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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIV. No. 4. July 24, 1897

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1897

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing a "distant view of a part of Riverside as seen from the eastern hills" and "electric station, and illumination of Magnolia Avenue." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 49-64, 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: "At Riverside," "The New Klondyke [Klondike] Gold Field" [about new gold fields in Dawson, Alaska], "Entomological: The California Vinehopper," "The Sugar Beet: Notes of the Opening of the Factory Campaign," "The Field: An Experiment with Tobacco in Arizona," "The Apiary: Advice About Robbing Bees," "Track and Farm: Hints on Horse Breeding," "The Home Circle: Summer Pillows; Learn to Sew," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints" [recipes], "Evolution in Mechanics," "Sound as a Measurer," "A Test of Oils," "Improvements in Sterilization" [about pasteurization of beverages including milk, wine, and beer], "The Longest Bridges," and "Patrons of Husbandry: What Is the Grange?". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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