Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16

vorite signs and theories; but these were so varying and conflicting that, in self-defense of youth and newborn enthusiasm, 1 was inclined to throw them all overheard, and launch out alone on my voyage of discovery. At any rate, no sign should be accepted as genuine that was not based upon some sound principle-an extremely good rule for those familiar with at mospheric laws and principles, but sufficiently pIesumptious as adminis- tered by an innocent tyro. It takes true sight to discover that many signs apparently portend coming changes. Even those poor, old aching bones and rheumatic joints, that l once so scorn- ed and fiouted, l have learned to res- pect as atmospheric indicators of no small significance. A pent up invalid may often serve the purpose of heusc hold barometer. But these tty. were to be learned by sloyooo .isssons igon
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