Beet sugar growth in Arkansas Valley and global market
The Arkansas Valley is set to become a leading beet region with expanded acreage contracted for A B S at Rocky Ford and Holly Co at Swink about 13 000 acres and 14 000 acres respectively. Deep fall plowing and winter irrigation are rising in adoption as beets support cereal yields, while sugar prices, factory contracts, and new plants in Garden City Fort Collins Longmont and Sugar City shape a growing, interconnected beet industry amid international refinements and Cuban rains impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Valley
Rocky Ford
Holly Co
Swink
A. B.S. Co
Arkansaw
Europe
Colorado
E. H. Every
Garden City Company
Land Department
United States
Kansas
Garden City
Sugar
Farmers’ Association of
Ordway
National Sugar Manufacturing Company
Sugar City
Longmont
Fort Collins
Sugar, crops, and cautionary notes on purity in era broadcasts
The article recounts sugar production prospects in Louisiana and Russia, notes a steep rise in imports, and reports favorable weather aiding cane crops. It surveys sugar uses, from rations to bread blends, and warns of explosive mixtures and purity coefficients, ending with a teaser about the Pure Food Law and modem fads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Japan
Louisiana
Russia
Germany
Pipe Organ for M E Church Tells Its Fine Details
The M E church has contracted Estey Co of Battleboro Vermont to build a two manual and pedal pipe organ of 667 pipes for 2100 dollars. Tubular pneumatic action wind supplied by a water motor and the case will be quarter sawn oak. The organ fits around the choir loft window with higher pipes on both sides, measuring about seven by fifteen feet. Secretary Sloan of the Rocky Ford Melon Association notes concerns about cantaloupe acreage this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Estey Co
Battleboro
Old Council approves weighthouse bids and water deal
The Rocky Ford council discussed bids for a scale house with plans trimmed after high offers. They debated a 20 year water franchise with Pure Spring Water Supply Co to deliver Fowler Springs water to Rocky Ford and expand tank service, 15 cent royalty, meters, and city oversight, with an informal vote yielding one yes and two no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. McPherson
Pollock
Ald. Hickox
C.F. Moore
Pine Ave
Toth
7Th Streets
Simond’s
Catalpa Avenue
Swink
Fowler Water Proposition
Pure Springs Water Supply Company
Ur City
Fowler Springs
Fowler
Otero County
Colorado
Crystal Springs Pipe Line and Water Company
Pure Spring Water Supply Co
Rocky Ford
Fosdick
Ald. Lawson
Gast
Old Council
Aldermen-Elect
Sprinker
New City Government Sets Standing Committees and Officers
After a formal transition the 1905 06 city government formed new standing committees including Finance Water Streets and Alleys Sewer Health and Police Fire Light License Cemetery Law and Ordinance. Appointive officials chosen by ballot include City Attorney Beall and City Judge George McD Osborn. Street Supervisor position listed as continue on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Faw
Crosier
Osborn
Kellogg
Man Ho
Ald. McPherson
Pollock
Ritchie
Amos
Gauger
Water
Merk
Baldwin
Sprinker
Ganger
R. S. Beall
George McD. Osborn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sucarn Beer Gazette
Bing
Meiji Sugar Refining Company
Daito Sugar Refinery Company
Togo Sugar Refinery Company
Formosan Sugar Refinery Company
Cuba
M. E. Church
Sloan
Bocky Ford Melon Association
THE
PURE SPRING WATER SUPPLY_CO
H. M. Fosdick
Lindquist
Onis
City Social Graham
Kimzey Grocery Co
Ford
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