Sugar beet cultivation praised as path to American farm prosperity
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley argues sugar beet farming modernizes agriculture, noting Europe’s methods are ahead. He says intensive cultivation elevates yields, soil health, and farm profits, with beets boosting related industries, labor, and markets. He stresses sugar production ties to tariffs and dairy farming integration.
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America
Harvey. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Dr. Wiley
Labor wages in Europe vs United States sugar beet industry
The article compares European and American wages in sugar beet work. It notes European field labor averages 10 to 46 cents daily, with Denmark and Russia cited. factory wages in France and Germany around 84 cents, while U S beet sugar workers average $2.99 daily. European farmers earn $0. per ton, paying higher rents, yet English sugar prices keep cost parity with U S. Overall, Iowa beet growers and workers are posited as better off than European counterparts.
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United States
America
Russia
Denmark
France
Germany
Europe
England
Iowa
Sugar Beet Culture Outlined By Expert For Farmers
An expert explained profitable beet farming with methods used in Iowa. starting ground prep in late summer or fall, shallow plowing, hastening stubble decay, weed control, and moisture retention with a dust mulch from harrowing. Proper practices boost soil readiness and nutrient availability for sugar beets.
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Towa
Sys
Root Crops and Beets Boost Germany’s Farms
The text explains root crop rotation and beet cultivation in Germany. Beets are grown where possible, with stalks removed and deep plowing aided by a plow-attached device. Germany’s farmers favor root crops to boost yields of cereals and feed stock, using factory residues for on-farm feeding when sugar factories exist.
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Germany
Great Britain
Brown County
South Dakota
James
Chicago, Milwaukee,& St. Paul Ry
Aberdeen
Towa
Illinois
North
Minnesota
Hall's Catarrh Cure Testament and Ad
Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co sworn in Toledo on December 6 1886 to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure The firm advertises testimonials and claims the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces Sold by all druggists 75c Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Orégon
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Chyeletons
Seven Barks
Money Reed
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J.cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Cleason
F J. Cueney & CO
For SALE A Poland China Male Hog by Ver Steeg
A good Poland China male hog is offered for sale. Originated from breeder G B Ver Steeg, impression of quality noted for potential buyers. Local market opportunity advertised with emphasis on the animal's standout lineage.
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Poland
China
G. B. Ver Steeg
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