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4 stories matching flit

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  1. The Vanishing Boys of Seattle

    While the city grew rapidly, parents found themselves in a recurring panic as children repeatedly 'flitted away' from home, triggering police searches and frantic reunions.

    Aug 11, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Global Hop Trade of 1888

    While the farmers of Puyallup slept, their harvests were already changing hands in the high-stakes markets of London.

    Aug 29, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPuyallup, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  3. The Seal-Skin Obsession: Why Seattle Ladies Wear More Fur Than Any Other City

    A local furrier reveals that the city's obsession with expensive sealskin sacks is driven by climate, fashion, and a secret supply chain from London.

    Feb 1, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  4. The Prickly Pear That Changed a Life: How a Boy’s Prank in Iowa Sent Him to Seattle

    A local resident reveals the bizarre chain of events that led him from an Iowa farm to the Pacific Northwest, starting with a screwdriver and a pair of boots.

    Jun 15, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyLocal Legends

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