Fryer took one leap right out of his rubbers. Across the bottoms he tore with the cat so close behind him he could feel its breath on the back of his neck. Back of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Jumped[...]
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On This Day | Prairie Diplomacy
The Indians had already driven some of the first white settlers away and Mr. Gibb was not certain but that they might try to drive him off. When noon came, Mr. Gibb invited Chief [...]Read More... from On This Day | Prairie[...]
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On This Day | Have You Ever Seen That on Social Media?
Due to an error appearing on the records, because of a similarity of names, a misstatement was made in The Ward County Independent of Nov. 18, which we are pleased to correct. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Have You Ever[...]
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American cities have too many streets, parking lots, and garages
Car dependency has shaped modern life in ways that once felt liberating but now increasingly feel limiting. The rise of the personal vehicle opened access to new neighborhoods, jobs, and opportunities, but decades of designing communities around cars have brought heavy trade-offs.[...]
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In Congress, He Said Tariffs Were Bad for Business. As Trump’s Ambassador to Canada, He’s Reversed Course.
The looming shutdown of Howard Miller, a century-old clockmaker in western Michigan, shows how quickly trade policy can ripple through local economies. The company points to fast-moving tariffs under the Trump administration as the breaking point, driving up costs on parts they[...]
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On This Day | The Rise of Health Insurance
“All residents of Minot and Ward county who qualify will have the opportunity to have the American Republic Plans of Protection. These famous Plans now help protect many thousands of individuals and families against [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | Arguing Against the Electoral College
By far the most important reason for reform is to encourage the growth of a responsible two-party system in all the states. If Republican presidential votes counted for something in Alabama and Democratic presidential [...]Read More... from On This Day | Arguing[...]
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How to Be Human: Kahlil Gibran’s Recipe for Our Spiritual Perfection as a Species
Sometimes, when the world seems overwhelmed by conflict and crisis, it’s easy to feel lost and forget our fundamental capacity for good. We invent gods to reflect our best selves, yet the truth is, we are our own shepherds. In this short[...]
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On This Day | Now That’s a Membership Drive!
They got a deodorized skunk, gave it to a member. When he signed up a new member, he passed the skunk on to another member. The plan was effective. The Jaycees got 40 new [...]Read More... from On This Day | Now[...]
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On This Day | Beware the News
The rapid transfer of news leaves something to be desired. Maybe it would not do to go back to the old slower times. But it would mean greater peace of mind and less unrest. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Beware[...]
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Prairie Fare: The leaf monster workout — Fitness hidden in fall chores
“You look like a leaf monster!” I said to my dog, who trotted in the back door. His wiry fur was completely covered in crispy leaves. Our 40-year-old maple tree had finally dropped its leaves, and our dog rolled in them. Our[...]
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On This Day | Balance of Power
Give it some serious thought, son! [...]Read More... from On This Day | Balance of Power
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On This Day | We Need to Start Making Place
Governor Davis stated that the Community Development meeting will provide community leaders with tools and guilds so that each village or city can build a better community which will appeal to all its citizens [...]Read More... from On This Day | We[...]
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On This Day | Parking Entitlement Emerges
Since two heads are better than one, and there are plenty of heads getting together over this problem, perhaps a working solution will be found; there are at least sixty-five who hope this will [...]Read More... from On This Day | Parking[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sylvan’s Crazy Shopping Contraption
Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. And few folks will even know a quiet, unassuming genius[...]
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Polar Bear Marathon lives up to its name for organizers from Steinbach
Churchill’s Polar Bear Marathon earned its name this year, giving organizers and runners an up-close look at the animals that define the region. With Hudson Bay still unfrozen, more bears than usual lingered near town — and conservation officers warned it was[...]