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July 5, 1856
The North Carolinian
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Intensely hot weather persists locally for several days, driving demand for cool drinks and shade; similar heat noted in Pennsylvania with a humorous editorial anecdote.
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The Weather for some days past, has been intensely hot. Mercury rules high and cool beverages are in active demand. Shady retreats and "ice-fixins" are leading articles in the clothing line. Oh, when will the weather change?
By the by, it seems that the weather is hot in other places as well as here. The editor of the Pennsylvanian in speaking on this subject, says: "Four months ago we had to keep our ink-stand while writing, upon an old fashioned flat-iron with a heater in the inside; we now write with a tin cup tied under our chin to catch the perspiration."
By the by, it seems that the weather is hot in other places as well as here. The editor of the Pennsylvanian in speaking on this subject, says: "Four months ago we had to keep our ink-stand while writing, upon an old fashioned flat-iron with a heater in the inside; we now write with a tin cup tied under our chin to catch the perspiration."
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Weather
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Hot Weather
Temperature Extreme
Pennsylvania Heat
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Event Date
Some Days Past
Event Details
The weather has been intensely hot for some days, with high mercury levels leading to demand for cool beverages, shady retreats, and ice-related items. A query on when it will change. Hot weather also reported elsewhere, including a humorous quote from the Pennsylvanian editor about past cold and current perspiration management.