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1. The Underdog Coulee City Nine Steals Two Games

   Missing five regular players, the local baseball team overcomes a losing streak with a new battery and sheer determination.

   Jun 16, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyNightlife

2. 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

3. 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

4. Temperance Literature by Mail

   The Anti-Saloon League pivots to direct mail for those obtaining liquor permits in Eastern Washington.

   Feb 4, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyNightlife

5. The Hanford Columbian Folds

   After five years of publication, the Hanford Columbian suspends operations, marking a shift in the local media landscape.

   Feb 25, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton County

6. A Racing Car Romance

   A simple trip to buy a racing car results in a sudden change of heart and ownership for two Hanford men.

   Mar 17, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyStrange But True

7. Drilling in the Rattlesnakes

   Speculators on the Knudson ranch pause drilling as they hunt for a gas strike deep beneath the Benton County soil.

   May 12, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanBenton City, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

8. The Annual Rampage of the Columbia

   High water levels cause flooding and excitement in White Bluffs as the river reaches 1913 flood stage benchmarks.

   Jun 30, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyDisasters

9. 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

10. 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

11. A 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.

    Nov 3, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

12. 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.

    Nov 3, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanSpokane, Spokane County

13. 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

14. Power Outage Leaves Richland in the Dark

    A brutal cold snap knocks out electricity, forcing residents back to candles and oil lamps.

    Jan 20, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterRichland, Benton County

15. The Rise of the Creamery Cooperative

    Richland farmers see a booming future for their cooperative creamery as production numbers soar.

    Jan 27, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton County

16. The Wild Ride Home

    A boastful passenger learns the hard way not to challenge a driver on the rough, uneven roads of the lower valley.

    Mar 30, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

17. New Ferry Plans for the Columbia River

    After multiple failed attempts, a new operator seeks a franchise to bridge the gap across the Columbia near the O-W bridge.

    Apr 6, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

18. Bees, Hay, and a Chaotic Monday

    A routine day of honey harvesting at Bill Tewalt's place erupts into a farm-field fire, followed by a swarm of angry bees.

    Jul 27, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

19. The Great Cow-Rescue of Finley

    A local farmer’s silo mishap turns into an absurdist tall tale involving a swimming cow and a bucket of milk.

    Aug 24, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterFinley, Kennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

20. The Perils of the Horse Heaven Road

    A local motorist recounts the nightmare of driving between Bickleton and Mabton, where a fence rail was required to pry his car from the dust.

    Aug 24, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterMabton, Yakima CountyStrange But True

21. Transforming Van Horn Lake

    Benton County officials hatch a plan to drain, clean, and restock a local lake for recreational fishing.

    Sep 14, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterRichland, Benton CountyFollow the Money · Strange But True

22. The Sheriff's Bad Week

    Prosser's Sheriff C.E. Duffy had a string of bad luck involving a broken axle, a horse-drawn rescue, and a smashed finger.

    Sep 28, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterProsser, Benton CountyStrange But True

23. Mammoth Relics Unearthed Near Wallula

    Biological experts confirm rare prehistoric discovery along the banks of the Columbia River.

    Sep 28, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterWallula, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

24. Washington Street Set for Graveling

    Property owners on Washington Street demand better roads, pressing the City Council to include them in the latest infrastructure push.

    Oct 12, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterWashington Street, Kennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

25. The Apple Auction Wars

    New York auctioneers hit back at claims that they 'slaughtered' the prices of Washington-grown apples.

    Oct 19, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterRichland, Benton County

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