes
Befowses Co
Mew
King of the
Chase & Sanborn
Boston
Russell's Cash Grocery
Fatres
F. J. Davis
Seeeenee Main Street
the Mint
Morrissey & Baker, Proprietors
Rosin
Eaartention
Eecark
Main Street
U. S
Wm. F. Galbraith
J. H. Bethel
Main
Lewiston, Idaho
F. W. Kettenbach
Fire Insurance and Loans
Weisgerber
California
Adrian R. Sweet
Binnard Block
Bucher
Gibbs
McSherry
Nez Perce Implement Co
A. D. Gritman
Manac
H. T Madcwick
Gontrado and Bilder
B. F. Morris
W. C. Lehane
Oakesdale
Spokane
Seattle Tacoma
Helena
Butte
Minneapolis
St. Paul
New York
Billings
Denver
Omaha
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Orofino
Kamiah
Kooskia
Stites
Buffalo Hump
Clearwater Short Line
Culdesac
R. B. Hooper
A. D. Charlton
A. PF
Oregon
Wm. F Galbraith
Great Northern Railway
Pany
York
Philadelphia
Eeast
Seattle
Tacoma
San Francisco
Sound
Duluth
Northwest
Land of the North Soneeny
Ern Railway
O. R. & Company
Ton
F. J. Whitney
Gen
Ete - An. Paul
Minn
H. A. Jackson, Sookase, Wan
G. Kress
Jeweler & Watchmaker
Postoffice
Dray and Express
B. Mathews
Thatcher & Kling
Tel
Arie
Butchers and Packers
Adams Block
TATRA
RTT
Jerry
Burlington
America
Nortern
Leners
A. B.jackson
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