15 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
The Ranch
Location
Kent, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
1
E A Bryan president, Pullman Wash, reports to The Ranch that 1903 farmers institutes cannot be held due to lack of funds. He notes expense money is unavailable and several faculty members were cut, increasing burden on remaining staff. He urges a special appropriation by the coming legislature.
Auburn Washington January 7 1903 editor Ranch Seattle compares milk prices from 1898 to 1902 at Agen creamery O Brien and Kent condensary noting price rises from 95 to 145 per 100 lbs 4 per cent. J M Cort signs.
W J Beggs, pictured this week, is a familiar figure to readers. He has lived in Seattle for fourteen years, establishing a notable presence in the city.
W J Beggs & Co now handles creamery machinery after a split with Beggs Bradner Co. Beggs toured eastern manufacturers including P M Sharples in West Chester PA and secured Sharples agency for Washington BC and Northern Idaho. He reports rising dairy industry demand and aims to install a full line of milk dealer supplies.
A reader from Issaquah argues the Oregon legislature should not appropriate $100,000 for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. He commends timely editorials and encloses a subscription renewal check, calling the expenditure a waste of taxpayers' money.
In horticultural notes F Walden argues a county fruit inspector should be intelligent yet questions if the legislature will fund proper work. He urges a well framed law and adequate salary, plus proactive outreach to persuade growers to spray without delay.
Dear Editor, Chas. Be Moody of Hatton Washington asks where to obtain seed to plant about 15 900 trees to graft. He requests guidance from readers and the Ranch editor for sourcing.
A. B. C. of Bee Culture praised as the best bee management book. Regular price is 1.25 dollars. The Ranch has a few copies on hand and will sell postpaid for 1.00 dollar each.
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