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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
2
In this December bulletin of 1900, Rocky Ford growers discuss government inspection for sheep shipments, beet sugar profits, and the potential rise of sorghum syrup as a cash crop. The column notes national issues and celebrates literary and civic engagement while urging eastern farmers to move West.
The first year’s beet crop greatly surpasses expectations in profit though acreage lagged. Farmers gain faith in Beet Sugar Co as it expands capacity to 140000 tons, potentially delivering about 700000 dollars to valley farmers. The firm offers to refund half rail and freight costs for new settlers, urging business leaders to promote acreage and attract new growers to Colorado’s Arkansas valley.
The American Beet Sugar Co paid farmers for November beets with checks from 25 to 81,000, totaling 103,66.55, aided by local banks. Businesses report a wide cash influx and lingering benefits as the sugar beet season wraps up and the company plans winter work on twenty farm houses near Rocky Ford to attract immigrant settlers. A Michigan Sugar Beet editor reports a very dry season, difficulties in beet prep, and notes beets lose sugar after harvest whether siloed or left in the ground, with Bay City factories averaging around 14 percent for November and lower figures expected for December as beets now come from pits.
Just in the Beginning the sugar beet industry will be one of the biggest in the Arkansas valley already an important factor. The culture is in its infancy with melons alfalfa and sugar beets. Rocky Ford may get another sugar factory with others at Manganola Ordway and Vineland. If so 5000 new families will move into the valley and American Beet Sugar Co of Rocky Ford has plans to double beet acreage in a year. A fine line of Diamonds at Morse's.
The notice lists subscribers in arrears sent to a Chicago agency then withdrawn. It cites Sugar City Herald prints, farmer Wm Auckland of Olney with 50 acres beets and plans to expand to 100, and Wells Fargo delivering Thanksgiving feast repeats at Christmas. Local merchants offer discounts on Christmas goods, groceries, bee supplies, canned fruits, Navajo rugs, and candy. A charity gift is promised to widows and orphans at the Opera House Pharmacy.
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