North Dakota voters have seen a wide range of topics appearing in ballot measures, like allowing baseball and movie theaters to operate on Sundays, or moving the state capital from Bismarck to Jamestown, and even reducing judges’ salaries.

Farmers went through a number of hardships, following World War I, that affected their livelihood; "adverse crop conditions" and plummeting prices did not help the situation. Their struggles caused repercussions in other industries—such as affecting the sales of farming machinery.

The last day of North Dakota’s legislative sessions brings ceremonies and celebration. There are traditions such as leaders’ speeches and the House singing “Auld Lang Syne,” but that comes after the work gets done.

In 1929, the Bismarck CIty Commission began to take control of parking by instituting a two-hour parking limit in the business section between 7am and 6pm. They ordered 65 signs to post around the city for that purpose, and it went into effect the first of May of 1930. Commissioners also decided to paint the parking lines on the sidewalks in yellow instead of the red that had been used, so that they could be seen better at night.

World War I transformed airplanes from a novelty into a deadly weapon. Pilots served as aerial scouts at first and then challenged enemy planes in airborne combat, in “dogfights” between fighter planes; and later in bombing runs against cities and troop positions.

On this date in 1915, Clara Darrow of Fargo, lay on her death bed in Jacksonville, Florida. She had taken ill while travelling. It was not completely unexpected, as she had not been in the best of health, but it still was a surprise. Her death occurred at 3am the following day, and only one of her five children arrived in time to see her before she breathed her last—a speedy demise for a dynamo in the suffrage movement in North Dakota.

Droughts, floods, and grasshoppers have posed daunting challenges for the North Dakota farmer. On this date in 1922, the Hope Pioneer warned of yet another threat. Tent caterpillars were expected to be quite active. Farmers were warned to be vigilant to keep the danger from getting out of hand.

Yet another attempt at women’s suffrage was made in 1913 during the Legislative Assembly in Bismarck. Those who were pro-suffrage were more organized this time. The legislature actually did pass the bill—but rather than granting immediate suffrage, it left the issue up to voters … all male … in the general election of 1914.

On this date in 1905, Billy Flynn of McClean County was recovering from severe burns. A prairie fire swept across his farm. He was badly injured as he tried to free his horses from the stable. He was rushed to Underwood, forty-two miles away, to be treated for his injuries. A woman doctor was still unusual in 1905, and the Washburn Leader found it notable that Billy was treated by a “young lady physician.”

Every community has its Easter traditions in North Dakota. The Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and varies as to its date each year, but is often observed around this time in spring. Throughout North Dakota, the Easter traditions and doings have varied.