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2 stories matching four

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  1. A Skagit Valley Farmer’s Ruin

    After the dikes failed, a prosperous farm on Skagit Island was reduced to 10 percent of its value, with the farmer pinning the blame on timber booms.

    Jun 25, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSkagit Island, Skagit CountyDisasters

  2. The Fiery End of the Steamer Gazelle

    A small stern-wheel steamer, once a fixture of the Willamette River, burns to the waterline while awaiting a load of shingles.

    Mar 13, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSkagit River, Skagit CountyDisasters

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