. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. July, 1908. American Hee Journal though there may be more gold-dust in the pockets of the latter—and that's something not to treat lightly these dull times. I was in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties last week, and from the way the cities and towns along the railroad have been growing I should imagine that any of them would afford an opening for bees and a barber. Then, the climate is splendid. Palo Alto, on account of its being a university town, is a good place, but I suppose it is well provided with "tonsorial artists and ; Be
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. July, 1908. American Hee Journal though there may be more gold-dust in the pockets of the latter—and that's something not to treat lightly these dull times. I was in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties last week, and from the way the cities and towns along the railroad have been growing I should imagine that any of them would afford an opening for bees and a barber. Then, the climate is splendid. Palo Alto, on account of its being a university town, is a good place, but I suppose it is well provided with "tonsorial artists and ; Ber- keley, in this county, is a 'varsity city with a population of 40,000, but 'tis op- posite the Golden Gate and is a trifle too windy for bees. Otherwise it is an ideal place. I think any of the fast-growing towns in this county east of Oakland would offer a good opening for bees, beards, and such things. There's Elmhurst, San Leandro, Layward, Dacoto, Centerville, Newark and Niles. The four last-men- tioned expect a rapid rise in population owing to important railroad lines, in ad- dition to those already in existence, com- ing their way. Women Bee-Keepers. I know I am going to step on some- body's corns, Eut as I'm independent and outspoken, I'm going to out with it. So here goes: Woman's sphere is a big subject, and one often dealt with by writers. Lately some writers have been stating what a grand thing it is for woman to keep bees; what a glory it is for a woman to get out among the bees and do things! This observation has been called to mind by a rather indifferent article on bees in Sunset Magazine a few months ago. Great opportunities for women who keep bees! Great Scott! Who ever heard of a woman bee-keeper, all by her "lonely," getting out and making a for- tune, or anything near such, by running an apiary! I have heard of some women who were admirable assistants to bee- keepers. The first woman bee-keeper who attracted any attention was Mrs. Ellen S. Tu
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