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3 stories matching vermin

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:vermita, ermin, vermilion, germin, termin, verdin

  1. A Fireproof Infirmary for the Poor

    After city officials refused to participate in a joint facility, the county moves forward with plans for a specialized, fireproof hospital at the poor farm.

    Jan 24, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Struggle Against the Hop Louse

    Puyallup hop growers deploy new machinery and strategies to combat a devastating pest, signaling a shift in agricultural professionalism.

    Mar 27, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMaplewood, Puyallup, Pierce County

  3. The Hop Blight Crisis

    A 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.

    Jun 14, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

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