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4 stories matching overflow

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  1. Yakima Jail Overflowing with 'Drunk and Disorderlies'

    A frustrated prisoner asks a pointed question as the city lock-up fills up with residents.

    Nov 14, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  2. The Desert Blooms in Mozee Valley

    A bold irrigation syndicate strikes an artesian well, promising to transform 200,000 acres of arid Washington land into a fertile paradise.

    Aug 27, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Desert Blooms: Artesian Wells Transform Yakima Valley

    A successful irrigation experiment promises to reclaim thousands of acres of arid land across Eastern Washington.

    Sep 3, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money · Boom & Bust

  4. The Growing Pains of North Yakima’s Schools

    A newly built schoolhouse is already overflowing with students, sparking a civic debate on the city's rapid expansion and the future of its children.

    Feb 14, 1889The Yakima HeraldSecond Street, Yakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

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