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2 stories matching singer

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  1. The Miracle of the 'Family Must Have' Machine

    In 1876, a Puget Sound agent marketed the sewing machine not just as a tool, but as a revolutionary domestic wonder required for every household.

    Jan 5, 1877The Daily IntelligencerMill Street, Seattle, King CountySnake Oil

  2. The Tragic Busking of Mr. Schengler

    Inspired by a legend of a famous opera star, a local man attempts to sing his way to fame on the streets of Seattle—with a painful result.

    Jan 9, 1877The Daily IntelligencerKing Street, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

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