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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
10
Handley, a local “witcher,” drilled three city wells after testing locations with a stick. Each well pumps over 60 gallons per minute, with the last well averaging above 65 gpm and costing about 300 dollars to outfit. He cites his father D H Handley as inspiration though he doubts the practice's basis.
An article recalls a local engineer Handley who uses witching to locate water mains. He drilled a cost-saving, energy efficient well system and supervised street surfacing, while townsfolk discuss superstition and practical results. Stories follow of testers who locate mains by forked stick, with older wisdom and humor.
The Homa Demonstration club reports an $61.80 saving on eighteen cotton dresses built with foundation patterns. County and state contests during Short Course at A and M College recognized top demonstrators like Mrs. C. J. Bradley and Mrs. R W. Brantley for best dresses and storage plans while detailing participant methods and costs. Saccharine is 650 times as sweet as sugar.
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