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June 29, 1922
Abilene Weekly Reflector
Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In Weir on June 28, farmer J. W. Rafferty discovers a portion of his pasture has vanished into a 74-foot deep, 105-foot wide semi-circular pit with a tidal pool at the bottom, likely caused by a subterranean river, attracting crowds.
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PASTURE NOW A LAKE
Farmer Finds Trees And All Sunk-
en Out Of Sight.
Weir, June 28.—J. W. Rafferty
was surprised when he went out to
his pasture near here and found a
good portion of the pasture
had
disappeared.
A semi-circular pit
74 feet deep and 105 feet across
was where part of the pasture had
been.
A large tree,
formerly
on
the
spot, had disappeared.
At the bot-
tom of the pit is a pool of
water
which ebbs and flows like
a tide.
So far the pool has not been found.
It
is
believed
a
subterrannean
river
caused
the
cave-in.
The
strange
pit
is
attracting
large
crowds.
Farmer Finds Trees And All Sunk-
en Out Of Sight.
Weir, June 28.—J. W. Rafferty
was surprised when he went out to
his pasture near here and found a
good portion of the pasture
had
disappeared.
A semi-circular pit
74 feet deep and 105 feet across
was where part of the pasture had
been.
A large tree,
formerly
on
the
spot, had disappeared.
At the bot-
tom of the pit is a pool of
water
which ebbs and flows like
a tide.
So far the pool has not been found.
It
is
believed
a
subterrannean
river
caused
the
cave-in.
The
strange
pit
is
attracting
large
crowds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Sinkhole
Pasture Disappearance
Subterranean River
Cave In
What entities or persons were involved?
J. W. Rafferty
Where did it happen?
Weir
Story Details
Key Persons
J. W. Rafferty
Location
Weir
Event Date
June 28
Story Details
Farmer J. W. Rafferty finds part of his pasture sunk into a deep pit with a tidal pool, caused by a subterranean river, drawing crowds.