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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLVIII. No. 19. November 10, 1894

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1894

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a scene "at the State Board of Trade--The Reception Room" and "county exhibits at the State Board of Trade--Portions of Butte, Colusa and Los Angeles displays." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 289-304, 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: "At the State Board of Trade," "Horticulture: Notes on Apples; What New Yorkers Say About California Walnuts," "The Dairy: A Working Dairy Suggested; Butter Yield and Fair Judging," "The Poultry Yard: How Not to Ship Dressed Poultry; Poultry Notes," "The Field: Experiments in the Growth of Sweet Potatoes," "Track and Farm: Horse Notes," "The Swine Yard: Home Curing of Hams," "The Veterinarian: Foot Injuries of Horses and Mules," "The Stock Yard: Germany Rules Out American Beef; Beef from Mexico," "Flying Machines" [about the possible use of aircraft in war], "The Velocity of Express Trains," "Sunlight as a Disinfectant," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Kitchen Recipes," "Japanese Lacquer," "How to Select Rope," "A Balky Horse," "Patrons of Husbandry: Variety from Yuba City," "Cost of Street Cars," "The Merits of Different Types of Ships.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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