How Tornadoes Differ From Cyclones in Weather Lore
An old discussion explains the distinction between cyclones and tornadoes, noting that cyclones are large widespread low pressure disturbances moving eastward, while tornadoes are rare, localized violent whirlwinds. It emphasizes that most destructive storms occur inland in the North American midwest and that tornadoes, though often misnamed as cyclones, differ in scale, shape, and impact.
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United States
North American
Middle
Rain Follows a Battle Because of Dry Weather Patterns
The Weather Bureau explains rain after battles is not caused by the battle itself but by timing. Movements before engagements require dry roads, so a dry spell often ends as fighting begins, making rain seem linked to battles even though it is a natural sequence.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Holiday visits noted in Pittsuburgh area households
Robinson and Viola of Pitcairn spend holidays with Henry Brendlinger and Angela Mann families in Clymer. Jack Snyder visits Swissvale parents. Tillis Mills of Sandy Ridge returns home after visiting Andrew and Mrs Mills. William McCollim of Cowansville plans Christmas with grandparents McCollim and Frantic vot. A J Boyle and daughter visit Johnstown and Conemaugh. Mrs Henderson of Greensburg visits Curtis Cunningham. Sara Fry recently fer Fa.
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Viola
Pitcairnara
Henry Brendlinger
Angela Mann
Clymer
Robert Boyle
Jack Snyder
Swissvale
Tillis Mills
Sandy Ridge
Andrew Mills
William McCollim
Cowansville
Christmas Week Social News From Johnstown Area
Mrs William Donahue and son Harry and Miss Dora Sahners shopped in Johnstown Monday. Mrs Elizabeth Alcorn fell and was seriously injured Monday. Mrs Mary J Nixon visited her home here. Pupils of the public schools gave a Christmas entertainment Friday afternoon directed by Prof Steele Clawson. Mrs Myrtle Mack and son moved into Wilbert Mack's house. Mr and Mrs Albert Landsperger moved into part of the Montgomery home. United Evangelical Sunday school gave a Christmas entertainment Sunday night under Superintendent M C Rhinehart. Brethren Sunday school held a Christmas night entertainment. Lutheran League of the Lutheran church elected officers: President Robert Boyle, Vice President Grace Lichtenfels, Secretary Edna Huston, Treasurer Mrs WH Fisher, Organist Edith Courbin. Hanna shopped in Indiana Thursday. Mr and Mrs L L Deemer and W I McGaughey were Indiana visitors Thursday. Weaver children improving except Jean. Mr and Mrs L M Henderson visited Anne and Ida Dunmire Sunday afternoon. Mrs W A Coleman in Vandergrist nursing daughter Agathy recovering from scarlet fever. Mrs Bila Smith of Indiana visiting sister Mrs D B Townsend. Fergus Moorhead ill but improving. Christmas entertainment at St Jacob’s postponed to Sunday Dec 30 at 2:30 pm due to weather and illness. Mr and Mrs Glenn Coleman visiting W A C Coleman. Miss Alice Kunkle teaching near Export spending vacation with parents Albert and Mrs Albert Kunkle. Townsend family sick members D B and Henry and Misses Martha and Mildred slowly recovering. Miss Sadie Smith spent Tuesday with Ira Weaver.
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William Donahue
Harry
Dora Sahners
Johnstown
Elizabeth Alcorn
Mary J. Nixon
Steele Clawson
Myrtle Mack and Son
Wilbert Mack
Albert Landsperger
J. GC. Montgomery
United Evangelical Sunday School
M. C. Rhinehart
Brethren Sunday School
Lutheran League of the Lutheran Church
Robert Boyle
Grace Lichtenfels
Edna Huston
WH. Fisher
Edith Cour bin
Hanna
Indiana
Bila Smith
D. B. Townsend
Fergus Moorhead
St. Jacob's
Glenn Coleman
W. A. C Coleman
Alice Kunkle
Export
Albert Kunkle
Townsend
Messrs
D. B
Henry
Martha
Mildred
Sadie Smith
Ira Weaver
Local Tiny Notes From Cherry Tree and Surrounding Towns
D A McKee traveled to Cherry Tree on Wednesday while Glair Shankie did so on Saturday. John Treese has been ill for some time. G and Garman visited near Hast Run on Monday. A L Pittman is seriously ill. Mrs D A McKee called at Cherry Tree Saturday. Lowe Shankle called at Barnesboro Saturday. R J Smith family and Miss Irene Mellvaine shopped in Barnesboro Tuesday. C A Conner loaded buckwheat at Fleming Summit this week. Mrs McMahan, under Mrs B A McKee, returned home for holidays.
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D. A. McKee
Cherry Tree
Glair Shankie
John Treese
G. &. Garman
A. L. Pittman
Lowe’ Shankle
Barnesboro
R. J. Smith
Irene Mellvaine
C. A. Conner
Fleming Summit
McMahan
B. A. McKee
Local Social Notes From NicholtownArea Friends Visit
Nicholtown residents report weekend visits and modest gatherings. Mr and Mrs W T Weaver of Clymer spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sam Bray of Ord. Grace and Ane Dodds, employed in Indiana, visited relatives here. Katy McAdoo dropped by Mrs Nanny Brown. Christmas services were held at Antioch Monday night. Mrs Mary Boucher of Deckers Point visited Mrs H Riethmiller. Frances and Helen Lowman are vacationing at home. Adelaide Wolfe, high school student at Clymer, spends vacation at home. Jesse Harbridge visited his mother Saturday evening.
