In the depths of January 1929, a bitter cold spell gripped the nation, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 22 degrees below zero in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The harsh conditions took a deadly toll, claiming the lives of at least three people in Chicago. Meanwhile, in Colesburg, Iowa, the town was snowbound, with residents desperate for relief. A lone bobsled, braving the drifts for nine miles, took all day to make the perilous journey, underscoring the dire situation.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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