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9 stories matching felt
- The Ink Bottle Defense: A Wenatchee Judge Rules That a Well-Aimed Throw Can Keep the Peace
A hotel owner who hit a Seattle man for cursing in front of women was cleared—the court decided he was preserving public order, not disturbing it.
- The Flour Monopoly War
A local grocer exposes a business deal intended to force a monopoly on flour sales in the Priest Rapids valley.
- The Green City Kid in the Harvest Field
A young, inexperienced laborer struggles to keep pace with a rough, veteran wheat-harvesting crew in the Big Bend region.
- The Sunken Treasures of the Cascades
A Bingen resident donates an extensive collection of stone tools recovered from the Columbia Riverbed during record low water.
- State Land Settlement Project Opens to Civilians
After prioritizing ex-service men for years, state officials open the valley's settlement tracts to all, citing a need for rapid development.
- Farmers Clash Over Costly County Services
A delegation of farmers attempts to defund the local county agent and club leader, sparking a debate over the value of agricultural services.
- 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.
- The State Steps in to Back Soldier Settlers
Washington State authorizes a $25,000 fund to help veterans get started in the dairy business on local land settlement tracts.
- Electrical Union Challenges Municipal Power Plans
Labor leaders clash with Seattle and Tacoma over non-union labor in municipal light and power projects.