THE IRRIGATION AGE. 



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Pumping for Irrigation 



We are presenting herewith a view of Pump- 

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 Plainview, Texas. 



Irrigation scene on lands of Texas Land and Develop- 

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 of "American deep well centrifugal pump flowing 

 over two borders, each 50 feet wide by 6CO feet long. 



This plant has been in service for the past four 

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 crop, such as alfalfa, wheat, maize ; oats, etc. 



The pump used is an American 24-inch 2-stage 

 turbine, delivering 1,500 G. P. M. at a total lift of 75 

 feet, and during the past four years' service it has 

 never been removed from the well for repairs. 



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