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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Union Pacific railroad fined $7 million in 2 years ... SOPride president reacts to Orlando shooting: 'It's a dark day' ... What We Know: Orlando shooting deadliest on US soil ... Union Pacific railroad fined $7 million in 2 years ... SOPride president reacts to Orlando shooting: 'It's a dark day' ... What We Know: Orlando shooting deadliest on US soil ... Mail Tribune 100: June 12, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News June 12, 1916 SUGAR FACTORY MEDFORD 1917 & STATE MORMONS G. O. Elliott and L. R. Yeppsen, Mormon elders, who have been in this valley for a short time, express themselves favorably on the sugar beet activities. "This valley," said Mr. Elliott, "is the only logical site for a sugar beet factory south of the Sutherlin valley. It has acreage enough to support one, and soil to grow the beets. Ten thousand acres, including Sams valley could be secured and would be ample enough to run a large factory. "When the sugar beet company was formed Bishop Nibley allowed his name to be used to finance the company, as the others had no standing in the eastern markets, on condition that he not be required to give any actual time. "The factory at Grants Pass is sure to be moved, probably north to Sutherlin or the Willamette valley. There is insufficient sugar beet land around Grants Pass for seventy miles except this valley. The Sutherlin proposition can support a small factory. "Too much has been said regarding profits on sugar beets and not enough on growing. It means hard work but a fair profit. "Some of the land accepted is not good for sugar beets and some signed whose owners do not intend to grow beets. "A sugar beet factory runs only three months. It brings money not only to the employees but to the farmers. "A factory in Medford is almost a certainty by 1917. It is logical. It is necessary." 45 ACRE ORCHARD AT TALENT SOLD Dr. Wymer of Harvard, Mass., purchased the E. H. Cunningham orchard near Talent for $15,000. The orchard is six years old, being set half to apples and half to pears. It contains forty-five acres. The place will be irrigated by the new Talent system. Dr. Wymer will practice medicine in Talent. In speaking of his purchase he said: "I am satisfied that fruit growing is profitable, and I regard my purchase as an excellent one. The orchard shows it is one of the best in the valley. I spent time looking over orchards before purchasing. I like the climate and people and am glad to make southern Oregon my home." The purchase was made through the Barnes Realty Co. on Saturday. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501