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Title
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1903: The Great Flood
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Description
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Article describes the 1903 Flood in Armourdale, the Kansas River bottoms, and the lower areas of the Argentine district. Author believes the primary cause of the 1903 Flood on the Kansas River was its inability to drain into the Missouri due to the flooded condition of the latter.
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Date
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2002
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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The Demise of Toad-a-Loop
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Description
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Article about the demise of the area of Kansas City, Kansas known as "Toad-a-Loop" or "Tour-de-Loup." Described as "the horseshoe area surrounding Greystone Heights with a portion crossing over into Jackson County, Missouri" and "noted for criminal gang activity for over 25 years" until about 1905.
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Date
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2001
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Object Type
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Magazine Article