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February 15, 1849
Jeffersonian Republican
Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Milford, Monroe County, Pike County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The National Intelligencer reports on worms found on snow in Washington, Rochester NY (recently, per Prof. Chester Dewey), North Carolina (last winter), and Tennessee (two years ago), resembling cheese worms.
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Snow Worms.
The National Intelligencer, in referring to a curious phenomenon of worms upon the snow in Washington as stated by a correspondent, says-
We have been shown a letter from Professor Chester Dewey of Rochester N. York, (addressed to a scientific gentleman of this city.) from which we learn that the snow in that region has recently been covered with worms varying from a quarter of an inch to an entire inch in length. We are also informed that a small worm, of a dark color, and resembling a tiny bud or seed, was found upon the snow in North Carolina during the last winter; and also that about two years ago a small worm of a scarlet hue was found on the snow in Tennessee. The worms described by our correspondent are said to be a quarter of an inch in length, and bearing a close resemblance to those produced by cheese.
The National Intelligencer, in referring to a curious phenomenon of worms upon the snow in Washington as stated by a correspondent, says-
We have been shown a letter from Professor Chester Dewey of Rochester N. York, (addressed to a scientific gentleman of this city.) from which we learn that the snow in that region has recently been covered with worms varying from a quarter of an inch to an entire inch in length. We are also informed that a small worm, of a dark color, and resembling a tiny bud or seed, was found upon the snow in North Carolina during the last winter; and also that about two years ago a small worm of a scarlet hue was found on the snow in Tennessee. The worms described by our correspondent are said to be a quarter of an inch in length, and bearing a close resemblance to those produced by cheese.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Snow Worms
Natural Phenomenon
Worms On Snow
Curious Occurrence
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor Chester Dewey
Where did it happen?
Rochester N. York; Washington; North Carolina; Tennessee
Story Details
Key Persons
Professor Chester Dewey
Location
Rochester N. York; Washington; North Carolina; Tennessee
Event Date
Recently; Last Winter; About Two Years Ago
Story Details
Reports of worms appearing on snow: in Rochester NY recently (quarter to one inch long), North Carolina last winter (dark, bud-like), Tennessee two years ago (scarlet), and Washington (quarter inch, cheese-like).