Beaver Business 



by 0. A. Fitzgerald . . . paintings by Charles Culver 



THE world's first dam builder is a shining example of industry, 

 application, and good conduct. 



The beaver is eager. But he's also modest, patient, persistent, 

 frugal, and a dependable provider for his family. His only fri- 

 volity is a daily grooming of his very valuable coat. 



Only man and his machines can face-lift a stream faster than 

 the fur-coated engineer with the built-in diving suit. Whether 



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