The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
BRIGHT SUNSHINE
 CLOSES THE WEEK Fore Part of the Week Is
 Showery MEAN TEMPERATURE 30 Slightly Below the Normal-Maxmum Temperature Averages es-sunday
 Is Warmest Day-Nights
 Generally Pleasant.
MEAN TEMPERATURE 30

Montgomery, July 14.-(special. .)-The fore part of the week just passed was showery but the rainfall was generally deficient; the latter part was generally fair and warm. with much bright sun shine, says the report of the section di- rector of the weather bureau.
 The mean temperature for the entire state, 80 degrees, was slightly below the vious week. The maximum temperatures averaged about 9S. degrees. Sunday was the warmest day, and the highest tenn perature was 96 degrees at Selma. The nights were generally pleasant
 The rainfall, which was mostly in scat tered showers during the first three days, was generally below the normal, though copious to moderately heavy rains oc- cured m scattered portions of the state. Showers occurred in some portion of the state oil every day, but were most gen eral on Tuesday. A general rain would be beneficial.
 Extracts From Reports.
 blOunt, OneOnIa. Inunuef SnOWerS Oc- cured on the first two days the re- maindcr of the week was fair. The high est temperature was s2 degrees on the 7th ana the lowest 60 degrees, on the same day. About the average sunshine was received.-Aquilla J. Ketchum.
 Calhoun, Anniston: A heavy rain oc- cured on the 9th, and sprinlles of rain on five other days of the week. the total rainfall being 1.64 inches The mean tenn perature 77 degrees, was nearly normal Weather Bureau.
 Cherokee, Mackey: The days were warm but the nights were pleasant Light showers occurred on the first two days; fair weather prevailed during the re- mainder of the week.-B. F. Maclzey.
 Cullman, Cullman: Clear weather pre- vailed, though light showers occurred on the first two days. Nearly normal tenn peratures prevailed. About 72 per cent of the average sunshine was received.-Eu- gene A. Grayot.
 Fayette, Fayette: There were some heavy rains during the early part of the week. The sunshine was deficent.-Y. Savage.
 Jackson, Scottsboro: Moderately heavy rains occurred on the 9th and 7th. Nearly seasonable temperatures prevailed. There was much bright sunshine during the lat ter part of the weeh-Irene Caldwell.
 Jefferson, Birmingham: The mean temperature, IT degrees, was degrees below the normal. The highest tenn ao II, .4 66 There were several light showers. the total rainfall being 0.4O inch. About 55 per cent of the average sunshine was received-Weathe Bureau.
 Lamar, Crews Depot: A heavy rain occurred on the 9th; otherwise the pleasant.-J. J. Weeks.
 Madison, Madison: Showery weather prevailed during the first half of the week. the last half was clear and warm. Albert Klish.
 Marshall Albertville: Moderately heavy rains fell in this section on the 9th and 7th; fair weather prevailed during the remainder of the week. The temperatures were seasonable. About 75 per cent of the average sunshine was received.-J. B. Hobdy.
 St. Clair, Ashvllle: The first few days were showery, though fair weather pre- vailed during the remainder of the week. The days were warm, but the nights were pleasant.-George R. Cath CT.
 Walker, Cordova: Three good show CTS were received, and partly cloudy weather prevailed.-Scott Maxwell.
 Middle District.
 Autauga, wadsworth The first part of the week was showery; the weather was fair and warm during the latter part.-W. W. Wadsworth.
 Bibb, Eoline: The weather was cloudy and threatening during the first few days, and heavy rain fell. here on the Sth: fair weather prevailed during the remainder of the week.-Will Woodsol.
 Chambers, Boyds Tank: A good rain fell here Monday evening; fair weather prevailed during the remainder of the week. About the average sunshine was received-M. R. Boyd.
 Choctaw, Pushmataha: Frequent show CTS occurred through the 9th; the weather was fair during the balance of the week, when there was much bright sunshine.-E. A. Carr.
 Clay, Ashland: Fair weather prevail ed, though there was some local show CTS. The days were warm, though the