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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 1 |
1 story matching bickford
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:rickford, eckford, hockford, rockford, bickl, bicker
- The Last Colony of Snohomish Departs
A mother chooses her family over a religious sect’s move to California, pulling her children from the train at the final moment.
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- The Local Rebel Taking On the Political Machine
Frank W. Bixby, a Lynden attorney, is making waves by refusing to bow to Whatcom County’s political establishment.
- The Outsider Candidate Fighting the Political Ring
Frank W. Bixby of Lynden emerges as a reform-minded candidate for prosecuting attorney, bucking against established county political machines.
- Community Hall Hosts Record-Breaking Dance
A valley-wide celebration draws a crowd to Hanford, raising significant funds for land development.
- A Costly Lesson at the Bijou Saloon
A Tacoma visitor loses his savings in a rigged poker game, leading to a police investigation and an arrest.