E. M. Sly
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- Apr 2, 1914The River That Could Be: Kennewick’s Bold Bid to Become a Port CityIn 1914, local leaders mobilized a massive delegation to Portland, betting that the new Celilo Canal would transform their dusty town into a major shipping hub.Kennewick, WA
- Jan 7, 1915Richland Dairymen Weigh Business GambleLocal farmers consider a co-operative plan to stabilize the regional cream market by partnering with the Kennewick Fruit Produce Company.Richland, WA
- May 19, 1916White Bluffs Retail Market ConsolidatesThe Produce Company buys out Patterson Company, effectively ending retail competition in town.White Bluffs, WA
- Jun 22, 1916Big Industry Eyes Kennewick's Railway TriangleA Seattle-Portland syndicate has finalized a land purchase to build a massive stockyard, signaling Kennewick’s rise as a regional livestock clearing house.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 27, 1917The Rising Cost of Living and the Local MonopolyA representative of a regional retail chain faces local anger over accusations of price-gouging and lack of competition in White Bluffs.White Bluffs, WA
- Oct 4, 1917The Last Hurrah for Benton County's Battery BBefore shipping out to the battlefields of Europe, local recruits were treated to a day of city-wide celebration, free meals, and community fanfare in Kennewick.Kennewick, WA
- Jan 24, 1918Kennewick's Cooperative Giant Cracks Half-Million Dollar MarkDespite wartime tax burdens, the Kennewick Produce Company reports a massive surge in sales and a record-breaking year for local farmers.Kennewick, WA