Source: The Daily Mining Journal, Marquette, MI
Saturday, Feb. 5, 1891

Feb. 7? - Thus far this winter, the South Shore has had
no occasion to use its mammoth snow plow, much to the
disgust of numerous persons who have been waiting ever
since the company purchased it for a blockade that would
put its capacity to the test. It is rather singular that
we have had a succession of moderate winters since the
Company procured the drift demolisher, while for several
years previously it would have found plenty of work to do.