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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
7
The Yakima valley reports an unprecedented harvest with high prices across fruit and staple crops. Fruit acreages and yields are rising, with apples pears peaches and prunes boosting totals, while potatoes and hops show strong returns. labor for hop picking will intensify in the coming weeks.
The United States apple crop is far below normal with prices likely to double from last year. A Toronto Apple Shippers' convention reports the coming yield at 46 percent of last year, with eastern shortages highest. Regional percentages show steep declines from Ontario to California, while fall prices are expected near four dollars per barrel. Summer apples currently fetch five dollars per barrel.
A fragmented clipping presents testimonials about Foley's Honey and Tar and Foley's Kidney Cure from Chicago area residents and a Tampico merchant. The notices claim cures for consumption and kidney issues, attributed to the products by unnamed readers and a North Yakima Drug Store reference.
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