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Show -v SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1926 'AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN a A riii i in A XT' ntvmi oflxuiwAx, xJaiyj-CiMJolliK 11, 1926 Pleasant Grove "The Strawberry City" By Mrs. J. D. Tborne. Sitwc the first celebration of Strawberry Day in Pleasant Grove, our f.iir city lias been knowu an "The Strawberry City." In the days of tin' cirly pioncern. Jitrau berries were grown here, although they ! it.1 not JeT"iil upon the industry for a livelihood. Ah a general rule they planted enough. berries for their own usenelling the surplu to their iifiiboj-s und friends for whatever they could "get -for tlie:n, either in , the way of 'fr'ade or for hioney. 1 As Is nlwaytt true, the development of the state, county or town wilt add to the various Industries within ihclr bounds, so as better roads were con. stw(H(f"4he-jfnTiriei s beRitn to put in a few more . berries, as well as other fruits an started hauling them to Bait Lake, Bingham, Mercur, Eureka, Park Citjr and other points where there was a demand for the trait, using -wagons - buggies' and .later trucks. . The industry has greatly developed. In those days a few cases were con-' .rldercd 'a wWdrfuTcTop, and any one having n acr -of strawberries was thought to have a big crop and pr- . pared weeks ahead for pickers, cases and cups. When the cement roads and auto trucks came and transportation became be-came more rapid, more berries vers planted, and now it Is not an uncommon uncom-mon thing to see a hundred track loads of berries leaving this district for the different markets, and still the .demand goes forwsrd. fftriw. berries are used fn so many different ways that. It looks Ilk, at the present time there would be no way of satisfying satis-fying the demand for the luscious, large Marshall strawberries. grown here. out this The cold pack method, tried last year for the 'first time in district, promises to be a great saver of time to the packer and a boon to confectioners and large hotels. The berries are picked carefully, without stems, and placed in clean cups, and put in the coolest possible plaee and delivered to the local can. nery dally. . The process of getting the berries rea,dy tor the pack is very interest, ing. The berries are dumped on large revolving belts with a continn. (us spray ' of - water to . wash there . thoroughly. Along this belt a num. ber of women inspect the berries and j take-utrthaimperfect ones, so that every berry that reaches the end of the belt is in perfect condition. The berries are then -measured, two.thlrds berries and one-third su-TIttf-iSdTacedIhFuc1tets and thoroughly mlxe,d, after which they are poured into 60 gallon paraflne lined barrels and rocked thoroughly to mix the berries' and sugar. A space is. left at the top of the barrel to jjdrniir the" swell' in freezing; -The head of the barrel is solidly 'placed in the barrel. This year the barrels were'hauled in trucks to the Provo Ice and Cold Storage Co. an,d to Salt Laker ten barrels at a. time where, they were frozen In a solid mass and were kapt At that plant till the New York manufacturer ordered them shipped A number of barrels of fine ripe Elberta peaches were put up the same way. During the summer the frozen berries were inspected several times by cannery officials and found to be in a perfect condition.' When the berries and peaches reach the large markets they can be thawed and used as needed in the ice cream and-confectionery business or by -ox elusive, hotels. ... -7" Last year over 700 barrels were put np in this way by the local can. nlng Co. Besides the Hewlett Co, and the Crescent IceT Cream" CoT of Salt Lake, prepared as many or more In the same way for their business con. cerns. Imagine if you can what this new Industry will mean to' this district, added to the canning Industry, the mining camps and Salt Lake markets, added to the shipping by the car load whlth is an established Indus. try. Think of the .large amount of ber. rles that will be needed In the future, and as Pleasant Grove has become recognized as ideal for. this product. every foot of ground available should be planted in berries and fruit so that we will be able tojiupply the demand. The rocky soils of Tlmpanogos slope mske good berry beds; but one must uot think they cannot fee grown on lower lands. For-' lnstanci If yon want confirmation of this statement visit the splendid bed at the home of Reed Peterson on black bottom soIL The berries yield to the right kind of culture wherever planted . , , The small plants mat are grown at the end of runners mske the best plants to start your strawberry patch. Plant almost any, time of the year, especially in the very early spring cr in July or August Keep the plants damp until the roots are- well started. Cultivate often to keep- weirds down and soil in shape. The plants plant, ed in AuguBt or even September will bear a light crop the following year. this is an advantage of the fall plant. mr ' - . - ' As soon as the ground can be worked In the spring berries should be cultivated, as the berries are the earliest crop of the year and too late a cultivation might destroy the buds and blossoms. ' ""'""""" "" """ ' '" . As thrberries begin 'to ripen the plants should have, plenty 'of water. One srower. in gravel soil, turns