Kennewick Fruit Exchange
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- 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
- Jul 30, 1914The Rattlesnake Oil FeverA speculative frenzy grips the region as residents flock to file claims in hopes of striking it rich.Kennewick, WA