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September 2, 1907
The Evening Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
A hydraulic ram engine is installed at the poor farm to pump water from springs to a 5000-gallon reservoir on a hill, using nearby creek water for operation due to insufficient spring flow. It provides 30 feet of head and was activated Friday. The farm has five patients, mostly elderly men over 60, plus one 25-year-old feeble-minded man.
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POOR FARM WATER SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC RAM FURNISHES THE
BUILDINGS WITH WATER
FROM GOOD SPRING.
A Rifie hydraulic engine has been installed at the poor farm to pump water from springs to a reservoir which has a capacity of 5000 gallons and which is located on a hill above the farm.
An unusual feature with the engine is that it can be operated with other water than that pumped. This feature is necessary for it to perform the work required of it in this instance, as the flow of the spring is not sufficient to operate a ram. The water used to operate the engine is taken from a nearby creek.
The engine was put in operation Friday. The reservoir gives the water a head of 30 feet. When the faucets in the house were opened the water rushed forth with great force.
There are now only five regular patients at the poor farm. With one exception these are all old men over 60 years of age. The exception is a young man of about 25 years of age who is feeble minded.
HYDRAULIC RAM FURNISHES THE
BUILDINGS WITH WATER
FROM GOOD SPRING.
A Rifie hydraulic engine has been installed at the poor farm to pump water from springs to a reservoir which has a capacity of 5000 gallons and which is located on a hill above the farm.
An unusual feature with the engine is that it can be operated with other water than that pumped. This feature is necessary for it to perform the work required of it in this instance, as the flow of the spring is not sufficient to operate a ram. The water used to operate the engine is taken from a nearby creek.
The engine was put in operation Friday. The reservoir gives the water a head of 30 feet. When the faucets in the house were opened the water rushed forth with great force.
There are now only five regular patients at the poor farm. With one exception these are all old men over 60 years of age. The exception is a young man of about 25 years of age who is feeble minded.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Hydraulic Ram
Poor Farm
Water System
Reservoir
Patients
Where did it happen?
Poor Farm
Story Details
Location
Poor Farm
Event Date
Friday
Story Details
Installation of a Rifie hydraulic engine at the poor farm to pump spring water to a 5000-gallon reservoir using creek water for operation, providing strong water flow to buildings; farm currently houses five patients, mostly elderly men.