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3 stories matching liniment

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  1. The Snake Oil of Snohomish

    A century-old miracle cure for man and beast that promised to heal everything from rheumatism to ‘hollow horn’.

    Mar 8, 1879The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountySnake Oil

  2. A Ghastly Discovery in Tacoma

    A railroad laborer found dead in a lodging house was subjected to post-mortem indignities, raising questions about his final hours.

    May 5, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Unlucky Stuntman of Richland

    A local rancher’s persistent attempts to perform high-speed automobile somersaults leave both him and his Ford in need of repair.

    Oct 20, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanRichland, Benton CountyStrange But True

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