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By JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN
SrjySLH ROYALE NATIONAL
* PARK? Let us hope so.
Anyway, there seems to
L he a chance. And the
American people are to
he congratulated even on
FT that chance. For Isle
vk. Itoyale in Lake Superior
is a thing of beauty and a
Joy forever —so long ns
It stays the virgin wilderness that It
is. Moreover, it Is east of the Missis
sippi, and tlie* eastern half of the Unit
ed States has hut one national park—
Lafayette on the Isle of Mount Desert,
off the Maine coast.
Take a look at the maps printed
herewith and you will get a clear Idea
of the location of Isle Royale In rela
tion to more familiar geographical
points. You'd think from Its location
of Lake Superior that it belongs to
Canada. But it doesn’t. It belongs to
Michigan and it is a part of Keweenaw
county, which occupies Keweenaw
I’oint, on the Upper Peninsula. The in
ternational boundary line runs straight
up the middle of the Great Lakes, but
heie it takes a shoot to the north and
runs between Isle Royale and the north
shore of Lake Superior.
Isle Royale is a little more than 50
miles from Keweenaw Point; 30 miles
from Fort William; 100 miles from
Duluth, at the head of the lake, and
250 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, be
tween Lakes Superior and Huron.
The Island itself Is about 45 miles
long by nine at Its widest point—quite
a sizeable Island and ample for a na
tional park. There are in addition at
least 150 islands off shore, ranging
from 320 acres to one acre. On the
main island are about 50 inland lakes
and many streams. Heavy virgin for
ests of birch, maple and various ever
greens clothe its rocky ridges. The
shore line is Irregular and gives a
groat variety of harbors —some broad
bays, others narrow and long and run
ning fai In among the forest-clad
ridges, still others almost landlocked.
Vessels carrying wheat from the lied
River Valley of Canada pass to the
north of the Island. To the south pees
all summer a never-ending procession
of Iron ore heats. Yet I-de lloyale is
virtually a primeval wilderness. It is
stated on apparently reliable authority
that fully a thousand moose range the
island. Now, the moose Is a wary
animal, with little liking for man Tt
would lie easy for them to tlee across
to the mainland on the ice In winter.
So. if there are any appreciable num
ber of moose on Isle Hoyale, the island
must ho Indeed wild. It is stated that
they have been so lons unmolested
that they can he photographed at short
range. Moreover, fully 4'H> wood carl-
I ou and many White Tail deer are or.
the island, according to reports. There
tire beaver and other fur-bearing ani
mals, lynx and bobcat. The state of
Michigan has for several years kept a
man on the island winters to kill off
the wolves that come over from the
mainland —which probably accounts
for the survival of the moose and
caribou and their sense of security.
There are sharp-tail grouse, insectiv
orous birds, waterfowl, t he- eagle, fish
hawks —and many varieties of wild
flowers. There are trout in the
streams —altogether a wilderness para
dise almost too good to lie true.
The movement to conserve Isle Roy
ale ns a public playground has as Its
ultimate purpose the creation of a na
tional park. And the movement ap
pears to be well under way. Some of
the plans, however, are more or less
Indefinite. It is stated that Secretary
Work of the Interior department has
set aside 0,121 acres owned by the fed
eral government; that Michigan has
agreed to contribute 2,240 acres of
state land; that Michigan Is in process
of buying large tracts on the Island
for park purposes; that an unnamed
donor has presented the state with 45,-
000 acres for park purposes; that the
Island Copper company has promised
to turn over 45,000 acres, and that a
Detroit newspaper has undertaken to
secure these and other contributions of
land sufficient for park purposes.
One tiling Is certain. Unless con
gress makes a radical change in Its
policy the lands for the park will have
to he donated to the federal govern
ment. Uncle Sam is not buying lands
for park purposes. Lafayette National
Park in Maine was presented to the
nation by property owners. The na
tional parks of the Scenic West were
taken from the national forests and
from the public domain—without cost
to the federal government.
The announcement by Secretary
Work that he has set as'de the 0,121
acres owned by the federal government
means that he approves the movement
and the island and is willing, under
proper conditions, that the area should
i be made a national monument, as a
| preliminary to Its establishment ns a
! national park. The difference Is this:
j A national monument may be created
!by Presidential proclamation; a na
! tlonal park requires an act of congress.
