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3 stories matching toe

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  1. The 'Toe Social' of Tacoma

    A mischievous fundraising dance where bachelors bid on mystery partners based solely on a glimpse of their feet.

    Apr 16, 1891The Yakima HeraldTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  2. Tragedy on the Tracks: A Silent Commuter

    A deaf man walking to find work near Selah was struck by a train in the night.

    Jul 24, 1890The Yakima HeraldSelah, Yakima CountyWork & Pay

  3. The Great Detective Panic of North Yakima

    When word reached town that a Chicago detective had arrived by stagecoach, dozens of the city’s leading men fled into the freezing wilderness, resulting in frozen limbs, broken bones, and a ruined reputation.

    Feb 14, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

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