Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1912 — Drainage of the Zuyder Zee. [ARTICLE]

Drainage of the Zuyder Zee.

A great project Is again before the people of Holland —the draining of the Zuyder Zee. The sea, which, as every one knows, is at the north of Holland and covers an area of 50,000 hectares, a hectare being practically two .acres and a half. - ?' Just half a century ago a scheme to drain the southern portion of the sea was first mooted and although it re* celved considerable support, the opposition was greater, but now an association has been formed and a bill will be introduced into the chamber. Hie promoters see that with an increased population means must be taken to enlarge the country and this reclamation of the sea is suggested as capable of accomplishment If the sea is conquered there are several lakes which can be dealt with later.