Mr. Carr
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- Sep 26, 1872The First Teachers’ Institute: A Battle for Seattle’s SoulIn September 1872, the Territory’s top educators gathered in Seattle to debate everything from corporal punishment to the role of women in teaching, laying the groundwork for public education in Washington.Territorial University, Seattle, WA
- Dec 28, 1876The Oat Innovation of the Duwamish RiverA local farmer introduces a high-yield 'agricultural wonder' to the Seattle market, promising to revolutionize feed production on the frontier.Duwamish River, Seattle, WA
- Dec 29, 1876The Miracle Crop of the Duwamish ValleyIn 1876, a local farmer touted the 'Hulless Oat' as an agricultural revolution for the Seattle region, promising heavier yields and sweeter grain than traditional varieties.Seattle Post Office, Seattle, WA
- Dec 30, 1876The 'Hulless' Oat Craze of 1876A Vermont promoter and a Duwamish River farmer pitch a new 'agricultural wonder' to the settlers of Washington Territory.Duwamish River, Seattle, WA
- May 17, 1887The Price of a 'Sharp Practice'An early Tacoma settler recounts how a handshake deal for a town site—and his trust in corporate promises—cost him a half-million-dollar fortune.Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA