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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1876 | 421 |
| 1877 | 288 |
| 1878 | 80 |
| 1880 | 80 |
869 stories
- The Search for a Missing Horse
A classic 1876 plea for the return of a stolen or wandered animal highlights the reliance on equine transit in pioneer-era Seattle.
- The Second-Hand Sleep Economy
Before the age of big-box furniture, T.P. Freeman’s 'Variety Store' turned reclaimed bedding into a thriving trade in 1870s Seattle.
- The Forgotten Fruit Orchard of Early Seattle
A glimpse into 1877 horticulture as one of the city's early nurserymen promises the perfect peach for the Puget Sound climate.
- The Victorian Quest for the Century Mark
In 1878, Seattleites were offered advice on reaching age 100 through 'tranquility of mind' and the avoidance of potato starch—a stark reminder of the era's medical optimism.
- The Horseshoe Curse: A 1880 Seattle Fable of Fortune
In the pages of the Seattle Intelligencer, a cautionary rhyme warns that even the smallest superstitions can wreak havoc on a settler’s homestead.
- The Dairy Dilemma of 1876
Before high-tech factory farming, Seattle's early settlers navigated the delicate, labor-intensive art of managing livestock health by hand.
- Waddell & Miles Stocked 50 Stove Styles in 1876 Seattle
A look back at the bustling commercial district of 1876 Seattle, where hardware stores like Waddell & Miles fueled a rapidly growing frontier city.
- The Last Best Bottom Land in King County
A rare real estate opportunity emerges in 1870s Seattle, promising prime soil and orchard potential near the coal fields.
- The Perils of Being a 'Truth-Teller'
A satirical look at why honesty in business and politics is an expensive hobby.
- The Price of Building Seattle
An 1876 notice reveals the commodification of local clay as Seattle's rapid expansion begins to reshape the landscape.
- The Perils of Poor Bookkeeping
A stern warning from the 1876 Seattle business community on the dangers of sloppy accounting and the virtues of labor.
- The Search for Zinham's Cattle
A classic Pacific Northwest plea for missing livestock offers a window into the daily rhythm of 1877 Seattle.
- The 'Saddle-Rock' Chop House: Seattle's 24/7 Energy
In 1876, the Saddle-Rock Chop House promised hungry Seattle laborers and travelers a meal at any hour of the day or night.
- The Search for Three Lost Cows in Early Seattle
A local farmer turns to the public after a small herd disappears from his pasture, offering a reward for their safe return.
- The Art of Living Well in 1877 Seattle
While Seattle’s pioneer merchants touted their iron stoves and fine whiskies, the local press offered practical, timeless advice on navigating life’s demands.
- The Seattle Nurseries of 1877
A glimpse into the blossoming commercial landscape of early Seattle, when local agriculture and ‘city-hardy’ fruit trees were the foundation of a growing frontier town.
- The Mule-Handling Tactics of 1877
A dialect poem from the Seattle Daily Intelligencer offers a glimpse into the frontier humor and casual racism prevalent in the territorial era's agricultural life.
- The Counterfeiters of 1877
An expert assayer at the U.S. Mint offers local shopkeepers a masterclass in detecting 'whitish brass' counterfeits circulating in the Pacific Northwest.
- The Sacred Garden of the Frontier
A look at the sentimental and pious customs of 1878 Seattle, where the living turned to the Victorian language of flowers to honor the dead.