Beets to Sugar: Rocky Ford Factory Runs Steady
The American Beet Sugar Co. of Rocky Ford processes 1000 tons of beets daily into high grade sugar. Growers plan larger acreage next year with better contracts and higher rates for low grade beets. A new viaduct eases train access as office space moves to the east end. Grower J Samples reports 22 tons of beets yielded from one acre, netting around 78 dollars after expenses, boosting zeal for beet culture.
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West
California
American Beet Sugar Co
Rocky Ford
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J. Samples
Samples
Sugar Beet Prospects Report From Rocky Ford
Fort Collins mayor gives excerpts from a Rocky Ford field trip noting strong beet crops and high sugar tests. Farmers reported 12 to 20 percent sugar, 19 percent in some beets, and extensive land under irrigation. The sugar company bought 4,000 acres before locating, contracts for 8,000 acres for five years, and local businessmen assisted with contracts. Beet pulp valued for sheep feed. alfalfa and beet pulp used for fattening, with finishing on corn. A farmer’s beet lot yielded 12.7 percent sugar and $147.16 per ton. Others discuss local commerce, rail news, and miscellaneous notices.
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Baker
Fort Collins
the Courier
Rocky Ford
Cooke
Land for Sale and Rent Notice Near Town
Land for sale a mile east of town at 12.25 E. E. Swink. FOR RENT a ground floor furnished room. Enquire second door south of Baptist church. Opera House Pharmacy offers Nickel Alarm Salay clocks and other clocks at half regular price.
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Washington School House
N. W. Terry
Baptist Church
Opera House
Rench & Co Offers New England Blend at 35 Cents a Pound
The firm promotes its New England Blend coffee at 35 cents per pound as the best value, claiming Rench & Co.'s coffee beats rivals on merit and affordability. It also touts Trojan at 20 cents as comparable to many 25 cent coffees, emphasizing quality and satisfaction.
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Rench & Co
New England
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