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Show a basic industry In his summary of advice to the members of the L. D. S. church at the semi-annual conference President Hcber J. Grant strongly urged the (planting of a greater acreage of sugar beets. I "I believe in treating my neighbor as I would like him to treat me. This golden rule stands good all over the world. If you would follow this rule you will patronize your neighbor in what he produces. This will help him to live and carry his burdens in the community. Sometimes the farmers have failed to plant sufficient acreage of sugar beets to keep the sugar factories going. They stand idle or are operated at a net loss. I advise the farmers to plant sugar beets and assist in maintaining this great industry. I do not speak from a selfish point of view. Probably I could sell my sugar holdings for $500. From the time the first sugar factory was built in Utah I have lost $100,000 in helping to give the industry a start." These were the words of the venerable church leader. That his advice was based on years of observation, experience and participation in the economic affairs of this state goes without saying. His words of wisdom on matters pertaining to the welfare of the people of the intermountain territory are worthy of consideration. , Nor is President Grant alone in his advice on these matters. Farseeing and sagacious business men throughout Utah realize the importance of this industry in the development develop-ment of our state. Years of experience have taught us that whenever the farmers produce pro-duce a heavy yield. of sugar beets financial conditions throughout the fall and winter are greatly relieved. Of all community in the intermountain region that should find the sugar beet industry indus-try one of great importance to its progress Springville is that place. We have a large factory here that gives Springville a substantial payroll from which every citizen of the community profits, i The money paid for the beets goes to Springville citizens, and the sale of the finished products brings a handsome revenue into our midst with which to bear these expenses. These things cannot be brought about unless the farmers of this locality plant a large acreage of sugar beets. Conditions point to a favorable beet production year. Market conditions no doubt will be revived and under the present profit-sharing basis our farmers farm-ers will enjoy any gains that may come. , We therefore, believe that President Grant's remarks were timely, well advised and worthy 'of the earnest consideration of every farmer in the state of Utah, and particularly particu-larly every farmer in Springville. |