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 equivalent to "frightens." Predictions as to coming winter are derived from several sources. Those who are apprehensive of much sickness from warm open weather in December, are consoled by the assurance that—

At an earlier date we are assured that—

The poultry in our farm-yards also furnish their quota to our weather-maxims, for—

In seedtime and harvest there is need for much judgment and circumspection; and hence several items are still current on these subjects. Our farmers are advised that—

Again—

And lastly, since the ass is considered to be extremely sensitive to changes in the weather—