Monthly Archives: March 2013

Neukom Flood Letters: Wednesday, March 26, 1913

Edward Neukom to his brother- and sister-in-law Tom and Evelene in Pennsylvania: “March 24-25-26, 1913 “Dear Evelene, Tom and all the rest. “Dayton is devastated by Flood and numerous fires, but Nellie, Everett and I are safe. We are isolated from … Continue reading

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Flood Diaries: Wednesday, March 26, 1913

Margaret Smell “Oh! what a sad, sad sight met our eyes on Wednesday morning [March 26] when daylight appeared with the mad water almost touching the floor of the second story of the house we were lodged in, with all … Continue reading

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Flood Diaries: Tuesday, March 25, 1913

Margaret Smell “Tuesday [March 25] morning between 5 and 6 o’clock we were awakened from our slumbers by the shrieking of whistles, the like of which we never heard. Before we could dress ourselves and reach the window the flood … Continue reading

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