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2 stories matching illumin

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  1. Bracing for a Blackout at the Fruit Fair

    After years of frustration, Walla Walla's fruit fair management installs gas backups to keep the pavilion illuminated.

    Sep 18, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Gas War Comes to Walla Walla

    A visiting developer refuses to post a $1,000 bond to secure a municipal franchise, sparking a showdown over public infrastructure and utility monopolies.

    Oct 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

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