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Show WATER LIFT FOR IRRIGATING Montana Man Perfects Invention Adapted for Elevating Water and for Other Useful Purposes. The Scientific American in describing describ-ing a water lift, invented by B. F. Strange of Victor, Mont., says: "The invention is especially adapted for elevating water to the uplands for irrigation ir-rigation and other useful purposes. It provides a mechanism for lifting water wa-ter continuously from a lower level to a higher one especially adapted for " v i ' - Water Lift. use in irrigation. The flume or ditch may be of any desired construction, the size and length depending on the country in which the outfit is used. The operation of the car and the pusher push-er may be continued for any desired length of time, and as many cars may be employed as can be taken care of, the operation affording a continuous supply of water to the upper level. The engraving shows a sectional side view of the water source and means of elevation to distribution points." |