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Water dowser and steam train, 1907
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Water dowser and steam train, 1907
Mr Eastman water-witching for the Great Northern Railway in North Dakota. Date: 1907
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Dakota Dowser Dowsing Eastman 1907 Paranormal
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This intriguing photograph captures the moment when American inventor and water diviner, Mr. Eastman, uses his dowsing rods to locate underground water sources for the Great Northern Railway in North Dakota, in the year 1907. The image presents a fascinating intersection of the paranormal and the burgeoning transport industry in early 20th century America. Mr. Eastman, dressed in a coat and hat, stands with his back to the camera, intently focusing on the rods in his hands. The rods cross each other at an angle, creating an X-shape, a classic symbol of dowsing. The steam train, a testament to human ingenuity and industrial might, is visible in the background, its smokestack billowing out plumes of steam. The contrast between the seemingly otherworldly practice of water divining and the tangible, mechanical force of the train is striking. The Great Northern Railway, founded in 1893, was a pioneering transcontinental railroad that connected the eastern and western United States. The railway's expansion into North Dakota required the discovery and harnessing of vast amounts of water for steam locomotives, making the services of a skilled water diviner like Mr. Eastman invaluable. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, illustrating the intersection of the paranormal and the practical, and the role that both played in the development of America's transportation infrastructure. The image invites us to ponder the mysteries of the natural world and the human instinct to harness its power, whether through the seemingly magical practice of dowsing or the impressive engineering of steam trains.
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