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  1. The Riverboat Captain Who Was Everyone’s Personal Errands Boy

    Before the age of reliable logistics, the Snohomish riverboat captain was the community’s unofficial delivery service, tasked with everything from baby shoes to engine parts.

    Sep 29, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  2. The 1878 Patent for Long-Distance Kissing

    A satirical inventor in Snohomish introduces a bizarre 'kisograph' machine to keep lovers connected across thousands of miles.

    Jun 19, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  3. The Mill That Never Was: A Snohomish Land Deal and a Promise from Washington

    While local men scramble for housing and business lots in the booming town of Snohomish, a mysterious letter from D.C. hints at federal support for a post route to Pullman, just as a major timber contract is awarded locally.

    May 13, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Presidential Impersonator of Snohomish

    A local man causes a stir on Main Street, staging a political reception from the porch of the Snohomish Exchange before his performance is cut short by a mud puddle.

    Mar 13, 1878The Northern StarFirst Street, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyLocal Legends

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