Flood Disaster Letter From Pittsburgh Describes Pennsylvania Flood Loss
A March 19 letter from Mrs. Donald Baer of Pittsburgh to her mother in Indiana narrates vivid flood devastation in eastern Pennsylvania. She recounts submerged streets, bridges closed, loss of electricity and gas, rationing, water shortages, and scarce food as Johnstown and other areas suffered catastrophic damage.
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Pittsburg
Ferre Haute
Ind
Elizabeth Hohnadel
Chadwick
Illinois
Lusury
Don
Johnstown
Greensburg
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Washington
Ceorather
Elether Bon
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Red Cro
Snowstorm Reflections Amid Regional Shifts and Courthouse Trade
The piece recalls a spring snowstorm that clogged roads and caused near accidents due to slush and drifting. It notes a mood of relocation to milder regions, with readers debating moving to Florida or the East and West climate extremes. At the courthouse, locals traded motor dero county sales through a lengthy storytelling gathering.
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Florida
South
Tec
Imen
Argo-Fa Cri Farm News Highlights And Accidents
A wind storm blows over pens and nets at the Argo area causing disruption to a brood of 16 birds expected to yield 600 young. A younger calf born Friday draws notice as men relocate a corn crop and a hayloft accident injures John Johnson’s son. Local farmers prepare oats while wind damage slows sewing and field work.
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Ralph Hook
Hank
Lloyd
John Johnson
Mershon
McCarthy and Co
Fred Nipo
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