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| Year | Stories |
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| 1876 | 3 |
| 1877 | 3 |
| 1878 | 2 |
| 1879 | 1 |
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- The Moonlit Confession: A Romantic Friendship in Snohomish
A local resident’s poetic declaration of love to a companion named Fidencia, published in the 'Wonders' column, reveals the tender, coded language of queer intimacy in late-19th century Washington.
- The Stench of the Exchange
A Snohomish newspaper takes aim at an upstream sanitation disaster, warning that the town’s growth is outpacing its infrastructure.
- The Candidates’ Campaign Trail on the Snohomish River
As election season heats up in 1878, candidates for the Territorial Assembly trade speeches in the freezing cold and debate the future of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
- The Parson’s Secret Ringer
When a local sexton entered a decrepit, bony carriage horse into a high-stakes town race, nobody expected the old animal to outrun the finest steeds in Snohomish.
- The Zephyr’s Preacher: A New Church Rises in Snohomish
Rev. J.H. Thompson arrives by steamboat to organize the Union Presbyterian Church, marking a spiritual milestone for the growing city.
- The 'Atheneum' Dream: A Vision for Snohomish Intellectual Life
A group of forward-thinking Snohomish residents formalizes a new society dedicated to science, literature, and civic improvement, challenging the town to invest in its own cultural growth.
- A Journey to the Falls: 1880s Summer Excursion
A spirited account of a travel party’s trek from Snohomish to Snoqualmie Falls by boat, including dances, camping mishaps, and encounters with local settlers.
- The 1877 County Fair: A Snapshot of Snohomish Ambition
A meticulously preserved premium list from the Snohomish County Agricultural Society reveals the crops, crafts, and civic values that defined the valley's identity in the late 19th century.
- A Sudden Loss in the Snohomish Valley
A quiet, tragic passing of a local woman highlights the intimacy and harsh realities of 19th-century pioneer life.
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- The Fight to Save the Stillaguamish Salmon
Long before environmental regulation was common, Snohomish Councilman Ferguson pushed for a law to curb the destructive use of dynamite in Washington’s rivers.