' a 7 Drawing by Ray Walters. “D you culiar the ever see such And time of the year! Thus exclaim weather us tricks i dishing out only brand « If he pe- weather! for this we when n of i weather he ha hand show €rs us with too Ir earth | abnormal and the to dry up, we call that abnorn al. mach heat again are mands of us, do Average man, tistical cording the { nited fat is rarely met If he gives us much nal. What, he w all too or cold, the nbnor OO Se de e « normal? veather, like the average IS a useful conception urposes-—nothing mor Fitz tates weather bur b i to Charles gh of he with as a reality lead, he says, periods In whicl temperature, rainfall, humidity 1 . . Nes], ele, conform Lhe vorrespor average of a The paradox ti in our latit or than the exception is easily explained Changeableness, he says pgonounced characteristic mospheric conditi temperate zone, that occur either of “normals,” which computed from Is the most the at- nisnamed of onus in the and un the fluctuations wide range so-called are the observations tong period of time Mr. Talman admits, however, that. | in addition to normal weather, which | is uncommon, and moderately abnor- mal weather, which prevalls most the time, there third type weather which departs so far from | the average that even after the lapse | of years its vagaries are remembered | as something extraordinary, Writing of the year 1260 in Eng- land, Matthew of Westminster Bays: “In the summer of this year great and enormous prodigies were seen in the air, so that some sald that the last Judgment was close at hand. There was now an intolerable famine. and such excessive and uninterrupted thunderstorms that scarcely any one dared to go out of his house, and many people were killed, and the light- wing destroyed houses and flelds of corn and woods, and inflicted unheard of dangers on the country. Also there were such hailstorms that the stones have on | side the climatic averages over a of | of i is a | wore not lke ilckness of three fingers, and In only peas but of ft ’ pinces as thick as fif The teen fingers.” Fourteenth nppears century have been a period of extreme WHe conditions During th century, according the Rhine, Danube, P * great rivers were frozen for in Europe that nlters M3 On, and months of the weeks together, fifty-five succeeding occurred. In 1374 the Rh was so high at Cologne } boats passed over the eity serious floods ine WHIIN summers, however, The of BOYOre 8 prevailed. ‘hot summer was talked for centuries most memorable exar weather fog” that prevailed and America during A well-known that given by Gi in all history dry he Ibe History of Sel 1783 was an amaz and full for, besides one, and tremends affrighted and dis ‘nt counties tar haze yd for m siand, an in every ps and even beyond its limits, rdinary appearance, wi m The sun, ! Known thin the ory noon, lool blank a on but as shed ight as a clon rust-colored fer the ground moon, ruginous | floors lurid and tine selting. and and of rooms, One of Benjamin tific disquisitions relates to this event. He says: “During of several of the the year 17583, Summer months when have been the greatest, there existed great fog was was dry, part of North America. This | of a permanent nature: it | and the rays of the sun seemed to have little effect toward dissipating it, as they easily do na moist fog’ arising from water. They were indeed rendered so faint In pass- ing through it that, when collected In the focus of a burning glass, they would scarcely kindle brown paper.” Some specimens of weather are unomalous merely on account of their extreme character, while in other cases the remarkable feature is the place or time of occurrence. Prob- ably the majority of atmospheric events that are popularly classified as “freak” weather are those that occur oul of season, or in a region where they are rarely experienced. For ex. ample, the memorable cold wave that In winter, wilting of plants is moisture in the alr. It Is not neces- or to souk the soil continuously, set on or near the stove, register, or radiator, says Nature Magazine evaporated and distributed the alr, reducing the transpiration from the plants, Spraying the leaves creases the moisture content and acts as a general tonle to the plant. Water- ing the plants two or three times a day is not good practice, Sailors Once Made Slaves In Algiers, before the French took upon themselves the burden of