Floods Cut a Path of Destruction Across Ohio City
Eye witness Henry Kopperel described a yellow flood sweeping from Dayton to Delaware and Galion on a 20th century limited run. He witnessed wrecked houses drifting, a man clinging to a uprooted tree, and a baby survivor in Delaware freight shed amid widespread ruin.
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New York
20Th Century Limited
Henry Kopperel
Kopperel
Cincinnati
Mr. Kopperel
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Delaware
Galion
Aftermath of Flood Near Columbus and Galion Tragedy
Witness accounts describe a train derailment and widespread flooding from Ash ley to Flint Ohio. Rescue workers and prisoners helped in relief while towns faced drowning, separated families, and ruined homes. Refugees gathered in dry areas as water rose swiftly, washing away barns and trapping people on rooftops.
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Columbus
Galion
Ashley
Flint
Ohio
The Frank Confessions of a Faithful Yet Frustrated Wife
A woman recalls her marriage to a faithful husband who kept money and affection tied to his own will. She reflects on how her upbringing, sacrifices, and lack of financial autonomy shaped their union, and questions how fidelity alone affects a wife’s happiness.
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Abed
Lessons From a Frugal Husband in a Domestic Lesson
A wife recounts testing her husband’s control over finances and learning personal restraint. He first offers money sparingly and asserts his authority, while she struggles with dependence. Later, he provides a contingency fund and departs for three days, prompting plans with an old friend.
The Candy Change and City Life Test
In a suburban tale, a wife voids city life strain by earning shop money after gadgets and debt push the family finances. Alfred objects to her earning, yet later accepts the loan as a favor. The pair drift through rents, servants, and social clubs as the wife sustains the home.
Can You Identify the Author by Her Face
A query asks readers to match the author of Why I Left My Husband to a photograph. It presents five numbered images with contrasting expressions and asks readers to mail solutions to the Home Editor. The Sunday Post will reveal the author’s name and photo in a future issue.
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Sunday Post
No. 4
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promise for Darker Hair
A pharmacist touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as the cure for gray hair. The ready to use Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens hair, stops dandruff and itching, and restores natural color with regular use.
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Wyeth
Diphtheria and Small Pox Among Refugees
A special telegram from C. D. Emmons the Northern Indiana Traction Company general manager stranded in Peru reports 20 refugees found dead in the courthouse amid the flood disaster.
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Lafayette
Ind
C. D. Emmons
Northern Indiana Traction Company
Peru
Twenty-Five Dead at Troy From Flood Devastation
Troy Ohio reports twenty five deaths from the flood with a third of the town cut off from gas electricity and water. A trainload of provisions has arrived and is being distributed to prevent hunger while half the state troops march on foot toward Dayton following railroad tracks.
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Troy
Dayton
Flood Destroys Bridge in Glens Falls Hudson River
The Hudson River rose rapidly washing away the bridge in Glens Falls New York. Two people are reported drowned as floods spike since 1869. Adirondacks flood is acute with pulp and paper firms barge contractors suffering losses. Log booms buildings and machinery were washed away.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Adirondacks
Flood waters recede as New Castle counts losses
Floods in New Castle Pennsylvania recede slowly after swallowing 1000 homes and leaving over 2000 homeless. At least three people are dead as the town faces outages of light gas and water and an estimated $2,000,000 in property damage.
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New Castle
Penn
Refugees Moved by Boats. Dreaded Disease Quarantine Extended
Mr Emmons reported refugees were evacuated from the court house by boats after 20 deaths from exposure. Smallpox and diphtheria broke out among the crowd, prompting today’s quarantine of an entire corner and removal of contagious cases to separate confinement.
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Court House
Emmons
Hay's Hair Health promises dandruff cure and hair revival
Advertise Hay's Hair Health as the solution for dandruff and itching with claims of cleansing the scalp and restoring grey hair to its natural color. The copy cites customer testimonials and guarantees by the druggist.
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Hay
Dr Greene's Nervura Relief Offered Free In Boston
Suffering readers urged to write to 597 Albany St Boston for free consultation as lines of headache pain yield to the remedy. This advertisement presents a health claim and directs inquiries to Dr Greene.
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Dr. Greene
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