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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 2 |
2 stories
- The Sheriff’s Mercy in Union
A coal miner facing eviction due to a grocery debt is granted a reprieve by an empathetic sheriff.
- Life and Labor at the Head of the Canal
A traveling correspondent recounts a journey to the logging camps above Seattle, describing a rugged frontier economy fueled by timber, oxen, and the 'wonder' of industrial growth.