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December 30, 1867
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Mr. Norton's invention, an iron tube that forces water to the surface on arid land within 22 minutes, attracts attention in Paris. The Emperor purchases it and supervises experiments at St. Cloud park.
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WATER.—Mr. Norton's marvelous invention for discovering the existence of water on the most arid land is attracting immense attention in Paris, and experiments are daily made with it in the neighborhood of Paris. The Emperor has purchased the machine, and personally superintends the experiments going on in the park of St. Cloud. The instrument consists of long iron tube, terminating in a sharp point, which, forced into the ground, has never failed within twenty-two minutes to bring water to the surface.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Water Invention
Norton Machine
Paris Experiments
Emperor Purchase
Arid Land Discovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Norton
The Emperor
Where did it happen?
Paris, Park Of St. Cloud
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Key Persons
Mr. Norton
The Emperor
Location
Paris, Park Of St. Cloud
Story Details
Mr. Norton's invention, a long iron tube with a sharp point forced into the ground, brings water to the surface within twenty-two minutes on arid land. It attracts attention in Paris, where the Emperor purchases it and supervises experiments.