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On April 19, 1886 Spokane County Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized at Cheney by Mrs. Lucy A. Switzer, with Julia C. Merriman, President. These women advocated for the prohibition of alcohol sales, not because they were prudish, but having witnessed the devastating impact alcohol abuse [generally by men] had on women and families during a time when there were no social safety nets and few rights or resources for women. Learn more about our area's history at www.cheneymuseum.org.... Full story
Three men and a millionaire at Starbucks By LUELLA DOW Contributor There was a certain millionaire who sat in the sunshine at a Starbucks outdoor table. Before him, on the table, were three pieces of paper. He enjoyed his coffee and watched the people passing by. Suddenly he said, “Sir?” and thrust out his hand toward a man whose shadow fell upon the table. The man paused beside the table, “You spoke to me?” “Yes. Take this $1,000 dollar bill I give you.” “What should I do with it?” the man asked. “Do with it whatever you w...
