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3 stories matching doesn

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  1. The Butter Paradox

    Why is Seattle, surrounded by some of the world's richest grazing land, importing its butter from California?

    Apr 11, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  2. The Pugilist’s Surprise

    A strongman looking for a wrestling match in early Seattle learns that a quiet demeanor doesn’t always mean a lack of spirit.

    Nov 15, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Country Estate as Medicine: Why Seattle’s Elite Are Buying Farms to Save Their Nerves

    A satirical essay in the Daily Intelligencer argues that small country plots are not financial investments, but essential health remedies for city professionals suffering from 'trade winds' and nervous exhaustion.

    Jul 24, 1876The Daily IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle, King CountySnake Oil

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