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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
4
A blaze gutted two large barns on a rural farm, causing injuries that menaced two workers who may die from their wounds. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, with authorities tracing the cause to an accidental ignition.
A young man is charged with horse theft in Waterloo and the Tri Cities. Local coverage notes community response, saloon politics discussions, and a large business group meeting regarding the saloon's presence and impact on town life. Additional fire damage reports outline destruction of two barns, injuries to Ed and Joe Hobert, and insurance details.
Two large barns on the John Hobert farm two miles east of Charles City were entirely consumed by fire Monday evening with their contents. Two Hobert boys sustained serious injuries. Local firefighters battled the blaze for hours attempting to contain the spread.
A German farmer seeking the Waterloo Boy factory caused a stir in Waterloo Iowa when he asked locals for the factory. After clarification, it emerged he wanted repairs for a gasoline engine bought there last year. He was directed to the proper workshop.
Sheriff Owen of Marengo with J. W. Newkirk and William Thompson pursued a team stolen from Thompson's home. A young suspect led them through West Liberty to Davenport and Rock Island where the horses were seized in a barn after a long pursuit with the team in poor condition.
An Englishman who trained elephants in India returns to England with his grandson to see a circus. An old elephant recognizes him after forty years and performs the familiar trick, proving the animal’s strong memory and bond with its trainer.
A man bored with scenery contrasts mountains and sea and notes that any spot of beauty is spoiled by sardine tops and biscuit boxes, a remark attributed to a Washington Star columnist.
A local report notes a busy slate ahead with numerous games scheduled on the grounds over the next several days. The notice highlights yesterday's results and previews forthcoming matchups.
North English meets Washington today while Mt. Pleasant and Brighton also face Washington on June 23 and June 28 respectively. Sigourney plays Washington June 30, Col Gonants Chicago meets Washington July 2, and Fairfield challenges Washington on July 4.
Washington defeated Mt. Pleasant 6 to 3 at Mt. Pleasant in a well played contest. Mt. Pleasant out hit Washington 4 to 2 and both teams committed errors. batteries were George and Cotter for Washington and Walters and Tallman for Mt. Pleasant. Attendance was good as the series heats up with strong community support urged for the club.
Coach Southwell and Manager Davis plan extensive practice to meet high standards for a top quality ball. This afternoon North English visits the local diamond after beating Keota yesterday in a strong showing. The teams are noted as a capable group Washington has observed in recent days.
A Chinese inventor develops a simple machine that braids straw into fine quality braid twelve times faster than handwork, promising a new method for rapid straw production in weaving tasks.
A quip from Uncle Eben noting that when a man seems indignant or discouraged it often hides a confession of his own laziness. The remark frames a blunt social observation in compact rustic wisdom.
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