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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
1
A federal plan proposes planting trees on government land in Michigan. Officials discuss environmental and public lands implications and potential climate benefits alongside land use concerns. Local agencies and forest services weigh feasibility and oversight requirements.
The first national forest in Michigan may be created in Chippewa County from 20 000 acres of government land withdrawn from entry June 17. H O Stabler of the forest service recommended the site to Gifford Pinchot after examining state lands, citing the tract’s soil and location as ideal for reforestation and an object lesson in pine barrens restoration.
Prof. R. S. Shaw of Michigan Agricultural College returns from the Chatham experimental station inspection in the Upper Peninsula. He notes crops can thrive there with experiments changing opinions on northern climate farming. Corn, once thought nearly impossible, now shows larger, thriftier yields due to timely rains.
The Menominee Herald-Leader reports a banner crop outlook across Menominee county with barley first cut and prospects for a richer yield across grains fruits and vegetables. Farmers anticipate good weather to finish harvests as northern lands attract buyers and promise fertile conditions despite harsher winters than the south.
Winnipeg reports from 200 correspondents indicate 90 percent of wheat will pass the blossom stage by August 15 to 20. The drought reduced some yields, but 6,000,000 acres are forecast for an average crop. Coarse grains and barley improve. sugar beets and cabbage look strong. hay oats and corn are vital for farmers. Pastures are thick, clover abundant, and harvesting proceeds in southern Alberta. Harvest song and Thanksgiving thoughts accompany a favorable outlook.
Duluth Herald reports a seasonal decline on the Great Lakes with a majority of carriers tied up. Only 23 of 61 Gibriat ships active, 8 Cleveland-Cliffs idle, 13 Pittsburgh Steamship boats laid up, and many independents operating at half capacity. A later grain and ore surge may reactivate some vessels before season end.
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