Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1911 — THE HOTTEST FOURTH [ARTICLE]

THE HOTTEST FOURTH

In 41 Years Was That of Tuesday—Was 108 in Rensselaer. The hot weather of the past week reached the highest point on the Fourth when the temperature throughout the country, soared to heights not reached before in 41 years., according to government reports. Yuma, Arizona, claims the distinction of being the hottest place on earth with an official record of 114. Rensselaer thermometers in the streets registered around 108. More than 500 deaths throughout the country have been reported as caused by the intense heat.