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November 29, 1889
Johnstown Weekly Democrat
Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Johnstown residents complain about post-flood muddy streets but find them mild compared to deeper mud in Ebensburg, Altoona, and surrounding roads.
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Mud Elsewhere, too.
The people of Johnstown are much out of patience about the muddy condition of our streets and crossings in many places. We were not accustomed to much mud before the flood, and now since we have a little more than usual, it seems intolerable. But those of our people who have been in Ebensburg or Altoona this week, will be disposed hereafter to say nothing of the little mud we have here compared with what there is in those places. There is a solid bottom here somewhere, but you might seek in vain for one in some parts of those places. The country roads, too, are almost impassable in many places.
The people of Johnstown are much out of patience about the muddy condition of our streets and crossings in many places. We were not accustomed to much mud before the flood, and now since we have a little more than usual, it seems intolerable. But those of our people who have been in Ebensburg or Altoona this week, will be disposed hereafter to say nothing of the little mud we have here compared with what there is in those places. There is a solid bottom here somewhere, but you might seek in vain for one in some parts of those places. The country roads, too, are almost impassable in many places.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Muddy Streets
Johnstown Flood
Ebensburg
Altoona
Country Roads
Where did it happen?
Johnstown, Ebensburg, Altoona
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Location
Johnstown, Ebensburg, Altoona
Story Details
Residents of Johnstown express impatience with muddy streets and crossings after the flood, finding it intolerable compared to pre-flood conditions, but those who visited Ebensburg and Altoona note far worse mud there, with impassable country roads.