Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 August 1898 — Extinction of the Beaver. [ARTICLE]

Extinction of the Beaver.

The beaver is now almost extinct in southwest Missouri, where once the industrious and cunning animal could be found in every stream. The presence of this interesting creature, whose fur has always been so much prized throughout the world, caused the early settlers of the Ozarks to give its name to many streams that feed White river. South of Springfield the creeks were full of beavers a generation ago, and now and then a survivor of the disappearing family may still be found, but trappers have ceased to expect such a desirable catch. The otter has also about vanished from the waters of this country, and Springfield fur dealers make a special display of a hide when they secure one.—Springfield (Mo.) Leader-Democrat.