Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1898 — The Winter Wears Away. [ARTICLE]

The Winter Wears Away.

Frinay, January 28th on the latitude of New York City, which is almost exactly the same as Rensselaer, the sun rises at 7:18 and sets at 5:18, giving a day of just 10 hours in length. This is an increase of 43 minutes from what they were a month ago, and a very Welcome increase it is. llow natural it is for people to note the growing length of the days at this time of the year, and rejoice at this visible demonstration of the fact that the winter is wearing away.