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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1863 | 1 |
1 story matching lightner
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:lightn, lighter, light, lighten, lintner, lightest
- A Sword for the Union
A Washington Territory lieutenant publicly accepts a ceremonial sword and pledges his loyalty to the Union cause.
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- Tragedy at the Lynden Light Plant
A dedicated engineer is killed while volunteering his time to maintain local machinery.