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1. The Unfinished Business of Returning Home

   The United States Veterans' Bureau launches an urgent appeal to Washington employers to secure livelihoods for disabled veterans completing vocational training.

   Mar 9, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

2. The Hidden Menace in the Valley

   After a surge in rabid animal attacks in Benton County, local Grange members issue an urgent guide on how to survive a bite.

   Mar 23, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanBenton County

3. 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.

   Mar 30, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyBoom & Bust

4. The Ghost Gold of the Columbia

   An amateur inventor claims to have solved the age-old problem of harvesting microscopic gold dust from the banks of the Columbia River.

   Apr 13, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanOrondo, Douglas CountyFollow the Money · Snake Oil

5. 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.

   Jun 8, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanSpokane, Spokane County

6. The Sedro-Woolley Auto Thieves

   Two youths sentenced to the reformatory after a desperate joyride across the state.

   Jun 15, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanSedro-Woolley, Skagit CountyTrue Crime

7. Prohibition Raids in Hanford

   A local man faces a heavy fine and jail time after officers force entry into his home to seize alcohol.

   Jun 29, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

8. From Springdale to the Virgin Islands

   A local war veteran, disabled in the line of duty, earns a high-level post in the U.S. government after two years of university study.

   Aug 10, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanSpringdale, Stevens County

9. Reflecting Sunlight to Save the Harvest

   Wenatchee orchardists experiment with mirrors and lime to bring color to the shaded fruit of the orchard floor.

   Sep 21, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWenatchee, Chelan CountyStrange But True

10. Priest Rapids Apple Growers Win Grading Concession

    State inspector clears the way for 'striped' apples to be sold as 'extra fancy,' a major relief for local orchardists.

    Sep 28, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, White Bluffs, Kittitas County

11. Record Harvest Threatened by Wet Weather

    Valley fruit growers face a race against time as rain stalls the largest apple crop in local history.

    Oct 12, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton County

12. The End of the Unlocked Door

    A White Bluffs resident laments a recent string of thefts, signaling a loss of the community's long-held trust.

    Oct 12, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyTrue Crime

13. The Apple-Packing Championship

    A town competition turns into a high-stakes display of skill and speed.

    Oct 19, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

14. The Seattle Milk Glut

    Dairy farmers are warned that an oversupply of milk threatens the industry, as managers push for culling 'boarder' cows.

    Oct 26, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanSeattle, King County

15. The Grandview Corn King

    A local farmer turns sagebrush into a record-breaking crop with modern agriculture techniques.

    Nov 2, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanGrandview, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

16. Scarlet Fever Scare Grips White Bluffs Schools

    A health investigation clears the schools of a widespread outbreak, leaving only two families under quarantine.

    Jan 4, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton County

17. Vultures at the Washout

    When an unlucky driver wrecked his car in a washout, thieves swooped in to strip the vehicle clean before help could arrive.

    Feb 22, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanYakima, Yakima CountyTrue Crime

18. A Cold Storage Future for White Bluffs

    Local fruit growers weigh the costs and benefits of building an independent storage facility to keep their produce competitive.

    Feb 29, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

19. The Mail Stage Goes Up in Smoke

    A local mail carrier avoids disaster by saving the packages from his burning Reo sedan.

    Mar 21, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyDisasters

20. A Literal Sagebrush Collision

    A local man's unadvertised diving exhibition ends in a heap of sagebrush.

    Jul 18, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyStrange But True

21. The Price of a Poached Duck

    A hunter learns a hard lesson when a game warden catches him in the brush.

    Sep 19, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanYakima River, Richland, Benton County

22. The Hanford Veterans' Project Opens to the Public

    After failing to fill with ex-service men, the state opens residential tracts at White Bluffs to general applicants.

    Jan 23, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

23. Milwaukee Line Wrecked Near Priest Rapids

    A freight train jumps the tracks, closing the line for nearly 24 hours.

    Feb 6, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, White Bluffs, Kittitas CountyDisasters

24. The Grange Hall Radio Dance

    A dozen families in White Bluffs successfully tune in old-time music for an evening of square dances and waltzes, marking a technological milestone for the remote valley.

    May 1, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyStrange But True

25. Spiritual Growth in White Bluffs

    An evangelistic revival leads to a record-breaking influx of thirty new congregants.

    Jan 12, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton County

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