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R. E. Pratt

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Aug 6, 1914Farmers Take the Reins of Local CreameryAfter the Columbia Valley Creamery Co. faces dissolution, local farmers reorganize to form a cooperative, hoping to save their local industry.Kennewick, WA
Nov 26, 1914The Pride of Meadow Brook FarmA Kennewick breeder argues that the aesthetic and psychological value of pure-bred livestock is just as vital to farm success as the bottom line.Kennewick, WA
Feb 4, 1915The Boom in Kennewick’s Hog IndustryAs wheat prices fluctuate, local farmers are advised to pivot toward diversified livestock to ensure stability.Kennewick, WA
Feb 4, 1915Portland Stock Buyers Head to Kennewick for AuctionGeneral manager of the Union Stock Yards to attend first annual thoroughbred hog sale at the O-W. R. & N. depot.Kennewick, WA
Feb 25, 1915A Common-Sense Case for Public Waterfront ControlA heated civic editorial argues that Kennewick must build a port district to compete with neighboring towns like Pasco for the future of Columbia River commerce.Kennewick, WA
Feb 25, 1915Kennewick to Vote on Forming Port District in 1916Voters face a pivotal election to establish the Port of Kennewick and authorize the purchase of a dock and the dredging of the Columbia River.Kennewick, WA
Mar 4, 1915The Port District Election Turns PersonalEditor A.R. Gardner calls for a focus on policy over personalities as the upcoming Port District vote approaches.Kennewick, WA
Jan 27, 1916The High Cost of Raising Hogs in the NorthwestA local rancher argues that the economics of the hog industry in Washington are failing, leaving many producers underwater due to high feed costs and packer exploitation.Kennewick, WA
Apr 13, 1916Kennewick Wins the Northwest's Great Livestock Clearing HousePackers and stockmen from four states organize a $100,000 company and pick a triangle of land by the depot to turn Kennewick into the feeder market between Canada and the Rockies.Kennewick, WA
May 18, 1916Kennewick Residents Buck Port ExpansionA petition signed by 45 citizens halts progress on a sweeping riverfront development plan.Kennewick, WA
Jun 15, 1916The Battle for Kennewick’s WaterfrontA bitter civic argument erupts over a harbor expansion plan, pitting proponents of organized public infrastructure against critics who fear taxpayer-funded overreach.Kennewick, WA
Jun 15, 1916The Port of Kennewick's Grandiose AmbitionsA citizen questions whether the proposed harbor improvements are a necessary investment or a financial burden that will outlast the town’s needs.Kennewick, WA
Nov 3, 1916A Candidate's Plea for 'Pitiless Publicity'Republican commissioner candidate R. E. Pratt argues that county government should be run like a corporation and demands greater transparency in public affairs.Kennewick, WA
Dec 14, 1916The Night Guard Who Got Arrested for Guarding the CourthouseMike Driscoll was hired to watch the Benton County courthouse after a suspiciously overheated stove. Prosser’s night policeman took his gun, and the prosecuting attorney had him fined for carrying a concealed weapon.Benton County Courthouse, Prosser, WA
Dec 21, 1916The Struggle for Oversight in Benton CountyA local editor calls for strict financial reforms after a controversial commission deal, urging voters to tighten the purse strings of county government.Benton County Courthouse, Kennewick, WA
Dec 21, 1916The Commissioner's ConfusionLocal official E.C. Houston faces a political crisis after hesitating to take his seat, leaving his tenure in doubt.Prosser, WA
Dec 28, 1916Kennewick's Oiled Road Is Falling Apart—and the New Commissioner Will Inherit the MessA local correspondent warns that emergency warrants, neglected road districts, and a rut a foot deep will greet commissioner-elect R. E. Pratt.Washington Street, Kennewick, WA
Jan 25, 1917The Dry Law Comes to the Courthouse: Auditor Accused of Pouring Drinks for CommissionersProsecuting Attorney C. W. Fristoe filed four complaints against Auditor J. C. Syfford, alleging he served liquor to county commissioners and others in the commissioners' room. Syfford says he is ready for court.Benton County Courthouse, Prosser, WA
Apr 26, 1917Kennewick's Patriotic Flag-Raising ParadeA crowd of 800 gathers at Second and Tacoma streets to celebrate a new, 93-foot flag pole during the early days of WWI.Kennewick, WA
Nov 22, 1917Volunteers Pave the Way in Kennewick HighlandsFacing a shortage of public funds, Kennewick property owners agree to work for half-pay to repair deteriorating infrastructure.Kennewick, WA
Nov 29, 1917The Price of Dissent in KennewickA local resident writes to the paper to denounce a neighbor for 'treasonable utterances' and calls for a stricter enforcement of loyalty during wartime.Kennewick, WA
Jan 10, 1918The Battle Over a Washed-Out BridgeCounty Commissioner R.E. Pratt defends the county board against accusations of negligence regarding the Richland bridge disaster.Richland, WA