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Last Drop from their Stetsons...

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Boy giving his donation to flood prevention fund in Dayton, Ohio on May 24, 1913.

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"Remember the Promises You Made in the Attic" was the slogan used to promote collection for future flood prevention. Photo above was taken on the plaza on the left side the of the courthouse below

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John H. Patterson (left), president of the National Cash Register Co. supervises flood relief efforts.

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He dedicated his factory for relief efforts during the crisis, turning out scores of boats like the one below used for rescue.

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