Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1914 — Mr. and Mrs. John Kettering Write From Pullman, Wash. [ARTICLE]

Mr. and Mrs. John Kettering Write From Pullman, Wash.

Pullman, Wash, Nov. 25, ’l4. Jasper County Democrat, Rensselaer, Ind. Gentlemen; In reply to your rejuest for a letter, will state that it affords me pleasure to send a few words of greeting to former friends. Mrs. Kettering and myself are enjoying good health and expect to leave immediately for Long Beach, Calif., where we will again spend the

winter. The Palouse country is undoubtedly the best in the world, but for persons our ages the warm, sunny days of California have a charm that is almost irresistible. A few words regarding the Palouse country might be of interest to your readers. This wonderful area is primarily a grain country, and there are marketed at Pullman from one to one and a half millions of bushels annually. This season has been a most excellent one for the farmers. The yield was fair and the price most excellent, the latter having been around the dollar mark for wheat the past month. In anticipation of big prices next year, every foot of ground is being prepared this, fall. And, by the way, the fall weather has been most ideal, and a large acreage is anticipated. y I might add that the fruit crop has also been immense in this sec-, tion, especially apples. One grower near Pullman has packed out 12 carloads of the most beautiful apples from 29 acres. Unfortunately the war has lessened the prices for apples, but despite it, the excellent quality is going to sell a large number. With best wishes to all our Indiana friends for a happy and prosperous holiday season, we are Very truly yours,

MR. AND MRS. JOHN KETTERING.