Steelville Flood of 1898 and local aftermath
In July 1898 Steelville suffered a devastating cloudburst and flood. Thirteen people died, sixty three homes were destroyed, seven miles of railroad tracks washed out, and $500 000 in property was lost. Recovery followed with aid, rebuilding, and renewed activity along Crawford county's streams and farms.
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Controlling Cabbage Worms In Garden Insects
Garden vegetables often suffer from leaf eating pests. White winged butterflies seen in warm days lay eggs that hatch into caterpillars feeding on cabbage family crops, signaling a need for pest management.
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