Destruction of New Madrid and Great Shake Legacy
In 1811 the Great Shake devastated New Madrid Missouri and the Mississippi Valley. The river leaped with boiling waters mud churned, the land opened, and towns like Cape Girardeau suffered cracks. Boats wrecked, a man clung to a snag, and gas tainted air and water for days.
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New Madrid
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
Little Prairie
Ohio
Pittsburg
Mississippi
New Orleans
Cape - Girardeau
Belle Plains Geyser Descriptions of Uncontrolled Artesian Flow
An expert engineer from Chicago visits Belle Plaine Iowa to curb the massive artesian well flood. Despite efforts using casing, sand sacks, and a large boiler, the water and sediment continue to erupt, threatening nearby property as scenes of panic and improvised relief unfold. The report also notes a separate tale aboard the French steamer Bourgogne of a Boston-born Countess meeting a once wealthy steward amid veiled poverty.
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Bourgogne
Boston
Artesian Burst Drowns Belle Plaine Streets and Destroys Homes
A Belle Plaine Iowa report describes an artesian well bursting at 180 feet, creating a water spout up to 16 inches wide and two raging rivers that inundate streets and threaten houses. Efforts to plug the geyser with iron, stone, and sand failed as water flows continue, with engineers sent from Chicago to attempt redirection. The incident follows a Knights of Pythias mock battle in New Albany, Indiana, where Confederates nearly captured their colors despite Federal oversight.
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Belle Prats
Iowa
Chicago
Carcano
Belle Plain
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Bridge Gang
Belle Plaine
Arlingstroll
Morgan
Messrs
Arlinstroll
Arlingston
Knights of Pythias
New Albany
Ind
Indiana
Dried fruit barter offer to farmers in Ameri cas
Farmers are urged to exchange dried peeled peaches for dry goods clothing or shoes at market value. The seller, active fifteen years in Ameri cas, aims to provide farmers full value amid low peach prices. Cash or trade accepted, with promises of competitive pricing and no overcharges.
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Earthquay Valley
Belle Plains
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Bank of America Americus
Daniel Pratt
Daly
Toole, McGarrah & Toldee
General Agency
Fire and Life Insurance
C. W. Phuder
Warehouse and Commission Marchant
Ambhriocuas
Georgia
Amelina
Samra
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Co. WY Feldaar
J.-H. Cotrany
Louisiana
Nat Bi
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State
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Louisiane Suto Lottery Com
Eestato Constinutiar
Academy of Music
Nana Endny
Beyteuntar Prat
Pag Peroonl Suptrviston
Mana
Beauregard
Lonisany
Jubal A. Eaely
Virgin's
Pitths
Tentneh
Miter
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New York Exchange
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Lars
Sage
Warrelé
Susar
P A. Williams
Americus
Penny Royal
Englis
Neutural Trust
Life
New. York
Edgar L. Guerbh
Justice OF the Peach
Ofios
Navona
Parker
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