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News from February 07, 1924 (Buffalo Enquirer, via Newspapers.com™)

Deadly Blizzard Sweeps the American Midwest

In February 1924, a catastrophic winter storm swept through the middle west of the United States, ushering in significant hardships for various states. The storm wrought damages that were enormous for the era, with estimates suggesting a cost of around $5,000,000.

The middle west endured extensive infrastructure disruptions due to the blizzard, notably in the realms of telecommunication and transportation. Regions including northern Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and parts of Minnesota and the Dakotas found themselves virtually insulated from external contact. Repair efforts for telephone and telegraph lines faced the daunting task of navigating massive snowdrifts to restore essential services.

Chicago sent out word that it had emerged from two days of isolation caused by immense snowdrifts. The storm claimed lives in Chicago, Milwaukee, and scattered towns in Michigan and severely hindered train service, as noted by The Buffalo News on that same date.

Food shortages emerged as critical concerns, particularly in Wisconsin towns such as Reedsville and Two Rivers, which were cut off from outside supplies and faced potential famines. Rotary snow plows were mobilized in attempts to provide relief and deliver supplies to these isolated communities.

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