regu- lating that country properly, sallors on the coast of French-Span- Ish Algiers were sometimes taken as THE CENTRE REPORTER, CENTRE HALL. PA. Children Enlisted in “5 Ld Diuretic? People Are Learning the Value of Occacional Use. VERYONEk nows thet a lax. ative stimulates the bowels. A diuretic performs a similar func. tion to the kidneys. Under the strain of our modern life, our - he United States in Feb 11 DFC ey ung ented se ut it that that give weather pranation SUnspots us, in however, still somewhnt weather records were kept at that period at not ten Pp nobody hs than and un more HOPH country eser h of information, The cold sum. the writer, | dertaken a thorough sear other contemporary of such as newspapers and diaries SOWrces i { followin mer, or g des ription of the as experienced by | nown), at Plymouth, Conn, | of those commonly most of the others, the is typleal and, like written quoted, It event was of will ever forget and which many the young have heard a great deal about. There was and snow in every month of the year. 1 well re member the Tth of June, while on my way to work, about a mile from home, dressed throughout with thick woolen clothes and an overcoat on, my hands got so cold that I was obliged to lay down my tools and put on a pair of mittens which I had In my pocket. It snowed about an hour that day, the 10th of June my wife brought In some clothes that had been spread on the ground .the night before, which were frozen stiff as In winter. On the 4th of July I saw several men pitching quoits In the middle of the day with thick overcoats on, and the sun shining bright at the time, . Not half enough corn ripened that year to furnish seed for the next.” lee slaves, and In many Instances were not freed. Slavery prevailed all over Africa at that time, and it was when the abuse became flagrant that France stepped forcibly into the country and restored civilized order, Gem of Colombia Colombia yields more than 90 per cent of the world's production ofemer- alds. One of the largest of the mines ls at Muzo, which Is operated by the government, and a Paris concern has the contract for marketing the output. Fire-Prevention Work Many ecitles have taken part in the fire-prevention movement, It been found that good results from Instructing the concerning fire prevention, They take a pride In knowing about fire hazards and doing away with them whenever possible. The Baltimore Evening Sun has organized what Is called the timore Junior fire department. boy who a himself the bureau ecting all has Come school children ial Each becomes pledges member to help coll fire-prevention Wisle paper, trash, greasy other rags, loose matches and my the be inflammable home. By placing proper receptacles, where [t collected the street | partinent, using cn and | cigars and { urging my all home free material in ty | such stuft i will by 2s 'y other lean cleaning re | olls dangerous Cigarettes i friends do these things. | my from | lammabies in the futur pledge w the appended 1 | signs this of his parent and ture also Is LaKe office of the pledge is he de newspaper with a show | presented badge and a card the chitl thix way Fence Adds to Beauty of Home Surroundings nier or sumiiner, i 1 Hoon Abd, veil-de ule a not, fandsca pe more ofter the gned enmclosur +11 bs iE Tialher iy Lan an Primarily rinariy y prevent te prevent te CRD SSON they g neces of really * appearing wit In & short City’s Best No city needs pr of of It its itizens, the world will know and honor and prosperity portion. If corrupt, or servants will be its weak permit government Degg "eg § t Suatsii r dishonest jsabii o the lawless slement affairs hear of and no amount of ballyhoolng by hired or self-appointed pre vent it. the world will that press agents will Detroit News Avoiding Damage to Sewer The location of trees those already planted or those intended for the yard should be taken in placing sewers, cisterns, or drains, advises a reader who contributes a inte consideration Liberty. “Tree roots against tile and elstern walls enough to break them ™ Can press | with | he difficult and expensive to undo. Some into any interstice they can find. Pop. | Away With Rubbish Heaps Cleanliness and good order are the best safeguards against fire. If there | Is no trash to ignite, the carelessly | thrown match or cigarette will find no fuel, It may be impossible to tralh | every person to be