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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 2 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 2 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 3 |
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- The Nation on the Brink: Rail Workers Push for Eight-Hour Day
As contract negotiations fail, two million workers threaten a total shutdown of the nation's rail system, prompting intervention from President Wilson.
- Record Harvest Threatened by Wet Weather
Valley fruit growers face a race against time as rain stalls the largest apple crop in local history.
- The Great Tax Assessment Overhaul
Benton County commissioners move to end the 'guesswork' of property valuation by launching a comprehensive land survey.
- County Saves Money by Re-bidding Road Contract
After rejecting initial high bids, local commissioners secure a $10,600 contract for the highway from Grant’s Corner to White Bluffs.
- The Perilous Journey of Amos Burg, Jr.
A young adventurer takes on the treacherous rapids of the Columbia River in a small canoe, aiming for the Pacific Ocean.
- Spokane Veterinary Hospital Shuttered Amid Budget Cuts
A budget shortfall at the State College of Washington forces the closure of a vital training facility.
- The Annual Salmon Harvest on the Yakima
Indigenous and white residents alike flock to the Prosser dam to harvest salmon as the fish struggle to leap the obstruction.
- A Coulee City Colt Heads to the Derby
For the first time, a thoroughbred foaled in Washington State is set to compete in the Kentucky Derby.
- A Candidate's Pitch for 'Efficiency'
Practicing attorney D. V. Morthland visits White Bluffs to promote his campaign for State Senator, promising government reform.
- The Bank Heist Gone Wrong
After an attempted robbery of the First Bank of White Bluffs, the one man who stayed to stand trial is found guilty.
- The Desert to Bloom: Federal Engineers Back Massive Irrigation Plan
A definitive federal study deems the Columbia Basin project physically and economically sound, signaling a potential turn in the state’s agricultural future.
- School Board Landslide Signals Call for Change
A decisive vote in White Bluffs suggests the community is ready for a new direction in local educational policy.
- The Feminist Turkey of White Bluffs
A local farmer reports that his turkey gobbler has begun nesting, prompting tongue-in-cheek commentary on the changing gender roles of the 1920s.
- The Lumber Lobby Scores a Panama Canal Win
Pacific coast lumbermen outmaneuvered the Panama Canal Commission to exempt deck-loads from tonnage fees, signaling the power of regional industry over federal regulation.
- A Heroic Rescue on the Slough
When a 14-year-old girl suddenly lost the ability to swim in the middle of the slough, her peer's quick thinking and bravery saved her life.
- The Toughest Job in the State
Senator Wesley L. Jones defends Prohibition Director Roy C. Lyle against critics, promising severe penalties for any official caught winking at law-breakers.
- The Art of Caponizing
A state college demonstration in North Bend showcases the rising interest in caponizing as an efficient way to manage poultry and brooding chicks.
- 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.
- State Agriculture Director Makes His Bid for Governor
E. L. French, architect of Washington's administrative code and farm advocate, officially announces his Republican candidacy for Governor.
- The Struggle for a Road Out of White Bluffs
Community leaders mobilize across three counties to secure vital infrastructure for the valley.
- The Unlucky Stuntman of Richland
A local rancher’s persistent attempts to perform high-speed automobile somersaults leave both him and his Ford in need of repair.
- The White Bluffs Sweet Potato Bonanza
After local reports of a massive 27-ton-per-acre sweet potato yield went viral, a farmer finds himself fielding inquiries from skeptics and hopeful growers across the country.
- Prosser Experiment Sheds Light on Alfalfa and Corn for Lambs
State College of Washington researchers reveal new findings on feed efficiency for regional sheep ranchers.
- The University Chemist’s Low-Cost Dynamite
A University of Washington professor proposes a state-manufactured explosive to slash land-clearing costs for farmers.
- Community Hall Hosts Record-Breaking Dance
A valley-wide celebration draws a crowd to Hanford, raising significant funds for land development.