Hailstorm Ravages Pine Corn Fields Saturday
A severe hail storm Saturday caused extensive damage to pine and corn fields. Wind and rain stripped stalks and ruined crops in multiple areas, with farmers assessing losses and awaiting assistance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
4
Enormous Northeast Storm Wrecks Crops and Property
Weather event from Saturday afternoon caused widespread damage across farms north of Washington. Hailstones eight to nine inches in circumference shredded corn and gardens, blew down trees and fences, flooded cellars, and damaged buildings. Estimates vary, with some fields nearly ruined and others reporting partial loss. area stretch reported eight to twelve miles long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Palmer
Alex Stephens
Mr. Palmer
Ralph Zeck
Robert Reney
Huma
Havre
Gibson
Charles Tucker
Sam Neill
I. K. Beal
Raining Cats and Dogs Origins Explained
A survey of explanations for the expression raining cats and dogs cites theories from French origin cataracts to willow blossoms called cata and dogs. It notes northern myth involvement and old wind personifications with cats and dogs symbolizing rain and gusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Harz
Nigerian Legend of Man’s Subjection to Women
A Nigerian myth explains the origin of men as servants to women. Initially women alone inhabited the world until the earth god Awbassi Nai accidentally killed one woman. The others begged for compensation and, after listing gifts, asked for one more. When asked if he would take man, they shouted Yes and seized him, making men the servants of women to this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awhbassi Nai
Anbassi
Anhassi
Awhbassi
Awbassi
The Sense of Humor
The essay asserts humor is an inborn mental faculty that endures all life stages. It argues that while tastes change with age, the ability to appreciate humor remains, growing more discerning as judgment matures, and even those with humor may smile at life’s comedy on their death beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
The Flax Plant and Linen Production Overview
The flax plant is a small annual with a tiny bine flower. It is pulled by hand in summer. Seeds called linseed are removed and the straw is processed to separate the fiber. The material is steeped in water then dried and heated on revolving wheels to remove impurities and prepare for manufacture.
Not a Question of Etiquette in the Soup
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Hendricks and Mr. Dumley centers on sharing soup. She urges hospitality and continues offering seconds while he resists. The scene riffs on social manners versus simple appetite as they banter about etiquette and soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hendricks
Mr. Dumley
A Want Ad in the Journal
A brief classified notice hints at success for readers seeking results through a Journal advertisement. The short item suggests placing a want ad to reach local buyers or job seekers efficiently.
Baseball Romance in Plymouth Corn Belt League
Eight-year minor leaguer recalls the year in Plymouth where Dan Moran and Alarry Nolan vie for the Moriarty pennant while Julia Moriarty courts both, Nolan rising as the league’s top pitcher and Moran battling for the crown amid team rivalry and a hotel blaze incident the night before the deciding game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mymouth
Dan Moran
Alarry Nolan
Julia Moriarty
Moran
Nolan
Plymouth
Corydon
Moriarty
Dan
Julia Moriart
The Second Baseman's Story From Plymouth Fans
Dan Moran plays through a burned hand as Nolan taunts and a pennant race climaxes. Moran's glove is protected by left throws while Julia Moriarty watches and Nolan earns praise, but Moran finds a personal victory in a life contract over the rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Nolan
Coryden
Hart
Dan
Worth
Syith
Willow
Julia Moriarty
Mr. Moran
Florece
Ivan
Woods
Miss Julia
Miss Moriarty
Den
Artist Frank Fowler Dead at Fifty Eight
New Canaan Connecticut August 22 Frank Fowler portrait painter dies at his summer home of heart disease at age fifty eight He painted Samuel J Tilden and other noted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
Conn
Frank Fowler
Samuel J. Tilden
Death of Samuel S. Paul on farm shocks community
Samuel S. Paul died suddenly of heart failure today at 11 o clock while working on his farm. He was a native of the county and a little past forty. Funeral will be Wednesday morning at 10:30 at his residence. more details to appear in tomorrow's Journal. He was brother to George H. Paul of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Paul
George H. Paul
Journal
Paul
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