I came across this editorial recently. It is from a 1938 copy of the Martinez Gazette. A reprint of an earlier editorial in the Daily Oklahoman. After I popped my eyeballs back into their sockets I wanted to show it to you.
John Tamen 1938 beavers prevent flooding
Article from Oct 25, 1938 Martinez News-Gazette (Martinez, California)
Just to make sure you get the import here’s the money quote.
Do not tell me Martinez didn’t know better. We all did.
On the plus side it suggest that when countries are impacted by fascism they are smarter about beavers. So that’s a plus.