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Pacific Rural Press. Vol. XLV. No. 14. April 8, 1893

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1893

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs of "Purissima Falls, San Mateo County" and "Snoqualmie Falls, Washington." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 273-296, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but are loose. 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: "Industrial Aspect of Waterfalls," "Farming in the Year 2000 A. D.," "The Apple in California," "Fruit Marketing: How Santa Clara Fruit-Growers Find Good Markets," "Horticulture: Mountain Fruit Ranches; Oranges in Northern California; New Orchards in Kern County," "The Field: Test the Soils for Hops; Cost of Hay Production," " The Stock Yard: What I Saw in the San Joaquin Valley; Sore-Eyed Pigs; Raising Hogs; Extra Feed for Young Pigs," "The Dairy: The Economics of Dairying; Selecting a Cow; Co-operative Creameries," "Poultry Yard: Poultry Failures and Success; Eggs and Incubators; A Good Whitewash; Keeping Old Hens," "The Garden: Vegetables in Kern County," "The Home Circle," "Domestic Economy" [recipes], "A New Electric Vapor Motor," and "The English Language.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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