Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1916 — DROUGHT IS BROKEN [ARTICLE]

DROUGHT IS BROKEN

At Peoria—Storm Causes Heavy Damage in Illinois. Peoria, 111., July 31.—Damage estimated at $200,000 was done here today when a terrific thunderstorm, breaking the thirty-eight-day drought swept over the'business and factory sections of the city. There was no loss of life. Roofs were torn from several buildings and many others were struck by lightning. Ten street cars were struck by lightning and hundreds of telephones were put out of order.