Close up of the Diertert moisture tester showing the thermometer, time setting dial, temperature setting dial, and pan with twenty gram hop sample ready for insertion into drying position. Hop Research Records. From the publication, "Fourth report of investigations to develop hop grades," 1944-46
Note that only one stitch has been disturbed. Sample is expelled into individual mailing tube. Hop Research Records. From the publication, "Second report of investigations to develop hop grades," 1941-42.
Several samples can be put into one container. Hop Research Records. From the publication, "Second report of investigations to develop hop grades," 1941-42.
Photo caption: "Familiar Willamette Valley scene is a red barn with row of cupolas indicating stover-type hop kilns. Still in use, this belongs to AJ Ray and sons, south of Newberg." From news article in The Sunday Oregonian Northwest Roto Magazine "Vanishing Valley Landmarks," November 20, 1955. Story and photos by Dr. John R. Goldsborough.
Photo caption: "Already in disuse is this hop kiln of stove type near Newberg (OR). Platform once bustled as hops arrived from pickers." From news article in The Sunday Oregonian Northwest Roto Magazine "Vanishing Valley Landmarks," November 20, 1955. Story and photos by Dr. John R. Goldsborough.
Photo caption: "Distinctive cupolas controlled ventillation in hop kilns. Trucks or wagons hauled green hops up the elevated platform for unloading on the drying floor." From news article in The Sunday Oregonian Northwest Roto Magazine "Vanishing Valley Landmarks," November 20, 1955. Story and photos by Dr. John R. Goldsborough.
