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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLVIII. No. 8. August 25, 1894

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1894

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph showing "the water front at Stockton, as seen from an approaching river steamer." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 113-128, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "A View of Stockton," "The Banana in California," "The Death of J. W. A. Wright" [first master of the California State Grange], "Observations in Northern Solano," "Weather and Crops: Official Bulletin of the State Weather Service," "Fruit Marketing: Marketing California Fruits--From an Eastern Fruit-Jobber's Standpoint," "Horticulture: Brine for Red Spider; Mr. Cassidy Likes the Bing Cherry; Tree Pruning in Oregon," "Fruit Preservation: Home-Made Fruit-Driers," "Florist and Gardener: Garden Culture of Onions," "Track and Farm: State Fair Race Entries; Ventilation of Stables; Food to Keep Horses in Condition," "The Dairy: Bovine Indigestion," "The Poultry Yard: The Census and the Poultry Industry; Cleaning a House of Vermin," "Sheep and Wool: Australia Wool Growing," "The Home Circle: Fashion Notes; Curious Facts," "The Young Folks: Ted's Strike" [fictional short story], "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "A Vast Army" [about the railroads], "Patrons of Husbandry: Magnolia Celebrates Its Anniversary; Ho for the State Grange!; San Joaquin Pomona Grange," "Moving Bees Across the Continent," and "Windmills and Reservoirs.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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