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[1906] [07/09]: Rain of Frogs [WV]

Posted on June 4, 2026June 6, 2026 by Zero

The Fairmont West Virginian (Fairmont, W. Va.), July 9th 1906

The Fairmont West Virginia and Morgantown Chronicle are discussing a rain of frogs and seeking an explanation. Probably the explanation is they didn’t rain. – Parkersburg State Journal.

Our frog expert is out of town just now but as soon as he returns he will settle this question to the satisfaction of all we hope.

Disclaimer: This 1906 newspaper article was published prior to 1931. Under United States copyright law (specifically the 95-year rule), this work has entered the public domain and is thus free to use or republish. It is presented here as an interesting and folkloric newspaper oddity.

Source(s): https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn86092557/1906-07-09/ed-1/?sp=4

[ Special thanks to: Theresa of Theresa’s Haunted History of the Tri-State for locating this article within the Library of Congress online archives. ]

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