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2 stories matching whir

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:whirl, whif, whig, whim, whip, whit

  1. The Child Who Built Everett’s Prosperity

    A haunting, fictionalized account of the daily drudgery faced by child laborers in the early 20th century.

    Jun 9, 1911The Labor JournalEverett, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Boom That Built Bellingham: How Four Towns Merged Into One City

    In the spring of 1904, the bustling communities of Sehome, Whatcom, Fairhaven, and Bellingham were rapidly converging. With housing prices soaring and carpenters working day and night, this historic merger created the city we know today.

    Mar 17, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBellingham Bay, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

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