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| 1916 | 3 |
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- Potato Showdown: Son Outperforms Father in Thurston County
A local potato competition turns into a generational victory for Roy Taylor, who outclassed his father in four out of six categories.
- Potato Showdown in Thurston County
A father and son compete at the county potato show, highlighting the success of youth agricultural clubs.
- Tensions Boil Over at Milk Shippers' Meeting
While the Seattle Milk Shippers’ Association reports financial success, personal conflicts and competitive pressures nearly ignite a brawl among members.
- The Fight for Public Power
Seattle municipal power superintendent J. D. Ross defends the controversial Bone Bill in White Bluffs, arguing for cheaper rates through public competition.
- The Cowboy Who Out-Judged the College Experts
A herdsman’s personal gamble on a prize-winning steer proves that instinct outshines institutional caution in the competitive world of livestock breeding.
- White Bluffs Retail Market Consolidates
The Produce Company buys out Patterson Company, effectively ending retail competition in town.
- The Rising Cost of Living and the Local Monopoly
A representative of a regional retail chain faces local anger over accusations of price-gouging and lack of competition in White Bluffs.
- The Apple Quality Showdown
A local grower challenges rumors of poor fruit shelf-life by proving his apples outlast the competition.
- Strawberry League Baseball Arrives in White Bluffs
As spring settles into the Benton County valley, the local baseball team prepares to join a regional league against rivals from Hanford and Richland.
- The Price of a Wheat-Only Future
A prominent grain miller warns that Washington farmers are flirting with ruin by ignoring oats and barley, leading to an expensive and unnecessary reliance on Eastern imports.
- White Bluffs Edges Out Hanford in Baseball Opener
A record-breaking crowd witnessed a nail-biting 2-1 victory at the White Bluffs diamond, marking the start of a competitive league season.
- A Cold Storage Future for White Bluffs
Local fruit growers weigh the costs and benefits of building an independent storage facility to keep their produce competitive.
- Labor Probe Ousts Progressive Politician from Utility Role
A Farmer-Labor legislator resigns as attorney for a transit subsidiary after an electrical union investigation reveals his ties to a corporate giant.
- The Brutal Economics of the 'Marginal' Farmer
Extension agent H. J. Lechner argues that efficiency is the only path to survival for Washington farmers as market forces ruthlessly weed out the less skilled.
- The High Stakes of a County Commission Primary
Voters in White Bluffs face a decisive primary election to protect their representation on the Benton County board.
- The Sweet Potato Boom in the Priest Rapids Valley
A local farmer turns a massive yield of 'red yams' into a commercial success story, challenging the belief that the crop belongs only to the South.
- The Apple-Packing Championship
A town competition turns into a high-stakes display of skill and speed.
- The Fight Over the Bone Initiative Power Bill
A political war over public ownership of power utilities reaches a fever pitch in Washington state ahead of the November 4 election.
- Rattlesnake Hills Oil Race Draws New Leases
Speculators and geologists are betting big on the oil and gas potential of the Rattlesnake Hills, hoping to spark an industrial boom in the desert.