Yakima Valley Hog King Adds Two Prize Sow-Born Boars
L. H. Linbarger, king of the Yakima valley hogs, solidifies his title by acquiring a six week old Poland China boar from Lady Flossmore’s line and gaining eighteen piglets from two prize sow offspring. Fred Parker advised on breeding as Linbarger plans to exhibit at Paste fair this fall.
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L. H. Linbarger
Yakima Valley
Poland
Flossmore
Ohio
Iowa
United States
Linbarger
Fred Parker
Yakima Herald
Prosperity Seen From Strong Pacific Northwest Crops
Bankers and business leaders expect improved conditions across the Pacific Northwest due to higher crops and widespread crop money distribution. The grain harvest is satisfactory and signals renewed activity in lumber and amber sectors, with overall prosperity for fruit hops salmon and other Northwest resources.
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Pacific Northwest
North West States
Orchard neglect hurts apple crop in Yakima valley
Apple buyers estimate 1100 to 1200 cars to market this season but warn neglect harms returns. Sidney C. Miller notes many orchards lack timely spraying, risking wormholes from coddling moths. He urges immediate lead arsenate spraying to boost high quality fruit and prices despite a slow national economy.
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Yakima Valley
Sidney C. Miller
Miller
Yakima Republican
Northwest
Yakima Valley Apple Grading Sparks Marketing Lesson
The article notes that 50 cents per box costs price to western markets, pushing growers to ship only high quality produce. It predicts more pressure to use low grade stock for by products at home as apple acreage grows. Hood River shows superior packing, earning premium prices in eastern markets. Yakima growers are urged to follow Hood River’s grading and marketing example.
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Louis F. Stock
Hood River
Yakima Valley
Yakima
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