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Firemen's Tournament, Part One

This date in 1910 marked the conclusion of a three-day, annual firemen’s tournament. This event had a long history stemming from the 1880s, and rotated through different cities, over different dates, drawing many participants and spectators. In 1910, the event was hosted by Bismarck. ....

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Wolf Bounty

On this date in 1910, an article appeared in the Oakes Times regarding the State Auditor’s view on the state wolf bounty, which had been in place since 1897. The auditor, D.K. Brightbill, was of the opinion that the bounty should be repealed as it was no longer practical for the state to hold such an act. ....

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The Sunshine State

On a February day in 1908, the Ward County Independent touted the joys of a North Dakota winter, noting it was a time to relax and enjoy life. The newspaper went so far as to declare: “The farmer who has not had a good time this winter will not be happy in heaven.” A few years later the Oakes Times named North Dakota “the Sunshine State.” The newspaper declared that sunshine was the greatest factor in making North Dakota the most prosperous state in the union. This was not just the warm sunshine of summer. The newspaper said that the sunshine of winter “makes the zero atmosphere sparkle like myriads of diamonds.” ....

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