scrupulously care. | ful about matches or smokes, but the | first rule of safety should be learned by all who are responsible for busi ness and domestic premises, to keep them free from fire-making materials exposed to chance Ignition, Need for Co-Operation It is necessary for the betterment | and prosperity of any town for the | citizens to co-operate and work to. | gether as a well-trained team In thelr | effort to push the town onward and | upward In the business world. —Cren- shaw County Ala) News organs are apt to become slug. gish and require assistance, More and more people are learn- ing to use Doan’s Pills, oc- casionally, to insure good elim. ination which is so essential 1c good health. More than 50,000 grateful users have given Doan’s signed recommendations. Scarcely a community but has its representation. Ask your neighbor! DOAN'’S 78° Stimulant Diaretic to the Kidneys Foster Milburn Co, Mig Chemists, Buffalo NY RIGHTEOUS REASONING “Have you any reasons for suspect- ing that voleg 7! your antagonist purchased “Every reason,” “My been ne they knew of bought enn n Of course that other answered Senator Sorghum close have time thar could be quantities, advisers fon » ¥ » telling for some that Votes rge y In 1 ia og get ‘em SO any i Were HE must fellows ave gone to the Washington Star, w sin ThE i RA EASES SORE . THROAT at DT dn tave: seuss ih io Take a little “Vaseline” Star oe Jelly several times a day and at bedtime. Taste less and odorless. Soothes and heals. Wil not upset you. Neglected Op “What did you di elent tomb? portunity you discover in that an (sens ten, men io @ irs lo inhi} WORKS BOTH WAYS CHESEBROUGH te MPG. COL ated New York Vaseline RES. U8. PAT. OFF FPETROLEUM JELLY ZEW TET TR The Purity of Cuticura Makes It Unexcelled For All Toilet Purposes aS a aw State Street tired of saying Something W her—If your 1 rong dny is John Yeyeyer He Ten how hard that | Smith Dame HINA The Hornet pot hornet, » ot scorn it sublime time. nee the eH every DEMAND “BAYER” ASPIRI% fter Tw Aspirin Marked With “Bayer Cross” The Morning A You want 3 Has Been Proved Safe by Peet Y« von nt sufler to Millions. SU Done Benen # my dear! Warnis *Bayer’ gre not Aspirin Dorothy prose ribed | h singer” Say “B Imitations 1 me de that, Impossible proved o really ink apera aver’ Ss toe ceomplals Simart womer ing very stupid i wonderfird It’s All Right Stee m. » + ririged nt vou, th ziris at nak ing love He ters, y ogee Hid Wy bait Ease irritated throats, relieve coughs and sweeten the breath with Luden's. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM Bemmoves Dandroef Stops Bair Falling F.estores Color and Beauty to Gray and Faded Hair 0c and B00 at D> iota Z 4 Hiscox Chern Wis Patchogue N HINDERCORNS Removes Gorm. 0m. ommes. etc. stops all pain, ensures comlforn wo the foot, makes walking easy. 1b by mail or stl #ista, Hiscox Chemical Works, Patchogue, NX. ¥. Garfield Tea Was Your Grandmother's Remedy For every stomach and intestinal ML This good old-fash- loned herb home remedy for consti pation, stomach iis and other derange- ments of the sys tem so prevalent these days is in even me greater favor as a family medicine The True Spirit | than in your grandmother's day. Then your son Robert did | FOR OVER haarlem oil has been a world. wide remedy for kidney, liver and bladder disorders, rheumatism, correct internal troubles, stimulate vital organs. Three sizes. All druggists. Insist on the original genuine Gowp INSIST UPON KEMP'S LTNETN VE for that COL Kentucky Farmer— Wow ! My tobae. co barn's en fire! It's full of cured leaf’ Neighbor (eritically) geod smoking tobacco, Looks Si like tO, Dangerous Tryouts Inventions new are dally met. They leave the public thrilled The mere inventions that we Ket The more of us are killed. Maybe So can you cure St “Doctor, dance?” “No, but you'll see it popular in the baliroom yet” Vitus Guest Hostess—No; the dear boy has so | There are so | Seems Impossible “It's hard for me to get up early” “Why don't you go to bed early, then?" asked the Innocent uncle. “That would be even harder.” Friendly Notice “If 1 were you I'd go home immed! ately.” “Whaffor?™ “Your wife and the maid are beat ing rugs.” “What do I care? “They have your fishing rod and your tennis racquet,” Sidewalk Conversation “I'm the man who owns Broadway.” “Here's a alckel for you. I have |
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers