Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-18
L MODERN MIRACLE.
THOUSANDS OF LIVES SAVED By
COURAGE AND FORESIGHT.


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Showing when a Dam Would Break.
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