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Pacific Rural Press. Vol. XLIV. No. 16. October 15, 1892

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1892

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a black and white illustration that shows the "supposed birthplace of Columbus, Genoa, Italy." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 313-332, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact except for some chipping at the spine. The Pacific Rural Press was a major agricultural journal that was published between the mid-nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Many of the articles give information and advice on the different parts of the agricultural industry. The following are some of the articles and features in this issue: "Columbian Days," "Fresno Farmers' Institute," "Late Peaches," "Advice to a California Cowfeeder," "The Eastern Market," "The Stockton Fair," "Alameda County Farmers' Institute," "Cereal Crops: The World's Wheat Crop This Year and Last," "The Dairy: The Shorthorn Dairy Test at Syracuse," "Sheep and Wool: Sheep on Foothill Slopes and Mountain Meadows," "The Stable: Weaning Foals; Mules," "The Apiary: Notes from the Oak Leaf Apiary," "Rural Improvement: How to Beautify Country Roads," "The Home Circle: A Plea for Healthful Dress; A Halloween Party; Children Need Sleep," and "Domestic Economy: How to Tell When Meat Is Done; [various recipes].". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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