Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-03-05
A Winter Resort for II sa!th OF lsess.

~ have told her myself, II was best
So" answered Thomas Watkyn.
Awln;er Resort for II sa!th OF Isess. %
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The rapid pace at which our business
affsirs are driven at the present time
necessitates more frequent pauses for
rest than in the days OF old when busi-
ness was conducted mere slowly and
with greater deliberation. Not only in
the eyhausting heat of summer, but
there should be pauses for rest also
in the equally trying days of mid
winter. 1t is most fortunate. there
fore, that for the people of the United
States, especially from New York and
Philadelphia, there is easily accessible
in Atlantic City place where not only
a season of repose for the weary worker
may be found but likewise sanitarium,
generously endowed by nature with
balmy breeZes, warm suns and uni
form temperature, accompanied by all
the comforts, convenienceS and luxu-
ries Of life. Four hours ride over the
Pennsylvania railroad from New York,
and two hours from Philadelphia will
bring the invalid or the visitor for plea
sure to the delightful city by the sea.
Atlantic City is situated on an island
bounded ON the south and east by the
ocean, and on the other sides by an arm
Of the sea. Its maih exposure is SOUTH
ern, and the welcome rays of the wiz
ter sun bathe it In flood of soft and
mellow light. The surroun ling waters
are open during the year, and only in
the coldest snaps does ice form on the
inlet. The winds as well as the wave
favor this fortunate spot. From the
north, northwest and southwest the
winds travel for miles over ard and
porous sands ON which snow never lies,
and become dried and warmed in their
passage. The southern and eastern
winds cone in from the sea laden with
the heated vapor of the Gulf Stream to
tone down the temperature to a delight
full degree. We are told by meteorolo-
gists that the Gulf Stream, in conse-
quence of its proximity to the coast, af-
fects the temperature more powerfully
here than at any other part of the At
lantic coast. just opposite Atlantic
City the stream sweeps in landward to
within forty-five miles of the shore, and
the heated waters of the Tropics serve
as a natural radiator, tempering the
harshness Of this northern latitude.
With all these advantages OF site it is
not surprising that the thermometer
conducts itself with charming propriety
at Atlantic City. As winters go it rare
ly drops below thirty-two degrees, and
trustworthy observations show that .
fair average for its MONDAY reading in
mid-winter is forty-five or fifty degrees.
Atlantic City is city not only in
name but in fact having resident pop
ulation of seven thousand people. 1t
is laid out in straight, wide avenues
bordeTed with trees and adorned with
handsome hotels and artistic villas.
Electric lights, street railway, and a
uniformed police attestits municipal inn
portance. There are fine drives along
the avenues or on the beach, and all the
facilities are at call.
OF hotels there is an unlimited sup
ply. There are rich apartments for the
wealthy, comfortable quarters for the
independent. humble lodgings for the
poor. Many Of the first-class hoUels
remain open throughout the year.
With this view they are adapted to use
as winter homes, and are as comfortable
in mid-winter as they are agreeable in
the heat of the dog-days. They are heat
ed by steam and made costly attractive
by open CRATES. Several of them, have
been thoroughly refitted since the
close of the summer season. Many of
them have lighthouses where one can
indulge the luxury of saltwater bath;
and well-arranged sun-parlors, where
invalids or others may bask in the bright
sunlight without encountering the out
er air. These parlors are glass-inclosed
porticOs, affording excellent indoor
promenades.
The health record of Atlantic City is
unsurpassed. No epidimic has ever
ragged there. The drainage is good, the
streets are well cleaned and the drink
ing water is brought fresh and pure
from the mainland. Thousands of
patients have been sent here by their
physicians and returned well and hear
ty.
Why should we 90 to Europe in search
of health and at great expense when we
have here, at our own doors, all the ap-
pliances for comfort, invigorating breez-
es, warm suns, entertainments and
sports of all kinds, all of these at prices
within the reach of alp
Lamps are very fashionable, and not
chiefly on account Of high and poor gas
though that may not be without its
effect, but for the reason that they can
be without its effect, but for the reason