Here the Wellman family is checking to see that their cattle are doing well and that there is a good water supply. Windmills were apt to stop pumping because of mechanical problems or for lack of wind. Without water, cattle would tend to go off looking for another source and the rancher would lose some cattle. Then the work would begin searching for them. So, it was very important for the rancher to insure that his water source was reliable.
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