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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Reading, Pennsylvania, reported the coldest night on record on Thursday, with excellent sleighing over the past two weeks boosting local markets. Schuylkill coal sold for 18 cents per bushel, compared to 45-50 cents four years ago.
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Thursday night was considered by the oldest inhabitants, the coldest they ever experienced in this place. The sleighing never was known to be better than the last two weeks—and we abundantly reap the benefit of it. Our streets are daily literally obstructed with sleds, loaded with marketing of every description. Schuylkill coal of the first quality has been sold at eighteen cents per bushel. Four years ago, it could not be purchased under 45 and sometimes 50 cents per bushel. The pits are 55 miles north of this borough, and the coal must be transported by land the whole distance. A bushel weighs 80 pounds.
[Schuylkill Journal.]
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Primary Location
Reading (Penn.)
Event Date
Jan. 27
Outcome
schuylkill coal sold at 18 cents per bushel, down from 45-50 cents four years ago; streets obstructed with market sleds due to good sleighing.
Event Details
Oldest inhabitants considered Thursday night the coldest ever in Reading. Sleighing has been excellent for the last two weeks, benefiting local markets with sleds loaded with goods. Schuylkill coal pits are 55 miles north, transported by land; a bushel weighs 80 pounds.