Here is an authorized statement by
’ Secretary Work:
Isle Rovale seems to me to measure
up to national monument standards,
and I have no doubt that it Is qualified
for a conspicuous place In the national
park system. lam greatly lt;t< rested
in the possibility of securing donations
of private holdings In order that they
may be offered to the federal govern
ment. If practically all of the holdings
can be secured for gift, upon tender of
title to these lands, I will he pleased
•o exercise the power vested in me ’ey
low and will recommend to the Pros:
dent that he establish a national monu-
THE DANIELSVILLE MONITOR, DANIELSVILLE, GEORGIA.
tingulshed examples of typical forms
of worjd architecture, such, for in
stance, as t'ne Grand Canyon, as exem
plifying the highest accomplishment of
stream erosion, and the high, rugged
portion of Mount Desert Island, as ex
emplifying the oldest rock forms in
America and the luxuriance of decid
uous forests. The national park sys
tem as now constituted should not be
lowered in standard, dignity and pres
tige by the inclusion of areas which ex
press in less than the highest terms the
particular class or kind of exhibit
which they represent.
This policy was promulgated in
May of 1918, while the campaign was
under way to establish both Grand
Canyon National Park and Lafayette
National Park —hence his use of them
as examples of areas up to national
park standard. The national park
system, which now contains nineteen
parks, Is still far from comprehensive.
Other parks are needed to complete
the gallery of exhibits of earth In
the making. For example: We should
have a national park In the Southern
Appalachian mountains, typical of
their scenery and plant and animal
life. This proposition is so generally
accepted by the people that Secretary
Work has appointed a committee of
public-spirited citizens to make an ex
plorative survey of the region. It is
also generally accepted that there
should he a national park in some great
swamp area, such as the Everglades
of Florida or the Okeflnokee of
Georgia.
Under these conditions it would
seem offhand as if there were room
in' the national park system for Isle
i Royale. It is a large island in the
; largest body of fresh water on the
| globe. Lake Superior iu itself is a
I unique exhibit, because of its size,
| purity, depth and coldness. The is
. land is physically attractive and has
! „ot been spoiled by civilization. Its
1 climate Is different from that in any
national park. Its plant and wild
animal life are scientifically and edu
cationally worth while. It is easy of
j access and can be enjoyed by near-by
j millions of people.
Moreover, Isle Royale lias a mystery
of much interest to archaeologists and
ethnologists —a prehistoric city that
was inhabited two or three thousand
years ago. William P. Ferguson of
Franklin, Pa., who has spent much
! time in the exploration of the island,
! makes this statement concerning his
j work last summer:
We found an area covering at loast
half a mile In width and two miles
1 long, over -he whole of which were
• remains *?f human habitation. These
were largely pits which had been dug
for homes. They were about ten feet
deep and had carefully built stone
i walls. Apparently they had been eov
' ored by wooden roofs. Some of them
■a re CO by 40 feet In diameter, evldent
.being communal dwellings. We
> undone structure 150 by ISO feet that
i had evidently been a fort.
merit to preserve
them in their
natural condi
tion. Pending
the complete de
velopment of this
project, all unap
propriated lands
on Isle Royale
will be withheld
from acquisition
under the land
laws, in order
that they may
be available.* for
permanent res
ervation when
the monument is
established.
Isle Iloyale, if
made a national
monument, wilt
automatically go
under the charge
of the national
park service. Its
establishment as
a national mon
ument will fa
cilitate its es
tablishment lat
er as a national
park provided
it is found to
measure up to
national park
standards. One
classification is
not necessarily
a stepping stone
to the other.
The national
park standards
are high. While
congress lias no
settled policy as
to standards, the
national park
service clings
closely to the
basic principles
enunciated by
tlie late Frank
lin K. Lane,
when secretary
of the interior,
who said in part:
Xu studying
new park proj
ects you should
seek to find
“scenery of su
preme and dis
tinctive quality,
or some natural
feature so ex
traordinary or
unique as to bo
of national In
terest and im
portance. "You
should seek "dis-
Spanish Type of House Is
Distinctive and Comfortable
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By WILLIAM A. RADFORD
Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FRED OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of
this paper. On account of his wide
experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer, he is, without doubt,
the highest authority on all these sub
jects. Address all inquiries to William
A. Radford. No. 1827 Prairie avenue,
Chicago, 111., and only inclose two-cent
stamp for reply.
