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Selected letter/document from 2006 "Letters of History" exhibit, Powers Museum, Carthage MO
Pacific Spring Bed Company
The
Manufacturer of
Leggett's Patent Steel Spring Bed
Guaranteed ...
Oakland, CA Apr. 17-06
My dear folks: --
I just left a telegram at the telegraph office telling you that we were
safe and sound and that there had been no damage done at the factory to
speak of, account the earthquake which occurred at 5:15 this A. M.
At 5:15 I awke [awake] suddenly and found my feet, apparently higher than my head. I immediately realized what was the matter and jumped and picked up Curtis. I was almost thrown off my feet but got him on the bed with Helen. I knew that the inside of the house was probably safer than outside as bricks were rolling off all sides of the house. It seemed like the shock lasted a life time but I suppose that really lasted 15 seconds. There were several lighter ones.
After I found that we were safe my first thought was of the factory and I came down here as quickly as possible. Found building and over airtight. Springs were thrown
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Family Correspondence Collection, gift of the Marian Powers Winchester
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