Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1914 — The PLACE of HONEY-MOONS Distance In Bavaria. [ARTICLE]

The PLACE of HONEY-MOONS

Distance In Bavaria.

In the Bavarian highlands signposts along the roads. Instead of stating the number of miles or kilometers to the various villages, give the amount of time which the average pedestrian will supposedly take to traverse the distance, an exchange states. This is merely an official expression of the very general custom of the peasants In the region, who invariably tell inquirers on the roads not bow tar it is to a place, but how long it takes to get there. For Instance, one asks: “How far Is It to Oberammergau?” “A small half hour," will be the answer, or perhaps <*A good half hour” or “A big half hour." Which Is puzzling until the stranger learns that a “small half hour** means 26 minutes, “a good half hour” 30 minutes and "a big half hour” 38 minutes.