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1 story matching turf
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:turd, turk, turn, turco, turpi, turtl
- The Great North Seattle Fire Engine Turf War
A bitter neighborhood battle erupts over the city’s decision to move vital fire equipment, exposing growing pains in a rapidly expanding 1885 Seattle.