Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-05-02

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communities under the new condi-
tions, until some new, and now un-
known power displaoes II, the wind
mill will be the main factor in work
ing out the salvation OF the now al
most discouraged farmer Of western
Kansas.
In the selection Of windmill
choose one Of late make, manufactur-
ed expressly for irrigating purposes,
as only until recently have mills been
made strong enough to long sustain
the heavy work imposed in lifting
large quantities of water, Your
pumping machinery should always be
Of simple construction, and 80 made
that the plunger or valves are easy Of
access. For deep wells the tubular
pattern gives the best satisfaction
and are much cheaper than the open
well, ard generally afford larger
supply OF water, The sand point or
screen, through which the water ill
ters from the water bearing sand or
gravel into the cylinder or working
barrel of the pump should be OF the
best construction, for on it depends
the efficiency of the plants, as poorly
constructed sand point may ruin an
otherwise good we'll. With the wind
mill USE only the lift pump, and leave
the rotary and centrifugal to the
steam or gasoline plant.
AT this time there are responsible
dealers who understand the construc-
ton Of pumping plauts and whose
reputation depends on the successful
operation Of their work In contract
ing with them, or with anyone else,
contract to pay only after the plant is
in successful operation, and not one
cent until it is.
In making the reservoir, which Is a
necessary adjunct Of an irrigation
plant, too much pains and care can
not be bestowed on it's construction.
Whether il is made to store water
from the pump or on a much larger
scale TO retain storm waters, thorough
ness and care must be exercised
throughout. Water is too valuable to
be Carelessly lost through seepage on
account Of imperfectly constructed re-
servoir, when properly constructed Of
surface soil and thoroughly puddled
the loss by seepage will be no more
than from a stone or cement reservoir
of same capacity.
In preparing the soil for irrigation
deep blowing and heavy applications
Of barnyard fertilizers will greatly
add to the productiveness Of the soil,
and at the same time prevent the
surface from baking. Cultivation as
soon as the ground is dry enough
should follow each application OF
water.
A16-foot back geared, modern made
steel windmill will Operate 6-inch
tubular we'll at depth Of 200 feet and
will pump enough water to Irrgate at
least 10 acres Of ground, this same
mill will ct a depth Of 100 feet operate
pump that will irrlgate ut least 20
acres Of ground, and at so feet, if the
water supply is sufficient, it will pump
enough to irrigate 40 acres. This Is
no theory or experiment, but is actu-
ally being done in various parts Of the
state.
Where the overflow or sheet water
can be reached at or about 200 feet
aud afford an abundant supply OF
water, a plant that will pump water
to irrigate at least 10 acres or more OF
ground, can be put in At present
prices) for less than $500. Where
water can be reached at less than 70
feet, a plant that will irrigate from 20
to 40 acres can be put in for half that
amount.
The question now is not, is it pos
sible to irrgate, or is it practicali but
is, are you going to lrrigateH Or are
you going to be left in the race and
finally be- compelled to witness yeur
more eDterprsiDg neighbors enjoying
a competency while you plod along in
the same rutsf You say that you
have not the means to put in plant.
Make the most Of the Windmill that
you now have. Build you q little
reservoir near it and this summer ex-
pertinent on your garden plot. The
knowledge you will have gained will
be OF almost inesIimable value, and
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