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- Samuel Hill Warns of German Propaganda in the Pacific Northwest
Prominent industrialist Samuel Hill claims that 'semi-human' literary pamphlets are being smuggled into the region to undermine American institutions.
- Rabies Outbreak Claims Life of Horse Heaven Rancher
A tragic, overlooked bite from a family dog results in a fatal case of hydrophobia for a local rancher.
- The Hero of the Smalley Home
A family bulldog loses its life defending its mistress from a rabid dog, exposing a community crisis over local muzzle laws.
- A Wartime Call to Conscience
A fiery editorial urges Kennewick residents to stop making excuses and contribute to the Red Cross war fund, arguing that personal sacrifice is a duty of citizenship.
- The Town Goes to the Dogs
A state-mandated rabies quarantine forces Kennewick residents to muzzle their dogs or face the consequences.
- The Silent Threat in Kennewick's Dairy Herds
Local farmers are being urged to test their livestock for tuberculosis as inspections reveal infection in unexpected places.
- Rabies Scare Grips the Valley
A rabies outbreak among coyotes and livestock forces a town-wide quarantine, pitting the health of the public against the freedom of household pets.
- The State’s War on Coyotes
Washington’s Department of Agriculture launches a statewide 'Poison Month' to combat rabies by eliminating predatory animals.
- The Human Cost of the Great War
A local Y.M.C.A. representative shares harrowing reports from the trenches of France to rally Kennewick residents for an upcoming fundraising drive.
- The Home Front Call to Arms
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover urges Kennewick farmers to maximize crop production to defeat the global food crisis during World War I.
- The Port District Election Turns Personal
Editor A.R. Gardner calls for a focus on policy over personalities as the upcoming Port District vote approaches.
- Orchardists Battle the Blight
District Horticultural Inspector Luke Powell warns local farmers against over-irrigating their young apple trees to prevent the spread of fire blight.
- The Real Estate 'Trip Hammer' of Early Kennewick
A local observer recounts how predatory tactics by a prominent land dealer backfired, costing him a sale and leaving a bitter taste for prospective homesteaders.
- The Sheriff is Coming for Your Headlights
Benton County law enforcement prepares a crackdown on blinding car headlights, citing public safety and the need to regulate technology in the age of the automobile.
- The Great Finley Coyote Hunt
When a rabid animal terrorized a local farmyard, the community mobilized with every firearm in their possession to track it down.
- The Cow Ordinance and the Health of Kennewick
A local resident protests the financial burden of new dairy regulations while grappling with the real threat of bovine tuberculosis.
- Kennewick’s War on Tin Cans
Mayor and council mandate April 1st as annual city-wide cleanup to combat malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
- The End of the Footpath Across the Columbia
Northern Pacific enforces a strict no-trespassing rule on the bridge between Kennewick and Pasco, severing a vital pedestrian link.
- The Milk War of Kennewick
A local columnist blasts City Council's new dairy ordinance, warning it will bankrupt farmers and drive the regional creamery business to rival towns.
- A Woman Campaigner Sells Hartley's Logging-Camp Story
Mrs. W. A. Burleigh, a Seattle Republican operative, brought the governor's race to Kennewick's Commercial Club—and a candidate who refused the union label.