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Show MILLION DOLLAR PEA CROP IS EXPECTED ST ANTHONY Idaho Sept 2 Operation of the large plant of th John Allen Seed companj began herp yesterday, the run heglnnlng earlier than usual due to the heavy yield of seed peas ne hundred and twenty-five women and girls and twenty-five men were engaged the first day, and this force will br Increased later until nearh 200 person will be In the employ of the concern. T. H Hopkins, the local manager pays the work will last until spring this season It is expected that four other plants also will soon begin their runs adding about 150 to 200 more women gliis and men to the weekly payrolls. With one of the largest vlelds In history, .he ln.oeo acres of seed peas planted at St Anthony will produce a crop this year worth a million dollars. 00 |