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DUKES COUNTY. 



West Tisbury (Geo. Hukt Luce). — The season is about an 

 average one. Pastures and mowings promise fairly well. There 

 was about an average fruit bloom. Tent caterpillars are doing 

 some damage. Spraying is practised to some extent, but is not 

 increasing very rapidly. Farm help is scarce, with perhaps one in 

 five good help. Wages average $20 per month with board, and 

 $1.50 per day without board. Hop culture is rather on the in- 

 crease. 



