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  1. The Stranger from Pike

    An eccentric traveler’s awkward recovery of a lost hat becomes a temporary spectacle on Main Street in Walla Walla.

    Oct 8, 1891The Yakima HeraldMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyLocal Legends

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  1. The Mysterious Grapefruit’s Debut in Seattle

    Before the grapefruit was a breakfast staple, local merchants were mystified by the 'shaddock,' a strange, fickle fruit that could leave an unsuspecting eater with a sour face.

    May 24, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  2. The Sheriff’s Shabby Costume: A Prisoner’s Trick to Escape the Penitentiary

    In a bizarre twist of early Washington Territory justice, a sheriff attempted to smuggle a prisoner into the territorial penitentiary by disguising him in shabby clothes. The trick failed, but not before the warden made a memorable quip.

    May 23, 1882Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla

  3. Breaking the Shingle-Packing Ceiling

    In an era where shingle packing is strictly men's work, a young woman in Gate City proves she can do the job just as well.

    Sep 17, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRochester

  4. The Shingle Packing Showdown

    Thousands gathered in Snohomish to watch a test of skill that crowned a local favorite and showcased the vital labor of the timber industry.

    Jul 13, 1893Aberdeen HeraldPost Office, Snohomish

  5. The Unsuccessful Shingle Mill Debt Collector

    A laborer at a Ballard shingle mill attempts to collect back wages with his fists, but ends up in a brawl with his employer.

    May 8, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBallard, Seattle

  6. A 'Native Son' for the Toughest Town

    While fleeing to California to escape the mountain snows, a stranded couple makes history in the rough-and-tumble railway camp of Skykomish.

    Apr 17, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSkykomish

  7. The Shrewd Landlady of Kennewick

    A local boarding house manager turns a favor into a profitable transaction, proving that in the rental business, every crumb counts.

    Dec 3, 1914The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick

  8. The Shingle Mill Girls of Cosmopolis

    A local lumber mill defies labor union expectations by hiring a crew of women, sparking both ridicule and admiration on the Pacific Coast.

    Mar 1, 1894Aberdeen HeraldCosmopolis

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