The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Hicks Forecasts for March.

Hicks Forecasts for March.
A Vulcan storm period is central on
the first day of March, lasting up to
about the 4th. Venus, Mercury and
Earth's yernal equinox all bear on the
same period, with moon in apogee on
the LIST and at last quarter on the End.
From Saturday the LIST to about Tuesday
the 4th, general and heavy storms of
rain, sleet, snow and wind will be most
natural. In southern and central parts
of the continent, very low barometric
conditions at this time, with change to
very warm, southerly Winds, will indi'
cate dangerous and even tornado storms.
All general storms at this time, and
throughout the month, will be equinoc-
tial in character; the first stages will be
warm, with rain, lightning and thunder
especially along the south and east sides
of storm areas. To the west and north
west the rain will rapidly turn to sleet
and snow, followed by high barometer
which will force cold waves and extreme
wintry conditions for the season east
ward and southwark over almost the
entire country. Let it be remembered
that the combined perturbations Of
Mercury and venus, within the period
of our vernal equinox, is invariably at
tended either by general and heavy
storms, partaking Of both tropical and
boreal Influences, or unseasonably warm
and bright weather prevails, followed by
heavy and general earthquake phenom.
ena. Long and careful observation has
proven to us that the same causes that
produce storms and violent fluctuations
of weather, produce seismic and earth
quake phenomena also, but that storms
relieve the strain and prevent the earth
quakes, while phenominally fair and
bright weather at such times is followed
by the earthquakes.
All through the Mercury period which
ends about the 10th, cloudy, threaten
ing weather will prevail, but renewed
storm conditions will be marked from
about the Sth to the 10th inclusive. AS
we approach new moon on the 9th it
will grow much warmer, falling barome-
ter will appear in western parts and
very decided storms will quickly follow,
travelling eastward and touching most
sections of the country from about the
9Th to the 10th. Very high tides with
probably dangerous equinoctial gales
about the gulf and Atlantic coast re-
glons, will be most natural at this time.
All sections dominated by warm, equa-
torial currents at this time will be visited
by heavy thunder and lightning, and
many Venus downpours of rain and hail.
An energetic, short liyed high barom-
eter may possibly rush in before the on.
coming of the Vulcan storm period
central on the 18th, but the chances are
good for continued and general storms
over the 10th and into the storm period
extending from the 18th to the 10th.
Students of our theory and forecasts
will remember that the Earth passes an
electric and magnetic crisis each year,
on and about March 18th. 1t will also
be remembered that the new and full
moons in March are always on or very
close to the celestial equator, thus form
ing close coniunctions with Earth and
Sun. When these conjunctions fall
within or near the annual perturbation
central on the 18th, storms, ocean tides
and electric phenomena are almost GER
tain to reach high maximum. The
few instances which we have observed,
when such phenomena did not follow
such astronomic conditions, have with
out exception been attended and fol-
lowed by peculiar disturbances, such as
abnormal 'searth currents" auroral
lights, volcanic eruptions and earth
quakes. Whatever manifestations may
result in our earth and air at this partic-
ular time this month, we promise that
those who will keep watch on the Suns
surface with even small telescopes, will
be able to see many sun spots of large
dimension and phenomenal activity.
Have your glasses ready and make
\ daily and thorough examinations Of the
face of the Sun, from the lst until after
the 18th of March. Good eyes with
only pieces of smoked glass may be
able to see some of these spots on the
Sun, if you do not grow weary in watch
ing.
| A reactionary storm period will center
on or about the 10Th and Goth, at which
time change to warmer, falling barome.
tea and wide areas of more rain and
snow will pass eastward across the
country. All Of these storm perturba.
tons until after the full moon in March