Word: fogs
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Every morning now we have mounted regimental drill. Six hundred horses galloping in column of fours is a fine wave of power. The dust lifts up so thick it is like a fog, and you can barely see the next man ahead. Half-blinded, wet with sweat, and the horses on both sides rubbing against your legs, you go tearing, galloping on. Then suddenly through the white wall of dust you see the haunches of the horses ahead sink down and a hand shoot upward with the fingers spread apart. There is a quick jam, a creaking and rubbing...
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., June 8.- The Harvard crews arrived here at 1.20 today. On account of a fog in Long Island Sound, they missed connection with the Hudson River boat and came by train. They did not get dinner until about six o'clock. After dinner both crews took a short spin...
...Striped Fog, Robert P. Bellows...
...Yale crews. A strong southerly breeze made the course a little too rough for the best work in shells, except well up the river. It was expected that one or both 'varsity crews might cover the full course, but they did not attempt it. Before dusk a dense fog hung over the river and land, making it dangerous for the boats...
...LONDON, CONN., June 5. - Fog and mist hung over the Thames all day, but these disagreeable conditions did not prevent the crews from having their customary practice. They were on the river this forenoon and late this afternoon and did good work, though there is opportunity for vast improvement. Steam yacht Thyra, recently purchased by Mr. James A. Stillman, arrived this afternoon and her master will report to Stillman of the Harvard crew, who has her at his disposal. She will remain until after the 28th and will be made use of by the crew when they are not otherwise...