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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 1 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 1 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1872 | 8 |
| 1876 | 39 |
| 1877 | 43 |
| 1878 | 16 |
| 1879 | 1 |
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 70 |
| 1884 | 42 |
| 1885 | 51 |
| 1886 | 35 |
| 1887 | 35 |
| 1888 | 29 |
| 1889 | 86 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 41 |
| 1892 | 171 |
| 1893 | 110 |
| 1894 | 134 |
| 1895 | 130 |
| 1897 | 3 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 28 |
| 1900 | 4 |
| 1902 | 1 |
| 1903 | 57 |
| 1904 | 52 |
| 1905 | 1 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 3 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 3 |
| 1929 | 3 |
9 stories matching crowd
- A Night of Masks and Mirth in White Bluffs
The American Legion’s Hallowe’en masquerade ball drew a capacity crowd from across the valley, blending community celebration with the playful, if dated, customs of the era.
- The Community Build-out of 1923
Citizens rally to level the high school grounds, saving taxpayers an estimated $600 in local labor.
- Community Hall Hosts Record-Breaking Dance
A valley-wide celebration draws a crowd to Hanford, raising significant funds for land development.
- The Colored Giants Outplay Local Nine
Despite a strong crowd, the White Bluffs team fell to the visiting Yakima ballclub after a spirited five-inning contest.
- Soldier Settlers Join Forces with Valley Pioneers
New arrivals from the Great War and longtime residents unite to turn White Bluffs into a commercial vegetable hub.
- Students Take the Stage at Liberty Hall
A successful high school vaudeville performance raises funds for classroom decor.
- The Puyallup Fair Draws 20,000 School Children
A record-breaking year sees the fairgrounds overflowing with agricultural exhibits and local livestock.
- The Great Tax Tug-of-War at the Capitol
As the 1923 state legislature convenes, competing demands for state-funded projects and tax relief pit town against town, leaving lawmakers in a fiscal deadlock.
- The Apple-Packing Championship
A town competition turns into a high-stakes display of skill and speed.