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  1. The Price of a Leg: How Snohomish Neighbors Funded a Stranger’s Recovery

    In the spring of 1877, when a man named Samuel Smallman lost his limb, the community didn't just offer sympathy—they pooled their cash to buy him a state-of-the-art prosthetic from Philadelphia.

    May 12, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  2. The Snohomish 'Lady' and the River Trick

    A local performance in the Snohomish social scene reveals a talent that bridged the gap between labor and artistry, even if the era's framing was narrow.

    Jan 25, 1879The Northern StarSnohomish River, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyFollow the Money

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