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- The Town That Moved Four Miles for the Railroad
When the Northern Pacific bypassed old Yakima in 1884, it didn't just build a new town—it moved the old one, buildings and all.
- Yakima Celebrates Municipal Power
A grand parade and massive public demonstration mark the city's transition to a publicly-owned utility.
- The Christmas Custody Battle That Ended in Jail
A divorced mother and her alleged accomplice face kidnapping charges after a bitter custody dispute over two young sons.
- The Looming Threat of Tenant Farming
Professor O. L. Waller warns that as land prices soar, young farmers will be unable to afford to buy their own acreage, potentially leading to a new era of landlord-tenant agriculture.
- Barnstorming Above the Valley
A daredevil aerial show featuring parachute jumps and mid-air transfers lands in Yakima, showcasing the post-WWI obsession with flight.
- Benton County Hay Growers Form Regional Cooperative
Producers from four counties rally to form the Northwest Hay Growers Association, consolidating market power through a collective board.
- Jailhouse Quartet Organized by Accused Professor
A former Iowa State College professor, currently held in Yakima on check fraud charges, is finding a new rhythm behind bars.
- The Silent Iodine Deficiency
A visiting physician warns that Yakima Valley's water supply contributes to widespread goiter, urging families to adopt iodized salt.
- 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.