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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1859 | 3 |
| 1861 | 1 |
4 stories matching spring, from 4 towns
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:springi, springer, sprint, springdal, springtid, springtim
Clark County1
Pierce County1
Thurston County1
Whatcom County1