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33 stories matching thresh
- Henry Ford's Hunt for History in Palouse
A classic 1892 horse-powered threshing machine, once a staple of local agriculture, has been purchased by agents for Henry Ford's private museum.
- The Wheat Was Ready. The Threshers Weren't.
After several lean years, farmers in the big wheat district around Spokane finally got the crop they had been praying for — and then two weeks of rain and snow arrived before the machines could get to it.
- Stopping the Smut Explosions
Innovation in threshing technology saved Washington farmers from fire and financial ruin.
- Wet Harvest Spoils Wheat Across Eastern Washington
State inspectors report that an unusually rainy autumn has led to widespread spoilage, forcing local growers to struggle with compromised crops.
- A Threshing Machine Tragedy
A farm worker suffers a horrific injury after falling into a threshing machine near Spokane.
- Walla Walla's Industrial Resilience
After a devastating fire, the Gilbert Hunt Company rebuilds its threshing machine factory with modern fireproof materials.
- Harvest Hand Brutally Whipped by Crew Near Hadley
A threshing crew allegedly used a fabricated charge of sexual assault to justify the violent beating of a fellow laborer.
- Summer Storm Floods Walla Walla
A sudden deluge leaves streets submerged, damages wheat harvests, and sends mountain campers fleeing back to the city.
- New Washington State Law Grants Farmworkers Liens on Crops
Legislature passes protective measure ensuring laborers and landlords can secure payment against seasonal harvests.
- Hard Times and Scientific Farming on the Stillaguamish
While the local economy struggles under an influx of job-seekers, a Snohomish County rancher embraces the march of progress with new steam machinery.
- Oak Harbor Farm With Orchard and Good Water for Sale
An 1878 classified advertisement offers a 'mostly prairie' farm for sale near Oak Harbor, detailing a self-sufficient life built from the ground up.
- Heavy Rains Spell Disaster for Palouse Grain
A three-day deluge in the Palouse region is expected to result in thousands of dollars in lost barley and wheat harvests.
- The Sack Famine Hits the La Conner Flats
Farmers face a crippling shortage of grain sacks, threatening the season's oat harvest as dealers refuse to speculate on the necessary supplies.
- The 'Hulless' Oat Promise of 1876
An early Seattle entrepreneur touted a revolutionary 'agricultural wonder' grain, promising local farmers a harvest that outperformed wheat with half the labor.
- 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.
- Tragedy in the Wheat Fields
Industrial accidents and barroom brawls take a heavy toll on rural laborers in Eastern Washington.
- Seattle's Fire Engine Scandal
City officials spar over a controversial, expensive fire engine purchase, raising questions of incompetence and potential overpayment.
- A Bumper Harvest in the Walla Walla Foothills
Local farmer Thomas Copeland breaks regional production records with a staggering wheat harvest.
- The Wheat Market Grinds to a Halt
Farmers withhold their harvest as prices sag and rain threatens the crop across Eastern Washington.
- Farmers' Hopes Dashed as Wheat Yields Fall Far Short in the Palouse
Despite promising reports a month ago, farmers near Farmington are finding their wheat averaging only 12 to 15 bushels per acre, forcing some to cut their crops for hay. A bug infestation is adding to the misery.
- The Brutal and Busy Year of 1899 in Colfax
A chronological review of Whitman County's most dramatic events, from fatal run-ins and vigilante justice to the transformation of the landscape by new rail and sewer lines.
- The Bitter Taste of Fruit Returns
White Bluffs growers are reeling after receiving final payouts from the Spokane Fruit Growers Company that fell far short of promised profits.
- The Tragic End of a Walla Walla Sheriff
After years of public service and a history of mental health struggles, former Sheriff Archer Bowles dies by his own hand.
- The Great Dayton Barley Corner
A local malt house proprietor pulls off the largest grain deal in Dayton's history, driving up prices and frustrating outside buyers.
- The Wheat Harvest Duel of Whitman County
A boozy dispute over farm chores between two longtime neighbors ends in a shotgun confrontation that left one man injured and the other behind bars.