C. W. Stewart
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- May 22, 1892The War on the Puyallup Hop LousePuyallup farmers share hard-earned lessons on crop protection, revealing the tension between 'muscle' and 'brains' in early industrial agriculture.Puyallup, WA
- Jul 4, 1892The War on the Hop Louse in PuyallupAs growers struggle with a partial crop failure and a late season, local farmers debate the best scientific methods to save the region's hops.Puyallup, WA
- Oct 19, 1892The Puyallup Hop Market StandoffGrowers and buyers are deadlocked over hop prices, with many farmers facing the threat of foreclosure if they cannot secure better rates.Puyallup, WA
- Jun 14, 1893The Hop Blight CrisisA report from London suggests that English hop growers are facing a devastating infestation of lice, prompting local Seattle merchants to prepare for a surge in demand for Washington-grown hops.Seattle, WA