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  1. The Great Sheep War: Seattle’s Political Flocks and the Independent Goats

    A satirical letter to the editor uses a bizarre allegory of sheep herds and wild goats to critique Seattle's political parties, corporate wolves, and the emerging independence of women in public life.

    Feb 3, 1877The Northern StarSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Postal War: How Snohomish’s Star Exposed Seattle’s Corrupt Postmaster

    In June 1877, the editor of the *Snohomish Star* launched a blistering public attack on the Seattle post office, alleging that political cronyism and negligence were deliberately delaying his paper to protect local rivals.

    Jun 2, 1877The Northern StarCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. The Dream of a 'Super Highway' for the 1870s

    Before modern infrastructure, Snohomish visionaries imagined a direct, transformative road from Seattle to Bellingham Bay to unlock the potential of the interior.

    Aug 10, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The First Professional Survey of the Puget Sound

    In 1875, a new map sought to define the rugged, uncharted beauty of the Washington Territory for settlers and investors alike.

    Jan 23, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

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