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Show CREEKS BECOME MUDHOLES. Unprecedented Drought in the Caro-linas Caro-linas Causes Fearful Loss. Charlotte, N. C. As a climax to the unprecedented drought this section is experiencing, 152 cotton mills in North and South Carolina have shut down because the water in Catawba river is so low the Southern Power company cannot supply the plants with power. It is estimated that 70 000 operatives are thrown out of work, but it is believed be-lieved work will be resumed in two days. It has been many weeks since rain of any consequence has fallen and creeks which have not gone dry in 45 years are roudholes. |