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Editorial
April 3, 1941
Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
What is this article about?
The editorial praises advancements in refrigeration, transportation, and greenhouses that now make fresh fruits and vegetables available in winter, unlike past seasons-only limitations, with consumers willing to pay more for health benefits.
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Fresh Enough For You
When we see green groceries in our markets, we don't remember those days when it was practically impossible to buy fresh vegetables in a grocery during winter months. It wasn't so long ago that our grocer had difficulty in obtaining radishes, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and strawberries at any time except when they were in season. When he did get them they carried quite a price on their heads.
Today we can go into the neighborhood grocery and get almost as fresh fruits and vegetables as in the summer. This is especially due to improved refrigeration, quicker transportation and many hot-houses catering to winter and early spring. We know that the price is slightly higher when we buy vegetables that are out of season and when we will grow them later on in our own back yard, but many housewives are willing to pay more so that now and then their family can have better health and better taste with fresh vegetables.
When we see green groceries in our markets, we don't remember those days when it was practically impossible to buy fresh vegetables in a grocery during winter months. It wasn't so long ago that our grocer had difficulty in obtaining radishes, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and strawberries at any time except when they were in season. When he did get them they carried quite a price on their heads.
Today we can go into the neighborhood grocery and get almost as fresh fruits and vegetables as in the summer. This is especially due to improved refrigeration, quicker transportation and many hot-houses catering to winter and early spring. We know that the price is slightly higher when we buy vegetables that are out of season and when we will grow them later on in our own back yard, but many housewives are willing to pay more so that now and then their family can have better health and better taste with fresh vegetables.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Fresh Vegetables
Winter Produce
Refrigeration
Transportation
Hot Houses
Grocery Markets
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Year Round Availability Of Fresh Produce
Stance / Tone
Positive Appreciation Of Modern Conveniences
Key Arguments
Past Difficulty In Obtaining Fresh Vegetables In Winter
Improved Refrigeration Enables Fresher Produce Year Round
Quicker Transportation Aids Availability
Hot Houses Supply Winter And Early Spring Produce
Higher Off Season Prices Accepted For Health Benefits