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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LV. No. 14. April 2, 1898

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1898

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing a portrait of a proprietor of a sugar factory and a "view of the Alamitos Sugar Factory, showing arrangement of buildings with reference to transportation." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 209-224, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "The Alamitos Sugarie," "Cereal Crops: Cereals in Southern California," "Fruit Preservation: Yield and Cost of Dried Fruits and Prepared Nuts," "The Stable: Form in the Saddle," "The Poultry Yard: Remedy for Chicken Pests; Dried Eggs for Alaska," "The Stock Yard: A Great Sale of Herefords," "The Veterinarian: Veterinary Inspection in Santa Clara County," "The Field: Economy on the Farm," "The Apiary: Honey Men Looking for Alaskan Trade," "Domestic Economy: Kitchen Lore [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "Attitude of German Fruit Growers Toward American Competition," and "Plan to Pasture California Cattle.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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