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Joseph Isaacs hauling water, circa 1916-1919
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So many water resources had been contaminated by the drilling process that Joseph Isaacs started a successful business of hauling drinking water which was sold to residents at thirty-five cents a barrel. His only competition was an artesian well near Busch Landing. The wording on the side of the tank reads "Ed Eisenmann - I want your business".
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Sterling Municipal Library photo number 2598
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