A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum.

100 years ago

As of Aug. 3, 1925, the first dill pickles produced by the Pheasant Pickling Company were on sale. Available at H.T. Schroeder’s Grocery for about a week, the store featured the first barrel sold by the company. Production was set to increase to an average of three cars of pickles and condiments shipped per day, according to plant manager H.P. Loy. Many customers attested to the pickles’ quality, asserting it was “second to none.”

75 years ago

On Aug. 8, 1950, the Vancouver school board hired 14 new teachers for local high schools, junior highs and elementary schools.

50 years ago

On Aug. 4, 1975, the Vancouver City Coun

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