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3 stories matching soft

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  1. The Dignity of the 'Horny Hand'

    In 1878, a Seattle editorial warned against the ‘pauperism’ caused by an overabundance of professional graduates who were too proud to labor.

    Mar 23, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  2. Homesteading on the Edge of the Forest

    An 1878 dispatch from a settler near Lake Washington offers advice to 'respectable' newcomers looking to carve a life out of the untamed timberland.

    Feb 2, 1878Puget Sound DispatchBellevue, King CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Great Hair Heist of the Commuter Train

    A love-struck suitor tries to claim a souvenir from his sleeping crush, only to accidentally shear her wig instead of her locks.

    Aug 23, 1880Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyScandal

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