Ellsworth Huntington — Educator born on December 30, 1876,

Ellsworth Huntington was a professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies on climatic determinism, economic growth and economic geography. He served as President of the Ecological Society of America in 1917, the Association of American Geographers in 1923 and President of the Board of Directors of the American Eugenics Society from 1934 to 1938... (wikipedia)

The buffalo is a surprisingly stupid animal.
Year by year we are learning that in this restless, strenuous American life of ours vacations are essential.
Fertile soil, level plains, easy passage across the mountains, coal, iron, and other metals imbedded in the rocks, and a stimulating climate, all shower their blessings upon man.
We are learning, too, that the love of beauty is one of Nature's greatest healers.
America forms the longest and straightest bone in the earth's skeleton.