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Windmillman Schmidt: Old Texas Water Ways and Heritage
In this reminiscence of rustic life, the author recalls the windmill era that fed ranches and yards with water, praising R. M. Windmill Schmidt for his skill as the community windmill doctor. He rebuilt, repaired, and improvised to keep water flowing amid hard times and long hours. He embodies German craftsmanship shaping Texas rural life.
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