The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-11-10
Helps for Hard Times.

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handsome and valuable ones, too.
This sounds good these hard times
and the problem seems to have been
solved by the combina alton of the
JOURNAL and the Weekly Pioneer
Press, of St. Paul, MINI. An exami-
nation of their extensive premium
supplement, just issued, shows large
premiums offered to subscribers.
The premiums are all sent postpaid
and are guaranteed to be as represen-
ted.
The Pioneer Press is one of the best
weekly papers in the country and has
a large circulation.
Call and see the premium list offer
ed by the JOURNAL.
PRUNE INDUSTRY AND ORCHARD
WORK.-This is a pamphlet of 100
pages, written by S. A. Clarke, and
handsomely printed with numerous
illustrations by Poisson & Son, Port
land, Oregon, that contains the sub
stance of many valuable articles. Mr..
Clarke has published for two years
past in the Oregonian on horticulture
in the Pacific Northwest. The value
of these articles are generally appre-
ciated. Mr.. Clarke has endeavored to
combine in this handsome pamphlet
all that is known of the prune indus
try the world over; its history on the
Pacific Coast, reliable facts as to the
different yarities of prunes and meth
DDS of gathering, curing and packing
same for market. The book also con-
tains full instructions for orchard
work OF all kinds, spraying for all
insect pests and fungus and is pro-
nounced invaluable by all fruit grow
ers. It's cost is so cents and we can
supply any subscribers it, with copy
at club rates,-with JOURNAL $1.85.
Reduced Passenger Rates.
The Northern Pacific Railroad takes pleasure
in notifying its patrons that its rates to st. Paul
Chicago and points east, are as low as by any and
allother lines. Full particulars will be cheerfut
ly furnished upon application to
A.E. STANFORD, Agent. Olympia.
MEDALS DON'T COUNT. Nov that the
World Fair is an incident of history,
it will be interesting to note the adj
vantages, if any, this state shall gain
from its representation there. Judging
from the interest manifested through
inquiries at the headquarters building.
Washington has succeeded in attract
ing the attention of large number OF
very desirable investors, and conscl-
entious effort to still further interest
these in the possibilities and resources
of the states should result in bringing
capital here. It is useless to crlt1c1se
the management of the commission or
lament the fact that we were I'M
successful in securing prizes, which
proper exhibit would have undoubtedly
entitled us. The fact is we stove to
take everything in sight and no par
ticular branch of industry received the
undivided attention necessary to at
tract especial attention, but the ia CT
was nevertheless demonstrated tn at
our resources were of the most varied
character, and this fact is becom1n g
generally appreciated. We nee
bright, energetic men, who Will come
themselves and bring their money
with them, not for the pur pose OF
speculation. but to better their con-
dition by assisting in developing one
of the best countries the sun shines
upon, and we believe that many OF
them are coming as the result OF oul
exhibit at the Worlds Fair.-Trade.
Mr. Flanagan, of Tacoma, deputy
game warden, says that from this on
he will have arrested every one whom
he finds selling wild ducks. The la "
prohibits any one killing, buying o.
selling wild ducks except in the month
of December. The law is openly vio-
lated daily by markets, restaura ants
and hotels in the cities.