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2 stories matching betroth

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:beth, broth, troth, betray, bet, bedcloth

  1. The Unbuttoned Bride

    A young woman’s romantic engagement is shattered by a single, untidy afternoon.

    Jul 18, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  2. The Unintended Confession

    A romantic entanglement at a dairy farm is exposed when a letter is mailed to the wrong recipient, sparking a public scandal of pride and betrayal.

    Mar 3, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

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