“My home must be of an unusual
type” Is one of the conditions often
made by those who are preparing to
build anew home. A home of the
modern renaissance of the Spanish
type, such as-is shown here, meets the
desire for a residence of a distinctive
and comfortable type.
Houses of this type owe their Amer
ican origin to the Spanish pioneers
who reproduced on the new continent
the typical architecture of old Spain.
Like Spain, America has extremes of
climate which range from the heat
of the southland to the rigors of the
northern winters. This is a type of
Steel Basement Windows
Practical and Artistic
The great superiority of high-grade
steel windows for basement use is well
recognized by all who have used them.
This refers to the solid steel window,
windows built of solid steel bars, not
to hollow metal windows.
Solid steel windows are artistic and
serviceable, permit of more light and
air, und are unaffected by climate.
They cannot swell or warp and re
quire uo refitting.
The steel window Is now placed on
the market in standard sizes, which
permits of its use for residential pur
pose, and through this condition is
generally being used in the better
built homes for basement use, almost
to the exclusion of all other types.
Hallway Is Barometer of
Personality of Homemaker
The hallway offers the visitor a first
impression of your home. It is a sort
of barometer by which the newcomer
will unconsciously judge the personal
ity of the homemaker.
Whether Inrge or small the hallway
should be inviting. It should be fur
nished in good taste, blending the in
formal with tlie formal. If the re
mainder of the house ts decorated in
the informal atmosphere of a cozy
apartment or small home, the hall
should offer this atmosphere with a
touch of the formal about it. That
note will make the intimate rooms
r, ore attractive by contrast.
There are so many different types
■->' linkways, from the extremely small
? to the ‘‘living hall,” that it is net
-- -.etleal to offer specific methods of
construction which can be made cool
in summer and warm in winter.
The exterior is of a vari-colored
stucco, against which the brightly col
ored awnings stand out in bright con
trast. The warm red of the tiled roof
and the grass-defined flags of the wall;
and driveway are two other effective
color touches.
The most striking feature of the in
terior is the living room, which lias a
chapel ceiling, 16 feet high, wide
makes the room most impressive. in
French windows open on the semi
patio, which seems to be preferred in
America to the inclosed patio typical
of the real Spanish home.
The terrace off the dining room is
an attractice feature, while the kitch
en and pantry are arranged for con
venience. The three bedrooms are
well arranged and of adequate size,
The outside dimensions of the house
are 36 by 49 feet. .
Notice that the complete electrical
wiring system is indicated In the floor
plan.
decorating. Yet every hallway, re
gardless of size, should be equipped
with the essential accessories. A chair
or bench for guests who may have to
wait. A console table which provides
a mirror by which incoming or depar.
lng guests can give a final survej o
their appearance. A tray for ‘ L ‘tte
should be provided and a plate 11
calling cards. An umbrella stand o
fers a splendid service.
Wtren these details have been pro;
vided, the hallway can be “ tlress^(
to suit the remainder of the ho . ■
Simplicity should be the keynote
the foyer as gaudy decorations me
of the pale of good taste.
Locate With Care
Location of the tree may determine
its selection as well as soil am c
mate. If there is small spate _
may be devoted to the future •
ment of the tree, says the An |{
Tree association of \lashm_ • •
would not be satisfactory to ;
which will attain huge P "
More than any other d f e ""‘ nin ; rpo3B
ture in tree selection Is t. . a
which the tree is to serve.
2-cent stamp for postage ■ „, es .
ation will send tree-plantom .
tions. The planter should ,
growing in his immediate ne
hood and pick out the 'ark-.
will best serve his needs.
Drawers in Kitchen
Under the dish closet in C e rs
is an excellent place to haw ■
installed. If at least three "• ■■ ,
drawers are no deeper ta • ~,a y
five indies, towels and dis ■ - '
lie kept and found.