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3 stories matching border

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  1. The Real Estate Frenzy North of the Border

    Speculators are scouring the Canadian countryside near Lynden, betting on a new electric railway to Bellingham.

    May 19, 1910The Lynden Tribune (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-CurrentLynden, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Blaine Joins the Dry Ranks

    Following Lynden's lead, the city of Blaine closes its saloons, leaving the border town without a drop of legal spirits.

    Jun 23, 1910The Lynden Tribune (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-CurrentBlaine, Whatcom CountyNightlife

  3. The Political Circus of 1908

    Local news satirizes the convoluted web of political machines, patronage, and special interest groups fighting for influence in Whatcom County.

    Sep 3, 1908The Lynden Tribune (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-CurrentLynden, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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