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  1. The 'Nursing Mother's' Temperance War

    A leading clubwoman exposes the cynical branding of an initiative she claims would destroy Washington's prohibition laws.

    Oct 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  2. A Violent Standoff in Pomeroy

    A laborer opens fire on local officers after a drunken disturbance, leading to a desperate shootout in a town alleyway.

    Oct 12, 1916Coulee City DispatchPomeroy, Garfield CountyTrue Crime

  3. Town Turns on Revivalist's 'Personal Abuse'

    A visiting evangelist’s attempts to shame locals into piety backfire, leading the paper to call his tent-revival methods 'of no benefit to the community.'

    Jul 21, 1916Coulee City DispatchMain Street, Coulee City, Grant CountyNightlife

  4. Seattle Bootlegging Rose After Dry Law Stocks Ran Out

    Pro-liquor advocates use the rise of bootlegging and 'blind pigs' to argue for the passage of Initiative 24, claiming that legalizing home delivery of light beer is the only path to temperance.

    Nov 2, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  5. The Wolf-Dog of the Grande Ronde

    A ranger’s loyal pet answers the call of the wild, but gives his life to defend his master against his own pack.

    Sep 1, 1916Coulee City DispatchAsotin, Asotin CountyStrange But True

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