The Influence of Sugar-Beet Culture on Agri- TRUMAN G. PALMER 901-903 UNION TRUST BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. MY DEAR SENATOR: July 27, 1912. In preparing the charts and tables herewith the official figures of the various nations to which they relate have been used as a basis, wherever Government figures were available. Where Government figures were not available, the figures of European and American statisticians and statistical societies of established repute have been used, wherever possible. Where the above mentioned sources had not covered the ground, the charts are based on data gathered on various study trips through the beet fields and sugar factories of the United States and those of the large and small European sugar-producing countries and from personal contact with agricultural economists. Having devoted fifteen years to the study of the influence of sugar-beet culture in its relation to national economy and the cost of living, and having exercised the utmost care in making and checking the various conversions, I feel justified in stating that no substantial error has crept into the work. Being drawn to scale the charts convey an accurate impression of the subjects presented. Sincerely yours, HON. HENRY CABOT LODge, Washington, D. C. TRUMAN G. PALMER. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, Ordered, That the charts and data prepared by Truman G. Palmer concerning the sugar industry, the increased yield of other crops when grown in rotation with sugar beets, and the rise in price of farm and food products be printed as a document. Attest: CHARLES G. BENNETT, Secretary. |