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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIII. No. 12. March 20, 1897

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1897

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with three reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover of a" view across Escondido Valley, showing a portion of town and country," "partial view of Escondido town site and public buildings," and "a fine storage basin constructed by community co-operation." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 177-192, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. Slight chipping at the spine. A Fine copy. The Pacific Rural Press was a major agricultural journal that was published between the mid-nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Many of the articles give information and advice on the different parts of the agricultural industry. The following are some of the articles and features in this issue: "Escondido," "From an Independent Standpoint" [includes President McKinley's comments about an agricultural tariff bill], "Sugar Beets in Southern California," "Sugar Beet Land," "Horticulture: Frost Prevention Methods in Napa Valley," "Florist and Gardener: February in the Garden," "The Dairy: How a Progressive Dairy Was Developed at Fresno," "The Poultry Yard: Business Aspect of the Poultry Business," "The Home Circle: Interesting Observation on Cottontails," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "Spring Coat and Dainty Cloak," "The Congressional Library," "The Largest Reservoir in the World," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Santa Rose Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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