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4 stories matching squar

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:squab, squad, squak, squat, squaw, squall

  1. The Great Hop Rush of 1890

    As Washington’s hop industry hits an all-time record, growers are warned that the quality of their crop—and the future of their international trade—hangs on meticulous curing.

    Jul 3, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Fire Ordinance of 1892

    New city laws mandate fireproof construction materials in North Yakima's central business district to protect against catastrophic loss.

    Jun 9, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima Avenue, Yakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  3. The Sewerage Stalemate

    A skeptical city council squares off against contractors over a stalled sewer project.

    Oct 29, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  4. The City Grants a 25-Year Monopoly on Water

    North Yakima council passes a sweeping franchise to Edward Whitson to tap the Naches River, formalizing the city's infrastructure boom.

    Jan 16, 1890The Yakima HeraldSecond Street, Yakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

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