When to pick apples and how to pack them
The guide explains picking times by variety and storage goals, stressing early picks to prevent shriveling, and later picks for color. It covers handling to avoid bruises, stem retention, cooling before bar relling, and precise barrel packing to prevent decay and maximize value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnathan
Ben Davis
York
Grimes
Gano
Ingram
Jenet
Winesap
Clayton
Grimes Golden
Unclear text on fruit decay and barrel filling
Fragmentary note describes how sound specimens should fill the center of a barrel and how one rotten fruit can spoil the entire contents, with emphasis on preventing decay.
Yakima Exhibit Wins First Prize at Spokane Fair
Yakima county fruit and vegetable exhibit prepared by Messrs. Wm. Lee and W. L. Wright won first prize at the Spokane fruit fair last week. Attendees at the Falls City say Yakima’s display surpassed all others on show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima County
Messrs
Wm. Lee
W. L. Wright
Spokane
Falls City
Yakima
Safe Crackers Rob Pickett's Cigar Store
A safe at Pickett's cigar store was blown open last Wednesday evening, stealing about 180 dollars including 100 belonging to Mr. Pickett and the rest to the store's employer. No arrests have been made. The notice also asks for return of photographs with detailed addresses to J Black of Home Art and Importune Fine Oil Reproductions via F. S. Lewis at Hotel Bartholet North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Mr. Pickett
J. Black
F. S. Lewis
Bartholet
North Yakima
Pasturage offered at Hubbard ranch Nob Hill
Parties having stock to pasture from November 1 to March 1 may be accommodated by applying to L. Z. Karr at the Hubbard ranch R F D No 2 Nob Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Z. Karr
Hubbard Ranch
Nob Hill
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Ballard's Snow Liniment Ads
A historical ad fragment highlights Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a 50c price claim and a testimonial claiming Tron and Quinine make a tasteless formula. Ballard's Snow Liniment is praised for lifesaving relief after alleged severe lung illness. A Billville court line mentions contempt fine of $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Cures Winter Cough With Horehound Syrup
J E Gover of Ottawa Kansas reports his wife suffered severe autumn colds leading to year long coughing. After using Horeh ound Syrup she sleeps through the night and coughs are stopped after a few doses. Sold by F L Janecks drug store at 25 50 cents and 1 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Gover
N. Main St
Ottawa
Kan
F. L. Janeck
Reading Old Letters Helps Calm a Cross Husband
A wife who has endured a stern mood shares an old tactic. She reads him one or two of the letters he wrote before marriage to ease his anger and restore harmony.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold in Lafayette Ad
Advert says the pills cleanse the system and aid the liver while improving complexion and breath. Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana endorses the product, claiming other pills cause griping, while these are perfect. Sold by C. C. Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
C. C. Case
Coffin Bros Offer Saving On Buggies Surreys and Hacks
Local advert from Coffin Bros promotes a 20 percent savings on any buggy rig including buggies surreys and hacks with a guaranteed price reduction. The notice invites customers to shop for carriages at their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin Bros
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Pledged for Wide Fame and Low Price
The message proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve famous worldwide for cures and claims superiority over salves and liniments for cuts burns boils sores and many skin conditions. Cure guaranteed and priced at 25 cents at C. C. Case and North Yakima drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
C. C. Case
North Yakima Drug Store
Confessions of a Priest and a New Cup Defender Poem
Wake Ark healer credits Electric Bitters for twelve year yellow jaundice relief after doctors failed. Ad claims cure for liver kidney trouble and general debility for 50 cents from C C Case and North Yakima Drug. A rival editor disputes a poem on a new cup defender with a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Sam
C. C. Case
North Yakima
Love Letter Ad Promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
Otto Dodd of Powder Missouri credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a year old sore, calling it the best salve. The product is sold for 25 cents at C. C. Case’s and North Yakima Drug Store. Mrs Oldcastle questions seasickness remedies, noting Josiah carried a bottle but seasickness remains unaffected by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Powder, Mo
Bucklen
Amnica
C. C. Case’s
North Yakima
Europe
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Geo. E. Friesen
First National Bank OF North
W.m. Ladd
W. L. Steinweg
Chas. Carpenter
H.B. Scudder
W.B. Dudley
North Yakima, Wash
Geo. Donald
Hugh K. Sinclair
J. D. Cornett
Frank Bartholet
Capital
Transactsa
A. L. Flint
Yakima Furniture Company
Hotel Yakima
Third
D Streets
Yellowstone Park Line
North Coast LiMited
Twin City Express
Pacific Express
Burlington Train
A. D. Chariton, A.G.P.A
MEEKS
Portland
Ore
North Nakime
Wash
Nited Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners
Woodmen Hall
North
Goldman, Seattie
J. W. Davenport
Wingo
Ballard
Billville
Lonaver
Kreaper
Abelline
Yakima Ave
Minerva Smith
Danville, Il
Foley
A. D. Sloan
Allen & Gilbert-Ramaker CO
Claude Briggs
Dudley
Pingree
Gloria
Grover
Julian & Kokenge
Florsheim
Excelsior
Dudley Shoe Go
Shearer & Brooks
South Second Street
Childeyne
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