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Domestic News July 18, 1922

The Beatrice Daily Express

Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska

What is this article about?

On July 18, farmer Evan Dunn near Falls City, Nebraska, fell beneath a cultivator, suffering serious internal injuries, a right leg broken in three places, and damage to his chest, back, and throat after horses backed up with lines around him; his wife cut the lines to free him, and he received medical attention.

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FARMER FALLS BENEATH A MACHINE WHILE WORKING

Falls City, Nebr., July 18.-Evan Dunn, farmer living one mile east of the city, received serious internal injuries when he fell beneath a cultivator while working on his farm. Dunn, driving the team with the lines drawn around his back, was nearly bent double when the horses started to back up as his feet were caught in the stirrups, tightening the bits on the animals. His wife heard Dunn's cries for help and released him by cutting the lines. He was rushed to a Falls City doctor, who, after an X-ray examination, discovered Dunn's right leg broken in three places and his chest, back and throat badly injured.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident

What keywords are associated?

Farmer Accident Cultivator Fall Falls City Injury Horse Team Mishap

What entities or persons were involved?

Evan Dunn

Where did it happen?

Falls City, Nebr.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Falls City, Nebr.

Event Date

July 18

Key Persons

Evan Dunn

Outcome

serious internal injuries, right leg broken in three places, chest, back and throat badly injured

Event Details

Evan Dunn, farmer living one mile east of the city, received serious internal injuries when he fell beneath a cultivator while working on his farm. Dunn, driving the team with the lines drawn around his back, was nearly bent double when the horses started to back up as his feet were caught in the stirrups, tightening the bits on the animals. His wife heard Dunn's cries for help and released him by cutting the lines. He was rushed to a Falls City doctor, who, after an X-ray examination, discovered the injuries.

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