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Valley co operatives grow as rivals push back against trusts
The Yakima Valley Fruit Growers Association reports two new district affiliates the Kittitas Valley and Wapato District Associations and anticipates a statewide network. Rival Northwestern Fruit Exchange faces organized producer resistance while United Fruit Growers’ Company is criticized for controlling the Northwest apple trade. The beef trust faces a King County court setback in a Frye and Co. case. County officials prepare for the Lazy Husband Law increasing inmate numbers as enforcement begins.
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Yakima Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Kittitas Valley Association
Wapato
Ellensburg
Yakima Valley Association
Northwest
Kennewick District Association
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Spokesman Review
New Jersey
Pittsburg
Spokane
Brown
Exchange
Beef Trust
East
King County
Frye & Co
Seattle
California