Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 276, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1910 — Former Rensselaer Boy in Charge of Spokane Apple Display. [ARTICLE]

Former Rensselaer Boy in Charge of Spokane Apple Display.

R. A. Hopkins, formerly of Rensselaer, now engaged as horticulturist for the city gardens adjoining Spokane, Wash., and a member of the board of trustees of Trentwood, was selected as a delegate from Spokane to be in charge of the Spokane display at the nAlonal apple show, which will be held in Chicago at the Ist regiment armory Nov. 28 to Dec. 4th. He has sent the following open letter to the Republican: Mead, Wash., Nov. 13. Editor Republican: Y ' J/Y For the benefit of your readers 1 wish you would tell them all of the great treat they will have if they attend the third national apple show to be held in Chicago at the First Regiment armory the week of November, 28th. It will be reproduced there just as it is exhibited in Spokane this present week. It will be a great show. The greastest thing of its kind ever held. Two'million apples, polished to a turn, from those In carload lots on decorated racks, to single giants in plate displays. They will see there the prize apples of the world from this year’s production. Thousands of people will be there from the east, west, north and south. All will receive a hearty welcome at Spokane county’s display in the balcony, where is shall be especially delighted to meet any old friends from Rensselaer, Yours Truly, es k

R. A. HOPKINS.