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| Year | Stories |
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| 1915 | 1 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1922 | 1 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 1 |
33 stories
- The Bank Won't Bet on Orchards
Federal land bank president D. G. O'Shea declares fruit trees are too risky for long-term farm loans.
- The Cowboy Who Out-Judged the College Experts
A herdsman’s personal gamble on a prize-winning steer proves that instinct outshines institutional caution in the competitive world of livestock breeding.
- The Unopened Wealth of Eastern Washington
University of Washington researchers argue that the state’s massive kaolin and feldspar deposits could transform Spokane into a ceramic powerhouse.
- Honoring the Forgotten Pathfinder of the Columbia
After decades in an unmarked pauper's grave, the explorer who first traced the Columbia River to the sea finally receives his due.
- Temperance Literature by Mail
The Anti-Saloon League pivots to direct mail for those obtaining liquor permits in Eastern Washington.
- Spokane Debuts its Grand Ice Palace
An ambitious new entertainment complex opens its doors at Sinto and Cannon, promising a massive skating area for the public.
- Spokane's New Vocational Training Center Opens
Promoters establish a trade school offering civil service, engineering, and automotive training with a promise to help students find work while they study.
- The Price of a Bride
A Spokane man seeks a wife who meets very specific, old-fashioned criteria to claim a $30,000 legacy.