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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
9
A detailed guide on controlling pear blight outlines two main strategies, emphasize fall and winter removal of holdover blight, and insist on thorough inspection, disinfection, and careful handling of tools. It notes insect transmission, environmental factors, and stock choice effects on spread and eradication.
The article details the pear blight bacillus Bacillus amylovorus, its microscopic size, lack of spores, and vulnerability to drying and sunlight. It explains how the disease spreads in bark and sapwood, and recommends removal of infected tissue, disinfection, soil digging, and autumn work for eradication, noting spraying is largely ineffective.
North Yakima plans to send a large exhibit of fruits grains grasses and vegetables to the Spokane Interstate Fair and Spokane Chamber of Commerce contests. W L Wright of North Yakima telegrammed the horticultural inspector saving space as last year. The county seeks the top prize with potential overall winnings up to 1400 dollars, following last year’s 150 dollar first prize.
North Yakima seeks the $1000 top prize by presenting a general exhibit of fruit and grain for a permanent Spokane chamber of commerce display. She plans a complete overhaul from last year’s largely green fruits to meet the competition standard. Telegram from Mr. Wright confirms intent to compete for high honor and green fruit prizes.
Pittsfield Vermont pension attorney W H Brown extols Dr King s New Life Pills for health. He claims they keep his family well and advertises quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness at C C Case s drug store for 26 cents guaranteed.
Ernest A. Brow advertises services by a skilled nurseryman and orchardist to select and plant commercial orchards. He guarantees a full stand of growing trees in spring with true to name stock. Prices and estimates on application. 205 South Sixth Street North Yakima P O Box 876 Phone 4970.
A directory style listing shows multiple professionals in North Yakima Washington. Includes eyewear ground to fit the eye at 20 Yakima Avenue and Opera House Building, attorneys Roberts and Brewster and Meigs Means Way company, physicians Dr. M. ROSSITER and Dr. J. LYNCH, plus Nagler at Janeck’s Drug Store and pension board member note.
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