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Floods of 1882 83 84 Shape Ohio Mississippi History
The article reviews historic river floods from 1832 through the 1882 84 events, detailing epic rises along the Ohio and Mississippi. It notes lifelike rescues, widespread destruction in Cincinnati Louisville and Pittsburgh, the loss of soil and property, and the heroism and depredations of river pirates. It argues dikes are uneven and insufficient, and suggests storage reservoirs as the only practical remedy, with high estimated costs.
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Mississippi
Cairo
New Orleans
Ohio
Nts
Queen City
Bis
Pennsylvania
Iver
Titusville
Oil
Pittsburg
Cuyahoga
Cincinnati
Cinati
Newport
Atry
Ant
Ohio River
Vicksburg
Eoen
Harper's Weekly
Portsmouth Marietta
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Hamer
Lawrenceburg
Portsmouth
Kansas
Arkansas
Bolivar
Miss
Descripo
Upper
N. S. Shaler
Forrest Crissry
Geneva