Milestone of a Father Ends in a Highway Tragedy
A man driving home reflects on aging and his daughter’s upcoming marriage when indecision leads to a fatal crash. The scene shifts to a highway memorial marked by a diamond sign as the survivor, eyes red and swollen, explains his presence. The piece ends with a fragmentary line.
Wedding Gift Premonition Foreshadows Sorrow in Town
A man purchases a silver tray as a wedding gift for his daughter and departs the shop with a sense of unease. The day begins with joy and cheerful banter from clerks and townspeople, but a shadow falls as the tray leaves the store.
City Meat Market Graettinger Iowa
Local grocer advertises fresh and cured meats ham bacon cream milk bread and produce. Robert Simonsen owner invites patrons to shop the large stock and low consistent prices for Sunday dinners and daily groceries. Telephone 71.
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Man recalls wife's death at accident site
A man recounts a fatal accident three years ago saying his wife was killed there and he has not returned to the spot. A patrolman offered time to stay, the man left still wanting to say something. Mrs. Harold Snyder of Minburn has a hobby collecting 30 cups dating back up to 80 years.
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Harold Snyder
Minburn
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