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362 stories matching display
- A Rare Celestial Display Over the Highlands
The aurora borealis put on its most vivid show in memory last Saturday, capturing the attention of Kennewick residents.
- The Vanity Trap: Seattle’s 1876 Warning on Materialism
While the city scrambled to build its future, one observer warned that an 'aristocracy of display' was hollowing out the pioneer soul.
- The Dryland Miracle of Horse Heaven
A local farmer defies the myth that Horse Heaven hills can only produce wheat, winning a coveted cup for his diversified harvest.
- The Rowdy Representative from Washington
Critics decry the 'energy' of Congressman John L. Wilson following his physical altercation on the floor of the U.S. House.
- The Wild West World's Fair That Never Was
Before the 1909 A-Y-P Exposition defined Seattle's rise, city boosters were already jockeying to turn the town into a national stage for regional agriculture and industry.
- Gold Bars Arrive in Kennewick
A local mining company displays the first haul from its new stamp mill, fueling regional investment excitement.
- Local Produce Dominates at Seattle Land Products Show
Despite a rushed preparation, White Bluffs and Hanford growers sweep grand prizes in grape and apple categories at a major Seattle exhibition.
- Yakima County Prepares Bounty for Lewis and Clark Fair
Kennewick and Yakima farmers scramble to showcase the region's agricultural success at the 1905 Portland exhibition.
- Kennewick Prepares to Showcase Local Harvest at Panama-Pacific Expo
A state exposition official visited Kennewick to coordinate a strategy for displaying local soft fruits and processed goods on the global stage in San Francisco.
- A Cyclorama of Washington State
Secretary of State I. M. Howell reveals plans for a high-tech state exhibit at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
- Kennewick’s First Service Flag Flies
A local garage honors its employees serving in the Great War with a new emblem of community pride.
- The Republican Convention of 1892
A boisterous day at the First Regiment Armory as Republicans hammer out a platform and a candidate list for the upcoming King County election.
- A Trail of Fire Through Port Townsend
When four hundred torch-bearers paraded the bluff at night, they turned the seaside town into a spectacular display of political theater.
- Walla Walla County's Showcase for the St. Louis World's Fair
Fruit Inspector Morse scours the county for the finest grains, produce, and fruit to put Washington on the map in Missouri.
- The Next Generation of Kennewick Farmers
Youth agriculturalists sweep the annual industrial contest, demonstrating a mastery of livestock, gardening, and canning that defined early Kennewick's economy.
- The bloody evidence in the Wilcox murder trial
A courtroom drama unfolds as prosecutors reveal gruesome relics while the defense challenges the integrity of the police investigation.
- The Garden City's Grand Harvest
A vivid account of the 1898 Walla Walla Valley Fruit Fair, where local farmers showcased the agricultural bounty of the Inland Empire.
- Late Season Forces Richland Fair Delay
An unusually backward growing season forces a two-week postponement of the annual carnival to ensure premium produce displays.
- Seattle's Grand Independence Day Jubilee
A massive display of civic pride, featuring a grand parade of labor unions, military companies, and elaborate trade floats, marks the most ambitious celebration in the city’s history.
- The Fourth Annual Whitman County Fruit Fair
A look back at the 1890s agricultural exhibition in Colfax, where local growers competed for prestige and prizes.
- A Harvest Celebration at the Edge of the Desert
While the 1923 community fair fell short on attendance, it proved a financial triumph and a showcase for the 'soldier-settler' dream in the Priest Rapids Valley.
- Mutiny Averted Aboard the Cutter Grant
A new recruit refuses to drill, but the crew’s rapid display of loyalty convinces their captain of their patriotism.
- The Students Steal the Spotlight
Kennewick’s youth outshine the annual Grape Carnival with a massive industrial fair of their own, proving their mettle in cooking, agriculture, and craftsmanship.
- The Great Snohomish County Fair of 1877
A town rally for local pride and agricultural ambition, as Snohomish citizens prepare to showcase the best of the valley’s soil and handiwork.
- They Robbed the Dead as the Surf Came In
A Pacific County newspaper condemned beach scavengers who stripped bodies and trunks after a shipwreck—and recalled the shame of the Grace Roberts disaster.