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  1. A Duel of Words in Olympia

    A simmering political feud between an old soldier and a newspaper editor erupts into a public challenge to settle scores in the streets.

    Nov 16, 1861Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyScandal

  2. The Steamer Stella and Her Pocket-Knife Crew

    Traveling the Chehalis River was a rugged endeavor that relied on passenger grit and a box of matches.

    May 18, 1861Washington StandardChehalis, Lewis CountyBoom & Bust

  3. An Explorer’s Report from the Northwestern Frontier

    A detailed dispatch describing the agricultural potential, wildlife, and natural beauty of the Clallam County prairies.

    Feb 23, 1861Washington StandardSequim, Clallam County

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