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  1. The Mediums' Trust: When Seattle's Spiritualists Tried to Fix Their Prices

    A secret meeting of clairvoyants and mediums ended in failure as new arrivals undercut their rates, proving that even the spirit world is subject to market forces.

    Jun 29, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  2. The Great Seattle Housing Shortage: Capital Calls for Action

    As the city prepares for an influx of eastern investors and federal funds, local real estate agents report a desperate scramble for medium-sized homes, with rents soaring and supply critically low.

    Mar 1, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyHousing & Rent

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