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W. T. Weaver
Clymer
Sam Bray
Ord
Grace
Ane Dodds
Indiana
Katy McAdoo
Nanny Brown
Antioch
Mary Boucher
Deckers Point
H. Riethmiller
Frances
Helen Lowman
Adelaide Wolfe
Jesse Harbridge
Ramshackle Club Leader Finds Growth Through Boys
Miss Ramsdell, a welfare worker in South Wingate, starts a boys club in a basement on Battery Street. After rough behavior at a cake spread, she is locked in, escapes via a laundry loft, earns respect as Miss Ramsdell, and with Terry’s backing builds a thriving, loyal group of youths who learn manners and sustained effort.
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Olive J. Ramsdell
Aubrool
Tom Durgin
Ami
Terry
Tom
Poe
Miss Ramsdell
Clu
Pery
Tne Oace
Médhr Street
Tom Durpin
Miss Kansdel
Was Sure of It Diner Steak Remark Story
A dialogue fragment shows Walter insisting the diner offers superior steaks, while another figure counters with a sharp remark about not here. The exchange hints at dining quality and familiarity, though exact context and setting remain unclear.
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Walter
Poultry and Apple Show Awards List at Local Fair
A detailed tally of poultry awards goes to various exhibitors led by Howard McHenry Hamilton and Johnston teammates. The apple and potato show swelled, with 140 apple entries across many varieties, clusters of prize winners announced by Savings & Trust Co. and led by Clarence McHenry Wise Stonebraker and Clyde Houck among others.
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Northern Spies
the Savings & Trust Co
Baldwins
Clarence Meckenry
Indiana
John Wise
Commodore
George Hibel
Rossiter
H. W. Stonebraker
Clarence McHenry
Roxbury Russat
Clarence Mehenry
Wro
J. Write Arson
Ytumbo
Clarence Mcfenry
Clare McHenry
L. Fyock Clymer
R. D
Guno
la. Fyveis & Son
Clarence McIlenry
Jelly Flower
HM. W. Stonepraker
Starrs
Clyde Houck
Wm. J. Waterson
T. CO
Ben Davis
Wagner
T. C. Hood
Rhode Island Greening
John. Wise
Mann
York Imperial
Hamilton
Home
McIntosh
Walbridge
Spitzenberg
George Ethel
Grimes Golden
N. W. Greening
IT. C. Hood
John Wine
Same
Winenap
Baltimore
T. Myock
Waterson Colden
Jolu Wise
Cretadstone
Dar
le Yuck
San
Progress Club offers reduced rates for rural delivery subscribers
The Progress announces Club List discounts for rural delivery readers. Subscriptions cost $2.00 yearly, paid in advance with cash. The list includes Progress with Pittsburgh daily papers and Philadelphia daily North American among others, plus weekly and monthly titles, all at reduced prices for R. D. subscribers. The Indiana Pa. edition is offered to R. D. subscribers, with an address for orders.
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Progress
Ita Rural Dolivery
Pittsburgh
Clarette Times
Eeng Progress
Pittaburgh Daily Post
R. D
Leanne Poemesstew
Philadelphia
Indiana Progress
Indiana
Tales of the Old Frontier featuring Tim Murphy the legendary sharpshooter
A historical profile of Tim Murphy, Virginian rifleman with Gen. Daniel Morgan during the Revolutionary War. The piece highlights Murphy’s double barreled rifle exploits at Saratoga and Tryon County, claiming his deadly marksmanship helped turn the Burgoyne campaign and his feats against Iroquois forces earned him feared admiration.
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Tim Murphy
Pinimore Cooper
Leitherstocking
Cooper
Burgoyne
Baratoga
Murphy
Frazer
Mim Murphy
Murehy
Tryon County
Jin
Tim
van Trogidyci Patty
Fawnamar
Miephyo
Cantata at Clarksburg Presbyterian Church
The Sabbath school and church choirs presented a cantata on Sabbath evening depicting prophetic events leading to the new testament, with nativity scenes as the highlight. Rev and Mrs Wallace Fraser were honored Friday at the manse by congregation members and bankers with a pleasant social hour and gifts of silverware. The Westminster Guild Girls Circle, formed by Mrs Fraser, adds strength to church life.
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Presbyterian
Clarksburg
Wal
Lace Fraser
Fraser Ware
Westminster Guild
Fraser
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Indians, Pa
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Dol Wise
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Ho W. Stonebraker
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Jonathan
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Howard Myers
A. W. Stonebraker
I. Fyock & Son
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H. W. Overdorff
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Edward Elbell
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Plumville
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Smicksburg
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Mra
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Creekside
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Conemaugh
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Troward & Son
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Howard & Son
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Rye
R. W. Hamilton
Fulton Simpson
Jay Simpson
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MD McMenry
BW. McHenry
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Luther Willams
the Progress Club List
Elmo Scott Watson
Aegenm Top
Woesturn Newspaper Union
Royal
Griffith Ellis
Ellis' Mills
Indiana, Pa
Avery Farm Home
Tim Stockman
Pennsylvania
the Progress
Indiana Progress Weekly
National Stockman and Farmer
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Boss Dairy Ration
Quaker Oats Co
Chicago
Schumacher
Linus M. Lewis
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