Chas. H. Collins
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- Apr 16, 1914The Green Gold Rush: How Kennewick’s Asparagus Boom Became a Local Gold MineLocal growers are realizing that with the right fertilizer and strict quality control, their valley's asparagus is commanding top prices and opening doors to eastern markets.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 16, 1914The Strawberry Gold Rush: Kennewick’s First Big Fruit DealLocal growers secure a premium contract with Spokane’s elite Davenport Hotel, marking a shift from subsistence farming to high-stakes commercial agriculture.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 30, 1914The Asparagus Boom: How Kennewick’s Green Gold Conquered the MarketLocal dealers are overwhelmed by demand for Kennewick asparagus, with prices surging and supply falling short. Farmers warn that while the crop is plentiful, the quality of local 'grass' is driving a frenzy among buyers across the West.Kennewick, WA
- Sep 24, 1914The Fruit Market MeltdownKennewick's fruit growers faced a financial disaster as over-ripe shipments caused market prices to collapse in the Midwest.Kennewick, WA
- Nov 19, 1914Kennewick's Global Apple AmbitionsLocal fruit agent Chas. H. Collins looks beyond the domestic market to South America and the Panama Canal, eyeing new trade routes for the 'Early Fruit Belt' harvest.Kennewick, WA