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2 stories matching sumner

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  1. Farmers Take On the Commission Men—and Demand Weekly Checks

    Yakima growers propose a $5,000 bond for produce brokers, while Sumner farmer W. H. Paulhamus recalls how organized producers stopped getting 'did' by middlemen.

    Feb 1, 1903The RanchYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Puyallup Berry Men Take On the Midwest — and Win on Freight

    Growers meet in Puyallup to chase cheaper rail rates and a St. Louis World's Fair exhibit, while a North Dakota buyer tells them their fruit beats the Minnesota competition even after 1,500 miles in a refrigerator car.

    Mar 15, 1904The RanchPuyallup, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

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