Weather Pranks and Alpine Phenomena In Climate Lore
A survey of atmospheric curiosities describes tablecloth, helm and bar clouds near mountains, fogs like painter and garua, red Saharan dust fogs off Africa, warm dry foehn winds in the Alps, chinook kin, and the fire ship lanterns. It notes Andes lightning, alpenglow, and recoloration of the Alps as demonstrations of nature’s dramatic light and weather effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Mountain
Cape Town
Cross Fell
England
Callao
Peru
Veruvian
Africa
Canaries
Cape Verde Islands
Sahara Desert
Alps
John
United States
Bay of Chafeur
Canada
Andes
Chile
Atvay
Mont Blanc
Siamese Etiquette And A Durlach Society Program
A Siamese royal rule forbids sleeping above the king’s residence with death penalties for violations. The Durlach Literary Society's program next Tuesday evening includes select reading by Samuel Furlow, solo by Hiram Steffy, recitation by Raymond McCloud, a student debate on country life, a referendum on questions about state symbols and geography, an address by Dr. E R Miller, and orchestral music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durlach Literary Society
Samuel Furlow
Hiram Steffy
Raymond McCloud
D. D. Eberly
Pennsylvania
Gertrude Metzler
Goldie Eberly
Simon Landis
Krupp
Shmuel Wolf
New York
Empire State
Edwin Wilson
Minnesota
Helen Kendig
Peter Hainly
Jacob Walter
Thomas Kissinger
Samuel Wolf
E. R. Miller
Ephrata
Queer Units of Measure Among Lushai Tribes
The article surveys Lushai and Kuki measuring systems with village baskets for retail, loads of about fifty pounds, conical rice heaps, terms for crop yields, time by rice cooking, and day and year divisions tied to farming. It notes short distances by body parts and many unique terms, few weight measures, and limited use of named months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Lushai Hills
Lushat- Kuki
J. Shakespear
Chang Khat
Liam
Slang in England and America Compared in Meaning
A Boston Herald piece explores how terms like pulling your leg and nut differ across the Atlantic. It contrasts British usage where a nut is a stylish young man with a racing car or plane, and American slang where nut labels a lunatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly
Jack
Broadway
London
Atlantic
United States
Britain
Buck
Beau
Boston Herald
Vampire Bats Lurk in New Guinea Regions
Narrative describes large bats feeding on exposed toes in New Guinea. They alight on the body, bite small holes, suck blood, fan wounds with wings to dull pain, and often return to gorge again, leaving victims rarely waking before harm occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Wife’s System Keeps Suburban Couple on Time for Trains
In a witty exchange cited by the Pittsburgh Post, a suburbanite complains his wife’s dressing pace makes them miss trains, while the second jokes her “system” means she’s late for one train but on time for the next, a humorous take on daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Post
Humorous Snippets From 19th Century Papers
Short jokes recount a woman gifting an alarm clock and a husband hiding it in a safe. Other quips note a cruel husband storing bare fishhooks in pockets, illustrating classic old newspaper humor and social mores with quick dialogue.
Farmers Receive Checks On Foot and Mouth Losses Countywide
Over one third of county farmers whose cattle were slaughtered in the foot and mouth crisis have received federal checks. The state covers half, with a bill pending in Harrisburg. Local epidemic status is steady, no new cases, and Lancaster stock yards see few cattle from the West. A spelling bee at Webster School, Elizabeth township, Zartman’s mill, Saturday February 13 at 7 30 p m features four classes and prizes, admissions 15 cents, teacher Miss Alberta H Peifer. In bad weather the event shifts to the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Webster
Elizabeth Township
Zartman’s Mill
Alberta H. Peifer
Union Stock Yards Placed Under Federal Disinfection Order
The Lancaster stock yards are under the United States Bureau of Animal Husbandry for disinfection. No livestock will enter or leave for a month due to hoof and mouth disease in hogs from Buffalo. Authorities traced all animals and report no spread and no new outbreaks in a week. Nine hogs were killed and buried last week. Also noted is a lecture by Rev. LH Albright at the U B Church in Oregon on February 6 with 80 photographic views and a free -will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
United States Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Buffalo
LH. Albright
Middletown
U. B. Church
U. B
Oregon
Public Sale Notices List Across Lancaster Area
A detailed schedule of forthcoming auctions across Lancaster County listings includes numerous farm stock items, horses, mules, cows, hogs, cattle, farm implements, furniture, and household goods. Sales span from February through March at multiple locations such as Washington House Manheim Ephrata Leber’s stable Lititz Warwick Lititz Brickerville and Speedwell Farm No.2 with various executors and agents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leber
Motusta
Jos. W. Bakker
Front Street
Warwick
Laura Kline
Fianna Iline
Elizabeth Township
Gideon Muck
Ingstil
Bri¢kerville
Harry Strauss
J. H. Keitz
Millway
P. & R. Depot
Springville
Stevens
Lincoln
Harry McHinger
Manheim Township
Neilsville
Kissel Hill
Benjamin Long
George
Selman
Warwick Township
Kissel TH
Serena Dienm
Htvix
Milton Pielim
Penryn
Buck's Mill
Edwin AG. Spangler
Warwick House
Lititz
Brickerville
Kim
Speedwell Farm
Hiram Hammer
Lititz Turnpilke
Eksel Hill
Tito
Jenny Lind
Ober Estate
Don’t Patronize Mail Order Houses and Installment Sellers
A reader warns against mail order firms and installment houses. The piece argues paying cash supports local Lancaster growth and avoids hidden debts, noting installment buyers fund others' bad debts.
Sale Bills Promotion for Public Notices
Advertisers are invited to print sale bills in the RECORD register at no charge. Free printing and free addressing and mailing of bills save time and reduce worry for sellers.
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Bay of Chaleur
Siam
Peron
Charley
Washington House
Manuteiln
A.D. Sahm
BH. Witmer
Pins Ros
L. B. Longenteker
J. B. Longenecker
Susan B. Snyder
Anna B. Minnich
Elizabeth B. Longenecker
H. H. Bomberger
John & Brubaker
Penn Township
Fred Galebach
Henry
EPA
Elizabeth B. Longe Fy Nhoker
Lancaster County
RF. D. No. 4
LINN_R. LONGENECKER
Warkwick Township
Lancaster Centy
Orange Street
Mary Ann Brubaker
Hipple
Will Leber
Sale and Exchange
Ephraia
Kansas & Nebraska
Jos
W. Baker Munno Krrrz
Mussarman
Illinois
Pioso
A. D. Sahm
Manheim
Conditi Ns
D. Sahm T Witmer S. Bowberger
Ndt
Strow
E. H
Alice Aleal
Idonovan'si
Chicago
America
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Donovan
Williamson and Foster & Cochran
E. King St
Lancaster, Pa
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