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IBBIG AT10K FA KM 1 S G . 



illustrated in Figure 71. In this machine the fans are 

 eight feet long and three feet wide, with their broad- 

 sides placed so as to catch the prevailing north and 

 south winds. The box is a trifle over eight feet square, 

 with the axle of the wheel resting on the top and sides. 

 The lumber had to be hauled fifty miles, and yet the 

 whole plant cost the maker but fifty dollars. The water 

 was raised forty-five feet and irrigated five acres. Such 

 a mill may give good service where only a small quantity 

 of water is required, or where the mill is not surrounded 



FIG. 71. WIND RUSTLER. 



nor likely to be by trees or other obstructions which 

 shut off the winds ; but for irrigating considerable tracts, 

 or if trees or buildings are near by north or south, re- 

 sults will scarcely be satisfactory. 



Another plan for a wind rustler is used in Nebraska. 

 Four tall posts are set in the ground at proper distances 

 apart. A wooden windlass rerolves in boxings attached 

 to the top of each pair of posts. The fans are made of 

 boards set into auger holes in the middle of the wind- 



