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Residents of Jamestown were going to be using imported ice in 1933. Imported all the way from Spiritwood Lake that is. Ice had been harvested from the James River right in Jamestown for years. However, low water on the river … Continue reading →

I have a snow shovel sitting on my deck. So far this winter the only movement it has seen is when the dog knocks it over. That is a good thing. We’ve had a few winters recently with a lot … Continue reading →

Gaining the right to vote for women was a long and slow process. The earliest discussions started in colonial days when Abigail Adams wrote her husband a letter reminding him to “Remember the ladies.” Instead we end up with a … Continue reading →

Christmas is a time of peace on earth and good will towards men. But most years the events of the world color those good wishes and create a different holiday season message. Some events are outside the control of man. … Continue reading →

Sports have always been a big part of our communities. Many people are fans and watch their favorite team on the high-definition widescreen every weekend. But nearly a century ago being a sports fan probably meant participating in a local … Continue reading →

Jet aircraft service returned to Jamestown this past week. This is just a temporary situation until a new airline takes over the service. Jamestown has a long history with aircraft. In fact, the town was kind of the headquarters for … Continue reading →

We celebrated Thanksgiving this past week. The annual celebration of too much food and football that has given way to the equally American pass times of shopping and bargain hunting. Thanksgiving has been, for the most part, on the fourth … Continue reading →

Jamestown is seldom on the cutting edge of technology even in the field of transportation. The first traffic light in the world was installed outside Parliament in Jolly Old England in 1868. The illumination for this traffic light was a … Continue reading →

Royalty doesn’t come to Jamestown, North Dakota, often. Back in July of 1926, we got a visit from the Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden. At least for a few minutes. Prince Gustaus Adolphus and his wife Princess Louise made … Continue reading →

The residents of Jamestown have always had a soft spot in their hearts for dogs. One of the most notable early canines was Ponto, a bulldog that made his home with the railroad crews at the depot in the early … Continue reading →