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  1. The End of the Credit Era in Coulee City

    Local merchants announce a shift to a 'cash-only' economy, aiming to eliminate debt and reduce consumer prices.

    Jun 23, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant County

  2. The Last Raffle in Coulee City

    A local contest for a new automobile concludes just as the law cracks down on gambling.

    Aug 11, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyNightlife

  3. Sunset Highway Collision

    A Spokane dentist crashes into a local carriage, leaving passengers shaken but mostly unhurt.

    Aug 11, 1916Coulee City DispatchSunset Highway, Coulee City, Grant CountyStrange But True

  4. The Arrival of Big Oil in Coulee City

    A new $11,000 facility brings bulk gasoline storage to the region, promising cheaper prices and modern efficiency.

    Sep 15, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyFollow the Money

  5. A Perilous Night Walk in the Dark

    A local man suffers a harrowing fall off a bluff before daybreak, sparking a trip to town for urgent medical care.

    Nov 2, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant County

  6. The Coulee City Clean-Up

    A judge orders a local man to be forcibly scrubbed after being declared a public nuisance.

    Jul 6, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCoulee City, Grant CountyLocal Legends

  7. Death of a Local Merchant

    The community mourns the sudden passing of Lovell H. Hodgins, owner of the local Cash Store.

    Sep 15, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant County

  8. A Coulee City Colt Heads to the Derby

    For the first time, a thoroughbred foaled in Washington State is set to compete in the Kentucky Derby.

    Apr 13, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanCoulee City, Grant CountyStrange But True

  9. Coulee City Mandates Electrical Safety Inspections

    New municipal code establishes safety standards and inspection fees for residential and commercial wiring.

    Jun 23, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall

  10. The Irishman Who Refused to Be Fired

    When a grocery clerk was handed his walking papers, he used the fine print on the envelope to outwit his boss.

    Sep 15, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  11. The Perils of Amateur Wiring

    A Coulee City man survives a terrifying fall from an electric light pole.

    Jul 28, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyStrange But True

  12. The End of the Ledger: Coulee City Merchants Go 'Cash Only'

    Local business owners announce a shift away from credit-based commerce to lower prices and eliminate accounting headaches.

    Jun 9, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant County

  13. The Passing of a Big Bend Pioneer

    Daniel Twinning, a Welsh immigrant and early homesteader, returns to his final resting place in Paradise Valley.

    Jun 2, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant County

  14. Federal Funds Granted for Forest Roads in Washington

    Washington state secures over $91,000 for national forest road construction, contingent on matching local investment.

    Aug 25, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall

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