Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 181, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 July 1913 — Mercury Almost Rushed Out of Thermometer Top. [ARTICLE]

Mercury Almost Rushed Out of Thermometer Top.

Wednesday was officially ten degrees hotter than Tuesday. The government thermometer at St. Joseph’s college showed a maximum of 105 degrees Wednesday and 95 on Tuesday. The minimum for 24 hours ending at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon was 70, while the minimum the 24 hours ending at the same hour Tuesday was 66. On June 28th and 29th the mercury reached 104 in the shade. The mark of 105 is a new one for the season. The weatherman promisee showers and a little cooler, which will be joyously received by the sweltering populace. . /