06 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1874
Page
1
Reports describe a catastrophic flood in Pittsburgh as a strong storm moved in from the northwest. Lightning flashed, rain poured, and floodwaters surged through homes and businesses, with 142 bodies recovered and estimates of deaths possibly over 200. The disaster caused immense property damage, estimated at millions, and residents scrambled for safety amid ruined streets and collapsing structures.
A fragment notes a man named Grice offering to sell five pounds of coffee for one dollar to demonstrate to farmers how to bypass middlemen. He claimed his aim was to help farmers handle orders in advance and reach customers directly. The letter mentions remitting money to his son and a warning about potential shortfalls in funds.
Fragmentary lines hint at lyrical play with sound and meaning. The piece invites readers to feel language, rhythm, and tone through brief, enigmatic phrases that blur speech and music.
A historical note argues brain work exhausts the body more than physical labor, citing studies that three hours of study equal a day of hard work and that the brain consumes a fifth of heart blood. It also mentions Shah of Persia courting Mrs Samuel Colt to establish a revolver factory and a marriage inducement.
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