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“Twenty years ago, it wasn’t the law of the land, so to speak, in farming, but it was used in a big, bigway,” Rice said. “Farmers still scan it, but they don’t completely sink their teeth into that information. There are so many other sources of pretty doggone good factual information that’s on target.” Now, the National Weather Service has become the go-to place for weather forecasts. Because of this, the almanac’s audience has begun to change. Duncan said they are getting more urban people who are just curious about the publication.
The Lanark Era
Lanark, Ontario, Canada02 Feb 1910, Wed • Page 6
It’s the bread and butter of the friendly rivalry between the Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Fanner’s Almanac, which for almost 200 years have been making long-term weather forecasts. And they’re pretty good at it, both claiming about 80 percent accuracy. This spring, for example, both publications predict warmer temperature with around normal rainfall through June.
The Windsor Star
Windsor, Ontario, Canada03 Jun 1905, Sat • Page 11
The Weekly Advance
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada11 Jan 1917, Thu • Page 2
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Importing Vampires into Wilno
Alexander Belleville had Eight Wives……
Jealous Wives and Fake it Until You Make it!
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