Our children are happy and free,

And over the plains of its limitless mains

Re-echo their laughter and glee.

In the East ye build up great mansions

And sky-scrapers gaunt and high,

That shut out the glory and grandeur

Of the infinite tender sky;

But here in the Land of Dakota

Our eyes look up on high

And our souls learn wonderful lessons

From the white clouds sailing by.

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[Pg 10]

THE SEASONS IN NORTH DAKOTA

Spring—and the wild March wind

The snow-covered prairies sweep;

From North Dakota’s frozen clod

The fur-clad Pasque Flowers peep.

Summer—and gentle showers,

And soft the zephyrs blow;

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