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  1. The Desert Bloom of Ainsworth

    A skeptical traveler discovers a German immigrant coaxing bountiful gardens from the dusty sagebrush plains of the Snake River.

    Oct 14, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerAinsworth, Pasco, Franklin CountyStrange But True

  2. The Rapid Rise of Ainsworth

    A town that was nothing but sagebrush and coyotes four years ago is now a railroad terminus and a contender for the future state capital.

    Dec 2, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerAinsworth, Pasco, Franklin CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The $18,784 Express Package That Vanished—and the Sheriff Arrested for It

    A grand jury charged a Northern Pacific agent, a Franklin County sheriff and another man in a January 1894 express theft. The sheriff’s Ainsworth neighbors posted his bond—and doubted the charge.

    Jun 25, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPasco, Franklin CountyTrue Crime

  4. The Unladylike Ballot

    When women marched to the polls in Pasco, it sparked a local scandal that challenged traditional notions of 'respectability' and gender roles.

    Apr 15, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPasco, Franklin CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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