the water in all rows as soon as the ber. xieaj:ft.plxJiedoat--thvJrow-w.lll be dry enough to pick again two or .three. days, later. , . As soon as the crop Is harvested (he plants are then cultivated and placed In shape for growth for the coming year. Some growers mow tho tops from the berries and burn them to clean up pests that Infest the plants. The plants are - cultivated several times during the season to Insure growth and keep little plants at the end of the runners on the row and not In the Irrigating dltduJ If Pleasant Grove Is to hold tta reputation' as The Strawberry City", farmers .wilL hava to see to Jt that the strawberry acres are planted to strawberries. M. and Mrs. Joseph D, Fage at. tended a surprise party Tuesday vs. nlng at the hame ot their .daughter, Mrs. Maurlne Fage Batemnn, at Al. pine, the event being their daughter's birthday. '''' '.' ' .Oar own guess was that Lot's wir? tund buck because she had tcso va w yta VU WW V. ! "Say It With Flowers" FOR CHRISTMAS A NICE FERN OR PLANT N BLOOM For birthdays, social events, the sick room, you can best express your - sentiments with flowers. We have Roses, Sweet Peas, Carnations, Potted Plants and Ferns. Hundred to select from. OUR PRICES ARE LESS. : Visit our greenhouse or telephone 6 0. We will deliver." LEHI FLORAL CO.. Lehl MUCHIS BEING SAID ABOUT THE PRICE ; OF FEEDS ' But It Is The Results That You Want. Our feeds-.arfiJyijuAJitjLand produce the results. Our mash is the results of several years -experienoiHth? : Utalr Our plan is co-operative. This gives our patrons 7 the advantage of feeds at cost. jCome in and look over our stock and investigate our plan. Yours for a 7 " MERRY XMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR Farmers Exchange F. D. ATWOOD, Manager Scout Business Considered At District Meeting The district committee of the Boy Scouts of America,' Tlmpanogos Coun. ell, met at tht office of the Bank of Pleasant Grove Saturday with seven members present j , Harold 8.. Walker, District Com. missioner, reported that 'activities in ibis district looked somewhat encouraging, en-couraging, that there were four troops registered out of the six and! theypectedtho oiherlwolo"be registered' soon; " W. W. Warnkk, Drrector of Troop Organization, .reported that there had been something of a lull in the agitation agita-tion for membership, but that he would take the matter up at once, and try and get troop No. One and the Lindon troop registered this month. J. R Halllday,, Camping .. Director, reported that at this season ot the year, nothing in hia department was ever doing, but that the . committee could expect to hear from the camp. Ing committee later. ... Dabid Gourley, Director ... of the Court of Honor reported 1 they had been, doing some encouraging work In the Court, "had awarded a number of badges, and others were ready for awards, which would be awarded Sunday evening, December 12. A good "round table discussion" was had regarding the work ot the differ, ent examiners and some improve, ments planned In that line. JrL P; Thorne. Director of Civic Service, complained that he could not get reports In from the troops as to what was being done, and it ' was therefore - decided to ask the - scout .executive to arrange for a o,uetttoneer to be printed- and the different troops supplied with some that they may make their reports regularly. This was considered a good Idea, as the troops did not know what was want. w-Scout - Executive , Anderson being present, a number of, subjects were discussed, "such as the expenses of the executive office, the success ot raising the necessary finances, the frequency of the scout executive's visits to the different troops, and It was also de. elded -that this -season a -training course would be held, at the Alpine Stake Tabernacle on the third Sun. day of each month. In connection with Union meeting. . It was decided that the Pleasant Grove district council will meet monthly : on the second Saturday ot each month. " " -;- i ' a ' " " ' - ... -- s-"" "-7 '' ,' ;'7;.7r-'' :''-' . : '-, 7 ": ::' , r'7 .' .'-':.,." - C ft Vi vi 'Wl'i v-V-O V mJSi 2 el . ; : : II- I s s s by Has Been Here HE LEFT A GIFT FOR EVERY MEMBER' OF THE FAMILY OUR LINE OF XMAS TOYS AND GIFTS IS COMPLETE Also a full stock of DRY GOODS, SHOES, HARDWARE, AND GROCERIES Christmas Candies, Nuts, Cranberries, Lettuce, Celery. We appreciate voiir natronafre dnrinrr fho - e A O O "vjjv av AAiVl All J UU1 Mra jadie Mills Chandler of Bing. ham, Is visiting this week with her sister and brother Jn-law, Ma and Mrs. O. L 8mlth N'lels Fugal M4 S. Christiansen, C. B. Harper Joseph Olpin and R. D. Wadley attended the dedication exercises ex-ercises of the-City and Utah County building at Prpvo Wetnesday. -Manv more people would, have attended the celebration 1f the weather conditions st-i kindness by striving to serve you in the future. r ALL WORK GUARRAN TEED AT OUR GARAGE .Experienced Mechanics. Prices" Reasonable. Batteries and Battery ChargingV . . - Side Curtains Repaired, Tires, Tubes and Accessories. (MM imore MeirCo Co. UNDON, UTAH S I mm Season's Greetings We take this opportunity ta thank you for your generous patronage during our residence among WISHINa YOU , SUCCESS AND PROSPERITY THROUGHTOUT THE YEAR. Corne O.L. JOHNSONjProp. PLEASANT GROVE Busy ill I r Store M i UTAH J had been different . ,. A- |
