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Thu., July 1, 2021

Breaking news of this day in 1934 helped newspaper boys sell the Chronicle’s Sports Edition which went to press with Indian Canyon aflame.

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These delivery boys for the Spokane Daily Chronicle pose for a picture in April 1924 after winning the “Mystery House” contest. Under the rules of the contest, the newspaper boy was given a bonus of $5 if he secured a new subscription from a house previously designated as a “mystery house.” This group received a special award for securing the most subscriptions. Pictured with papers, from left, are Urben E. Schmitt, Leo N. Cashatt, Orville R. Johnson, Emmett A. Torney, Thomas R. Rioth and Ralph G. Torney.

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A Spokane Daily Chronicle paper boy poses in this undated photo.

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At left, a Spokane Daily Chronicle carrier in 1955.

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Newspaper boys for the Spokane Daily Chronicle. Photo undated.

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At right, Spokane Daily Chronicle Paper boys enjoying their meal in 1952 on a day out.

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Most of the 300 Chronicle newspaper boys who took off for a big day at Coeur d’Alene gathered at the bus station on the morning of 1952. The boys won the trip and an all-day picnic in a subscription contest. They were to return in the evening after a big dinner in Coeur d’Alene.

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At left, Bill Erwin was a Chronicle paper carrier in 1943.

Courtesy Of Bill Erwin