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1. The Great Lemonade Deception

   A courting couple tries to trick one another in the dark, but a mischievous brother gets the last laugh.

   Sep 16, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

2. The Ultimatum: Lager or Love

   A Snohomish woman forces a choice between the bottle and the altar.

   Sep 16, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyNightlife

3. The Launch of the Messenger

   A new steamer designed for Puget Sound makes a graceful debut on the water.

   Sep 23, 1876The Northern StarTulalip Bay, Tulalip, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

4. The View from the Frontier: How the Old World Saw Pacific Coast Science

   A visiting British scientist praises American ingenuity, from the innovative naval mapping of the Pacific depths to the reliable accuracy of 'Old Prob'—the precursor to modern weather forecasting.

   Nov 11, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

5. The Snohomish River’s New Monster: A Whale That Could End the Town

   A massive whale has lodged itself in the Snohomish River, threatening to become a permanent local landmark—or a disaster—if it isn't moved.

   Jan 6, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish River, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

6. The Great Snohomish Masquerade Fever: Why Everyone Is Dressed Up

   From private juvenile balls to town-wide spectacles, the local press reports a sudden craze for masquerades sweeping through Snohomish and neighboring Sound cities.

   Mar 3, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyNightlife

7. The School Exhibition That Built a Community

   A spirited evening of song, parody, and moral lessons raised enough cash to buy the Snohomish school its first organ.

   Mar 10, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

8. The Ghost in the Machine: How a 'Practical Little Woman' Tamed the Steamboat Turbulent Sea

   In the chaotic early days of Puget Sound steam navigation, one female cook didn't just serve meals—she served stability, calming a terrified crew with her own brand of turbulence.

   May 5, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyDisasters

9. The Great Timber Heist: A Raft of Logs Vanishes from Snohomish Wharf

   A massive shipment of lumber disappears from Jackson's wharf under the cover of a storm, leaving local merchants and the U.S. Mail steamer crew to pick up the pieces.

   Jun 23, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyTrue Crime

10. The Man Who Cut His Hand to Save It: A Snohomish Logging Camp Tragedy

    In the sweltering heat of July 1877, a laborer at Hollert’s logging camp suffered a gruesome accident that required immediate surgical intervention in town.

    Jul 21, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

11. The Great Snohomish Shake: A Tremor That Shook the Skykomish Valley

    Just after midnight on Thursday, a distinct earthquake rattled Snohomish, with heavier tremors felt in Northern Montana and Idaho.

    Jul 28, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

12. Baseball Fever in Snohomish: The Sport’s Dangerous Beginnings

    Before the professional era, Snohomish locals engaged in the early, rugged version of the game, resulting in more black eyes than home runs.

    Aug 18, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyNightlife

13. The 1877 County Fair: A Snapshot of Snohomish Ambition

    A meticulously preserved premium list from the Snohomish County Agricultural Society reveals the crops, crafts, and civic values that defined the valley's identity in the late 19th century.

    Sep 8, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

14. The Burning Monuments of Snohomish

    Two massive, blazing cedar trees lit up the night sky, transforming a local forest fire into a spectacular public display for the riverfront town.

    Sep 22, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

15. The Snohomish Athenaeum’s Grand Ambition

    In 1877, a group of citizens drafted an ambitious charter for a local society dedicated to 'literature, science, medicine, or law,' dreaming of a regional hub for intellectual progress.

    Oct 13, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

16. The Hard Luck of the Northern Mines

    When the Snohomish River ran too shallow for navigation, hopeful miners found themselves stranded, forced to trade their picks for cobbler's benches.

    Oct 20, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

17. A Merchant's Plight: The Cost of Overstocking

    A Snohomish businessman faces financial ruin after a bad season leaves his shelves full and his creditors at the door.

    Nov 3, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

18. The Steamer's Narrow Escape

    A brush with disaster on the Snohomish River turns into a local scandal involving the engine room and a bottle of spirits.

    Nov 3, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

19. Puget Sound's Salmon Industry Still Dependent on Out-of-State Supplies

    While Washington's salmon industry continues to grow, it relies heavily on Portland for barrels and packaging materials.

    Dec 15, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

20. The Cost of a Bed and Board

    A legal dispute from 1877 highlights the precarious nature of early pioneer housing, where unpaid tabs for room and board could lead to courtroom showdowns.

    Dec 22, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyHousing & Rent

21. The Logging Kings of the Snohomish River

    A single drive of 300,000 feet of lumber marks the success of the Elwell family, who dominate the regional timber trade.

    Dec 22, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish River, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

22. The Scandal of the Masquerade

    A local Catholic publication condemns the 'burlesque' of religious habits at public costume parties, threatening to publicly name and shame attendees.

    Mar 13, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyNightlife

23. The Unintended Leap in Snohomish

    A local restaurant owner’s attempt to mimic the athletic feats of his neighbors ends in a public, pants-splitting embarrassment.

    Apr 17, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

24. The Lovers’ Lane of Snohomish

    A newly constructed plank road, intended for industrial timber transit, becomes an unlikely promenade for the town's romantic youth.

    Apr 24, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

25. The Dream of the Mukilteo Homestead

    Developers pitch the promise of self-sufficiency and deep-water access to prospective homesteaders in a growing Mukilteo.

    Aug 24, 1878The Northern StarMukilteo, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

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