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  1. The Snow Shoveler’s Lesson in Seattle Manners

    A local woman learns that dignity isn't just about hard work—it’s about how you carry yourself, even when clearing a sidewalk.

    Feb 20, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

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