English: Postcard for Barstow, California (1912). Had a hot time in Barstow. Hugged the stove. Cop. S. A. S., 1912. Weather-related interpretation: Barstow, California, is known for its hot desert climate. The phrase "Had a hot time in Barstow" could be a humorous way of acknowledging the extreme heat experienced in the area. "Hugged the stove" might be a metaphorical expression indicating that the person felt extremely warm or hot, as if they were embracing a hot stove. It highlights the intense heat of the region.
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